Impreza Newbie- & pics of my previous rides
18 May 2010, 01:25 AM
#1
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Impreza Newbie- & pics of my previous rides
Hi guys.. couldn't find anywhere to post a hello thread so thought I'd take the chance to introduce myself here.
My name's Tom and I'm from Peterborough.
Up until 6 months ago I ran a Vauxhall Vectra enthusiast car club but now handed it over to a friend as I dont have the time anymore.
Over the last 8 years, all I've owned is Vauxhalls (Bar 1 which was a MK4 Golf GTi T).
A few days ago I bought my 1st Impreza. Here's the only photo I have of it at the moment:
Pretty much standard apart from the exhaust system which is stupidly loud.
At least, it WAS! I owned the car half a day and I've done a piston/ bottom end (according to a friend). Main reason I'm here really is to seek some advice as to what costs I'm looking at for a rebuild of my engine, or a recon supply & fit jobby.
I was very pleased with the performance of the impreza in the short time I got to drive it, so want it back up & running better than it was, and as soon as possible.
Anyway, will stop rambling now, and leave you with some pics of my previous cars....
Sold about a week ago... 2.6 V6 Vectra GSi (1 of only 500 made):
Golf MK4 GTi Turbo (Only had this about a month then sold it as they're too slow):
2.6 Vectra V6 SRi (I owned this for about 2 years and done everything to it myself.. was a fantastic car and pics dont really do it justice):
See you all around
My name's Tom and I'm from Peterborough.
Up until 6 months ago I ran a Vauxhall Vectra enthusiast car club but now handed it over to a friend as I dont have the time anymore.
Over the last 8 years, all I've owned is Vauxhalls (Bar 1 which was a MK4 Golf GTi T).
A few days ago I bought my 1st Impreza. Here's the only photo I have of it at the moment:
Pretty much standard apart from the exhaust system which is stupidly loud.
At least, it WAS! I owned the car half a day and I've done a piston/ bottom end (according to a friend). Main reason I'm here really is to seek some advice as to what costs I'm looking at for a rebuild of my engine, or a recon supply & fit jobby.
I was very pleased with the performance of the impreza in the short time I got to drive it, so want it back up & running better than it was, and as soon as possible.
Anyway, will stop rambling now, and leave you with some pics of my previous cars....
Sold about a week ago... 2.6 V6 Vectra GSi (1 of only 500 made):
Golf MK4 GTi Turbo (Only had this about a month then sold it as they're too slow):
2.6 Vectra V6 SRi (I owned this for about 2 years and done everything to it myself.. was a fantastic car and pics dont really do it justice):
See you all around
18 May 2010, 06:50 AM
#4
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
cheers guys, and LOL spanner monkey- I was warned of this before I bought one, but to kill it within half a day.. I've a lot to learn 
Just noticed where you are.. I'm in peterborough as well.. Werrington. Where you from?
Just noticed where you are.. I'm in peterborough as well.. Werrington. Where you from?
18 May 2010, 07:59 AM
#5
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (51)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wherever I park my car, that's my home
Posts: 20,491
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Some very nice cars, I had a vauxhall V6 before the scooby, and do miss the pull sometimes, but then I hit boost and despite the Cav being tweeked the noise from the current car is unbeatable
Trending Topics
19 May 2010, 03:17 PM
#11
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
19 May 2010, 03:27 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (46)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Probably polishing it.Lol
Posts: 5,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Welcome matey.
I almost feel embarrassed , that after a few hrs of Subaru ownership and you need a rebuild.
These cars can be fantastic and very reliable but the early imports do have a reputation for engine failure. Good luck.
I almost feel embarrassed , that after a few hrs of Subaru ownership and you need a rebuild.
These cars can be fantastic and very reliable but the early imports do have a reputation for engine failure. Good luck.
19 May 2010, 03:34 PM
#13
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeh know what you mean Bob... It has been quite off-puting really.. first day of ownership and it pops. To be honest, I'm going to be forever scared to give it stick just incase it does it again as I really don't know what they can take. My V6 Vectras took everything I could throw at them and never once gave me any mechanical problems.
The thing is- I'm currently in the process of setting up a new business (Car detailing), so dont really have money to throw at the car at the moment. I guess I'll need to take it easy for a bit when it's back on the road.
Oh well.. it's certainly introduced me to the wonders of jap cars.
The thing is- I'm currently in the process of setting up a new business (Car detailing), so dont really have money to throw at the car at the moment. I guess I'll need to take it easy for a bit when it's back on the road.
Oh well.. it's certainly introduced me to the wonders of jap cars.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Scott@ScoobySpares
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
61
11 January 2021 03:08 PM
BHPvstorque
Subaru Parts
1
14 September 2015 08:31 PM