Scoobies the never ending saga:
07 November 2011, 02:41 PM
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Scoobies the never ending saga:
Not sure what to do:
1. Keep the wagon, TBH there nothing really wrong with just getting on a bit on 71k now, nice everyday car, just had a new clutch, i've put the comfy leather in and upgraded the stereo and still kills M3 e46's at the lights
2. Buy this: http://pistonheads.com/sales/3393211.htm, although standard, good project, ideal track car,....not a good every day but what the hell life is for living.......
3. This http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...;f=27;t=001446 perfect every day some nice rims jobs a good'en, not really good for track thou will probably blow up...
or go nuts and buy this
4. http://pistonheads.com/sales/2973130.htm ....perfect for everything....and VS the standard spec c by the time I've spent money on upgrades I'll probably be in the same amount of money anyway.
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1. Keep the wagon, TBH there nothing really wrong with just getting on a bit on 71k now, nice everyday car, just had a new clutch, i've put the comfy leather in and upgraded the stereo and still kills M3 e46's at the lights
2. Buy this: http://pistonheads.com/sales/3393211.htm, although standard, good project, ideal track car,....not a good every day but what the hell life is for living.......
3. This http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...;f=27;t=001446 perfect every day some nice rims jobs a good'en, not really good for track thou will probably blow up...
or go nuts and buy this
4. http://pistonheads.com/sales/2973130.htm ....perfect for everything....and VS the standard spec c by the time I've spent money on upgrades I'll probably be in the same amount of money anyway.
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07 November 2011, 03:57 PM
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Option 1: Very sensible, but if you've got the money.....
Option 2: Does it really need much more than an exhaust and a map?
(thats still 1.5k though)
Option 3: Not for me thanks.
Option 4: Seems good value but has been for sale for months. Hawkeye spec C's are gay.
( It has a UK front bumper)
Option 2: Does it really need much more than an exhaust and a map?
(thats still 1.5k though)
Option 3: Not for me thanks.
Option 4: Seems good value but has been for sale for months. Hawkeye spec C's are gay.
( It has a UK front bumper)
love it
07 November 2011, 10:00 PM
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1. Perfect sleeper, and will continue to embarrass a few unsuspecting motors with a bit of potential to extract a few more horses, but as Jim says if money's not the object and you want a toy...
2. You've done the Spec C and as they say you should never go back.
3. I'm actually quite taken by the hatch - strip it out, build a decent engine for it and go against the grain
4. I like the colour and it's decent spec, but it's a converted WRX - why not take your wagon to a similar spec and save some pennies
2. You've done the Spec C and as they say you should never go back.
3. I'm actually quite taken by the hatch - strip it out, build a decent engine for it and go against the grain
4. I like the colour and it's decent spec, but it's a converted WRX - why not take your wagon to a similar spec and save some pennies
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08 November 2011, 12:21 AM
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As much as I love hawkeye imprezas, and I love red cars, I think its not worth spending £20k on option 4.
Out of the choices I'd say go with the hatch and make it stand out.
Otherwise find yourself a nice JDM STI Hawkeye
Out of the choices I'd say go with the hatch and make it stand out.
Otherwise find yourself a nice JDM STI Hawkeye
08 November 2011, 08:26 AM
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Spec C would be my weapon of choice- always liked it. The hatch could look pretty tasty too with some subtle mods.
If all else fails the C-Max is for sale...
If all else fails the C-Max is for sale...
08 November 2011, 10:26 AM
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If money is not an object.....
Hatch + 2.1 = 450ish???
Although it doesn't look agressive as the other ones, with that power it will be a sleeper, handle better ? with some subtle mods of course, and a better everyday cruiser for sure...
Hatch + 2.1 = 450ish???
Although it doesn't look agressive as the other ones, with that power it will be a sleeper, handle better ? with some subtle mods of course, and a better everyday cruiser for sure...
10 November 2011, 11:21 AM
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The only Scooby I'll be changing mine for (which wont be for a couple of years yet !! ), would be a 2008 onwards shape JDM hatch or saloon. I would consider a UK model if it was either: very well priced; or with big mods already done to offset the future cost of an uprated engine rebuild; or buy one with already uprated engine by a reputable tuner.
ps: though if you go the brand new route the warranty hopefully will cover you for your engine going pop.
!! ), would be a 2008 onwards shape JDM hatch or saloon. I would consider a UK model if it was either: very well priced; or with big mods already done to offset the future cost of an uprated engine rebuild; or buy one with already uprated engine by a reputable tuner. ps: though if you go the brand new route the warranty hopefully will cover you for your engine going pop.
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10 November 2011, 07:37 PM
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The only Scooby I'll be changing mine for (which wont be for a couple of years yet !! ), would be a 2008 onwards shape JDM hatch or saloon. I would consider a UK model if it was either: very well priced; or with big mods already done to offset the future cost of an uprated engine rebuild; or buy one with already uprated engine by a reputable tuner.
ps: though if you go the brand new route the warranty hopefully will cover you for your engine going pop.
!! ), would be a 2008 onwards shape JDM hatch or saloon. I would consider a UK model if it was either: very well priced; or with big mods already done to offset the future cost of an uprated engine rebuild; or buy one with already uprated engine by a reputable tuner. ps: though if you go the brand new route the warranty hopefully will cover you for your engine going pop.
u get a new motor.
10 November 2011, 09:11 PM
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Is it only me that thinks it's daft thinking about buying a car knowing/expecting it to go pop? Seriously where's the sense in that. Why would you purposely set about buying a product you know won't last.
I'm not going to harp on about the Spec C but surely the power/performance/handling is good enough for most? Do you really see any real gains on a day to day basis having a 400bhp modded UK or Jap spec car over the standard 320-340 of the spec C. I'd say point to point on most roads you'd not notice any difference.
I suppose what I'm trying to say is performance with reliability is key for me.
And to be honest Guv, regardless of what you get it'll spend most of it's time in bodyshops anyway so don't worry too much about what you get.
Seriously where's the sense in that. Why would you purposely set about buying a product you know won't last.I'm not going to harp on about the Spec C but surely the power/performance/handling is good enough for most? Do you really see any real gains on a day to day basis having a 400bhp modded UK or Jap spec car over the standard 320-340 of the spec C. I'd say point to point on most roads you'd not notice any difference.
I suppose what I'm trying to say is performance with reliability is key for me.
And to be honest Guv, regardless of what you get it'll spend most of it's time in bodyshops anyway so don't worry too much about what you get.
from a car that a couple of years ago not many people liked 
11 November 2011, 04:54 AM
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Is it only me that thinks it's daft thinking about buying a car knowing/expecting it to go pop? Seriously where's the sense in that. Why would you purposely set about buying a product you know won't last.
I'm not going to harp on about the Spec C but surely the power/performance/handling is good enough for most? Do you really see any real gains on a day to day basis having a 400bhp modded UK or Jap spec car over the standard 320-340 of the spec C. I'd say point to point on most roads you'd not notice any difference.
I suppose what I'm trying to say is performance with reliability is key for me.
And to be honest Guv, regardless of what you get it'll spend most of it's time in bodyshops anyway so don't worry too much about what you get.
Seriously where's the sense in that. Why would you purposely set about buying a product you know won't last.I'm not going to harp on about the Spec C but surely the power/performance/handling is good enough for most? Do you really see any real gains on a day to day basis having a 400bhp modded UK or Jap spec car over the standard 320-340 of the spec C. I'd say point to point on most roads you'd not notice any difference.
I suppose what I'm trying to say is performance with reliability is key for me.
And to be honest Guv, regardless of what you get it'll spend most of it's time in bodyshops anyway so don't worry too much about what you get.
Jackies car is faster and easier to drive on normal roads than mine
The spec c gets my vote
I have been watching the red hawk for a while though to see what it goes for
11 November 2011, 12:17 PM
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Thanks for all of the replies guys, most definitely some food for thought, Still not sure what to do.
I have been on the phone to the chap with the Spec C , it hasn't been remapped for UK fuel since it was imported and his wife uses it as a shopping car
so that does raise a few concerns and He seems to be bit of a know it all when I mentioned that wasn't a good thing.
The hatch is nice and I would love to to own one but the engine going pop is something that would be on my mind too much, so again not sure.
The Red hawk is maybe a bit pricey for me at the moment TBH and I don;t think he'll be giving it away any time soon......
So it look like I'll be sticking with the trusty wagon for now maybe look for a 2nd hand set of coilovers and droplinks for now and save a few more pennies for a JDM hatch
I have been on the phone to the chap with the Spec C , it hasn't been remapped for UK fuel since it was imported and his wife uses it as a shopping car
so that does raise a few concerns and He seems to be bit of a know it all when I mentioned that wasn't a good thing.The hatch is nice and I would love to to own one but the engine going pop is something that would be on my mind too much, so again not sure.
The Red hawk is maybe a bit pricey for me at the moment TBH and I don;t think he'll be giving it away any time soon......
So it look like I'll be sticking with the trusty wagon for now maybe look for a 2nd hand set of coilovers and droplinks for now and save a few more pennies for a JDM hatch
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15 November 2011, 12:15 PM
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IT IS POINTLESS HAVING A NEW CAR
This just happened while it was parked at work, a truck reversed into it
If it had been a new I would going bonkers !!!!
If it had been a new I would going bonkers !!!!
15 November 2011, 12:46 PM
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sorry to see the very sad picture of your car Guv.
15 November 2011, 07:55 PM
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sorry to here of your bad luck there is one on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-WRX...item1c20ebbdc3
you will have to paint it though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-WRX...item1c20ebbdc3
you will have to paint it though