I've seen a green UK Scoob on Pistonheads for sale. Basically going cheapish due to mileage (not o.t.t) and a couple of body blemishes. Anywho, the guy selling would like a 205GTi, so out of interest I sent an email to entertain his wishes. Had some correspondances from his mate (dunno if the seller has internet access but his mate seems legit enough and actually writes using grammar and punctuation!).

We've exchanged a few details and he seems keen for a straight swap deal. Just waiting on more detailed info. like service history, mot/tax etc etc before I consider travelling to Weatherby (meet half way) to look at each others cars.

Does anyone know anything or indeed the owner of the Scoob? It does seem quite legit and after weighing up costs, won't cost much more than the Pug to run.

Link to advert... Subaru : Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000

Cheers

Andy

 

can't comment on the car but i would like to point out the 97/98 model impreza ecu cannot be remapped (i have a 98), this means if you want more power you need an after market one such as a apexi. just thought you might not be aware if you are planning to want more power, i said i would'nt now i'm 2.1 forged engine, turbo, injectors and a 6 speed conversion shortly power is so addictive !

 

No fella, appreciate your input. I was kind of aware that the 97/98 cars need a total new ECU. Basically it caught my eye for the price. I did assume (as most would) it to be a dog, but as said the owners friend who has been emailing me seems genuine. For a small 100 mile round trip it may be worth looking. Also, for a couple of jobs I may potentially have when work picks up (cleaning jobs), a Scoobs bigger boot could help.

So really would be looking at this as a stop gap Impreza until times are better and I can save up for a newage. Just seems a good deal for a straight swap. (it was me who insisted that no cash would be added, not the seller - otherwise I would sniff desperation on his part).



Thanks for the input

 

BTTT

 

Go and have a look at it

 

Certainly tempted if the only bad points are blemishes on the paintwork. I can live/deal with that as a project. Engine and drivetrain are what matters to me more. But would certainly need someone with more mechanical knowhow than myself to accompany me.

Just waiting for an email from the guy/his mate.

 

havnt you sold yours ??

why sell it if you want another
yours was gorgeous

 

Yes because I needed the money. But this one would be a swap for my current car, and taking running costs into consideration there isn't a lot of difference, and I've survived until now. Plus a couple of possible jobs may require a bigger boot and 4 doors

 

 

Which bank are you, me and Matt robbing ?

LOL

dunx

P.S. Get it test driven, then you know where you stand !

 

Right, my thinking...

You - getaway driver (more bhp than me/Matt combines)
Me - analytical genius (poorly wrist, crippled otherwise)
Matt - erm... gimme a minute..............


LOL

 

If you come oopp North and look at it fella, feel free to pop in for a cuppa, i live just outside Durham

 

Hey Andy you busy Monday ?

I'm off to Cadwell, there's a trackday running, you wanna bring a flask and some butties ?

dunx

P.S. Maybe, Matt driving, no infirmity or blindness....
I better carry the cash, as I'm used to umpa-lumping
You better stick to threatening behaviour and firearms duty !

 

Thanks for the offer fella.

If a deal is to be done, it will be this coming week as Rich has some time off to come look at it with me.


Dunx, yhpm

 

Dont forget mate that this year scoob was prone to piston slap

 

Good evening old boy, how the devil are you

Aye, I know about the piston slap from cold. Again one of the reasons I have a decent mechanic coming with me when I eventually get hold of the owner.

 

Im not too bad thx me old mucker. Think its about time I got the scoob back on the road now all the salt has bogged off. Im currently running around in a nissan micra thats gotta be worse than your old cinq!!!

 

Don't know the lad with the green impreza but I know his mate with the red one (pictured in the background). They are young lads but genuine enough and they don't do silly things with the engines etc. as they listen to us older blokes

 

Doubt its a goer now anyways fella.

Emails went through myself and his mate (called Carl). Didn't reply until a good couple days apart, so tried calling actual owner (guy called David), and couldn't get and answer no matter what time I tried.

So sent him a polite email saying he was wasting my time and I wished him well with the sale.

His loss not mine