1.6 Replica
Hi guys, New to the forum & the scooby world (well not quite yet anyway )
Looking at some 1.6 STI replica's , They look pretty mint from the outside with all the upgrades ect, But I'm just looking for advice on what to look for when buying one , Pro's Con's of it being a none turbo , What's most likely to brake first... Any information would very much appreciated guys. I live on the Isle of Man & I'd have to make a trip to the mainland to buy one , Just don't want to make it a wasted journey or be wasting my time altogether with it. ^_^ Zak. |
Cons = Slow as hell and you will get destroyed by your mates in Saxo VTR's.
Insurance will be thumped by "declared" upgrades. Buy something simple and standard and cheap - build up your no claims then buy the real thing. An Impreza minus a Turbo really is a **** car :thumb: |
/\ completely agree.
How old are you, how many NCD, how long have you held a car licence, what is your budget for a car, what's your insurance budget? |
Not worth it mate if you want a scooby that isn't turbo get the 2.0ltr
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I'm 27 , held my full car licence since 2011 , 3 years no claims , Got 4k to spend, Wanted to keep it cheap but not buy a bag of s*** that's been ragged & likely to brake on me in the first week ^_^ , There's a few older Subaru's for sale on the Island but people ask for stupid money here.
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Find one on the mainland and get a ferry ticket
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Originally Posted by Pross
(Post 11967048)
Find one on the mainland and get a ferry ticket
That's my plan 👍foot passenger across then drive the car back. I've just been searching insurance on some 2.0lt and it's only £10 More than id be paying for a 1.6 so may as well go for the 2.0lt. So many about on eBay though...a lot claiming to have not been ragged...what are the tell-tale signs to look out for with these ? |
Originally Posted by ZakL91
(Post 11967013)
I'm 27 , held my full car licence since 2011 , 3 years no claims , Got 4k to spend, Wanted to keep it cheap but not buy a bag of s*** that's been ragged & likely to brake on me in the first week ^_^ , There's a few older Subaru's for sale on the Island but people ask for stupid money here.
Have you had some quotes for insurance already? Maybe speak to the Insurance Brokers on here, they generally offer a very good premium. I cant speak for the others, but I would highly recommend Ian Michaels - member Moley on here. :thumb: |
Compare the market quoted me 722 for the year on a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx. I've not tried any manx insurers yet.
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Thats a really good quote by the sounds of it
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It is a good price, but you should be able to do better with the guys on here...
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Hi,
When you have a car in mind please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you like. Regards, Dan. |
Not a bad price but is that with mods declared?
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Originally Posted by Rob Day
(Post 11967255)
It is a good price, but you should be able to do better with the guys on here...
Far too many factors involved these days Most companies won't insure you with mods declared unless they are specialists |
Just checked with a manx insurers and got this quote...smashes the others right outta the park
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...f25d013de6.png |
Do you only do a 1000 miles a year, I know the Isle of Man is pretty small but I do more than that just pottering round locally and mines a weekend car. :lol1:
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Was actually meant to be 10k lol although I run my business from home , so apart from pottering up to the post office and town don't get out much 😂
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