Have i done the right thing - newbie alert!!! any info really welcome...
 

Hi all, just wanted to say hi to everyone!

I love my MR2 turbo - its great!..........however after a few "entertaining" moments in the winter weather :eek: i decided to get something four wheel drive.

I could never really see what all the fuss was about regarding Subarus, apart from the nice burble they made as they drove by (admittedly i had never driven one-sorry!) :eek2: ..... However last Saturday i took one out for a test drive..........:thumb: WOW! It was fantastic!, really engaging drive and the grip, granted i'm used to feeling the rear drift a little in the TWO but i thought the Subaru was welded to the road!!! A really superb experience!

As soon as i got back i immediately put a deposit down on the car.

However, i am embarrased to say i know nothing about them (:cuckoo: :wonder: :wonder: :cuckoo: ). After checking on the web i have gained a little knowledge, along with calling "Scooby Clinic" (only 30 mins down the road) and i believe i have made a good decision.

The car is a P reg Subaru Impreza WRX Sti version 3???? (not sure what the STi V3 is all about:wonder: ) 5-door, its done just over 60,000 miles and is really immaculate throughout, i'm due to collect it on Saturday.

Any info from anybody would be gratefully recieved! I.e. is the model i have chosen ok?, roughly what power should the car be making - its totally stock inc exhaust etc, but tbh it feels at least as quick as the MR2 (which was around 240hp)

Best place for insurance? Best place for servicing-(Scooby Clinic??? - i got a good vibe from them, when i spoke to them earlier today!). I know the car is older (10+ yrs) will this be a problem? Any info would be of major use-i can't believe i have ignored this marque for so long!

The car will be used as a daily commuter and so i want to try and keep it stock ish! however i need to hear that rumble - best exhaust??? :D ;)

Thanks in advance!!!

Andy:thumb:

Welcome to SNet, and the drug that is an 'Impreza'.

Im sure their will be some people around this thread soon who can help you out with advice, but from what i have heard about Scoobyclinic it seems like their service is actually better than most main dealers.. so i think your pretty sorted with their advice.

Good luck and enjoy the ride (kinda goes without saying :) )

Welcome to the community.
Just to perhaps bring you back to earth a little.
Scoobs aren't totally magic. Some suggest no magic, merely grip.
If there is snow or ice, sometimes only rain and you are "on it", they and you are still mortal.
Many here, including me, have found that out.
I managed to save the situation, not all do.
"Slow in, fast out".

Storm Performance.co.uk – Sports and Performance Car Specialist

check out the model specification section.

When you say 5 door, do you mean that it was an estate?

Sorry, didn't want to give the wrong impression - owning MR2 turbo's for 4 years makes you a careful driver (if you have a brain!) :)

It was just an experience so different from what i was used to!!

Really look forward to driving it tho!

Oh no its not an estate, just a 5 door saloon - however the estates do look quite good also IMO

Welcome Andy-Runner, Just a quick question? If it`s not a wagon (estate) then where`s the fifth door:wonder:








Only joking mate it must be a estate, Known as a wagon by the way, good luck with you purchase and enjoy.:thumb:

Did you purchase it from Jap Performance UK in Bradford?, as i know they had a white STi V3 Wagon which matches your description.

Must admit the sti wagons look stunning, specially with the twin rear spoilers

No sorry mate - not mine. Mine is a grey/silver colour with gold 16inch wheels. Its a 4-door non estate/wagon from a company in manchester!

Really struggling for the insurance tho' full no claims, 29yrs old, Mr2 turbo cost £500, best price from Adrian Flux £1400!!

wtf....... any suggestions anyone!:luxhello:

Welcome - TO answer some of your questions...

STi (subaru technica international) take standard WRX's and ugrade them - think along the lines of Nismo with Nissan, or AMG with Mercedes, RS with Ford etc.

Your STi is a V3 (version 3), brand new it would have developed 280BHP as standard give or take, and 343nm of torque.

Some FAQ's here
Subaru Impreza FAQ
and
Subaru Impreza WRX STI - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Worth bearing in mind that you really only ever want to be putting SUL in these, Shell V-Power or equivalent. STi's are reputed not to like standard unleaded at all, and in fact will actually fail over an extended period.

Scooby Clinic have a very good reputation round here, so you won;t go far wrong with them.

As for insurance, have a look in the insurance section - lots of good advice in there.

Try A-plan and Keith Micheals:)

Hi,

Got my insurance through direct line, im 26 with 7 years ncd and its around 600 fully comp. It is just a wrx but wouldnt have thought the sti meant so much of an increase...

keith michaels ins was best for me
 

keith michaels ins was best for me

mm sed that twice

Cheers for that everyone!

Thanks for taking the time - sorry if these are basic questions (if any of you ever decide to get an MR2 turbo, trust me i'm your man for advice!):notworthy

Cheers Pete - like i said i got a real good vibe from Scooby Clinic and have every intention of letting them look after my car....... more than could be said for ZEN!!! .. but that really is another story!:Suspiciou :Suspiciou

Thanks again lads!:thumb: :thumb:

hi bud and welcome i went with liverpool victoria with 4 year ncb / claim in last year and 29 year old and paying 519 a year found a/flux dart prices have a good look around

There are three companies to try regarding insurance, A-Plan (in Thatchum), Greenlight and keith micheals. All should be able to beat most main stream companies + plus when it comes to modding "And you will mod the car"!!! they don't mind, Some main stream companies won't allow mods full stop or those that do will add up to £150 for just a back box.

check out the insurance section here and you'll find all the info you need