From Jag to Scoob!!
Hi Everyone.
I posted this up in the members gallery and realised I had left my reg no on the pics so had to remove it. Thanks to the 2 guys for the warm welcome who read the post before I noticed my mistake. I have been reading these forums for a couple of months now having just bought my first scoob. It is a 2006 wrx with ppp So I thought it was time to introduce myself. I am new to these forums and so appologies if I have posted in the wrong place. Anyway- my story is this. I have traded in my xkr which was always my dream car from the moment the first xk8 was launched. I could never really afford one untill a couple of years ago when I bought a 2000 xkr. Here are a couple of pics. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...MG_0788sm1.jpg http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...MG_0786sm1.jpg When I first got it I loved the experiance of owning such a car. Sadly, not long after I got it one of the cylinder head gasket went.http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...milies/mad.gif I also had a few other small problems with it. My main issue was the lack of garages that would work on it. So I decided to part with it. The big question was what will I replace it with? I have a couple of friends, one is probably known to some of you on here as "andythejock" (one of my best mates!) who have owned scoobs for while. They seem to be pretty reliable as far as i can see if treated well. Another issue I had is that I do a bit of skiing and have an old Landrover discovery for the winter which I was thinking of selling as well, although I have now decided to keep it. So I wanted a car for the winter as well and the scoob fits the bill. I have to say, I have become addicted to the feel of this car and every time I drive it it puts a big smile on my face. I think I may have been bitten by the subaru bug!!!! http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...s/luxhello.gifI don't have any plans to modify it at the moment, but who knows what may happen in the future. Anyway, here are a few pics of my new pride and joy. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMG_1280e.jpg http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMG_1277e.jpg http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...MG_1279e-1.jpg I am looking forward to chatting to all you scoobynetters. |
Nice looking Jag, shame about the unreliablilty, you wont have half as much problems with the Scoob! Im on number 3, and have a 997 turbo as my other toy, just cant get the scoobs out of my blood!
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Thanks for the welcome. I love the 997 turbo, my brother had a carrera 4 a year or so ago in black and it was a lovely car. Yes, I think the scoob has got into my blood very quickly :lol1:
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Welcome m8 enjoy im sure you will though brilliant in the snow aswell :thumb:
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Yes my mate has a C4, your engine is good for 350HP with a few sensible mods so virtually the same power with a few tweaks! Wont be much else keeping up with a 350HP Scoob, unless its another tuned Impreza!!:thumb:
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Well I have just gone from my Scoob to a Jaguar, and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Cheers Colin |
Yes, I had read that it was good for up to 350 bhp. I have also read the reports about the issues with the 2.5 when you up the bhp too much. Swings and roundabouts I guess.
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Well I have just gone from my Scoob to a Jaguar, and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...es/biggrin.gif
Cheers Colin Which jag have you gone for? I had an s type 30l se before the xkr for 2 years and it was totally reliable. I only serviced it and had no repairs. Cheers Roger |
Originally Posted by Hawk aye the noo
(Post 10228458)
Yes, I had read that it was good for up to 350 bhp. I have also read the reports about the issues with the 2.5 when you up the bhp too much. Swings and roundabouts I guess.
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Welcome. WRX is a great, reliable, tuneable car. Fastest colour too
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Originally Posted by bushiwarrior
(Post 10228484)
the gear box is the weak point after 350-360 bhp and 378 lbs ft
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Roger I have an X Type 3.0. Sport, It has all the toys, Sat Nav, Electric seats, etc, I loved my Scoob owned it over 10 years, and felt it was time for a change, plus I always wanted a Jaguar, I wanted an XJ really but they would'nt fit in the garage so plummed for the X Type, and I am more than happy with it, everytime I get in it I where the same smile I did when I use too get in my Scoob.
Cheers Colin |
Yes, The 30l sport x type is a good car. I tested one when they were first launched but couldn't afford one. I really liked the idea of it being all wheel drive. A few years later I managed to buy the s type with the same engine and as I said in my other post, it was trouble free. I have always loved the finish inside the jag.:notworthy
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Both look very nice cars
Hope the Scooby is a good one pal and stays reliable etc |
Originally Posted by wrx9181
(Post 10228894)
Both look very nice cars
Hope the Scooby is a good one pal and stays reliable etc Yes the scoob had only done 23000 miles when I picked it up with a full dealer service history. Would have been better with a specialist history in my opinion but it feels good and is mint so should be reliable. |
can i ask, is there any reason you didn't go for the STi version of the car?
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Originally Posted by bigsinky
(Post 10228932)
can i ask, is there any reason you didn't go for the STi version of the car?
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Originally Posted by Hawk aye the noo
(Post 10228943)
Yes, I wanted as low a milage car as I could get and I didn't want a car that was too raw after the jags. I know the sti's are better but for my budget the sti would be a higher milage. Also I have a mate who had a 01 wrx bug that he had for a few years with few problems. He modded his to 301 bhp. Admittedly, he did have to replace the gearbox, but I think that was after launching it a few times:lol1:
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Originally Posted by bigsinky
(Post 10228951)
sti classic cars are raw. new age hawkeye STis are actually quite civilised. i understand the mileage and money thing only too well. if you are not looking to modifiy it too much a wrx will be fine. the 5 speed gear boxes on newage cars aren't too bad, it was the old classic 5 speed boxes that tended to calve themselves on a regular basis.
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if you're happy with your purchase then all is good. enjoy the car for what it is. it's not an V8 jag that's for sure. no lazy power here. if you stay between 260 - 300hp you will be fine.
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Hi all,
I'm doing the same Hawk Aye...well similar. Going from an X-Type 2.0D to a 2006 WRX. Paying for it tomorrow and picking it up on Monday. Cannot bloody wait!!! Time to go from an old mans car (as my mates call it - I'm only 35) to a proper car! Think I will probably miss the buttons and touch screen stuff but 0-60 in less than 6 seconds should put pay to that. Look forward to talking to you all. Looks like a great forum. |
Originally Posted by christo
(Post 10229044)
Hi all,
I'm doing the same Hawk Aye...well similar. Going from an X-Type 2.0D to a 2006 WRX. Paying for it tomorrow and picking it up on Monday. Cannot bloody wait!!! Time to go from an old mans car (as my mates call it - I'm only 35) to a proper car! Think I will probably miss the buttons and touch screen stuff but 0-60 in less than 6 seconds should put pay to that. Look forward to talking to you all. Looks like a great forum. |
Originally Posted by bigsinky
(Post 10228997)
if you're happy with your purchase then all is good. enjoy the car for what it is. it's not an V8 jag that's for sure. no lazy power here. if you stay between 260 - 300hp you will be fine.
Cheers |
Originally Posted by Hawk aye the noo
(Post 10228362)
The big question was what will I replace it with? I have a couple of friends, one is probably known to some of you on here as "andythejock" (one of my best mates!) who have owned scoobs for while. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMG_1280e.jpg A very smart example of a Scoob btw, and the Prodrive goodies including springs are a big plus. Welcome to "nednet"! Wish me luck on the 94 mile cycling sportive tomorrow btw - it's supposed to be very rainy and windy in southern Scotland tomorrow morning! Andy "the Jock". |
Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
(Post 10229212)
That's so sweet Roj - you're making me feel all bashfull now! :D;)
A very smart example of a Scoob btw, and the Prodrive goodies including springs are a big plus. Welcome to "nednet"! Wish me luck on the 94 mile cycling sportive tomorrow btw - it's supposed to be very rainy and windy in southern Scotland tomorrow morning! Andy "the Jock". Yup, it is supposed to be the tail end of some hurricaine that missed America so I've heard. Good luck batteling the elements. Roj |
Originally Posted by Hawk aye the noo
(Post 10229225)
Wondered when you were going to show up!!!! :lol1:
Yup, it is supposed to be the tail end of some hurricaine that missed America so I've heard. Good luck batteling the elements. Roj Anyway, enjoy nednet! ;) |
Originally Posted by KK3960
(Post 10228388)
Nice looking Jag, shame about the unreliablilty, you wont have half as much problems with the Scoob! Im on number 3, and have a 997 turbo as my other toy, just cant get the scoobs out of my blood!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...IMG_0591_1.jpg They seem to be up for silly money tho :brickwall Nothing beets a scoob! |
from a nice car, to a nicer car imo.
well done |
bttt
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hey man welcome to the forum!
i myself love my scoob, just got my scooby recently after deciding my love of my life is to precious for me to drive around 24/7 my fully restored ford fiesta, and my pride and joy! http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/6993/cadssa.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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