What to look for when buying a scoob
08 June 2002, 10:29 PM
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Hi all,
I'm going to take the plunge and by my first scoob and wondered if there is anything especially to look out for. I'm looking to buy a 95/6/7 model.
Any help would be great.
Cheers
I'm going to take the plunge and by my first scoob and wondered if there is anything especially to look out for. I'm looking to buy a 95/6/7 model.
Any help would be great.
Cheers
08 June 2002, 11:38 PM
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AT the age of car that you are looking at ( I own a 96WRX) the values are all similar between UK and Jap imports.
I would advise the Jap import WRX or STI because of the superior power output, and extras that are fitted i.e. electric everything and air con.
JUST make sure it has a genuine service history (reciepted etc) whatever you decide on. It cannot be emphasised enough that the service history is adhered to because this is a turbo charged car.
If i was you look for a enthusiast owned example and stay away from the back street garages.
The alternative is to import a vehicle yourself if you want a Jap Domestic market example.
In 1996/97 the car was facelifted and this example is the one that i would try and find.
what sort of budget are you looking at spending? try and get a low mileage example if you can
good luck
I would advise the Jap import WRX or STI because of the superior power output, and extras that are fitted i.e. electric everything and air con.
JUST make sure it has a genuine service history (reciepted etc) whatever you decide on. It cannot be emphasised enough that the service history is adhered to because this is a turbo charged car.
If i was you look for a enthusiast owned example and stay away from the back street garages.
The alternative is to import a vehicle yourself if you want a Jap Domestic market example.
In 1996/97 the car was facelifted and this example is the one that i would try and find.
what sort of budget are you looking at spending? try and get a low mileage example if you can
good luck
08 June 2002, 11:44 PM
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If getting a Jap model, be aware that insurance is higher than for a UK model.
Also, WRXs are shorter-geared than UK cars - great for acceleration, but hopeless for fuel economy!
If you are seriously looking for a Scoob, neither of the above should be of great concern....whatever model you get, these cars are expensive to run, but are worth it for the
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Also, WRXs are shorter-geared than UK cars - great for acceleration, but hopeless for fuel economy!
If you are seriously looking for a Scoob, neither of the above should be of great concern....whatever model you get, these cars are expensive to run, but are worth it for the
!!
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