1.6 Replica
20 September 2017, 07:44 PM
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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.
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.
20 September 2017, 08:18 PM
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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
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
20 September 2017, 08:35 PM
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Not worth it mate if you want a scooby that isn't turbo get the 2.0ltr
20 September 2017, 08:49 PM
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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.
21 September 2017, 08:41 AM
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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 ?
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21 September 2017, 09:35 AM
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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.
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.
21 September 2017, 05:42 PM
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Thats a really good quote by the sounds of it
22 September 2017, 02:30 PM
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23 September 2017, 12:49 PM
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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. 
24 September 2017, 10:43 AM
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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 😂