talk me into buying a scooby
11 November 2002, 10:45 PM
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come on guys and gals,i want a scooby but am a bit unsure , is the insurance worth it ? , do they go as good as they look/sound ?
talk me into it .
i do want one but ??????????????
talk me into it .
i do want one but ??????????????
11 November 2002, 11:06 PM
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WILLIE/ IM ASKING YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE DRIVEN THEM AND OWN THEM.
I REALISE THEY ARE FAST CARS AND HAVE A DEVOTED FOLLOWING.
I LOVE THE LOOK OF THEM AND THE SOUND OF THEM BUT ARE UNSURE WEATHER THIS CAN JUSTIFY THE OWNERSHIP COSTS.
I REALISE THEY ARE FAST CARS AND HAVE A DEVOTED FOLLOWING.
I LOVE THE LOOK OF THEM AND THE SOUND OF THEM BUT ARE UNSURE WEATHER THIS CAN JUSTIFY THE OWNERSHIP COSTS.
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11 November 2002, 11:10 PM
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OK WE WILL START WITH THE EASY QUESTIONS!
UK MODEL OR JAP IMPORT??????
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IN INSURANCE ?????
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IN PERFORMANCE ???????
JUST FOR STARTERS .
LOTS MORE QUESTIONS NEEDING ANSWERS .
UK MODEL OR JAP IMPORT??????
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IN INSURANCE ?????
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IN PERFORMANCE ???????
JUST FOR STARTERS .
LOTS MORE QUESTIONS NEEDING ANSWERS .
11 November 2002, 11:13 PM
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Worst thing you can do is drive one.
You'll end up wearing a stupid grin and you really won't give a flying **** what it costs to run it
They are so worth the financial pain
You'll end up wearing a stupid grin and you really won't give a flying **** what it costs to run it
They are so worth the financial pain
11 November 2002, 11:19 PM
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If you can justify the cost then go for it
They are so worth the financial pain
The financial pain got in the way of me enjoying mine 
Either that, or just don't look at your bank balance 
11 November 2002, 11:27 PM
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Point taken Crush.
I had to think long and hard when got mine. Decided if I didn't do it now I never would. Finances are a little strained but I thought "WTF you only live once". If it gets too draining financially I'll sell it.
I had to think long and hard when got mine. Decided if I didn't do it now I never would. Finances are a little strained but I thought "WTF you only live once". If it gets too draining financially I'll sell it.
11 November 2002, 11:39 PM
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I had to think long and hard when got mine. Decided if I didn't do it now I never would. Finances are a little strained but I thought "WTF you only live once". If it gets too draining financially I'll sell it.
Still, it was great fun before the costs got out of hand. Definitely worth doing once
12 November 2002, 12:09 AM
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Hello all.
I test drove the WRX today and I LOVED IT.
The car is fantastic and as soon as i have sorted the money out i will be straight to the garage to buy one. I used to sell peugeot, alfa romeo, fiat and nissan and there is nothing built by any of these makes that matches the scooby (Even the Skyline)
Hope this helps your decision
I test drove the WRX today and I LOVED IT.
The car is fantastic and as soon as i have sorted the money out i will be straight to the garage to buy one. I used to sell peugeot, alfa romeo, fiat and nissan and there is nothing built by any of these makes that matches the scooby (Even the Skyline)
Hope this helps your decision
12 November 2002, 01:34 AM
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if the scooby was a drug it would be a class a
you will never look back there's just something about them
buy one that's all there is to it you know you want to
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!
you will never look back there's just something about them
buy one that's all there is to it you know you want to
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!
12 November 2002, 08:21 AM
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Overall Package are the key words here.
Drive one, as said before.
Be prepared for the odd £450 service, 20 mpg average, £1k insurance (dependant on age) and the overwhelming urge to vist Scoobysport and TSL to hammer your credit card.
Drive one, as said before.
Be prepared for the odd £450 service, 20 mpg average, £1k insurance (dependant on age) and the overwhelming urge to vist Scoobysport and TSL to hammer your credit card.
12 November 2002, 08:54 AM
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And of course the odd stop or 10 by plod , but if your legal, No worries, just buy it you won't regret it.
Cheers
Colin
Cheers
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12 November 2002, 10:59 AM
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Firstly tell us what you're used to. If it's the mild hatch brigade, you should love a scoob. If you come from Porkers or Caterhams, you might not.
Secondly, what will be your mileage? Business use, or only pleasure?
Are you going to modify it, or run it on track?
There are a number of people here who have sold their scoobs, for various reasons. Others justifiably love them. Tell us more, we'll try to help. Pricey if we don't!
Secondly, what will be your mileage? Business use, or only pleasure?
Are you going to modify it, or run it on track?
There are a number of people here who have sold their scoobs, for various reasons. Others justifiably love them. Tell us more, we'll try to help. Pricey if we don't!
12 November 2002, 11:36 AM
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agree with brendan,
if like myself, you had a 205 gti or similary performing front wheel drive cars then you will love the scoob. remember that the scoob is at its best on the twisty stuff - if all you are using it for is the motorway then perhaps something else will better fulfill your needs.
i doubt after scoob ownership you will ever drive a non- all wheel drive though. i know i won't, unless it is a weekend toy
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the security of awd is very reassuring, especially if you consider what is happening out of your window at the moment! rain,rain and more rain - scoobs are in there element in these conditions.
weava
if like myself, you had a 205 gti or similary performing front wheel drive cars then you will love the scoob. remember that the scoob is at its best on the twisty stuff - if all you are using it for is the motorway then perhaps something else will better fulfill your needs.
i doubt after scoob ownership you will ever drive a non- all wheel drive though. i know i won't, unless it is a weekend toy
.the security of awd is very reassuring, especially if you consider what is happening out of your window at the moment! rain,rain and more rain - scoobs are in there element in these conditions.
weava
12 November 2002, 01:39 PM
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Had mine for just over a year now. MY99 Wagon.
Spent about £700 in servicing etc so far, which was around what I thought I'd have to pay. Insurance was £520 for the year fully comp (£400 excess tho ) oh and a new battery.
If you drive under 3K revs the fuel economy is not bad, but ask anyone on the BBS if they drive under 3K revs ... I don't think you'll get many 'yes' answers.
I used to drive a Vauxhall Carlton 2.0CDi. Well comfy, but like driving a bus. When I drove the Scoob out of the dealers I could not beleive how it stuck to the road and came off roundabout like it had a firework up it's a*se!
The standard Impreza may not be the fastest car on the road, but it's not slow ( scares my wife anyway )
When I bought mine I had no plans to modify it. Went to my 1st local 'meet', heard a Scoob with a modified BB (Maffa's I think) and last weekend I purchased a Prodrive BB. Just the start me thinks.
Get one you'll love it, but watch out for the bodywork ... it's like tin foil !
J.
Spent about £700 in servicing etc so far, which was around what I thought I'd have to pay. Insurance was £520 for the year fully comp (£400 excess tho
) oh and a new battery.If you drive under 3K revs the fuel economy is not bad, but ask anyone on the BBS if they drive under 3K revs ... I don't think you'll get many 'yes' answers.
I used to drive a Vauxhall Carlton 2.0CDi. Well comfy, but like driving a bus. When I drove the Scoob out of the dealers I could not beleive how it stuck to the road and came off roundabout like it had a firework up it's a*se!
The standard Impreza may not be the fastest car on the road, but it's not slow ( scares my wife anyway
)When I bought mine I had no plans to modify it. Went to my 1st local 'meet', heard a Scoob with a modified BB (Maffa's I think) and last weekend I purchased a Prodrive BB. Just the start me thinks.
Get one you'll love it, but watch out for the bodywork ... it's like tin foil !
J.
12 November 2002, 01:59 PM
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the ONLY reason i'm selling mine is cause me and my fella want a baby and we know we can't afford both at the minute. I'm soooooo glad I went to the expense of buying one. Well worth it!!!
12 November 2002, 07:22 PM
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hi doddsy cumbrian bot eh?
get along to the RAID ACROSS THE BORDER*****
see the massive thread on the northern section who knows if you are keen enough someone might let you navigate !! on the run.
after a run like that you will sell evaery thing you own to get your hands on a scoob!!!!!!!!!!
i promise you
what do you drive??
we might let you tag along !
get along to the RAID ACROSS THE BORDER*****
see the massive thread on the northern section who knows if you are keen enough someone might let you navigate !! on the run.
after a run like that you will sell evaery thing you own to get your hands on a scoob!!!!!!!!!!
i promise you
what do you drive??
we might let you tag along !