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02 February 2003, 04:18 PM
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As the subject says, I know very little about Scoobys but thats not stopping me wishing to purchase one in the next month or two.
I'm needing a little advice guys!
I've got about £12-£14k to spend on a motor & I like the 4 door Impreza Turbo pre bug eye shape.
A local dealer is selling one but I don't know if it's a good price and what long term mileage I can expect before the big bills start rolling in.
'99 on a T plate with air con, elec sunroof and 17" speedlines. Looks straight enough & has 47850miles on it.
Is it the car for me or do I shop around more?
I'm needing a little advice guys!
I've got about £12-£14k to spend on a motor & I like the 4 door Impreza Turbo pre bug eye shape.
A local dealer is selling one but I don't know if it's a good price and what long term mileage I can expect before the big bills start rolling in.
'99 on a T plate with air con, elec sunroof and 17" speedlines. Looks straight enough & has 47850miles on it.
Is it the car for me or do I shop around more?
02 February 2003, 04:31 PM
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Aly you can do far far better than that for the money! My email/MSN is Dutchanator2000@hotmail.com if you want to talk in detail.
For your budget you can get a mint low mileage MY00 and probably with some nice zorst mods, alloys, etc. The one thing I would say is that a scooby is far more expensive to run than the VTS, expecially fuel and servicing.
Happy hunting and don't get one till I've spanked that VTS of yours
For your budget you can get a mint low mileage MY00 and probably with some nice zorst mods, alloys, etc. The one thing I would say is that a scooby is far more expensive to run than the VTS, expecially fuel and servicing.
Happy hunting and don't get one till I've spanked that VTS of yours
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02 February 2003, 06:34 PM
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I just picked up my MY00 WRX with 19,000 on the clock,17"OZ,full fog conversion, ECUTEK remap etc etc and ariund £14k, so i think you can get a better deal than the one you saw, especially as the market is a bit depressed righ now( abit like me as i just saw my Jan Amex bill.boo hoo)any way have fun and put up a pic when you get one
02 February 2003, 10:35 PM
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Hey u didnt even c the busmans steering wheel lol
Duz look much better with white dials chrome gear surround + **** decent ICE etc but still leaves a lot 2b desired
but hey it still goes like stink
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lolDuz look much better with white dials chrome gear surround + **** decent ICE etc but still leaves a lot 2b desired
but hey it still goes like stink Si
The old interior really was horrific! The MY99/00 interior was a vast improvement IMO.
03 February 2003, 12:31 PM
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Isn't the MY98 the same as the 99/00 as well as i have been in 98's which have all the centre pod thing etc or did it change further for 99?
Si
PS i'll take sum pix in a sec of the improvements
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PS i'll take sum pix in a sec of the improvements
03 February 2003, 01:03 PM
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SIDC faq:
so looks liek only pre MY98 really suck lol
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1998
1998 saw a major overhaul of the interior, with the introduction of a new dashboard, taken from the Forester, featuring white dials, a computerised odometer and a low fuel light. Other improvements include a passenger airbag, Momo leather steering wheel, leather covered handbrake lever and a shorter throw gear lever. ICE equipment remained the same but the apertures and grills (and reportedly wiring) for the "tweeter kit" is supplied as standard. Revised inner door panels and centre console that includes the current trend for putting cup holders in cars, completes the changes. The only external changes are the 16 inch alloys on 205/50 VR16 Bridgestone Potenza tyres now fitted as standard to the Turbo model.
1999
The 1999 car continues the trend of fitting parts from the Japanese STi cars, including the front seats (although with a bit more padding) including height adjustment for the drivers seat; 4-pot front brake calipers and vented rear discs; and the high rear wing. Suspension, in line with STis, is now considerably firmer.
The front bumper has been slightly modified, being a little deeper and with just one vane (instead of two) and a naff orange plastic wedge outside the fog lights. The bumper now passes a 5 mph impact test. The fog lights and headlights have multifaceted reflectors and clear lenses.
The engine is a "Phase 2" boxer incorporating some changes to the head, and claimed power output is 7 bhp higher at 215 bhp (although torque stays the same).
Inside, the car benefits from cup holders and a slightly different Momo steering wheel. The car is at last fitted with a Thatcham "Category 1" alarm and immobiliser.
The price has risen by a very reasonable (in view of the changes) £1200, now taking the car over the £20,000 mark.
1998 saw a major overhaul of the interior, with the introduction of a new dashboard, taken from the Forester, featuring white dials, a computerised odometer and a low fuel light. Other improvements include a passenger airbag, Momo leather steering wheel, leather covered handbrake lever and a shorter throw gear lever. ICE equipment remained the same but the apertures and grills (and reportedly wiring) for the "tweeter kit" is supplied as standard. Revised inner door panels and centre console that includes the current trend for putting cup holders in cars, completes the changes. The only external changes are the 16 inch alloys on 205/50 VR16 Bridgestone Potenza tyres now fitted as standard to the Turbo model.
1999
The 1999 car continues the trend of fitting parts from the Japanese STi cars, including the front seats (although with a bit more padding) including height adjustment for the drivers seat; 4-pot front brake calipers and vented rear discs; and the high rear wing. Suspension, in line with STis, is now considerably firmer.
The front bumper has been slightly modified, being a little deeper and with just one vane (instead of two) and a naff orange plastic wedge outside the fog lights. The bumper now passes a 5 mph impact test. The fog lights and headlights have multifaceted reflectors and clear lenses.
The engine is a "Phase 2" boxer incorporating some changes to the head, and claimed power output is 7 bhp higher at 215 bhp (although torque stays the same).
Inside, the car benefits from cup holders and a slightly different Momo steering wheel. The car is at last fitted with a Thatcham "Category 1" alarm and immobiliser.
The price has risen by a very reasonable (in view of the changes) £1200, now taking the car over the £20,000 mark.
lolSi
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