Will the bugeye go down in history ?
07 February 2003, 07:44 PM
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Will it be regarded as the one that caused Subaru most distress ?Will it be the one everyone hated ?
Will it be comparable to the first incarnation of the Escort mark5 ?
Will it remain unloved by Scoobynetters ?
Do I care ?
Do I f@@@ its my car and I love it !!
What do you think ?
Blutes
Will it be comparable to the first incarnation of the Escort mark5 ?
Will it remain unloved by Scoobynetters ?
Do I care ?
Do I f@@@ its my car and I love it !!
What do you think ?
Blutes
07 February 2003, 07:54 PM
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I agree Steve, its when I read certain comments in magazines and most recently the press (todays Sun) that made me post this thread.
I find the car superb. I have driven a classic shape and I think my MY02 wagon "feels" better....Blutes
I find the car superb. I have driven a classic shape and I think my MY02 wagon "feels" better....Blutes
07 February 2003, 08:50 PM
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Do I care ?
Do I f@@@ its my car and I love it !!
Do I f@@@ its my car and I love it !!
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07 February 2003, 09:41 PM
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IMHO i much prefer the bugeye albeit with the morette head lamp conversion but now i think it's gorgeous and wouldnt even consider the IMO again very ugly new blobeye, i'v only had my car for three months and never owned a classic but am smiling from ear to ear every drive i take.
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07 February 2003, 09:49 PM
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I've seen the STi8 and no thanks. I don't go for that "kinder" look. I'll stick with my STi7 - uglier is definitely more agressive...LOVE IT!
07 February 2003, 10:37 PM
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LOL @ the libellous Spoon!!
I think Bugeye may be the thing that will have caused Subaru the most distress - in the UK that is.... I think they've lost impetus in the market and will find it hard to recover: as the motoring press says, every manufacturer and his dog has a 200+ bhp something.
AIUI Bugeye was successful in the US, and if I read the runes right, that's the market they're going for.....
Having seen STi8, I certainly don't feel uncomfortable with my 7 - I'm with you there Blutes.
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I think Bugeye may be the thing that will have caused Subaru the most distress - in the UK that is.... I think they've lost impetus in the market and will find it hard to recover: as the motoring press says, every manufacturer and his dog has a 200+ bhp something.
AIUI Bugeye was successful in the US, and if I read the runes right, that's the market they're going for.....
Having seen STi8, I certainly don't feel uncomfortable with my 7 - I'm with you there Blutes.
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07 February 2003, 10:44 PM
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What makes a car is the 'turn head' factor and the bugeye hasnt got this. R33, R34, Delta integrale, escort cossie, evo 6 all have this. The X factor.
The shape is horrible. Not aggressive at all. Just plain foul. Each to their own but stop trying to kid yourself pls.
Dont care how it drives.
I would not drive a 300bhp skoda so.......
The shape is horrible. Not aggressive at all. Just plain foul. Each to their own but stop trying to kid yourself pls.
Dont care how it drives.
I would not drive a 300bhp skoda so.......
07 February 2003, 11:31 PM
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What makes a car is the 'turn head' factor and the bugeye hasnt got this
on but my wife refuses to drive the Scoob as it attracts too much attention!Paul
08 February 2003, 08:55 AM
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Sti Shrek,
You say the Sti hasnt got the "turn-head factor". Then why do ppl stare at the car when driving down any high st. Maybe you need to open your eyes a bit.
Chip.
You say the Sti hasnt got the "turn-head factor". Then why do ppl stare at the car when driving down any high st. Maybe you need to open your eyes a bit.
Chip.
08 February 2003, 12:50 PM
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they stare because they cant believe how ugly it is.
Seriously in standard form it is nothing special.
If you change the alloys and spoiler like that silver one above then it looks much better.
Im not a member of the scoobynet 'yes' brigade so if you dont like my views then watever. Dont take it to heart like some of you do.
only a car!!!
they stare because they cant believe how ugly it is.
Seriously in standard form it is nothing special.
If you change the alloys and spoiler like that silver one above then it looks much better.
Im not a member of the scoobynet 'yes' brigade so if you dont like my views then watever. Dont take it to heart like some of you do.
only a car!!!
08 February 2003, 01:17 PM
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I do have to agree slightly with sti but as soon as i put morettes on my my02 it IMO is pure sex and i get nothing but stares from all walks of life and i love every minute of it.i also could of had an OLD classic shape but much prefer the look of new with the flaired arches much nicer wheels as standard but this is all IMHO.
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also it's not "just a car" its been a dream of mine for quite a while to own a scooby as love cars to bits and the scooby is at the top of my list
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08 February 2003, 03:05 PM
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I've got a bugeye with a few mods and UK300 lights (but might be going to STi ones ) - I like it
Asked my local dealer if the bugeye really bombed and he said no - you've just got to make a car that's press-friendly within 5 seconds of them opening their eyes or they slate it
full consideration obviously given to how it drives then...NOT
Apple
) - I like it Asked my local dealer if the bugeye really bombed and he said no - you've just got to make a car that's press-friendly within 5 seconds of them opening their eyes or they slate it
full consideration obviously given to how it drives then...NOT Apple
08 February 2003, 05:32 PM
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Can we put this one to rest!!!!
IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH ONE YOU HAVE, JUST GO OUT A DRIVE IT! THEY ALL TURN HEADS, THEY ALL GO LIKE STINK and they ALL SOUND GREAT!
robsta (01 STi7)
PS - remember, which ever impreza you have, your lucky to have one.
IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH ONE YOU HAVE, JUST GO OUT A DRIVE IT! THEY ALL TURN HEADS, THEY ALL GO LIKE STINK and they ALL SOUND GREAT!
robsta (01 STi7)
PS - remember, which ever impreza you have, your lucky to have one.
08 February 2003, 06:30 PM
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IMHO - STi Shrek has a point - the STi7 was a rapid turnaround to try an recoup poor sales for a car that should never have been...
The MY03 is right - the bugeye will go down in history as a lemon IMO ! You simply shouldnt have to MAX POWER a scoob to that extent to get it looking right
Gastro
The MY03 is right
- the bugeye will go down in history as a lemon IMO ! You simply shouldnt have to MAX POWER a scoob to that extent to get it looking right Gastro
08 February 2003, 07:21 PM
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What idiot buys a car and then trys their best to change its looks?? JUST DONT BUY IT IN THE FIRST PLACE!! plenty of sensible heads didnt and thats why Subaru had to bring out the MY03!!
Subaru couldnt sell it and I fear that the current owners would find it easier selling an Al Johnson dressing-up outfit at a KluKluxKlan fancy dress party!!
Pete
Subaru couldnt sell it and I fear that the current owners would find it easier selling an Al Johnson dressing-up outfit at a KluKluxKlan fancy dress party!!
Pete