Hello - New Boy here
03 March 2003, 09:10 AM
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Hi chaps and chappess',
Just thought I'd introduce myself - Me names Marc and currently drive a Vox Calibra Turbo and am considering chopping in for a Scooby but not sure yet.
Will be browsing these forums to find out if the hype is true
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Marc
Just thought I'd introduce myself - Me names Marc and currently drive a Vox Calibra Turbo and am considering chopping in for a Scooby but not sure yet.
Will be browsing these forums to find out if the hype is true
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Marc
03 March 2003, 09:25 AM
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I'm not definately changing - the next few weeks are crucial to whther or not i keep my car
Slight Turbo problem if sorted and running sweet then Phase kits here I come
Slight Turbo problem if sorted and running sweet then Phase kits here I come
03 March 2003, 09:56 AM
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hey mate welcome to sn, my advice wud be have a go in scoob and im sure youll find a huge difference compared to the vaux i used to have a 16v gte and although fast in a straight line it just wasn't on the same planet as the scoob in any shape or form,it was a lot cheaper tho
03 March 2003, 09:59 AM
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Had a go in a few Scoobs already both Turbo AWD 
And they have a different feel - one BIG reason i think is cos of the age of the cars aswell - both have been fairly new (i.e. less than 4 years old in comparison to my 10 year old Vox)
My car is no slouch tho - its the 4x4 2.0 16v Turbo - so cant compare that to GTE in anyway shape or form. 0-60 is 6.4 secs!!
I already know a few members on here.
[Edited by goonasuk - 3/3/2003 9:59:43 AM]
And they have a different feel - one BIG reason i think is cos of the age of the cars aswell - both have been fairly new (i.e. less than 4 years old in comparison to my 10 year old Vox)
My car is no slouch tho - its the 4x4 2.0 16v Turbo - so cant compare that to GTE in anyway shape or form. 0-60 is 6.4 secs!!
I already know a few members on here.
[Edited by goonasuk - 3/3/2003 9:59:43 AM]
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03 March 2003, 10:13 AM
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I sold my 280 bhp Calibra Turbo and bought a UK Scooby Turbo and It feels much faster 0 -60 and MUCH more reliable but mpg has gone down significantly
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03 March 2003, 10:15 AM
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Reliability is one thing that is a BIG plus in favour of a Scoob....
But I feel I must give my car another chance to prove it can run right - and if/when it does then 320 BHP here i come
If not I'm gunna be on the hunt for an AWD Turbo Imprezza
But I feel I must give my car another chance to prove it can run right - and if/when it does then 320 BHP here i come
If not I'm gunna be on the hunt for an AWD Turbo Imprezza
03 March 2003, 10:22 AM
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Hey - no slaggin-off that Turbo Calibra: it has 205PS and AWD!! Used to have one, and loved it to bits!! Could've picked it up from the Lease company for under £8K and didn't - Mistake
True, it didn't have the kick in the back the Scooby does: but it was a rapid and capable vehicle and very stable at 151mph (indicated) (Statute of limitations coupled with 5th amendment applies )
Goonasuk: Yep you'll like the Scooby even better
How much have you got for the trade - guess that Calibra ain't worth too much now Get yourself a PPP'd car if you can - 2/h STi7/PPP pick of the bunch, but pricey.
Phil
True, it didn't have the kick in the back the Scooby does: but it was a rapid and capable vehicle and very stable at 151mph (indicated) (Statute of limitations coupled with 5th amendment applies )Goonasuk: Yep you'll like the Scooby even better
How much have you got for the trade - guess that Calibra ain't worth too much now Get yourself a PPP'd car if you can - 2/h STi7/PPP pick of the bunch, but pricey.Phil
03 March 2003, 11:12 AM
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Calibra trade is worth £1570 according to Parkers
Will get more cash breaking it
Engine £1000
Tx Box £300
Leather £400
Alloys £100
Konis £300 (these are less than 500 miles btw)
Thats over £2k without any other bits like clocks, computer, etc etc
Will get more cash breaking it
Engine £1000
Tx Box £300
Leather £400
Alloys £100
Konis £300 (these are less than 500 miles btw)
Thats over £2k without any other bits like clocks, computer, etc etc
03 March 2003, 11:57 AM
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BTW Marc.... don't suppose yours is a silver L 466 FKL (or similar) one is it..... there weren't that many Turbos - ca 1400???? Would be a coincidence.....
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03 March 2003, 12:14 PM
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Me names Marc and currently drive a Vox Calibra Turbo and am considering chopping in for a Scooby but not sure yet.
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good man welcome to the club. what will be your first mod then?
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big sinky
ps get her clean the post some piccies in the members section so we can all have a look!
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ps get her clean the post some piccies in the members section so we can all have a look!
20 March 2003, 09:20 PM
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Welcome aboard, is the car standard? If it is first mods got to be c/c skirts wedges, clear indicators/repeaters and loud (but not too loud to annoy the neighbours) exhaust for starters. Only problem is you'll have no money left for fuel
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20 March 2003, 10:06 PM
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Well done m8.
I use to own a cally turbo on a n plate. Was my first turbo'd car and loved it to bits. Unfortunanly some silly old bint wrote it off as she drove straight into me in a car park grrrr. Got a cossie after that and now me scoob.
Good luck with the car and have fun.
I use to own a cally turbo on a n plate. Was my first turbo'd car and loved it to bits. Unfortunanly some silly old bint wrote it off as she drove straight into me in a car park grrrr. Got a cossie after that and now me scoob.
Good luck with the car and have fun.
23 March 2003, 03:12 AM
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Mr Whites Subaru sales pitch wins again, ****, it aint even a proper pitch. Ian, you could definitely make a career out of selling these cars if the new career falls through!
Nice to see you here Marc, i know THREE
people here now! 
Nice to see you here Marc, i know THREE
people here now!
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