Advice on new scooby wanted
15 July 2003, 05:15 PM
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Hi all,
On the brink of getting back into Scooby ownership having spent way too long in the dark since I sold my WRX.
Im also set to move to a less expensive insurance area so Im fancying something tasty (also just turning 25 which cant be a bad thing!).
The shortlist is:
MY99 UK
RB5
MY01 WRX
Or do I just say sod it and get a V4/V5 Type R or a MY01 WRX STi?
Theres about £350 difference insurance between a standard WRX and the STi, so Im wondering if theres much of a difference in driving? Whats the difference in engines (I appreciate its got a 6 Speed) What other kit does the STi have?
Another dilemma is do I plump for a Type R (about £320 more than a newer WRX)?
What sort of MPG can I expect from the above cars?
Im used to an MY93 with a unichip which was putting out 280 BHP so naturally I dont want anything much slower so my final question is will I be a bit dissapointed by any of these?
Many Thanks for any advice
N
On the brink of getting back into Scooby ownership having spent way too long in the dark since I sold my WRX.
Im also set to move to a less expensive insurance area so Im fancying something tasty (also just turning 25 which cant be a bad thing!).
The shortlist is:
MY99 UK
RB5
MY01 WRX
Or do I just say sod it and get a V4/V5 Type R or a MY01 WRX STi?
Theres about £350 difference insurance between a standard WRX and the STi, so Im wondering if theres much of a difference in driving? Whats the difference in engines (I appreciate its got a 6 Speed) What other kit does the STi have?
Another dilemma is do I plump for a Type R (about £320 more than a newer WRX)?
What sort of MPG can I expect from the above cars?
Im used to an MY93 with a unichip which was putting out 280 BHP so naturally I dont want anything much slower so my final question is will I be a bit dissapointed by any of these?
Many Thanks for any advice
N
15 July 2003, 06:33 PM
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Get a type-R!
Ive had mine since December and love it!
Just remember to be careful with the fueling if you do get one as there are a few stories regarding them not liking UK fuel.
Mines always been fine on Optimax and OB!
Fast as hell!! Scare the sh*t out of most if you put your foot down!
Ive had mine since December and love it!
Just remember to be careful with the fueling if you do get one as there are a few stories regarding them not liking UK fuel.
Mines always been fine on Optimax and OB!
Fast as hell!! Scare the sh*t out of most if you put your foot down!
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