Looking for a new wrx
#1
Hi,
I'm looking at getting a new WRX. Off to see what the dealer has to offer tomorrow, but found a few other quotes on the web. Wondered what people think of these:
Trade sales:
WRX Import (not UK spec) £16599
No subaru warranty (3yrs warranty for £300 - warranty holdings)
Total price including warranty, tax, etc £17k
Dacar imports UK:
WRX UK spec: £16959.68
Price includes full subaru warranty (3 yrs), tax
The dacar price seems too good to be true. Has anyone dealt with them before?
Cheers
I'm looking at getting a new WRX. Off to see what the dealer has to offer tomorrow, but found a few other quotes on the web. Wondered what people think of these:
Trade sales:
WRX Import (not UK spec) £16599
No subaru warranty (3yrs warranty for £300 - warranty holdings)
Total price including warranty, tax, etc £17k
Dacar imports UK:
WRX UK spec: £16959.68
Price includes full subaru warranty (3 yrs), tax
The dacar price seems too good to be true. Has anyone dealt with them before?
Cheers
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Never delt with them, but if you hear the words "warranty holdings" dont expect alot if something goes wrong as they are not very highly regarded (and they put limits on the ammount they will pay for [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] )
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I would go for the one with the Subaru Warranty, not had a problem with claiming on mine ever.
although it says UK spec check to see it has an alarm and immobiser.
price seems good mind
[Edited by Paul Habgood - 7/25/2003 7:14:10 PM]
although it says UK spec check to see it has an alarm and immobiser.
price seems good mind
[Edited by Paul Habgood - 7/25/2003 7:14:10 PM]
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If you're looking at imports here's a few tips.
Make sure they're full UK spec (grey area on seats (airbags)-confirm with insurer before buying) and from the EU. Some European cars are from non EU countries and IM/SubUK will not warranty them. Beware of Cyprus cars (Motorpoint?), rumours of underseal issues (someone else confirm). Most import companies advertise their prices at an average exchange rate of around 1.57, the current rate of 1.41 means a price nearer £18.5k, factor in fitting alarm and residuals later and they are a bad idea at the mo'. Wait for the rate to improve, if it ever will or buy a UK. Also, if you're thinking of upgrading to PPP, it must be done in the original country of purchase, so either find an importer who can fit it predelivery, or you'll be facing a trip to Belgium. You could possibly buy the parts second hand on here and get a UK dealer to fit them (2 hrs labour or so) and I "think" this would be OK as they are warrantied parts fitted by dealer.
Hope this helps (and I've got my facts right ?).
Make sure they're full UK spec (grey area on seats (airbags)-confirm with insurer before buying) and from the EU. Some European cars are from non EU countries and IM/SubUK will not warranty them. Beware of Cyprus cars (Motorpoint?), rumours of underseal issues (someone else confirm). Most import companies advertise their prices at an average exchange rate of around 1.57, the current rate of 1.41 means a price nearer £18.5k, factor in fitting alarm and residuals later and they are a bad idea at the mo'. Wait for the rate to improve, if it ever will or buy a UK. Also, if you're thinking of upgrading to PPP, it must be done in the original country of purchase, so either find an importer who can fit it predelivery, or you'll be facing a trip to Belgium. You could possibly buy the parts second hand on here and get a UK dealer to fit them (2 hrs labour or so) and I "think" this would be OK as they are warrantied parts fitted by dealer.
Hope this helps (and I've got my facts right ?).
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You should be able to get a WRX from a UK main dealer for around £18,600 anyway. Add ppp and you can go and play with £40k M3's for half the price and not look like a drug dealer!(gosh what have i said)
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