Chris_O

Alright folks,

I'm looking to get myslef an Impreza in the very near future and i'm looking for some advice. I currently drive a Civic Type-r which i've had since new and i'm looking for something a bit quicker.

Anyway, i'm looking to spend about 18-20k for a car and was wondering what recommendations you might have. I haven't test driven anything yet as i'm not sure which car i'm after. Ideally i wan't the fastest thing i can get my hands on that's not been non-dealer modded.
My TT driving boss has been on about me getting a P1 (apparently his mate down south has one and there pretty good) , which i have seen one of for sale near me in my price range.

Is there a guide to the different models/specs available that i can get my hands on??

Cheers


Chris

Turbohot

For 18-20k,you can get a top scoob!I only paid 12k for mine!

[Edited by Turbohot - 7/30/2003 1:18:05 AM]

Chris_O

Would you recommend any particular model, P1, WRX STi etc??


Chris

glen4

Have a look in the for sale forum, there is a nice 02 STi with only 5000 miles (guy called BASHER, I believe) he wants about £19000 for it, bargain. I would stick to a UK car as new as possible if I had that money to spend. While a P1 is undoubtedly a superb car most will be out of warranty now and are starting to pile the miles on. A late STi with PPP gives you about 300HP and you may even find this in your budget if you buy privately. Personally speaking I would avoid Jap Market Imports as the hassle of running octane boosters, etc puts me off. it really all depends what you want from a car, mines a family car that the wife has to drive and use so I run a pretty standard 00my wagon. If I were after a sunday/track day car I probably may buy an STi jap market car which obviously gives more power but with added risk.

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Chris_O

Cheers mate, i'm having some significant insurance quote issues right now though. I'm 25, got 4 years NCD, IT job, and am a nice sensible married chap whos been driving since 1995 without an incident.
Any advice on this??

scooby_si

gota be the last of the classic STi type R's there is no real arguements that they are the fastest scooby certainly as standard (0-60 in 4.3sex or so ) can get a minter for a few k less than yer budget & well spend it on sum nice toys init
Si

scooby_si

insurance if yer standard then privilege/direct line maybe best bet espcecially if a UK car, liverpool victoria will be good if non standard but wont touch under 30'3s on the imports also tesco etc generally give good prices thats; the main offenders who gave me decent quotes in different states of age & mods....
Si (now an ancient 26 )

Chris_O

if you don't mind me being nosy Si, what kind of cash are you paying annually for insurance and what car do you have??

I really want to get an impreza but unless i can get an insureance quote near 1K there's no way i can justify getting rid of the Civic Type-R which is a fast wee motor anyway and reltively cheap to insure. PLus the missus is less than impressed with the idea of teh impreza as she thinks they look like "Ned cars"

I might try tesco again, they were by far the lowest for the p1 at around 2k. My current insurer adrian flux wanted 3k. Apparently they had a recent 'incident' involving a young driver drving on 3rd party who paralysed someone and created a million pound compensation case.
I also phoned Liv Vic but they wouldn;t quote me as i'm under 30, that was for a P1 mind you so i may try again for the STi.



Chris

[Edited by Chris_O - 30/07/2003 11:40:27]

scooby_si

well in my first year i was 24 with 2 years no claims no convictions etc garaged all security devices on a standard UK MY97 turbo 2000 was around £1400 with privilege/direct line but they were less friendly when the mods started trickling on this year with liv vic covered for every mod under the sun & an extra years no claims + being 25 when policy taken out was just over 1k.
It's horses for courses really but if yer able to spend 20k on a car i wouldn't let a few hundred quid insurance put you off i mean that's only a couple of days petrol money lol
Si

scooby_si

PS i still say if fast is yer goal but still looking after £'s then go type R it's quicker than a P1 & cheaper so saved money can go on insurance
Si

scooby_si

as in impreza STi type R i ment

scooby_si

at risk of getting in there before i can buy it in October here's a mate who's selling his
Si

Chris_O

is that a UK car then??

I'm not mad keen on getting an import.

Chris_O

looking at that car, the insurance is still going to be horrific. Yeah i know it's cheaper, but i couldn;t face handing the insurance company 2k for insurance. i'll pay up 12/1300 (so long as the wife doesn't find out)

Is there a compromise car that's maybe not quite as fast as 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, but still respectibly quick.

scooby_si

i guess if you are going to have to stay UK then either a P1 which is IMO over priced or a UK car with PPP do you mind the look of the bug eye or even blob eye new uns? it's all about what floats yer boat really i guess & what you feel happiest spending the pennies on [read what you can get away with the misses lol]
My only other real advice would be to go along to a local meet, where about are you? & check out the variety of scoobies & their pros/cons in your eyes etc? & i'm sure the friendly locals will show you what it's all about
Si

scooby_si

but even a base old UK scooby will do quick times etc & a hell of a lot of fun so as i say no real need to spend that much
Si (degree in economics aka TIGHT! )

talizman

iTrader: (1)

Si, I tried LV for a quote and they were extortionate.

I'm 27 UK MY00 with 8 years NCD. My car is modded but the quote was nearly 2 grand before I mentioned mods.

I can only assume its my postcode (Glasgow)???

Whats your post code if you don't mind me asking?

scooby_si

CV11 near Coventry so probably a fair bit lower risk i guess
Si

Chris_O

where in glasgow are you mate??? G11's not too bad for insurance.


How are you guys getting quotes from LV?? I tried them this morning and they wouldn't quote me 'cos i'm not over 30.

As for Si's point, your probably right mate, i should just go find one in budget that i like and go for that. I was quite keen on an STi as i understand they're the 'top dog' of the UK cars, but if i can't get that insurance quote down a wee bit then it looks like a plain WRX with PPP.

BTW, is the PPP classed as a mod, or a dealer option as far as the insurance bods are concerned??


Chris


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