talizman

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I just returned from my first stint on the hunt for a P1/STI7....

I had heard that a local garage in Glasgow had changed to being a Subaru dealership, and the "Grand Opening" was today, so I headed over.
On arrival the garage was in the same state as a menstrual woman....the painters were in!

Outside they had 3 scoobs, but just one WRX, one Forrester and one GSX(?)

Waste of journey.

I then headed over to the "established" local Subaru dealer and went in.

They had a nice looking WR Blue STI 7 in the showroom with no price on it.

I had a sniff around for a while before the arrogant salesman comes over. Obviously thinking I was a time-waster he says "Can I help you?" in a most dis-interested tone, whilst leaning against the door frame of his office that he didn't even bother to vacate before engaging me in conversation.

I asked how much it was, to which he replied "twenty three thousand, five hundred pounds", like I was supposed to be put off or frightened by the figure.

Hmmmm, I said. Does it have the Prodrive Performance Pack at that price?

To which he replied.... "It's an STI".

WTF does that mean?

I know its a bloody STI you patronising w@nk.

Does he know what a PPP is?

Its got "STI-UK" all over the bodywork, not to mention on the seats, the fog covers, the doors etc etc. I can read you know...

Anyway, did he know the answer to my question?

I asked if the car was fettled with to justify the price and he replies with telling me what model it is.

At that I said "thanks anyway" beckoned the better half and fcuked off.

1 potential lost sale you ****.

I got into my Scoob, which was parked outside and let rip as I took off, just to make sure he saw what I drove in with, so as not to be confused with a Nova driving time-waster!!!!!

The search continues!

P.S. Local boys (Glasgow) will know the garage I refer to..... useless w@nks!

misty

Obviously a total banker, when you get an sti, take it back to show the ******!
dave

uksti

It's an Sti8 at that price. Obviously us Sti7 owners (with PPP) are worth much more for our rarity value

Baz

ozzy

So did you enquire about a discount while you were there Nova boy

My past experience of a previous Glasgow Subaru Dealer didn't leave me impressed either. In fact, I've not been that impressed with any of the Subaru Dealer sales folk. Salesmen in general usually = w@nker. At least the lads in servicing/parts are normally down-to-earth.

Chris (R6 CDW) bought his new car from Stan Palmer. Maybe worthwhile taking a trip down to Carlisle for some decent customer relations and a good deal.

Stefan

ScoobyRS

i have head people talk about PPP... but what is it?

my00scooby

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PPP is Prodrive Performance Pack.
Basically change of ecu, backbox etc all done by Subaru which aloows you to keep dealer warranty. A classic Scooby fitted with PPP would be a good every day alternative to the STI5, about 40bhp increase over standard classic and same amount of torque.
Wouldn't be as good to drive though.

Mad Gypsy

Self control talizman, self control

ozzy

And the Prodrive/Subaru partnership has been around since Subaru first started rallying cars in the UK. PPP has been available as an approved Dealer upgrade since (IIRC 96/97, certainly 98), so any Dealer worth his salt should know the differences.

God even a salesman on his first day (and his cherry intact) should know that.

Stefan

ScoobyRS

why wouldent it be as good to drive? as PPP is a performance upgrade?

my00scooby

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I was comparing the drive of an STI5 to a classic with PPP

Callum Ferguson

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It could be worth giving Brian Downie a call if you are looking for an STi 7. Due to the arrival of a very nice 8 his JDM 7 is now for sale or at least it was when I dropped my car off last week. It is WR blue, well maintained and, AFAIK, unmodifed. His Tel. No. is 01467 643546. Hope this helps with your search

talizman

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uksti.....

Okay, if you insist.

Must be one of those rare beasties, you know? The STI 8's with bugeye headlamps. :P