Will_B

Hey guys

Im a newbie and lookin at gettin a subaru. Im starting at the bottom of the ladder and lookin at an L reg estate (not the wrx one). I prefer the saloon version but this is quite cheap but a high miler (full history though). What are the pros and cons of the estate version - i am looking at modifying it so things like are the rear lights different on the estate? would i be better off saving up for a newer model if they changed them at all? i dont know when the models were revised!

Sorry for all the questions but any advise would be appreciated

Cheers
Will

NACRO

Get a saloon if thats what you prefer, you'll only feel peeved if you get a wagon.

Personally I prefer the wagon as it is stealthy, about as quick as the saloon and massively more practical. You can fit a whole bunch of stuff in it with the seats down. If you do buy an older car then get a scoobyecu(remap on a chip)- available from fellow enthusiasts on here for under £100 and it will transform the power and driveability of your car, saloon or wagon.

mista weava

welcome to the board.

the wagon is a great machine - i would say that though as i have an l-reg wrx wagon!

the lights are different to that of the saloon.

you can expect the same in terms of performance for both sallon and wagon.

the pro's are more load space, stealth (if you want that), in some respects lower priced.

cons, well for me none, but if you prefer the look of the saloon then i guess thats a con??

Weava

mista weava

agree nacro - i am about to fit scoobyecu BTW.

it is regarded as a very good mod on this board.

Weava

Will_B

Cheers 4 the speedy replies lads!!

Whats the difference between the 2000 turbo and the wrx models?

SlowBoy

iTrader: (1)

Turbo 2000 is UK car, WRX on this shape is an import.

Will_B

Also any of u got pics of modified estates?

Cheers in adv

willy

Watch this space as I`m about to pick up a modded Wagon tommorrow.
I think wagons are pampered more, cos Ive looked at saloons and they are not in as good nick.
Thats not a generalisation, just the situation near me.

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Will_B

Thats what ive seen too. Ive just been told its got 138000 miles on the clock!!! is this realisticly too high, even if its got a full history?

NACRO

I hope that it is very cheap at that mileage, I've seen some great UK wagons on here with 60K miles or so on them from 5K upwards.

They will take the mielage but be prepared to replace expensive wear and tear items unless they've recently been done.

I've got the scoobyecu fitted to my 96 wagon and it is hugely quicker now, best money I've spent on the car.

willy

I fancy the scoobachip mod too, I`m just worried about the engine being stressed.I think if I do this mod, I`ll install the knocklink at the same time.

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Dremel

Get yourself a legacy GTB (twin turbo estate 280bhp)
No need for ecu's & mods, it's all standard on these.
Be different & stand out from the crowd.

Jon.

NACRO

see here : http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=256369&Page=4

If you want a cheap Subaru take a look at this one, looks really nice and it is a saloon. Nice quick cars and less of a theft magnet than an Impreza. Save you a few grand as well.

willy

I think the estate is the question, u lot are getting sidetracked...
Will b any more thoughts?

NACRO

I think perhaps he really doesn't want an estate which I can understand, I only got one as I need the space. That being the case perhaps he'll consider the legacy turbo I put a link to. It looks like a great car, better than a standard UK scoob of the same age for sure and it will also save him stacks of cash. Got to be worth considering if you are in the market for a Subaru.

5cby

i was going to get a saloon first
but then decided against it in favour of a wagon for a few reasons
1. got 2 kids
2. got wife who loves shopping
3. prefer the overall look to them
4. can be just as fast as a saloon
5. lot more practicality to them
6. scares the cr@p out of boy racers(although this can be done in a saloon also )