Buying my first Scooby :)
06 December 2003, 08:57 PM
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Hi
I am about to buy my first Scooby Turbo. I have been addicted since the day I was driven in me m8's P1. It was mind blowing. Unfortunately, I cannot outlay the amount of money for a used one....yet...but I am buying the 1 below. What d'ya reckon?
Any hints/tips what I should look for?
It has the following spec: (copied from seller)
This car is the very rare Subaru Impreza Turbo Prodrive WR Sport of which only 50 genuine Prodrive cars were built. It is a full genuine UK car bought from Subaru that comes as standard with all the prodrive extras (please do not confuse this with a standard Impreza Turbo) including; Uprated engine to 255ps, 17" alloys, Lowered and uprated suspension, Uprated brakes, Short-shift gearbox, Stainless exhaust, All colour coded bodykit and spoilers, Electric Recaro seats, PIAA lights, Special dials and graphics, these were all factory fitted as new in this special edition Subaru.
Other features include Air conditioning, Electric windows front and rear, Electric mirrors, remote central locking with alarm/immobiliser, PAS, ABS,
The car has covered 53k miles and is backed up by full service history by Subaru UK.
By the way...Excuse my ignorance but how do I post pics of the car...???
I am about to buy my first Scooby Turbo. I have been addicted since the day I was driven in me m8's P1. It was mind blowing. Unfortunately, I cannot outlay the amount of money for a used one....yet...but I am buying the 1 below. What d'ya reckon?
Any hints/tips what I should look for?
It has the following spec: (copied from seller)
This car is the very rare Subaru Impreza Turbo Prodrive WR Sport of which only 50 genuine Prodrive cars were built. It is a full genuine UK car bought from Subaru that comes as standard with all the prodrive extras (please do not confuse this with a standard Impreza Turbo) including; Uprated engine to 255ps, 17" alloys, Lowered and uprated suspension, Uprated brakes, Short-shift gearbox, Stainless exhaust, All colour coded bodykit and spoilers, Electric Recaro seats, PIAA lights, Special dials and graphics, these were all factory fitted as new in this special edition Subaru.
Other features include Air conditioning, Electric windows front and rear, Electric mirrors, remote central locking with alarm/immobiliser, PAS, ABS,
The car has covered 53k miles and is backed up by full service history by Subaru UK.
By the way...Excuse my ignorance but how do I post pics of the car...???
06 December 2003, 09:14 PM
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Chrissy,
Many thanx 4 starters. I am an absolute beginner on this site...whats ur email address and can u enlighten me with what 2 look 4 when goin 2 buy it??
Cheerzzzzzz
Many thanx 4 starters. I am an absolute beginner on this site...whats ur email address and can u enlighten me with what 2 look 4 when goin 2 buy it??
Cheerzzzzzz
06 December 2003, 09:31 PM
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aceman-uk
my email address is [cjr@blueyonder.co.uk
there is'nt much i can tell you to look for as you have said
a lot about the car it's self, make sure it's been serviced up
to date make sure all documents check out, and if it's done 53k
ask them to change the timing belt, plus take someone who knows a
bit about scooby's, sorry i cant tell you much more m8,
hope it help's
cheers chrissy
my email address is [cjr@blueyonder.co.uk
there is'nt much i can tell you to look for as you have said
a lot about the car it's self, make sure it's been serviced up
to date make sure all documents check out, and if it's done 53k
ask them to change the timing belt, plus take someone who knows a
bit about scooby's, sorry i cant tell you much more m8,
hope it help's
cheers chrissy
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07 December 2003, 01:05 AM
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looks nice, i would swap the grill for a later version and leave the bodywork as it is 
the only thing that would put me off is the fact that its a uk version
the only thing that would put me off is the fact that its a uk version
07 December 2003, 01:11 AM
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Nice mota
Im a bit boring. Would go for the blue my-self
If you dont mind me asking. How much?
Ray
Have you done an insurance quote yet? thats a killer.
Think about a Cat1 alarm and tracker. Tracker costs about £200-£350. guys currect me if im wrong. Dont know the cost of fee tho.
Im a bit boring. Would go for the blue my-self
If you dont mind me asking. How much?
Ray
Have you done an insurance quote yet? thats a killer.
Think about a Cat1 alarm and tracker. Tracker costs about £200-£350. guys currect me if im wrong. Dont know the cost of fee tho.
07 December 2003, 01:25 AM
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Appreciate ALL the feedback...
The car is up 4 £9500 but is negotiable...I am gonna offer ummmm...£8800....reasonable????
To be honest I would prefer the P1 blue Scoobs but this caught my eye immedately and ever since have set my goal in gettin it and starting a True Lurvvvve affair LOL
The car is up 4 £9500 but is negotiable...I am gonna offer ummmm...£8800....reasonable????
To be honest I would prefer the P1 blue Scoobs but this caught my eye immedately and ever since have set my goal in gettin it and starting a True Lurvvvve affair LOL
07 December 2003, 09:40 AM
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aceman - car looks the dogs do dars, I think it looks tops in red also, there are that may bluie ones maybe it's good to be different??
it's a shame they haven't made a newer car with the same good looks at the later Classic like this one. Almost makes me think I should have spent 11k less and bought something like this rather than new WRX PPP.
Go get it m8 as long as it's straight, a rare car that won't hang about for long me thinks!
it's a shame they haven't made a newer car with the same good looks at the later Classic like this one. Almost makes me think I should have spent 11k less and bought something like this rather than new WRX PPP.
Go get it m8 as long as it's straight, a rare car that won't hang about for long me thinks!
07 December 2003, 12:24 PM
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Hey Barnie,
Thanx for the evaluation. I have already agreed terms and am sortin out the $$$. The car has been HPi and I have spoken to ALL the dealers that serviced it. ITS ALL Clean
I will post updates and feedback....
U got any pics of ur PPP...I love 2 view all Scoobys and just readin about 'em. Whats the specs??
[Edited by aceman_uk - 12/7/2003 12:25:43 PM]
Thanx for the evaluation. I have already agreed terms and am sortin out the $$$. The car has been HPi and I have spoken to ALL the dealers that serviced it. ITS ALL Clean
I will post updates and feedback....
U got any pics of ur PPP...I love 2 view all Scoobys and just readin about 'em. Whats the specs??
[Edited by aceman_uk - 12/7/2003 12:25:43 PM]
07 December 2003, 12:51 PM
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Saw that car in Auto Trader was it?
reds always the best colour.. all fast cars are RED.
the NEW WRX 3 is in bright red now as well.
heres a pic of mine
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reds always the best colour.. all fast cars are RED.
the NEW WRX 3 is in bright red now as well.
heres a pic of mine
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07 December 2003, 12:55 PM
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Aceman,
Just to let you know that Prodrive didnt release any UK car other than the Terzo3 on an S reg.
That car your looking at just has all the factory accessories on.
The WR sport pack is available as a dealer option and is called the Prodrive performance pack, and on the MY97/98 car it didnt push out 255ps, more like 240ps, the MY99/00 PPP was up to nearer 255ps (take note that this is on super unleaded fuel).
This car also looks like it has the full leather interior (also a Prodrive option on all scoobs, plus the driving pack which if it has, is revised suspension and geometry settings, plus Prodrive alloy wheels).
I hope this helps, it shouldnt be marketed as anything other than an Impreza Turbo with extra's though, it may pull a little more than normal but only around 1k more.
Tony
Just to let you know that Prodrive didnt release any UK car other than the Terzo3 on an S reg.
That car your looking at just has all the factory accessories on.
The WR sport pack is available as a dealer option and is called the Prodrive performance pack, and on the MY97/98 car it didnt push out 255ps, more like 240ps, the MY99/00 PPP was up to nearer 255ps (take note that this is on super unleaded fuel).
This car also looks like it has the full leather interior (also a Prodrive option on all scoobs, plus the driving pack which if it has, is revised suspension and geometry settings, plus Prodrive alloy wheels).
I hope this helps, it shouldnt be marketed as anything other than an Impreza Turbo with extra's though, it may pull a little more than normal but only around 1k more.
Tony
07 December 2003, 01:05 PM
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Salsa-King...Saw ur scoob 4 sale and was contemplating contactin u ... but wasnt sureso didnt wanna waste ya time
Tony...That info u gave is MUCH appreciated...I didnt know that!
Do u think that the asking price is reasonable? I was hoping my £8800 was good enough?
p.s. u guyz on 'ere r great...I am totally hooked on this forum ...GREAT Work guyz and Hope 2 b a regular after purchase....IF ALL goes well
[Edited by aceman_uk - 12/7/2003 1:07:18 PM]
Tony...That info u gave is MUCH appreciated...I didnt know that!
Do u think that the asking price is reasonable? I was hoping my £8800 was good enough?
p.s. u guyz on 'ere r great...I am totally hooked on this forum ...GREAT Work guyz and Hope 2 b a regular after purchase....IF ALL goes well
[Edited by aceman_uk - 12/7/2003 1:07:18 PM]
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Id try to go half way, this car is fully spec'd up, you should start at 8k and see where it ends up (8,750 is probably what you will end up parting with though).
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07 December 2003, 01:18 PM
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Phil...Ur scooby looks Greeeattttt and Im sure it goes as good as it looks
Tony....
You mentioned that its likely 2 b 240PS ... Is it possible that the car may be 250PS? I am gonna view AND purchase car VERY shortly....What should I look for as general when buyin a Used Scooby?
Tony....
You mentioned that its likely 2 b 240PS ... Is it possible that the car may be 250PS? I am gonna view AND purchase car VERY shortly....What should I look for as general when buyin a Used Scooby?
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Aceman,
The official figures for the MY99/00 PPP were 237bhp (240ps) but this was with unleaded fuel, mine pushed 249bhp with superunleaded fuel.
There is also a slight difference in power between the MY97/8 and MY99/00 car of 7bhp, a different chip and the way it was programmed.
The 97/98 ecu for the PPP wasnt exactly a big hit, so 240ps is top end really for it (plus you also have engine differences between the Phase 1 engine on the 98 model and the Phase 2 engine on the 99 model.
One thing to listen out for though is piston slap on start up, the 97/98 cars (both uk and Jdm) were renown for it, normally under 30k though but ensure it doesnt sound like a diesel on startup from cold (and ensure the car is cold too!)
Tony
The official figures for the MY99/00 PPP were 237bhp (240ps) but this was with unleaded fuel, mine pushed 249bhp with superunleaded fuel.
There is also a slight difference in power between the MY97/8 and MY99/00 car of 7bhp, a different chip and the way it was programmed.
The 97/98 ecu for the PPP wasnt exactly a big hit, so 240ps is top end really for it (plus you also have engine differences between the Phase 1 engine on the 98 model and the Phase 2 engine on the 99 model.
One thing to listen out for though is piston slap on start up, the 97/98 cars (both uk and Jdm) were renown for it, normally under 30k though but ensure it doesnt sound like a diesel on startup from cold (and ensure the car is cold too!)
Tony
07 December 2003, 04:44 PM
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aceman.. i'll take £6k
leaves you £2k spare for insurance + more mods lol
mines doing approx 240bhp with the full de cat now. from the std 208bhp from the MY97 car... not forgetting that it was the MY97 that TopGear got the 5.2secs 0-60!
leaves you £2k spare for insurance
+ more mods lolmines doing approx 240bhp with the full de cat now. from the std 208bhp from the MY97 car... not forgetting that it was the MY97 that TopGear got the 5.2secs 0-60!
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