pasty

hi ya my names martin from reading
dont have a scooby yet i did have a moded rover coupe 220 turbo but three weeks ago some **** pulled out in front of me and now its a write off but never mind!!

im looking into getting a p1 for my next car test drove a std 2L turbo the other day running at i think was 214 bhp but sorry to say didnt think much of it as in being fast!! my rover felt alot faster!! but as i was asying im looking into the p1 can any1 tell me what i sould be looking out for on them when looking??

pasty

do'es no one say hello on here then???

MarkCSC

hello

You could ask here http://www.p1woc.co.uk/

The thing that most people have complained about is the paint finish on the front spoiler. It tends to come off rather easily. Many have been repainted under warranty.

I'm sure other people will give mor info or use the search button at the top

[Edited by Mark Champion - 12/12/2003 5:33:37 PM]

Phil Harrison

Hi,

Just before going-home time on a Friday.....not the best time to post for opinions IMHO. Suggest you BTT this on Monday morning.

P1 is a superb car, and plenty on the market as the 3 year warranties run out. Uprated Brakes are very desirable..... beyond that you just want to check - as far as you can - if it has been ragged by its owner(s). STi7/PPPs - next newest from P1 - have pretty well equivalent poke but superior roadholding IMHO; and WRX/PPPs are worth considering - specially if you want the convenience of a wagon.

As far as I recall, 220 Turbo was a bit of a handful unmodded (I took on a Turbo Calibra in preference at the time). Wre you able to tame the torque steer?

Phil

scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

Hi ya m8! an std felt slow compared to a rover 220 turbo

pasty

hi all yeh very true a bit of a bad time to put a post like this never mind..
thanks 4 the info.
and yep my 220 felt alot faster it was pushing 225bhp and ive raced 2L turbo scoobys and done them but dont get me wrong come to a roundabout they will **** all over me take it cos of the 4x4.
as i say this 1 i test drove was running 214bhp which i know is not alot less but i could feel the diffince

pasty

is it true that p1s run at 280-285 bhp?? ive booked a test drive in 1 next week so hopefully this will make my mind up!!

Ad T

yep, 276bhp

doorman

all right my son.p1 way 2 go.if i had the pie and mash i'd ave some of that.just have 2 make do with my old wrx.good luck with that mate take yer time looking.ta ta.