Danno

Hey Guys, Im after a scoob, have a limit of about £5k (not much i know ) have been lookin on auto trader, seen a couple that catch my eye, but not sure what to get! would the turbo be ok on the earlier models? I would be grateful for any info anyone could pass on.

Ozzy Scoobourne

I'm no guru on the scoob but if you keep checking back you should get some pretty useful advice on here m8. I don't see why you can't get yourself a fair deal with the money you've got. As long as it hasn't been thrashed you should be ok. The guys on here will give you plenty of things to look out for. Good luck and hope you get one soon.

scoobiestu

if i were you i would try to get a uk model as apposed to the wrx or alike as i've had lots of minor niggles with my 94 wrx wagon (£5450 with 55000 miles) but as for major probs like turbo's going very uncommon if you ask me and if it does you can buy them off here for as little as £150!!

subaru-impreza.org

Good luck with your purchase from me.

Gareth
from http://www.subaru-impreza.org

Danno

Thanks for the Info guys, Gareth, do you sell Scoobs then?

Dan

+Doc+

I know it sounds obvious but you could do with a couple more grand, the car you will buy will probably need work and it could end up costing you more in the end anyhow (repairs etc)
For about 7k you should get a facelift UK car with 50k ish miles
Doc

David_Wallis

Avoid 97 - 98 cars IMHO..

Harder to tune

92 -96 best value, anything other than wrx wagon has a decent turbo on it for when you want to mod it.

David

Danno

I have found a 1994 SUBARU Impreza WRX Turbo, M reg. finished in silver with recaro seats, huge stainless steel sports exhaust, 17 alloys, air con, sunroof, CD player, truly stunning vehicle, 3 years warranty would that do the job for £5495??

davegtt

Im 24 and tbh I was limited at the cars to choose from mate all WRX's went outta the windows cause I couldnt get insured on an import.

almost all the cars around the 5k mark are either imports or a very tatty UK car or if its clen it'll have high miles.

shame but true

StiX

iTrader: (4)

I have bought a fantastic MY95 WRX ('94) for £5100, but it has done 95k and is an import.

The one I have bought is near enough immaculate and needs nothing apart from an interim service.

http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...elected=837050

So it is possible, but as Davegtt says you are probably looking at an import, which was fine for me as I'm over 30 through L&V, but if you are under 25/30 will probably be very expensive to insure.

SC008Y_MAD

iTrader: (5)

try
http://www.wrx.co.uk/

Danno

Well im only 24, got a few quotes online recently the cheapest i could find was £1100.00 fully comp, which i didn't think was to bad.

davegtt

where'd you get that quote from? u sure that was for a UK car? all WRX's of that age are imports and I couldnt get 1 quote on an imported motor. everywhere u need to be 25/30 etc....

Danno

Try www.elephant.co.uk there the cheapest insurer I know of!

Danno

Danno

My mistake that quote wasn't actually for a WRX, I just tried again but there is a problem with there computer system. They are very cheap though, I will try again tonite when i get home and let you know!

davegtt

its not a fault with their computer system even though thats what it says, its actually a polite way off saying we dont cover imports or at least we cant cover you on an import (maybe down to age) try again on a turbo 2000 and you'd get a quote, you'll struggle to get a competitive quote for an import, trust me Ive just gone through it all

Eder22b

I'm 21.Insurance?£489gbp

davegtt

your 21??? on a 22b???

U missed a zero off the end???

Danno

On a 2000 Turbo they want £1100.

Eder 22b how'd u manage to get it for £489 you a named driver on ur dads policy or summit?

davegtt

reckon hes toying with us

aii thats about right, you'll struggle to get it much cheaper tbh.

Eder22b

YepThe scoob is my 3rd car so I don't use it that often.

davegtt I'm not toying mate.

Danno

So your insured as a named driver? jammy bugger, what are your other 2 cars if the scoob is your 3rd and you dont use it that often?

StickyMicky

is this the lad whos just spoken to me on the fone

U WOT!

I'm 22 paying £1200 on a 94 wrx sti import with tesco 4yrs NCB

Danno

Thats worth a look, fingers crossed mine should be a little cheaper than that! as im 24, clean licence and have 6+ yrs no claims (I know 5 is the max, but some ask if its more)