Another £8K to Spend!!
29 September 2004, 10:58 PM
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Another £8K to Spend!!
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I am new to Scoobynet but have followed it for years since my friend bought an import 6 or so years ago. I am getting rid of my company car - typical beema nonesense with loads of tax implications etc etc. Want a bit of fun now - getting closed to 30!! I looked into a Cupra R but too expensive so I thought an £8K loan and a Scooby but I must admit, I don't know what to look for. I get the idea the cam belt should be changed at about 50-60K and it helps if there is a good alarm and tracker fitted but other than that I feel I am almost spoilt for choice. I suppose I would prefer a UK model with little mods that I can play with myself (when I free up the cash from company car tax!).
I just wanted to know if anyone would be kind enough to give me some advice. I have wanted one for years and want to make the right choice. Thanks for anyone that helps!
I am new to Scoobynet but have followed it for years since my friend bought an import 6 or so years ago. I am getting rid of my company car - typical beema nonesense with loads of tax implications etc etc. Want a bit of fun now - getting closed to 30!! I looked into a Cupra R but too expensive so I thought an £8K loan and a Scooby but I must admit, I don't know what to look for. I get the idea the cam belt should be changed at about 50-60K and it helps if there is a good alarm and tracker fitted but other than that I feel I am almost spoilt for choice. I suppose I would prefer a UK model with little mods that I can play with myself (when I free up the cash from company car tax!).
I just wanted to know if anyone would be kind enough to give me some advice. I have wanted one for years and want to make the right choice. Thanks for anyone that helps!
30 September 2004, 10:04 AM
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Firstly check out insurance if its not through the company, UKs are cheaper than jap imports.
There is a lot of choice for 8k
You could go for a FSH uk model, or go for a bonkers import STI R/RA. There are lots of variants inbetween too
All depends on your circumstances to which is suited to you, you've come to a good place to carry out your research! Also try the SIDC site, especially the FAQ, which is geared towards the classics in your price range.
There is a lot of choice for 8k
You could go for a FSH uk model, or go for a bonkers import STI R/RA. There are lots of variants inbetween too
All depends on your circumstances to which is suited to you, you've come to a good place to carry out your research! Also try the SIDC site, especially the FAQ, which is geared towards the classics in your price range.
30 September 2004, 11:06 AM
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Buy a UK car with FSSH, Don't worry about too many mods for now, get use to the car first, It took me nearly a year to get mine, I got mine from Listers Subaru, and I love her to bits, BTW welcome to the nut house
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30 September 2004, 02:41 PM
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Buy mine!
though depends what road you wanna go down, mine is the 'bonkers' type which has been mentioned, ie a Jap STi2 RA V-Ltd
280bhp / 0-60 4.8, sure you get the idea.
Looking for around £7750 but if a FSH UK is what your after then prob not for you!
though depends what road you wanna go down, mine is the 'bonkers' type which has been mentioned, ie a Jap STi2 RA V-Ltd
280bhp / 0-60 4.8, sure you get the idea.
Looking for around £7750 but if a FSH UK is what your after then prob not for you!
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Oh tempting. I was sort of gearing towards the boring FSH route as I don't want to end up wasting my hard earned cash (no offence) but the devil inside me wants a monster. Do you have any photos of the STi2? I am in Reading so I may also take a trip down to SGT and B&C this weekend but their stock lists look a little out of my price range.
Thanks for the replies - much appreciated...
Thanks for the replies - much appreciated...
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