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16K tops to spend, what would you do?
16 November 2004, 04:09 AM
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16K tops to spend, what would you do?
I've just had a promotion at work, and hopefully have a budget of around 16k to spend on a new impreza 
But which one?
Please vote on what you think I should get:
MY01 bugeye wrx sti jdm
MY01 bugeye wrx sti type ra jdm
MY03 wrx
P1
keep current car another year
decisions, decisions!
chris.
But which one?
Please vote on what you think I should get:
MY01 bugeye wrx sti jdm
MY01 bugeye wrx sti type ra jdm
MY03 wrx
P1
keep current car another year
decisions, decisions!
chris.
16 November 2004, 06:37 AM
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i was in this position in Feb this year.
£16k would have got me a 10month old MY03 (EU Dutch Import) 9k miles etc.. maybe with a extras.
trouble with a bug eye at thios month IMO is that in another 3/4yrs it will really date! you then come to sell and it will be like a white elephant IMHO... a classic shape still sells well.. but bug eyes.. not so good!
Do what i did.. go for a cheaperr option and save your cash
a SMART is for life.. not just a stop gap car
ps...i see SB4 fell flat.. what did i tell ya
Phil
i was in this position in Feb this year.
£16k would have got me a 10month old MY03 (EU Dutch Import) 9k miles etc.. maybe with a extras.
trouble with a bug eye at thios month IMO is that in another 3/4yrs it will really date! you then come to sell and it will be like a white elephant IMHO... a classic shape still sells well.. but bug eyes.. not so good!
Do what i did.. go for a cheaperr option and save your cash
a SMART is for life.. not just a stop gap car
ps...i see SB4 fell flat.. what did i tell ya
Phil
16 November 2004, 07:33 AM
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I'd have to say the P1. A bugeye STI might be great fun now, but in a few years' time when you come to sell it'll be virtually impossible to shift, as everyone will want the facelifted car of similar age. The '03 WRX represents a step up in quality and comfort from your current car but its performance may disappoint. The P1, on the other hand, will hold its value and perform better - the best of both worlds.
16 November 2004, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by drb5
Personnaly, i would go for a Type-R, but if not, then P1!
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16 November 2004, 10:39 AM
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16 November 2004, 11:26 AM
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salsa-king, thanks for your comments, and all others for voting and posting comments too.
not quite phil, just paused while I get some time to look at some hotels
I'm a family man, and the 4 dour classic is actually quite useful, so a P1 would be a step back really. I know what your saying about the bugeye, but aren't they coming back into vouge now?
Whatever I decide on, I'll be visiting Mr Rawle as a matter of urgency anyway, as he has transformed my current car.
Keep posting, need as many votes as possible.
chris.
ps...i see SB4 fell flat.. what did i tell ya
Phil
Phil
I'm a family man, and the 4 dour classic is actually quite useful, so a P1 would be a step back really. I know what your saying about the bugeye, but aren't they coming back into vouge now?
Whatever I decide on, I'll be visiting Mr Rawle as a matter of urgency anyway, as he has transformed my current car.
Keep posting, need as many votes as possible.
chris.
16 November 2004, 11:27 AM
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With that money you can easily import a 2003 JDM STI with hardly any miles on. That's the best option i'd say matey!
Speak to someone like Bonsaicars or New Era.
LC
Speak to someone like Bonsaicars or New Era.
LC
16 November 2004, 11:29 AM
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I was in the same position as you a few months ago. Had a MY99 ppp and was looking for something new with 17000 to spend. Had driven a bugeye sti (UK) at a trackday and found them heavy and underwhelming, plus whatever anyone says they are and always will be ugly as sin. Thought about a jap import sti but really wanted some warranty. Thought about a P1, this was the car I had lusted after when they first came out, limited edition, suspension tuned for UK roads and look the dogs danglies but, I wondered, are they going to be that much different to the MY99 PPP I already had?
Found one advertised on scoobynet, 2 years warranty, Godspeed brakes, bumpsteer mod, scoobysport exhaust and it was owned by Richard Burns
Went for a test drive and was instantly sold, for a start classics look so much better with two doors and I really do think the P1 is the best looking scoob ever made. Speed, feels considerably faster than my old car, far faster than the figures would suggest. Handling is awesome grip is just out of this world and there is virtually no understeer it just goes where you point it, this took some getting used to at first but now I can carry 20% more speed around the corners than I used to and I don't feel I have reached the limits of the car yet. The old car felt soft and slow after the P1. Find a nice one with upgraded brakes and take it for a test drive you will not be dissapointed.
Found one advertised on scoobynet, 2 years warranty, Godspeed brakes, bumpsteer mod, scoobysport exhaust and it was owned by Richard Burns
Went for a test drive and was instantly sold, for a start classics look so much better with two doors and I really do think the P1 is the best looking scoob ever made. Speed, feels considerably faster than my old car, far faster than the figures would suggest. Handling is awesome grip is just out of this world and there is virtually no understeer it just goes where you point it, this took some getting used to at first but now I can carry 20% more speed around the corners than I used to and I don't feel I have reached the limits of the car yet. The old car felt soft and slow after the P1. Find a nice one with upgraded brakes and take it for a test drive you will not be dissapointed.
16 November 2004, 11:32 AM
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V5/V6 Type R/RA...
I've just been in the same terrible predicament
, I was going to go for a P1...
...ended up with a v low mileage Type R... I also looked at an 03 JDM STi.. didnt like it to be honest, did nowt for me.
At least you'll have fun with all that test driving that HAS to be done...
J
I've just been in the same terrible predicament
, I was going to go for a P1......ended up with a v low mileage Type R... I also looked at an 03 JDM STi.. didnt like it to be honest, did nowt for me.
At least you'll have fun with all that test driving that HAS to be done...
J
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16 November 2004, 03:24 PM
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I think you should buy my P1 mate
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Iwan_P1/p1.jpg
Looking for a tad more than £16k though really, PM me if you're interested and we can talk.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Iwan_P1/p1.jpg
Looking for a tad more than £16k though really, PM me if you're interested and we can talk.
16 November 2004, 04:40 PM
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Chris,
What are you doing?! After getting yours to where you want it, your getting shot?
Just make sure the new owner takes it to Raid Across the Border 4 - it's tradition you know
What are you doing?! After getting yours to where you want it, your getting shot?
Just make sure the new owner takes it to Raid Across the Border 4 - it's tradition you know
16 November 2004, 05:00 PM
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cheers Iwan, maybe be in touch.
rusty, sorry m8, got an itch to change my car, you know what it's like
where were all the cumbrian raiders this year anyway, very poor turnout in the car park @ holiday inn
great route from john though, as usual
see you soon m8, hope all is ok.
chris.
rusty, sorry m8, got an itch to change my car, you know what it's like
where were all the cumbrian raiders this year anyway, very poor turnout in the car park @ holiday inn
great route from john though, as usual
see you soon m8, hope all is ok.
chris.
16 November 2004, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
cheers Iwan, maybe be in touch.
got an itch to change my car, you know what it's like
chris.
got an itch to change my car, you know what it's like
chris.
A lot of the Cumbrians now prefer to do their hard driving on private circuits where it is safer to find their cars and their own limits
Best wishes to the family
Take care, Jon
16 November 2004, 05:26 PM
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I've had my P1 for 6 months now, and have owned a MY1994Wrx before that, the P1 came with 18" alloys and a brake upgrade, I just can't believe how well it goes round corners, with a ride that does not do your head in after a few weeks, just fiited the Blitz and SS downpipe, still smiling
16 November 2004, 10:21 PM
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After talking me out of replacing mine you spend a fortune on yours and then want to get rid, what else will you get 330ft/lbs of touque an as light a car!
ps you could get an Elise
ps you could get an Elise
16 November 2004, 10:47 PM
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You should go with an import. Basically there are so many about in the UK now that resale values in a few years time will be coming in line with a UK supplied model. Dealers make alot of money from servicing etc and are beginning to realise that they need to target the growing numbers of EU or Jap supplied cars. Mind you , many on here would advocate not using a Subaru dealer due to prices anyway.....
If you are happy to think that you pay less for it, the fact it will sell on for a little less than a UK car shouldnt come into the equation. It should depreciate at the same rate as a UK car, just from a lower start price.
Thats what I would do. Also, if you can handle a LHD car, for £16k you can have a brand new WRX, or for a few dollars more the 2.5 litre STI. (You lot get fleeced in the UK....)
LHD also not as attractive to the criminals as they cant sell them on easily, and the chances are they are not intelligent enough to drive one. Only pain is supermarket barriers with ticket machines.... but its a small price to pay.
Just my two penneth. Its what I am doing.
If you are happy to think that you pay less for it, the fact it will sell on for a little less than a UK car shouldnt come into the equation. It should depreciate at the same rate as a UK car, just from a lower start price.
Thats what I would do. Also, if you can handle a LHD car, for £16k you can have a brand new WRX, or for a few dollars more the 2.5 litre STI. (You lot get fleeced in the UK....)
LHD also not as attractive to the criminals as they cant sell them on easily, and the chances are they are not intelligent enough to drive one. Only pain is supermarket barriers with ticket machines.... but its a small price to pay.
Just my two penneth. Its what I am doing.
16 November 2004, 10:52 PM
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eg LHD second hand
http://www.billkolbjrsubaru.com/Preo...FTOKEN=3059482
FX rate 1.84 today.
you get the idea.
http://www.billkolbjrsubaru.com/Preo...FTOKEN=3059482
FX rate 1.84 today.
you get the idea.