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07 May 2005, 08:36 PM
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hi there, after years of owning my rs turbos i have just sold them and was wanting a subaru. i would like a uk version as ive been told to keep away from an import because of insurance reasons etc...? ive got about £4000 and i think this should be enough for an earlier model....what i would like to know is...are they as slow as some people make out to be...and ive also been told they have chocolate pistons and problems with piston 3 ????? also changing spark plugs are a nightmare...is this a load of bull or is it true there are problems...obviously i wil be buying a high mileage car with the money please help.
07 May 2005, 08:57 PM
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yeah i know that but they are availible for that..even less some of them, was wanting to know if there are problems really as ive heard some crazy storys. cheers.
07 May 2005, 09:09 PM
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Right, this is the way to get a good one:-
1. UK Car only
2. No Modified cars
3. No cars that have been tracked
4. Don't buy off a RoyBacer
5. Try and find a 1 owner - a mature owner!
6. Buy a Wagon, much more likely to have been carefully driven
Just be sensible, don't buy an Imported modified of a 20 something .... coz, you just KNOW its completely and utterly shagged!
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1. UK Car only
2. No Modified cars
3. No cars that have been tracked
4. Don't buy off a RoyBacer
5. Try and find a 1 owner - a mature owner!
6. Buy a Wagon, much more likely to have been carefully driven
Just be sensible, don't buy an Imported modified of a 20 something .... coz, you just KNOW its completely and utterly shagged!
Pete
07 May 2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by IPKIS
you forgot to add that a Wagon is also slightly cheaper to insure Lewis
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07 May 2005, 09:25 PM
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For minimum risk I have to agree with the above...Scoobs are the same as any car... If you find a cared for car it will serve you well. An abused one will cost you dear. good luck
07 May 2005, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by peachy wrx
try telling yourself that after youv'e got a quote on a 97 sti wagon!
The other bonus with a wagon is they don't get modded as often as the 4 door
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Right, this is the way to get a good one:-
1. UK Car only
2. No Modified cars
3. No cars that have been tracked
4. Don't buy off a RoyBacer
5. Try and find a 1 owner - a mature owner!
6. Buy a Wagon, much more likely to have been carefully driven
Just be sensible, don't buy an Imported modified of a 20 something .... coz, you just KNOW its completely and utterly shagged!
Pete
1. UK Car only
2. No Modified cars
3. No cars that have been tracked
4. Don't buy off a RoyBacer
5. Try and find a 1 owner - a mature owner!
6. Buy a Wagon, much more likely to have been carefully driven
Just be sensible, don't buy an Imported modified of a 20 something .... coz, you just KNOW its completely and utterly shagged!
Pete
07 May 2005, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobydobidooo
whats the issue with imports...are they more expensive to insure?
07 May 2005, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobydobidooo
whats the issue with imports...are they more expensive to insure????
ps: whats the crack with plug changing?
ps: whats the crack with plug changing?
Just stick to a UK Wagon - Silver is good, Blue Mica is the one to have, as we all know
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07 May 2005, 09:43 PM
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The plugs are very hard to get to and you need very good one's. Also if you are going to change them yourself be careful not to damage the coil packs. Imports are slightly more to insure but you will usually get an import cheaper than a UK one so the cost is just transferred to the insurance. Catch22!!! Imports are usually higher spec also...
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ok cheers for the reponse lads, im 29 with 4 years no claims, 3 pionts and in a good area lol well my nana is. yeah plugs ive heard u have to drop the the engine slightly with it bein a boxer 4....whats the crack with it?
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07 May 2005, 09:48 PM
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changing the plugs is a doddle prividing you have the correct length socket/extensions only thing you have to move out the way is the water bottle on passenger side and airbox on drivers side.
1 hour job tops
1 hour job tops
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Originally Posted by scoobydobidooo
ok cheers for the reponse lads, im 29 with 4 years no claims, 3 pionts and in a good area lol well my nana is. yeah plugs ive heard u have to drop the the engine slightly with it bein a boxer 4....whats the crack with it?
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Remove the airfilter box and the battery and you can get to the plugs
mine was a 99UK wagon
07 May 2005, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobydobidooo
ive heard of rebuilds and choclate pistons but ive always heard there a strong reliable engine.....mind u it was a tractor engine.
07 May 2005, 09:57 PM
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A scoob engine is strong if it is looked after properly
Warm up and cool down time
regular oil changes with good quality oils
Its the only part i never broke on mine
Thrashed hard about 10mpg
on a normal run in the 20's
Warm up and cool down time
regular oil changes with good quality oils
Its the only part i never broke on mine
Thrashed hard about 10mpg
on a normal run in the 20's
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