What is it about the SUBARU?Why me?
12 August 2005, 01:23 PM
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What is it about the SUBARU?Why me?
Hi guys . .I'm completely new to this . . .
Last month took delivery of a WRX300(Limited edition) . .Always dreamt of owning one . .Test drove it, instantly fell in love with it and soon enough was asking the dealer to wrap it up!
Could all you nice people please tell me what exactly is it about the Subaru that at times attracts so much unwelcome attention . .God save us . .Yesterday had some **** try race me in Brabus Smart Car was giving it . .
I mean . What will they think of next . .IT is , so I've noticed, people in the most unlikely cars that try and ruin my driving pleasure . .On the opposite side, most normal people realise they don't stand a chance and politely more out of the way . .What are your feelings on this and how do you deal with it?
I suppose living in London as soon as you drive in the West end , its almost inevitable people will get aggressive!
And one more thing . .I need some advice . .How do you restrain yrself from hammering yr Subey averywhere . .Every time the tach reaches 3000 rpm, it's like the car is saying to me "Let's go faster - you know we can do it" . .By buying a Subaru, have I actually joined a cult of some sort?
Hope to hear from you soon, and thanks in advance!
Last month took delivery of a WRX300(Limited edition) . .Always dreamt of owning one . .Test drove it, instantly fell in love with it and soon enough was asking the dealer to wrap it up!
Could all you nice people please tell me what exactly is it about the Subaru that at times attracts so much unwelcome attention . .God save us . .Yesterday had some **** try race me in Brabus Smart Car was giving it . .
I mean . What will they think of next . .IT is , so I've noticed, people in the most unlikely cars that try and ruin my driving pleasure . .On the opposite side, most normal people realise they don't stand a chance and politely more out of the way . .What are your feelings on this and how do you deal with it?I suppose living in London as soon as you drive in the West end , its almost inevitable people will get aggressive!
And one more thing . .I need some advice . .How do you restrain yrself from hammering yr Subey averywhere . .Every time the tach reaches 3000 rpm, it's like the car is saying to me "Let's go faster - you know we can do it" . .By buying a Subaru, have I actually joined a cult of some sort?
Hope to hear from you soon, and thanks in advance!
12 August 2005, 01:27 PM
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If you leave it standard then you are joining a unique rare group of very wise people.
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
12 August 2005, 01:32 PM
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If you ignore PSL you will be joining a majority group of very wise people.
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If you leave it standard then you are joining a unique rare group of very wise people.
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
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12 August 2005, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If you leave it standard then you are joining a unique rare group of very wise people.
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
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. .But why the unwanted attention?
12 August 2005, 01:46 PM
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Welcome to the grin club mate!
Don't worry about the d1cked's trying to race you, you don't have the fastest car in the world and neither do they.
Yes and ignore Pete, and you'll be OK.
Don't worry about the d1cked's trying to race you, you don't have the fastest car in the world and neither do they.
Yes and ignore Pete, and you'll be OK.
12 August 2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
What car are you coming from? That may be why you are noticing any extra attention.
Worth covering up your plates if your posting pics on the net
Worth covering up your plates if your posting pics on the net
12 August 2005, 01:50 PM
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Yes, don't listen to lewis - he's boring and jealous that those of us who have modified get more attention than him OK, probably not jealous of mine LOL.
Don't expect that grin to ware off though, mine hasn't and have owned her for 2.5 years now
OK, probably not jealous of mine LOL.Don't expect that grin to ware off though, mine hasn't and have owned her for 2.5 years now
12 August 2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Standard UK SPEC WRX 300 . .Link in the reply above . .No . I mean sure . .I realised I would be getting attention . .BUt its a lot compared in comparison to other cars . .
12 August 2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Standard UK SPEC WRX 300 . .Link in the reply above . .No . I mean sure . .I realised I would be getting attention . .BUt its a lot compared in comparison to other cars . .
You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've had try it on with me, including- wait for it- a 1.0 Suzuki swift!!
Just ignore them!NS04
12 August 2005, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Cause you've purchased a performance icon mate, everyone wants to benchmark their own cars against it! If they win, they can say they beat a scooby, if they loose, well no shame in that!
You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've had try it on with me, including- wait for it- a 1.0 Suzuki swift!! Just ignore them!
NS04
You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've had try it on with me, including- wait for it- a 1.0 Suzuki swift!!
Just ignore them!NS04
Very swift!
12 August 2005, 02:48 PM
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I tend to find Astra diesels the worst - either the van version or the estate... Regularly get a few deliberately pulling out on me on the way to work... What infuriates me more than anything is when it's on a motorway and they don't move over to let you pass (they're more than happy to sit in the "fast" lane trundling along at 65, despite the half mile or more of empty lanes to the left of them)
I just bide my time until a straight comes and bolt it past
I just bide my time until a straight comes and bolt it past
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just shake your head at them loosers. if they wanna put their life on the line pulling rediculas dangerous moves then let them. you know your cars quick and your happy so you dnt need to race these dicks.
12 August 2005, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Standard UK SPEC WRX 300 . .Link in the reply above . .No . I mean sure . .I realised I would be getting attention . .BUt its a lot compared in comparison to other cars . .
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I must say I havent noticed any more attention driving the scoob nor people trying to race me, poss co ive just come from an rx8??????????
Anyway glad to hear your enjoying the car as I am
Graeme
Anyway glad to hear your enjoying the car as I am
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12 August 2005, 09:09 PM
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I seem to get people doing this type of gesture to me 
. And it isn't because of my driving. I can be pootling along minding my own business only to see a couple smirking or looking all judgemental. Usually people in newish cars, irrespective of make. Perhaps it's because I live in a rather snotty area. I don't know, I just smile back politely and get on my way. I enjoy my car and if it gets a response then its better than attracting disinterest I suppose.
Nick
. And it isn't because of my driving. I can be pootling along minding my own business only to see a couple smirking or looking all judgemental. Usually people in newish cars, irrespective of make. Perhaps it's because I live in a rather snotty area. I don't know, I just smile back politely and get on my way. I enjoy my car and if it gets a response then its better than attracting disinterest I suppose.Nick
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If you leave it standard then you are joining a unique rare group of very wise people.
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
Its a bargain car capable of great things .... some people think they are clever and modify them - they then blow-up and end their lives on the chavvie council estates in the dark corners of the country.
You will love it, just don't change it!!
Pete
12 August 2005, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Standard UK SPEC WRX 300 . .Link in the reply above . .No . I mean sure . .I realised I would be getting attention . .BUt its a lot compared in comparison to other cars . .
1000 mile service next week and then let's see how long I can keep a clean driving licence!!
Richard, Swindon
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Originally Posted by G.Mac
I must say I havent noticed any more attention driving the scoob nor people trying to race me, poss co ive just come from an rx8??????????
Anyway glad to hear your enjoying the car as I am
Graeme
Anyway glad to hear your enjoying the car as I am
Graeme
12 August 2005, 10:33 PM
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Seeing as we are now talking about irritating/dangerous drivers who drive too close and aggresively, for me it's either:
sad beer bellied fat bald men with obvious inferiority complexes in those big camper/doormobile Ford Galaxy/Toyota Previa MPV carbuncles - complete with politically correct 'Baby On Board' stickers to show his feminine side.
ditto vehicles but women using mobile phones whilst driving and carrying a load of kids or en-route whilst on the school/gymkana/Mc Donalds run.
macho shaven-headed, but essentially fat unfit slobs in RAV4's or similar Off-Road SUV's with bullbars, bling wheels and a slitty eyed 'laydee' with a Croydon Facelift.
Rant over.
sad beer bellied fat bald men with obvious inferiority complexes in those big camper/doormobile Ford Galaxy/Toyota Previa MPV carbuncles - complete with politically correct 'Baby On Board' stickers to show his feminine side.
ditto vehicles but women using mobile phones whilst driving and carrying a load of kids or en-route whilst on the school/gymkana/Mc Donalds run.
macho shaven-headed, but essentially fat unfit slobs in RAV4's or similar Off-Road SUV's with bullbars, bling wheels and a slitty eyed 'laydee' with a Croydon Facelift.
Rant over.
12 August 2005, 11:25 PM
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welcome to subaru ownership
ive only had my wrxppp for 2 months now and ive found some things out
1. the cars ability to get from A-B on empty roads is awesome
2. you need a road angel and KEEP TO THE SPEED LIMITS ROUND TOWN!!!!!
3. people do move out the way on the motorway and you never need to flash them or tailgate
4. audi RS4's and BMW M5's are much faster
5. you become the envy of chavs
6. passengers can be reduced to quivering wrecks if you drive the **** of it.
ive only had my wrxppp for 2 months now and ive found some things out
1. the cars ability to get from A-B on empty roads is awesome
2. you need a road angel and KEEP TO THE SPEED LIMITS ROUND TOWN!!!!!
3. people do move out the way on the motorway and you never need to flash them or tailgate
4. audi RS4's and BMW M5's are much faster
5. you become the envy of chavs
6. passengers can be reduced to quivering wrecks if you drive the **** of it.
12 August 2005, 11:43 PM
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"Don't worry about the d1cked's trying to race you, you don't have the fastest car in the world and neither do they".
Well said that man, he speaks the gospel.
At the end of the day, you own a decent performance car on a decent budget, if that doesn't sound too condescending enough.
Bangs for bucks, it's value.
I hope you get the chance to enjoy its lineage someday on an open (private) road).
K.
Well said that man, he speaks the gospel.
At the end of the day, you own a decent performance car on a decent budget, if that doesn't sound too condescending enough.
Bangs for bucks, it's value.
I hope you get the chance to enjoy its lineage someday on an open (private) road).
K.