are jdm scoobs any good??
11 February 2006, 02:13 PM
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are jdm scoobs any good??
had a reply to a post yesterday saying that a jdm wrx sti 99 were basically a load of rubbish,whats the difference and are they good or not.im looking for a scoob and just trying to find as much info as i can 
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11 February 2006, 02:20 PM
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Not sure why anyone would say that.
I owned a MY99 Sti from Japan for six years and it was superb. It went very well, had great suspension although this can vary between cars. With AP 6 pots it made a fabulous track car. Did lots of track days, a few drag events, 60k on the road and the engine was still going strong. Gearbox needed a strip down as a non-critical component broke down in the box and so it needed cleaning out.
Overall a great, great car.
Warranty was never an issue as it did not go wrong.
Good luck with your search.
Rannoch
I owned a MY99 Sti from Japan for six years and it was superb. It went very well, had great suspension although this can vary between cars. With AP 6 pots it made a fabulous track car. Did lots of track days, a few drag events, 60k on the road and the engine was still going strong. Gearbox needed a strip down as a non-critical component broke down in the box and so it needed cleaning out.
Overall a great, great car.
Warranty was never an issue as it did not go wrong.
Good luck with your search.
Rannoch
11 February 2006, 02:24 PM
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thanks for that,put my mind at rest now.ive seen a my99 wrx sti for £9200,got 38000miles and a wrx plate,does this sound a good deal?,also has loads of history,cam belt done few weeks ago and a genuine reason for sale.as its a buyers market could i knock him down on price??? cheers
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11 February 2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bigmacandfries
theres a nice 98 in the for sale forum for 5700, ive seen 99 stis etc for 6-7
Take a look on autotrader at your kind of budget and see whats about.
If possible try and find one that was imported into the country brand new and has full uk history. There are quite a few My99-2000 cars like that about
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11 February 2006, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACK V5
There`s also a MY98 version 4 for £7600.
Take a look on autotrader at your kind of budget and see whats about.
If possible try and find one that was imported into the country brand new and has full uk history. There are quite a few My99-2000 cars like that about
Take a look on autotrader at your kind of budget and see whats about.
If possible try and find one that was imported into the country brand new and has full uk history. There are quite a few My99-2000 cars like that about
I would pay a bit more for a v5> any day!
FOR THAT MONEY YOUR IN BUG EYE TERRITORY?
can you really get a jdm bugeye in sti form for that sort of money?
12 February 2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACK V5
There`s also a MY98 version 4 for £7600.
Take a look on autotrader at your kind of budget and see whats about.
If possible try and find one that was imported into the country brand new and has full uk history. There are quite a few My99-2000 cars like that about
Take a look on autotrader at your kind of budget and see whats about.
If possible try and find one that was imported into the country brand new and has full uk history. There are quite a few My99-2000 cars like that about
12 February 2006, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Mainly because they are a better car 
A blobeye is even better
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A blobeye is even better
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All depends what you want from it - all down to individual preferences
Lighter, faster, more agile and more raw - now you're talking
12 February 2006, 09:32 PM
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I went for a 98 WRX because you get climate control and electric folding mirrors, which are cool full stop. Plus my rev counter's in the middle, not the speedo. And the bonnet is light as a feather. Downsides - pricier insurance and can't run it on cheapo unleaded. But who cares when I can fold my mirrors in with one press of a button and cruise into my garage unscathed?
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I have a Japanese Domestic Market WRX on an 02 plate - yes, it's a bugeye.
I have had it for 27 months and driven 40,000 miles in it. I am very happy with it and prefer the stiffer chassis over my previous classic shape Impreza.
Compared to a UK WRX, it has more toys (e.g. rear wash wipe, electric folding wing mirrors, alloy bonnet, 250bhp Vs UK's 220) but they also have down sides too e.g. 2 pot front brakes
limited to 112mph (both now sorted )
Ideally, if you are looking at an import...get an STi (if I ever have another Impreza, it will be a JDM STi) and get as new a version as your budget allows
I have had it for 27 months and driven 40,000 miles in it. I am very happy with it and prefer the stiffer chassis over my previous classic shape Impreza.
Compared to a UK WRX, it has more toys (e.g. rear wash wipe, electric folding wing mirrors, alloy bonnet, 250bhp Vs UK's 220) but they also have down sides too e.g. 2 pot front brakes
limited to 112mph (both now sorted )Ideally, if you are looking at an import...get an STi (if I ever have another Impreza, it will be a JDM STi) and get as new a version as your budget allows
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Originally Posted by terryb
better in what way?? Heavier, quieter, more refined and better safety measures??
All depends what you want from it - all down to individual preferences
Lighter, faster, more agile and more raw - now you're talking
All depends what you want from it - all down to individual preferences
Lighter, faster, more agile and more raw - now you're talking
Yes the new age are heavier, more refined (as in better power progression) and yes they do have better safety measures (ABS, EBD etc) but having owned a classic and a blob eye, i wouldnt go back to the classic, it just isnt in the same league
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13 February 2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Classics are lighter, but they are not faster or more agile, though rawer?? hmmmm more fragile would be more like it
Yes the new age are heavier, more refined (as in better power progression) and yes they do have better safety measures (ABS, EBD etc) but having owned a classic and a blob eye, i wouldnt go back to the classic, it just isnt in the same league
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Yes the new age are heavier, more refined (as in better power progression) and yes they do have better safety measures (ABS, EBD etc) but having owned a classic and a blob eye, i wouldnt go back to the classic, it just isnt in the same league
Tony
and they are more reliable with a different MAF!!!the only downside i can think of is the MPG, can easily do 300miles a tank on the classic STI, but only can get 210max on the newage STI, both with the same mods!!
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14 February 2006, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Classics are lighter, but they are not faster or more agile, though rawer?? hmmmm more fragile would be more like it
Yes the new age are heavier, more refined (as in better power progression) and yes they do have better safety measures (ABS, EBD etc) but having owned a classic and a blob eye, i wouldnt go back to the classic, it just isnt in the same league
Tony
Yes the new age are heavier, more refined (as in better power progression) and yes they do have better safety measures (ABS, EBD etc) but having owned a classic and a blob eye, i wouldnt go back to the classic, it just isnt in the same league
Tony
Also I have driven a Spec C which is the most agile of the newage cars and my RA has it beat there too.
As for being in different leagues - again depends what you want it for - for me, I'm interested in it being the ultimate trackday tool. So you're right - it's in a different league to the newages
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Originally Posted by N*UFO
Should you be driving if you need BIG THICK glasses?
By the way, I am referring to classic and not newage - just in case you misunderstood
