gadgetz

Hi all, I'm looking at buying my first Scoob, budget is around 3k, I've looked at a 94 and a 95 WRX turbo both imports. Cam anyone tell me what to look for?

Thanks

John

New_scooby_04

iTrader: (4)

A loan! Sorry John, but in my humble opinion, you need more than 3k to get a good scooby, at that price point you'd be looking at imports, most of which would have hgh mileage and a dubious service history.

Have you got insurance quotes -essential if you're under 25 as quotes can be into the 4 figure mark easily- and looked into running costs, these are not cheap cars to run.

Regards,

Ns04

gadgetz

I'm 31, insurance is fine and running cost not too much of a worry!

Loan not an option at the moment!

thanks

John

terzo204

My advice would be to spend more to save more on the running/repair costs later.

Might be worth talking to your local subaru dealers to see if they get any traded in as you may pick up a bargin if you can buy it at short notice as the dealer will want to shift it on asap.

terzo204

John,

It might be worth speaking to your local dealer as they have a trade in that fits the bill. If the dealer can shift a trade in at short notice (especially for cash) you may pick up a bargin.

rmtypeR

Have you actually got quotes for the insurance? The reason I ask is that at age 30 with 5 years no-claims I thought I wouldn't have to worry but when I searched, the quotes I got ranged from about £1600 to over £3000! Apparently if you haven't got a couple of years experience driving group 20 cars it can be expensive. I did manage to get insured in the end for about £700 from Gary Mouslon.

Maddsy

Do what im doing mate.

Take a mechanic with you. Preferably one who knows his way around a Scooby.

Good Luck

Maddsy

New_scooby_04

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Also, you have to bare in mind the kind of costs you'll incur as you'll be looking at high milage examples and consumables will probably need replacing. Don't forget that as its an import you'll want to run it on SUL and Octane Booster. Make sure that its had all recent servicing done as a big service could cost you 25% of the value of the car.

Ns04

andy.downes

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Hi,

I'm selling a very clean and good condition UK turbo for 3.5k if your interersted. Have a look at the link
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=504777

Cheers
Andy

gadgetz

OK zealousness may have got the better of me, but I bought one that felt good, runs clean with no knocks, shakes, whines or vibrations, seems to boost well too It looks very tidy for the year, its done 90,000 kms and just needs converting to MPH, thanks for the advice guys, is there a brand of booster I should be looking to get?

John

Oh any advice as to where to get the kmh to mph switch much appreciated, I will be seaching the forum of cousre, I'm in MK, Bucks!