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Old 03 July 2006, 05:18 PM
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My commute has changed and facing 40,000 miles a year I have no alternative but to move on my JDM STi 9. Can anyone suggest a dealer who would do a swap polus dosh for a lowish mileage bo standard UK Turbo. I don't even mind having a wagon!
Old 03 July 2006, 05:26 PM
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40,000 a year, and still planning to keep a scoob. I would've thought it was TDi-time.
Old 03 July 2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
40,000 a year, and still planning to keep a scoob. I would've thought it was TDi-time.
I agree..........i think it's oil burner time!
Old 03 July 2006, 06:22 PM
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possible change of career
Old 03 July 2006, 06:29 PM
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if you spend time on a motorway then your gonna get 25ish mpg from ya jdm sti? a uk turbo may get ya 30 if ya lucky. its just not worth it
Old 03 July 2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tony95
possible change of career
Old 03 July 2006, 06:52 PM
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I'll do you a straight swap for my 52 plated WRX ??

On a run i can see more than 300 to the tank

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Old 03 July 2006, 07:40 PM
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I agree with the rest, TDi time. A WRX will still sting you bad in petrol, not to mention the cost of additional servicing, at 40K a year.
Old 03 July 2006, 10:00 PM
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Sell your STi priavtely - cut out the middle man - and buy this for £5400

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=519530

Does 30mpg on the motorway (assuming you're steady) but still brings a smile to your face at weekends
Old 03 July 2006, 10:38 PM
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You won't have any probs with the wagon, goes as well as the saloon, takes most of the same mods, and looks more low key so you get less hassle. probs are with finding wheels that fit, and finding bodywork mods. Mechanically though it's the same as the saloon, more practical too

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Originally Posted by daijones
You won't have any probs with the wagon, goes as well as the saloon, takes most of the same mods, and looks more low key so you get less hassle. probs are with finding wheels that fit, and finding bodywork mods. Mechanically though it's the same as the saloon, more practical too

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My wagon came with wheels as standard so no problems .....
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