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Old 14 January 2007, 06:48 PM
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Default If the impreza hadn't been manufactured.........

If the Impreza had never come off the production line, what do you think you would be driving today?

What could possibly replace it? (Mitsi evo not allowed)

Being realistic my top three choices would include.......

1. Focus rs

2. Seat leon cupra r

3. S3

4. M3

Would any of these deliver the driving pleasures of a Subaru Impreza?..........

Yes I know I can't count.
Old 14 January 2007, 06:59 PM
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Nissan 350z Without a doubt. I would of got it insured somehow.

I love these cars, and I think my all time car would be a 350z with a turbo slapped on it, I just love them!

Other choices would be a crossfire or back to a TT again

I love the little roadsters but they just havnt got the tingle effect that the subaru gives you, or the biggest smile of all time when you look out the window!
Old 14 January 2007, 07:00 PM
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Any of the honda Type R`s
Old 14 January 2007, 07:01 PM
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Might have thought about an M3, but only the current shape, only trouble is they are still the thick end of £20k+ for a low-ish milage one. (i.e. no more than 30k miles).

Mind you I did think about keeping my Astra GSI and going for a full bike license.
Old 14 January 2007, 07:04 PM
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Loved my astra gsi, took alot of abuse.

My calibra turbo was great but reliability was a problem.

Prob would have gone for a vxh astra turbo if scoobys wernt around.
Old 14 January 2007, 07:06 PM
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I always had Golfs prior to crossing over to Impreza's so i guess i would probably have an R32.
Failing that i would consider Focus RS, Audi S3 or maybe a TT 225.
Nik.
Old 14 January 2007, 07:13 PM
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Got to be and still could be a Skyline r33 GTR
Old 14 January 2007, 07:17 PM
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1st EK9 Honda Civic Type R

2nd Nissan Silvia S15

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Old 14 January 2007, 07:19 PM
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Evo's not allowed

Originally Posted by banny sti
1st EK9 Honda Civic Type R

2nd EVO 5/6

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Old 14 January 2007, 09:25 PM
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Focus st in orange or an Astra vxr in bright pink they would both have to be well kitted up though.!!!!!
Old 14 January 2007, 09:35 PM
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always had a thing for smart cars, especially the brabus kitted up ones

toyota supra, very sexy bit of kit

nissan skyline

pretty much anything fast/quirky that i shouldnt be allowed to get insured on.

andy
Old 14 January 2007, 09:49 PM
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Octavia vRS especially as I had 2 of the older shape before my scooby & was tempted with the new shape when i looking around & found my scoob.
Old 14 January 2007, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulC72
Octavia vRS especially as I had 2 of the older shape before my scooby & was tempted with the new shape when i looking around & found my scoob.
That's interesting, why 2?
Old 14 January 2007, 10:00 PM
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Civic Typre R, Teg Type r For the screaming banshee effect, Nissan 350z for ubercool grunt !

Notice no-one suggested the Audi TT.
Old 14 January 2007, 10:10 PM
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944 Turbo
Audi Quattro
Old 14 January 2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nik52wrx
I always had Golfs prior to crossing over to Impreza's so i guess i would probably have an R32.
Failing that i would consider Focus RS, Audi S3 or maybe a TT 225.
Nik.

Old 14 January 2007, 10:15 PM
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cosworth powered, mk2 escort


sorry if that offends anyone......
Old 14 January 2007, 10:21 PM
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escort cosworth
rs6
Old 14 January 2007, 10:49 PM
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I probably would never have bought a performance car.
Old 14 January 2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
I probably would never have bought a performance car.
you fell in love with the laguna
Old 14 January 2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by richie001
escort cosworth
rs6
already had escort cossie and they arnt a patch on the scoob
Old 14 January 2007, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DARKDESTROYER9
already had escort cossie and they arnt a patch on the scoob
maybe but the post said if the impreza hadn't been made
Old 14 January 2007, 10:57 PM
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it would have to be a legacy turbo then for the flat four burble
or possible a boxster
Old 14 January 2007, 10:57 PM
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Before Scoobs had tons of SAABS. Had a 9000 Aero in British Racing Green Reg No>> N4 ERO.

It was chipped (before Mapping) to 300 BHP. If you booted in 4th at 90 mph plus, it would do wheel spins.

The 4 wheel drive of Scoobs certainly changed things.

Alan MaC
Old 14 January 2007, 11:02 PM
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Saab 9-5 Aero estate.

Audi RS4 Avant.

Mitsibushi Galant VR4 Twin Turbo.

All if the Impreza wagon hadnt come along of course, I like my estates.

Rob.
Old 14 January 2007, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fieldy
you fell in love with the laguna
It makes a great anti-theft device.
Old 14 January 2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
It makes a great anti-theft device.
i know what you mean. my ex would leave hers unlocked all the time (very forgetful) she's had it for two years!!! looooovely cars
Old 14 January 2007, 11:16 PM
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Mine would either be a Mazda RX7 (with a daily runner) or Honda Integra Type R
Old 14 January 2007, 11:50 PM
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There can only be one other that would fit the bill:

http://img.2dehands.be/f/normal/14905099.jpg



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Quite likely would have been an R32 (the proper Nissan Skyline GTR, not the Golf... ) I've had an R33 varient, but came back to a Scoob because it's better IMHO....



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