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Ive just registered to the forum, looks very good and informative. Currently driving a Focus RS, but this has to go as im getting a house with the missus. So thinking of getting a cheapish scoob (oprobably around 6k to spend). Just one quick question, im only 20, so is it possible to insure a Scooby at my age?? It will probably be just a Turbo 2000 model, or maybe an STi.
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Ive just registered to the forum, looks very good and informative. Currently driving a Focus RS, but this has to go as im getting a house with the missus. So thinking of getting a cheapish scoob (oprobably around 6k to spend). Just one quick question, im only 20, so is it possible to insure a Scooby at my age?? It will probably be just a Turbo 2000 model, or maybe an STi.
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Possibly, you wont be the youngest impreza owner, but it can be pricey, make sure it has a cat1 alarm, tracker, if it will be kept in a lockable garage then that could bring the price down a little cheaper for you, I'd do some insurance quotes first just to see what they come up with before you go get your scoob.
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heres a tip... if you go for a uk turbo www.ecarinsurance.co.uk may give you a competitive quote. im in very similar circumstances to you, ie i got my house when i was 20, and i drive a scoob etc. i passed my test not 10 months ago, and when i got my 3rd scoob (current uk turbo) ecar, were without doubt the best priced by far.
afaik, they only do uk scoobs, but everywhere else wanted £3-3.5k fully comp, however ecar did me for £1750, which is bloody miraculous considering my circumstances. everything i require is covered, i get inc legal expences, free uk breakdown cover et al.
i really would try them, being a homeowner so young, and having a partner/sensible job does do wonders, rather than say a 22 year old single male living with mates or parents... i think thats what the insurance companies look for.
there are some insureres on here. tony @ greenlight, moley wrx of keith micheals, andythejock01wrx to name a few. look around get a good list of prices, but i personally would try get insured on a uk turbo for a while first, i wont even venture for an sti lol, especially with a mortgage to pay and debts loans etc etc.
good luck and welcome anyways
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afaik, they only do uk scoobs, but everywhere else wanted £3-3.5k fully comp, however ecar did me for £1750, which is bloody miraculous considering my circumstances. everything i require is covered, i get inc legal expences, free uk breakdown cover et al.
i really would try them, being a homeowner so young, and having a partner/sensible job does do wonders, rather than say a 22 year old single male living with mates or parents... i think thats what the insurance companies look for.
there are some insureres on here. tony @ greenlight, moley wrx of keith micheals, andythejock01wrx to name a few. look around get a good list of prices, but i personally would try get insured on a uk turbo for a while first, i wont even venture for an sti lol, especially with a mortgage to pay and debts loans etc etc.
good luck and welcome anyways
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You might think you're trading down, but don't be worried
More than just checking for insurance, if you are going ahead make sure you get your research done. I got rid of a company car 3 years ago - Focus as it happens and got a £6500 Scoob.
I didn't give myself enough time and ended up with a 97 UK model, which is a bit of an inbetween model. ECU can't be remapped, interior is just before it got better and brakes are small.
99 onwards would be the way to go.
Mine had 4 previous owners FSH and 70K on the clock. Now has 122K on it and it's never missed a beat.
Best of luck
More than just checking for insurance, if you are going ahead make sure you get your research done. I got rid of a company car 3 years ago - Focus as it happens and got a £6500 Scoob.
I didn't give myself enough time and ended up with a 97 UK model, which is a bit of an inbetween model. ECU can't be remapped, interior is just before it got better and brakes are small.
99 onwards would be the way to go.
Mine had 4 previous owners FSH and 70K on the clock. Now has 122K on it and it's never missed a beat.
Best of luck
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You might think you're trading down, but don't be worried
More than just checking for insurance, if you are going ahead make sure you get your research done. I got rid of a company car 3 years ago - Focus as it happens and got a £6500 Scoob.
I didn't give myself enough time and ended up with a 97 UK model, which is a bit of an inbetween model. ECU can't be remapped, interior is just before it got better and brakes are small.
99 onwards would be the way to go.
Mine had 4 previous owners FSH and 70K on the clock. Now has 122K on it and it's never missed a beat.
Best of luck
More than just checking for insurance, if you are going ahead make sure you get your research done. I got rid of a company car 3 years ago - Focus as it happens and got a £6500 Scoob.
I didn't give myself enough time and ended up with a 97 UK model, which is a bit of an inbetween model. ECU can't be remapped, interior is just before it got better and brakes are small.
99 onwards would be the way to go.
Mine had 4 previous owners FSH and 70K on the clock. Now has 122K on it and it's never missed a beat.
Best of luck
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my99 onwards. do it do it.
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either the guys after a quick sale or theres something wrong with the car. h.p.i. it and then have a mechanic mate look over it. does it have service history, reciepts for any work done.
spec?
it seems a low price especially for one with only 73k miles. mines done 122k miles and cost me £3800, but only as the gentleman was after a quick sale, and its had a new short block, turbo bla bla at 70k too.
if its a genuine sale, well done you may have a bargain, but be careful at this price. any piccies?????
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your paying 4k for a my99 uk turbo with 73k on the clock?
either the guys after a quick sale or theres something wrong with the car. h.p.i. it and then have a mechanic mate look over it. does it have service history, reciepts for any work done.
spec?
it seems a low price especially for one with only 73k miles. mines done 122k miles and cost me £3800, but only as the gentleman was after a quick sale, and its had a new short block, turbo bla bla at 70k too.
if its a genuine sale, well done you may have a bargain, but be careful at this price. any piccies?????
andy
either the guys after a quick sale or theres something wrong with the car. h.p.i. it and then have a mechanic mate look over it. does it have service history, reciepts for any work done.
spec?
it seems a low price especially for one with only 73k miles. mines done 122k miles and cost me £3800, but only as the gentleman was after a quick sale, and its had a new short block, turbo bla bla at 70k too.
if its a genuine sale, well done you may have a bargain, but be careful at this price. any piccies?????
andy
its got Full Subaru history and a book full of receipts.. 2 owners from new.
its standard apart from an STI back box
the guy is looking for a fairly quick sale as he is going in the armed forces soon.
let me know what you think.. picking it up tomorrow or wednesday
(click the pics for a bigger version)
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fair does mate, as you said needs a tiny bit of tlc, but besides that, clean motor. sti backbox, get rid of it, i have it and its sooo quiet, you think your in a mondeo or something.
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I spend a lot of time on Barryboys so trolls don't worry me and besides the car is staying standard (for the time being )
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