Hi all,

I've currently got a 1999, Turbo 2000 with about 59k on the clock.. but my doggy requires transport and I was thinking of exchanging my car for an estate ! Or Wagon as you call them

Do you think this would be a mistake ?

 

I made a joint purchase of a classic Wagon with the wife (with a baby in mind). I originally wanted a saloon/coupe but she didn't like the big rear spoilers so I agreed to a compromise (no big deal as it's still the same car).

I actually grew to like the look whilst test-driving them. I wouldn't say I prefer it to a nice coupe but a Wagon with a few minor cosmetic tweaks is still on a par to me (except for the view from the rear).

It's good as there seems to be fewer wagons around.

 

Pimmo, I went from a MY97 wagon to a MY99 saloon (both turbo 2000) and actually prefered the wagon. There was no noticable difference in speed and the wagon seemed to handle a little better. I've now got a MY03 WRX wagon and am more than pleased with it, only draw back is that it seems a little slower but i think thats down to the added weight.

Andy.

 

I prefer the wagon too, they seem to be even more fun handling. I like the practicality and the fact chavs turn their noses up at them

 

hm.. sounds good, all I need now is a swap.. no money so either money my way or a straight swap depending on Wagon !

I want one ideally already modded

 

https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ml#post7382617

 

Get the real 'dog' option in a Forester turbo, either UK with the 'responsive' turbo or JDM with the same engine as the WRX wagons..

Simon

 

just got mine,and prefer it to my old wrx saloon,more fun to drive.go on you no you want one.

 

much cooler than salons

 

i'm after a change dude, i have a 95 wrx wagon in dark blue only 66 on the clock great condition get in touch.

 

I absolutely love my wagon,handles and goes well enough for me! And you dont see many modded
Andy

 

Depends which salon you visit. Vidal Sassoon is quite cool!

 

I have to say that I always wanted a saloon until I saw mine... see my scooby in my profile. I just love the look of the wagon very classy especially in white although I may be biased
I did hear at the time that they are actually stiffer than the saloon, but if this really was the case then wouldn't we see them more in rallys so I really don't know?

What I do know is that wagons have more chance of having any easy life... so finding a straight one is a little less of a minefield!

It kind of falls into the 205GTI and the 309GTI rule book.

Plums.

 

I think there is a difference in how far the driver's seat will go back - I found I couldn't get as comfy in the wagon as the saloon. May just be me, but check before you change!

 

Also there is the potential for more exhaust boom due to the more open format of the car. I found it kicks in at around 75-80 mph which, as it is my motorway cruise speed, made the car a no-no. Again, check before you change.

 

lol, I prefer Toni & Guy for the eye-candy

 

None of the above interested in a Swap ?