Should I buy a scooby?
20 November 2007, 02:05 PM
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Should I buy a scooby?
Guys,
I have a craving for a 98 Impreza STI Coupe (Type R)
I just dont know alot about them, what are they like mechanically?
I know you lot are bias but would you recommend them?
Anything to look out for?
Thanks
I have a craving for a 98 Impreza STI Coupe (Type R)
I just dont know alot about them, what are they like mechanically?
I know you lot are bias but would you recommend them?
Anything to look out for?
Thanks
20 November 2007, 02:14 PM
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They are like any Impreza mechanically - if you mean build quality. Performance wise, they're a bit more hard-core than say a UK 2000 or a WRX.
Assuming that you're coming from a Golf 150 tdi; don't expect VAG quality plastics etc.
Performance wise, they're a world appart from your Golf. I've had various TDI's as company cars - from a 150tdi Astra to a Jetta TDI and it's chalk and cheese. Drive one and see how you feel about it.
Assuming that you're coming from a Golf 150 tdi; don't expect VAG quality plastics etc.
Performance wise, they're a world appart from your Golf. I've had various TDI's as company cars - from a 150tdi Astra to a Jetta TDI and it's chalk and cheese. Drive one and see how you feel about it.
20 November 2007, 02:20 PM
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I didnt meant to be that specific ...
I have a craving for a 3door 98 Impreza STI, doesnt have to be the type R
I'm just wondering how good the engines are in them( reliablilty, cost of mending, ....)
Oh and yeah a 2002 190BHP(remapped from 150BHP) GT TDI GOLF
I have a craving for a 3door 98 Impreza STI, doesnt have to be the type R
I'm just wondering how good the engines are in them( reliablilty, cost of mending, ....)
Oh and yeah a 2002 190BHP(remapped from 150BHP) GT TDI GOLF
20 November 2007, 02:22 PM
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3 door it would have to be a Type R - the rest are 4 doors.
They are reliable if looked after, although the imports should really be remapped for piece of mind.
As for cost if things go bang - not cheap, £3-4k for a decent rebuild imo.
They are reliable if looked after, although the imports should really be remapped for piece of mind.
As for cost if things go bang - not cheap, £3-4k for a decent rebuild imo.
20 November 2007, 02:24 PM
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Oh, and performance wise a TypeR or normal 4 door STi of that year will be approx. 90-100bhp more than your Golf and approx the same weight.
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20 November 2007, 04:03 PM
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I'd say about £6k for a 98 TypeR?
Again, if its been looked after it shouldn't need a rebuild.
If I was going to buy an import, I'd want it to have been remapped for UK fuel for peace of mind - but I'm sure there are loads on saying that which haven't and are fine.
Again, if its been looked after it shouldn't need a rebuild.
If I was going to buy an import, I'd want it to have been remapped for UK fuel for peace of mind - but I'm sure there are loads on saying that which haven't and are fine.
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20 November 2007, 04:06 PM
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I just had a look on Pistonheads and there are not many on there.
Perhaps £6k is a bit off the mark, as this one is £9k:
Subaru : Impreza WRX STI TYPE R
Its a cracker though!
Perhaps £6k is a bit off the mark, as this one is £9k:
Subaru : Impreza WRX STI TYPE R
Its a cracker though!
20 November 2007, 04:15 PM
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Get one,thats all i can say,yeah they cost a bomb when they break,but i doubt theres many cars this side of 8 grand can put a bigger smile on your face in standard form
20 November 2007, 04:30 PM
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You'll never find a 3 door Impreza. The typeR is a coupe, 2 doors and a boot not a hatch.
20 November 2007, 04:39 PM
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Yes - looks like I was a bit out there! However, wasn't I reading a thread from a certain webmaster this morning who is selling his for £5k.....
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...pe-r-blue.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...pe-r-blue.html
20 November 2007, 05:32 PM
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If you're worried about
a) Economy
b) Servicing costs
c) Modding costs
d) Image
e) Interior quality
f) Comfort
Then a Classic Scooby STi is not for you.
If you wanna have fun, then you'll find that a classic STi will subject your Golf to cruel and unusual punishment. They're in different leagues, trust me!
a) Economy
b) Servicing costs
c) Modding costs
d) Image
e) Interior quality
f) Comfort
Then a Classic Scooby STi is not for you.
If you wanna have fun, then you'll find that a classic STi will subject your Golf to cruel and unusual punishment. They're in different leagues, trust me!
20 November 2007, 05:40 PM
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after driving a K reg 1.4 astra for a month i forgot how comfortable,quick and well built my type R is 
ok that last month in the astra i used as much fuel as the scoob uses in 4 days but as above,if you can afford it then go for it 
ok that last month in the astra i used as much fuel as the scoob uses in 4 days but as above,if you can afford it then go for it
20 November 2007, 09:30 PM
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Just sold my GT 150 TDI golf for a touran.
That had been remapped to 190 BHP and 287lb per ft it was a awsome motor. Try and keep it if you can afford to and get the TYPE R for the week end mate. I have a TYPE R WRC v/ltd for my bit of fun now the golf's gone as the VW touran is a family car, slow,dont handle,nothin to look at and certainly dont get noticed in it.Had my TYPE R 3 yrs now and just a fantastic fun motor you will not be disapointed if you get one.
That had been remapped to 190 BHP and 287lb per ft it was a awsome motor. Try and keep it if you can afford to and get the TYPE R for the week end mate. I have a TYPE R WRC v/ltd for my bit of fun now the golf's gone as the VW touran is a family car, slow,dont handle,nothin to look at and certainly dont get noticed in it.Had my TYPE R 3 yrs now and just a fantastic fun motor you will not be disapointed if you get one.
20 November 2007, 10:39 PM
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Get a Type R, you will not regret it.
I had one a few years back, had it for about two and a half years and never had a problem with it (It was modified to 320Bhp). As others have said just get one that’s been looked after, preferably remapped for UK fuel.
I changed the oil in mine every 3500-4000 miles and serviced it when it was due and it looked after me, it was on about 64k miles when I sold it and I actually bumped into the guy who brought it off me a few months back, it was still going strong and was on over 80k miles and he said he hadn't had a problem with it since he got it from me.
So I think all in all their pretty reliable.
On a run I would get about 300 miles to a tank, normal driving to work and back (A&B Roads) got about 235miles. Most expensive service was over £400 (cambelt change).
I had one a few years back, had it for about two and a half years and never had a problem with it (It was modified to 320Bhp). As others have said just get one that’s been looked after, preferably remapped for UK fuel.
I changed the oil in mine every 3500-4000 miles and serviced it when it was due and it looked after me, it was on about 64k miles when I sold it and I actually bumped into the guy who brought it off me a few months back, it was still going strong and was on over 80k miles and he said he hadn't had a problem with it since he got it from me.
So I think all in all their pretty reliable.
On a run I would get about 300 miles to a tank, normal driving to work and back (A&B Roads) got about 235miles. Most expensive service was over £400 (cambelt change).
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