mykalem

im new to Scoobynet. i am doing my research so i can own myself a impreza. i need your opinions to which year is the best and why. thanks

barrybudden

You should be thinking about how much you can afford to spend on the car, insurance, road tax, maintenance, fuel etc before you worry about what year was the best.

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iTrader: (41)

As above and depends what characteristics / level of comfort you are looking for.

mykalem

thanks for the advice. my budget is around £6500, i have been getting really sh@t insurance quotes but awaiting a reply from a specialist that a few people have used from here.

mykalem

i want an all rounder, i want it as weekend car but be able to take long drives sometimes. also want all electrics and as high spec as i can afford.

The Chief

I'd say get a new age WRX PPP then, not as raw as the STi

mykalem

does my budget allow me to purchase one of these bad boys. i will do some research on this model. let you know how it goes
thanks

escott

iTrader: (1)

You can probably get an 01-02 bugeye WRX PPP for that, check for sale section below, Pistonheads and Autotrader. Take your time to find the right onr, it's a buyers market. Insist on full history.

pslewis

Widely accepted that the last of the Classic version is the best all round.

Wagons are better than Saloons and stay away from the tooth jarring STi's.

My opinion

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iTrader: (41)

WRX PPP SL would suit you best probably, finding one in your budget would be hard as I have only seen them in blobeye guise. Classics are excellent cars no question I have a Hawkeye and an early classic I could drive either every day although the NewAge is by far the most comfortable and safest too. If you want electrics you would do well to consider JDM models as you get some nice extras like folding mirrors, air con on early cars etc. Tough call at your price range TBH at the £8k range you would be easily in the MY03 WRX PPP SL range But at £6.5k it would be hard to say no to a MY00 mint classic. (wagon of course!)

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

Not sure about the newer models but as far as the classics go I think 1995 -96 was a good year for a WRX! (version 2 cars) get a decent one and it'll serve you well. A basic modded V2 WRX is a performance bargain and all the fun you'll ever need.

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iTrader: (41)

I couldn't resist this V2 STi 69k miles £2.5k





Can't fault it.

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

bloody hell, £2.5k for (what looks like) a very nice v2 STI wagon! Nice buy!

53

iTrader: (41)

Simtek, Brembos, set of Team Dynamics and its ready to hit the track

Bargains out there for a keen eye

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

^^^

Bloody hell, now that's a result..!

danfranklin1

Yes, if you can find a nice, low miles unmolested late Classic you'll still have a couple of grand change for the insurance and petrol! But as we're talking 8 or 9 year old cars, low milers are a bit thin on the ground. But as Pete says, they're definately the best cars Subaru made. Newage are good but a totally different drive.

andyno4

PM sent

escott

iTrader: (1)

Goes without saying!

mykalem

I realy like the wagon. but as you know the missus will hate the idea of having an estate. its hard enough trying to convince her to sell our bmw for a scooby. but i keep on telling her and she is starting to like the idea.
i have been looking at autotrader. i havent yet found a PPP. am i looking in the wrong place???
i have found many 2.0 wrx turobo. What extras does the PPP add over the conventional WRX turbo??
i really need to get behind a wheel of a scooby and test drive a few. i will do that today. anybody knows where i can pick up a bargain without compromising quality.

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

Have a look on Pistonheads too.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

id personally get a classic around 99-00 but im biased

basically the car is gonna be less than 10 years old, lighter than newages, better looking than newages (imho), cheaper tax, possibly cheaper insurance too. oh and youll have change to get a few obligatory modifications too, ie exhaust, wheels, daft spoiler that sounds like me actually

scoobynutta555

Another vote for a late classic. The best Subaru have made, low tax too

rigga

iTrader: (4)

my99/00 classic wagon,best looking scoob by far,good performance as they are lighter than the later cars,more involving drive,and will now be holding their price better as pre 2001 so exempt from the latest stinging road tax rises that can only go higher in time......... get them while you can.

Paul3446

Yes I agree, a 99-00 classic would be the best bet, ignore comments about wagon's being better than saloons, it just depends what you're requirements are.

scoobynutta555

Yes, wagons better looking than saloons