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Old 28 December 2008, 10:16 PM
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hi there toyin with idea of getting another scoob thinking a wrx sti v7/8 any major issues with this model? what to look for? what are engines like for mileage with rebuild in mind? dont really want to buy another car that ill be chucking money at, looking for a nice scoob to blast round in at the weekend, what are these like economy wise not that bothered really as running a 400bhp r33 gtr at the moment so cant be much worse, just last scoob i owned a stiv3 only did round 100 miles per tank
Old 28 December 2008, 10:47 PM
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STI8's have weak dampers that regularly fail. A car with an after market set on might be worth looking for.

I'm running Teins on my STI8
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anything else?
Old 29 December 2008, 07:56 PM
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Just get one bought,and worry later

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Old 29 December 2008, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dogs B******s
Just get one bought,and worry later
Too right
Old 29 December 2008, 08:19 PM
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Your STI v3 only 100 miles per tank, good effort mate
Old 29 December 2008, 08:35 PM
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cheers mate that was cruisin at 70 if i nailed it you could half it overfuelled big time
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