Steve1956

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I am looking at buying my first Scooby and am hoping for some advice on which one to go for. I have decided that an 05 or 06 year WRX fits the budget but is it best to go for the 2 litre or the 2.5? Is there much difference (apart from the obvious 500 cc)!!
Any advice appreciated,

Steve

fiveskin

do you mean 2.5 as in the newer hawkeye shaped onwards impreza?
or the old 2.5 rs ones?

*edit* sorry i just noticed you did say 05 or 06.
i dont think theres any real difference. bit more torque maybe?
unless it was a weight thing.

addison

I have had both, now have a 2.5WRX
for me the 2.5 is far better to drive
now its up to 280BHP and 340 ft/lbs
2.5 all the way for me

Best you can do is drive both

ryan_fong

Get the JDM 2.0 Twin Scroll Turbo otherwise get the 2.5 Type UK.

Steve1956

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Thanks for the help, I think I will probably hold out for the 2.5. Problem now is to find the right one that hasn't been too badly abused. When I find it I will post some pics on the site.
Thanks again.

dunx

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2.5 will get modded and then lunch it's gearbox....

LOL

imho

dunx

Juice

2.5 all the way, more torque. defo noticeable! - neeed to watch that wrx gearbox tho

s70rjw

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Drive both and see which suits your driving style. Best is an opinion and my best may not necessarily be best for youIf you want the Scooby burble , you will need to change back box on 2.5 I found it very quiet

Peanuts

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2.5 will make you look morelegendary even if you're a crap driver, the torque will paper over the cracks for you

rickya

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Oh no not this one again!!

Best is 2.5 Cosworth tall block.....just to throw a spanner in the works

scooby L

WRX = No brainer...2.5 all the way

STI? you got the JDM twin scroll to even things up a tad...

MrRA

Do a search. You will find countless threads and arguements as to which one is the better.

Black-Hawk

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I'd say to judge it on looks and price, what model do you like the look of most? and are the blobeye much cheaper than the hawkeye say on a 55reg, tbh there's not going to be alot of differance in the drive std or modded, but the 2.5 will give you more torque when you do tweek it

Steve1956

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Just been to look at a 06 2.5 WRX. Exactly what I was looking for - Blue, less than 20k on the clock and immaculate. Only problem I have found is £400 a year road tax!!! What a rip-off! That's a bit steep for a car that is only going to be a weekend/nice weather toy. It's more than it costs for me to insure it.
Back to the drawing board I think and start looking for a 2.0 with a more sensible £210 a year tax.

Sti-Tom

yes i agree the tax is way to steep at £400, i would stick to the 2.0 just for the road tax!!!

Black-Hawk

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Im sure my pre march 06 wrx 2.5 is also £210

hodgy0_2

i,ve said in previous threads the 400 plus road tax is going to kill the 2nd hand car market for cars that hit this bracket

I would rather tax a Porsche that a scooby at that price

cster

Very true.
It is only not such a problem if you get your monies worth by doing about 20,00 miles a year

scooby L

My Porsche was actually cheaper to tax....

Aaron1978

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yup

Black-Hawk

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Mikkel

It's only a matter of time until they bring the older cars into line with the road tax bands. Given the unpopularity, I would say post next general election.

taylor8

has the 2.5sti got a better gearbox than the sti?? so is the JDM sti 2.0 the one to buy if you can find one??

dunx

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Some people don't like the six speed box, too much choice for their little brains.... but tough as old boots, unlike a WRX box coping with the same level of torque.

LOL

dunx

Scooby_Stu_

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I have a early march 06 wrx and pay £210 tax

Stuart.

stuart2008sti

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Nice to see the goverment help the car industry and the public with these prices for rfl.when will the great motoring ripoff end.I fear never.

RonnieB

£210 for me too, beat the road tax hike by 21 days or so.