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Old 12 August 2009, 04:22 PM
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Hopefully my car will be sold tonight,so after my holiday.I'm going to start looking for a new car....

was just going to get a standard 2003-2005 wrx

but have seen a few 2003-2004 STI In my price range 8k


how much more running cost would it be to have a STI.but i would still like to get a standard car...Dont want to have any engine rebuilds..


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Old 12 August 2009, 04:40 PM
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enine rebuild could save you cash in the long run. but i suppose as long as everything is well looked after and receipts it should be nothing to wrry about.
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add 20% to WRX costs. Give or take a tyre that's about right.

You'll want an STI anyway so get one if it wont hurt the bank.
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Originally Posted by mr_D
enine rebuild could save you cash in the long run. but i suppose as long as everything is well looked after and receipts it should be nothing to wrry about.

This is the only thing that put me off a Scooby,hearing about engine rebuilds....I'll just couldnt afford to get that done....

so maybe a WRX would be better for me...
Old 12 August 2009, 05:35 PM
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Get one with FSSH and you will avoid a rebuild unless you're very unlucky.

How about this one? Approved used car search :: Subaru.co.uk

If it's got FSSH then the mileage is spot on and it does look miles better than a WRX. You'll be able to get that for 8k cash as it'll just be burning a hole in their forecourt.
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I've seen 55 plates Hawkeyes go for £8-10k
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Originally Posted by timmy2take
I've seen 55 plates Hawkeyes go for £8-10k
I can believe that. Mine's worth (apparently) 10k trade in and mine's an 07 STI with 47k on it.
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Originally Posted by Ved
Get one with FSSH and you will avoid a rebuild unless you're very unlucky.

How about this one? Approved used car search :: Subaru.co.uk

If it's got FSSH then the mileage is spot on and it does look miles better than a WRX. You'll be able to get that for 8k cash as it'll just be burning a hole in their forecourt.
that does look nice,might see if that is still there when i'm back from my hoilday..
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