Sti or Non Sti?
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Sti or Non Sti?
Hi, im new to this site as i am looking at buying a Scooby in the coming weeks.
My question is as a first time buyer are non STi Scoobys worth buying? My budget is about £6000-7000.
Cheers
Steve
My question is as a first time buyer are non STi Scoobys worth buying? My budget is about £6000-7000.
Cheers
Steve
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For that price mate.. Youll get a decent STI, even a V5 Type R which in my eyes is one of the best classics and mega cheap at the moment due to the recession..
Personally.. i wouldn't buy a non STI... But thats mua... They are worth the extra
Personally.. i wouldn't buy a non STI... But thats mua... They are worth the extra
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Cheers for the advice, im after a 4 door version as i have to get kids in, i dont think i'll up down the mod route but you never know lol
I was looking at 04 plate WRX's with about 60,000 miles on the clock, would i really notice the difference of all the upgrades on an STi, i know brakes make a big difference but what else would i notice.
Ive heard that suspension knocks a lot on Scooby's is that true?
I was looking at 04 plate WRX's with about 60,000 miles on the clock, would i really notice the difference of all the upgrades on an STi, i know brakes make a big difference but what else would i notice.
Ive heard that suspension knocks a lot on Scooby's is that true?
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Depends how you want to use the car. It also varies greatly from classic to newage as to what the difference actually is between a WRX and an STi.
Personally, I don't see the point of a WRX in the newage format. Besides the cost of buying they have no advantage over the STi unless you like a marginally softer ride (change the springs on the STi if so) or prefer a 5 speed box over the six speed (why?). Most people just end up pouring a small fortune into their WRX to make it as good as a standard STi.
There is no real difference in insurance, tax or running costs.
Your budget is probably the only issue here. You may just squeeze a blobeye STi (04ish onwards I think from memory) but more likely a bugeye STi, which IMO is the ugliest Impreza so far. That's not saying a lot as the Impreza aint exactly a looker at it's best (i.e. Hawkeye and then Classic IMO). This is all subjective of course.
Personally, with your budget I would look for a well sorted Classic STi or maybe even a Type R, RB5 or P1.
Personally, I don't see the point of a WRX in the newage format. Besides the cost of buying they have no advantage over the STi unless you like a marginally softer ride (change the springs on the STi if so) or prefer a 5 speed box over the six speed (why?). Most people just end up pouring a small fortune into their WRX to make it as good as a standard STi.
There is no real difference in insurance, tax or running costs.
Your budget is probably the only issue here. You may just squeeze a blobeye STi (04ish onwards I think from memory) but more likely a bugeye STi, which IMO is the ugliest Impreza so far. That's not saying a lot as the Impreza aint exactly a looker at it's best (i.e. Hawkeye and then Classic IMO). This is all subjective of course.
Personally, with your budget I would look for a well sorted Classic STi or maybe even a Type R, RB5 or P1.
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Gear box (6 speed and stronger)
DCCD
Stronger and more powerful engine
Better suspension
Sportier interior
Sportier styling
Better wheels
= better car.
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Your best bet is to go and test drive mate... and View and see differences.. Pop down to a local meet and introduce yourself.. Im sure people wont mind you having a gander round there cars to see whats best to suit..
RE Classic shape... As for a 4 door.. A 2 door has very easy access for the rear and very roomy.. So i wouldn't dismiss it..
Which scoob do you want.. Classic or Newage?
RE Classic shape... As for a 4 door.. A 2 door has very easy access for the rear and very roomy.. So i wouldn't dismiss it..
Which scoob do you want.. Classic or Newage?
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Hi mate welcome why not go to your local Subaru dealer and test drive both then you can feel the difference your self, they should have something in your budget! and yes there can be problems with rear shocks on some scoobs normally noise from the rears, does not affect performance but can be annoying at low speeds
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A 2door type r is not ideal if you are planning on using it with family..........trying to use a baby seat is awkard and if the worst happened would you really want your offspring in the back with no doors to open...
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Ive always had 2 door cars mainly because i dont like 4 doors. Plenty of room
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Yeah, i think a trip to a dealer might be on the cards, what i dont want to do is get a ropey STi within my budget and i really like the look of 04 plate cars, we'll just have to see i suppose.
Thanks for all the advice tho
Thanks for all the advice tho
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