Stick with classic wagon or go for a bugeye
27 January 2010, 06:52 AM
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Stick with classic wagon or go for a bugeye
In the next few months i will be looking to sell a house i own, hopefully through the sale i hope to have about 5k spare for a bugeye or do up my current classic wagon.
It's a red uk wagon with 113k, here's a list of the following i need and would like to do to it:
Respray
Brakes all round (would be looking for a larger size disc and caliper)
Door and window seals (perishing)
Fog lights
Wheels and tyres ( revolution milenniums wrapped in yoko parada spec 2)
Suspension (upgrade on original and slightly lower)
Full exhaust system
New TMIC or FMIC (current one has seen better days)
Full service
Remap
Interior (certain parts are a bit worn)
What sort of price would i be looking at for getting the above done, the wheels and tyres come in at £1100. Suspension looking at springs and shocks rather than coilovers and what bhp gain could i expect to see from a good exhaust system and a remap.
So the other option is to use the money to get something a bit newer, have been looking at bugeye's. Not everyones cup of tea but in the right colour with the right headlights i think they look good.
Am i right in thinking that the WRX versions are 215bhp and the STI versions are around 250bhp+?, would be looking for the STI if this is the case.
Is there much difference in handling characteristics due to the extra weight in the bug as i like the ride and feel of the classics?
Is there much difference in terms of servicing costs?
Do the bugs have stronger engines?
What is the road tax on a bug as i guess they fall into the higher tax banding.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
It's a red uk wagon with 113k, here's a list of the following i need and would like to do to it:
Respray
Brakes all round (would be looking for a larger size disc and caliper)
Door and window seals (perishing)
Fog lights
Wheels and tyres ( revolution milenniums wrapped in yoko parada spec 2)
Suspension (upgrade on original and slightly lower)
Full exhaust system
New TMIC or FMIC (current one has seen better days)
Full service
Remap
Interior (certain parts are a bit worn)
What sort of price would i be looking at for getting the above done, the wheels and tyres come in at £1100. Suspension looking at springs and shocks rather than coilovers and what bhp gain could i expect to see from a good exhaust system and a remap.
So the other option is to use the money to get something a bit newer, have been looking at bugeye's. Not everyones cup of tea but in the right colour with the right headlights i think they look good.
Am i right in thinking that the WRX versions are 215bhp and the STI versions are around 250bhp+?, would be looking for the STI if this is the case.
Is there much difference in handling characteristics due to the extra weight in the bug as i like the ride and feel of the classics?
Is there much difference in terms of servicing costs?
Do the bugs have stronger engines?
What is the road tax on a bug as i guess they fall into the higher tax banding.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
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27 January 2010, 07:09 PM
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After nearly 8yrs of owning classics i bought a bugeye sti and its well worth it, they even become better looking once you own one
I was lucky and got a mint example so have a good look before you buy
I was lucky and got a mint example so have a good look before you buy
28 January 2010, 08:05 PM
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yeah its a bit heavier but handling can be sorted, my sti jdm wagon is white(best colour) and i wouldnt swop it for the world had it for two years + apart from two rads been as sweet as runs about 330bhp as said before lots of bug eyes although i admit not many jdm v7s but a good look should find a nice one. as for money pit aint they all
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