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Old 18 September 2010, 11:38 PM
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Just had an offer to swap my 08 Hatch Sti for a 07 RB320

Not sure what to do

Any thoughts?
Old 18 September 2010, 11:41 PM
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I would swap mate
Old 18 September 2010, 11:47 PM
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same again would swap no question
Old 19 September 2010, 12:19 AM
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no brainer, swap
Old 19 September 2010, 12:25 AM
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DO IT!!! before he changes his mind..
Old 19 September 2010, 12:57 AM
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keep the hatch lol

the rb will need new struts soon and that will cost the earth to keep it original.
Old 19 September 2010, 01:01 AM
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The issue of the hatches loosing a cylinder is related to the engine on the 2.5.

Our local dealer has swapped quite a few hawkeye lumps alongside Hatches.

Although the RB320 should have a better map on the ECU. Custom map would help either tbh.


I would keep the hatch mate, RB320,s are not that special, i wouldnt rush out to buy one anyway.

Many that slag the hatch dont like the looks, not too many have driven them, hatch is a better car!
Old 19 September 2010, 01:11 AM
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SWAP, SWAP, SWAP !!!

Much better looking car and a Limited Edition model to boot
Old 19 September 2010, 01:24 AM
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Al see what he comes back with tomorrow offer wise, before I make the decision.

Nothing against the hatch just thought the RB would be a little bit special.
If I keep the hatch I have plans for it anyhoo, with the possibility of buying a classic for a project.

We will see what happens!!

Cheers
Old 19 September 2010, 01:43 AM
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Why go backwards. Onwards and upwards. Keep it!
Old 19 September 2010, 08:47 AM
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It depends on what you're doing with it, if you intend to keep either your hatch or the rb for many years and want as much money back as possible then get the rb. Or, if you see yourself driving an m3/evo/insert here in a years time just keep he hatch and save the bother.
Old 19 September 2010, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rob84
keep the hatch lol

the rb will need new struts soon and that will cost the earth to keep it original.
Why?
The RB320 has Bilstein struts not the rubbish KYB struts

dipster

Old 19 September 2010, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by P4UL
Just had an offer to swap my 08 Hatch Sti for a 07 RB320

Not sure what to do

Any thoughts?
at least with yours u know where u stand
why does he want to swap ? u never know what u gettin !
i would keep the hatch ! but must b quite tempting being offered something like that especially if u fancy a change yourself !
Old 19 September 2010, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by davedipster
Why?
The RB320 has Bilstein struts not the rubbish KYB struts

dipster


The RB320 is the only one to have the rear strut re-worked by Bilstein & I don't think any of these have failed yet!
(fingers crossed)
Old 19 September 2010, 05:41 PM
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I've driven neither but given the choice, i would be having the RB every day of the week
Old 19 September 2010, 05:42 PM
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Keep the hatch, they are a better car than the previous models, as long as you have had the engine remap updated you should be ok with it

Tony
Old 19 September 2010, 05:54 PM
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thats no guarantee either, as long as u pull the engine n replace all parts with forged items, u should be ok
Old 19 September 2010, 07:14 PM
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i know of someone who sold there hatch to get an rb320.

best move they ever made,

go for it,u only live once
Old 19 September 2010, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by initialD
at least with yours u know where u stand
why does he want to swap ? u never know what u gettin !
i would keep the hatch ! but must b quite tempting being offered something like that especially if u fancy a change yourself !
very true, had the hatch since April and have had no problems with i yet and I have racked up 7k since then. Engine issue plays on the mind especially as the warranty is out soon.
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