jaffy1985

hi.

im new to the site and have been recommended it by a friend.

i am looking into getting my first scooby but dont know a lot about common faults/ things to look for when im going to look at them.

i am also a novice on models, specs etc.

i am looking to get some advice rwagrding good models to looks for, what watch out for and signs that tell me that im about to buy a lemon and to walk away.

i have some knowledge of cars but like i have said i'd rather have a cherry than a lemon.

please could you share any knowledge you have about buying a decent scooby and what to watch out for when viewing them.

thanks

jaffy1985

barnshaw

iTrader: (1)

which model/year?

alex_impreza

budget ??

jaffy1985

i have been looking at at 95 M reg one. its this kind of shape that i like and is within my price budget

its a wrx but like i said im new to the scooby world and dont really know what im looking for.

i have found out that there is uk spec, euro import and jap imports. but i dont really know the difference between the all.

looking to get educated before i just hand over the dosh.

im looking at getting one in the next two months. im hoping to find a good base model which i can maybe throw some engine mods on in order on.

thanks

jaffy1985

budget is around 3000-4000

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

How old are you? only asking for insurance purposes.

jaffy1985

I'm 25 and I have just got 5 years no claims and also just had the points on my license removed so I thought it would be a good time to be looking at a more powerful car. But if you do know any good insurance companies tthat are cheap please let me know.

I've been wanting a scooby for years but because of insurance I have never got one but its come to the time
That I can afford it.

Dougmy06wrx

iTrader: (4)

Keith Michaels, sky insurance, a plan, all insurance companies that gave me good quotes! Went with Keith Michaels in the end as I got free protected no claims.

Good luck finding a car have a look through the or sale section on here aswel.

Doug

darryn.clark

try find a clean uk if its cheap insurance you want. but if you want a really clean onfind a jap import and make sure its been properly underseealed when it came into the country. good luck mate

GREGGYG

iTrader: (2)

A 16 year old car of any make is an unwise buy. Save some more money mate or end up with a banger that will be well past its prime. You could buy a newage bugeye wrx for your budget which will be newer, stronger and quite likely have less mileage and service history. You also need to do SOME research, dont leave it all to us. You can easily read on the internet about the 2 main model types, wrx and sti, and their performance figures, technical data, etc. That wouldnt take you more than an hour or so!

blackcountryboy

iTrader: (3)

hi there mate, im 8 months into owning my first subaru i went for a my95 wrx import. My budget was 3000 my advice is to look around and dont buy the first one you see i looked at loads before i found mine. Just look for low mileage and plenty of history servicing etc. Not all 16 year old cars are bangers there are a few good ones about!!!! as for insurance i went with adrian flux £480 fully comp for me and the wife!! cheaper than my vectra gsi!!!