i still don't have an Impreza...
29 March 2001, 06:04 PM
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what's the cheapest version of cool Imprezas to run? what's the best years, among 1994. 1995 1996?
i have now a Polo but next yaer i hope to change, but running costs worry me...
i have now a Polo but next yaer i hope to change, but running costs worry me...
29 March 2001, 06:16 PM
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None are cheap to run... And that isn't a joke. You cannot afford to scrimp on things at all. Tyres for example cost 100 quid a corner minimum and for safety you should replace 4 at a time...
Assume 20mpg for petrol - quite a bit different from a polo. Insurance is group 17, too, and can be painful. For this reason, you may want to avoid the temptation of a japanese import WRX or STI. Running costs, I believe, may be a tad higher.
One good thing is that most parts should last for ages. However, these cars do see enthusiastic driving, and things do eventually wear out. Specialists, rather than franchised garages, will be cheaper and provide excellent service.
A polo GT40 Supercharger was wanting to play today in Milton Keynes - it was quite nippy
. Dunno if that would work out any cheaper?
It's a stunning car, and I wouldn't change mine for anything bar a P1, or possibly Evo Mak, but they aren't cheap. Not the most expensive either, but a bit more than a hot hatch. I came from a 1.8 Renault Clio and the difference is quite a bit.
Good luck with it. Don't test drive one until you're sure you can afford it, as you will want one.
Hope this helps?
Assume 20mpg for petrol - quite a bit different from a polo. Insurance is group 17, too, and can be painful. For this reason, you may want to avoid the temptation of a japanese import WRX or STI. Running costs, I believe, may be a tad higher.
One good thing is that most parts should last for ages. However, these cars do see enthusiastic driving, and things do eventually wear out. Specialists, rather than franchised garages, will be cheaper and provide excellent service.
A polo GT40 Supercharger was wanting to play today in Milton Keynes - it was quite nippy
. Dunno if that would work out any cheaper?It's a stunning car, and I wouldn't change mine for anything bar a P1, or possibly Evo Mak, but they aren't cheap. Not the most expensive either, but a bit more than a hot hatch. I came from a 1.8 Renault Clio and the difference is quite a bit.
Good luck with it. Don't test drive one until you're sure you can afford it, as you will want one.
Hope this helps?
29 March 2001, 07:09 PM
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If you wanna save a few bob or are on a bit of a budget why not go for a 2.0L Sport
Cheaper to run and insure etc..
Although it may not have the raw acceleration of a turbo model it is still a fabulous car to drive
Highly underated
Regards
Niall
If you wanna save a few bob or are on a bit of a budget why not go for a 2.0L Sport
Cheaper to run and insure etc..
Although it may not have the raw acceleration of a turbo model it is still a fabulous car to drive
Highly underated
Regards
Niall
29 March 2001, 08:05 PM
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Have Driven a few cars in my 5 years driving, If your young <25 you best be ready to just keep giving out cash to own a scooby,
rover coupe insurance for me £1100, scooby, full prodrive spec £2470!!, full no claims, as everyone else says, don't try one unless you can afford it!! - V. Adictive, Sport is great but turbo gives you a rather big grin!!!
rover coupe insurance for me £1100, scooby, full prodrive spec £2470!!, full no claims, as everyone else says, don't try one unless you can afford it!! - V. Adictive, Sport is great but turbo gives you a rather big grin!!!
29 March 2001, 08:32 PM
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about imported Imprezas...
not avaiable here, I live in Italy, the land of Lancia Integrale...
and there isn't the normally aspirated too.
a very little number of Impreza have been sold here in Italy all Turbo version.
it's a rare car!
thank you for your helpful advices...
not avaiable here, I live in Italy, the land of Lancia Integrale...
and there isn't the normally aspirated too.
a very little number of Impreza have been sold here in Italy all Turbo version.
it's a rare car!
thank you for your helpful advices...
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