Brun

Due to something that came up in another thread it was suggested that half the SN users have probably owned sports so i thought i'd do a poll to see.

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

Yea you have start some where, then you get the bug.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Yep, we have had one.
Not for very long I must add.

lee67

haha...i wondered how long it would take....

markb5888

yep, i had one..

G.Mac

iTrader: (2)

I cant see a poll but if there were my vote would be " no I've not had a sport"

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

My sister had one and for insurance reasons it was mine but I voted no because it wasn't really mine.

TurboAndy

iTrader: (1)

Nope I've always had STI's.

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

first was a type r no sport here !

BlueBugEye

iTrader: (12)

First was and still is the turbo but have a sport wagon as a daily hack.

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

No thank God, they are crap!

nickc107

Almost bought a sport NEW in 1997 but but then decided to go for the Turbo as i found some more cash spare, painfull waiting for it 3 months shall never forget it, probably one of the First NEW UK Impreza Turbos in Essex

L&G.scooby

Nope! No sport here.

nickc107

yeah i would have a Sport for a daily drive while the Turbo keeps warm over the winter in the garage

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

quality.

scoobymikeSTI

iTrader: (1)

My son started with a 2005 gx sport and now he's now on his forth 1
2005 gx sport
2001 plate 2000 turbo
2004 wrx
2005 sti type uk.
Not bad considering he had his first impreza 5 years ago.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

A Sport was my first car when passing my test Infact I bought it when I was still learning

And yes, they're crap! Good grip but that's nothing when you have no "powwwargh"

mogs132

nearly bought one as couldnt get insurance on sti but instead waited a year and bough an sti

ScoobyDoo69

iTrader: (17)

Yep first car at 17!

mikef04

iTrader: (7)

Has owned two, red one and a green one

Frizzle-Dee

Still own my Sport... couldn't be happier!

There's a time and a place for a turbo, or should I say an age...and 23 ain't it. (not for me anyway)

Doesn't stop me enjoying myself though!

One day I will get an STi but for now, the GX will do nicely

Twin Fields

I thought this was a site for "like minded" fans of the Subaru Impreza, whatever age, style, colour or creed.

I can see from some of the bigoted comments on this thread and another one about non-turbo wagons that I am sadly wrong.

Every other internet car or bike forum has people on them that contribute in a positive way about their favourite "brand" whether they are new, old, standard, modified, rusty sheds or concourse. They just appreciate and share each others love of their particular favourite marque.

What the hell's going on with the contributors to this site?

I won't bother to offer further financial assistance to this site in future as I find some peoples comments are in poor taste!

lovinmescoob

I voted no because I haven't, but I do agree with the above

lee67

my poiny exactly...as i said before this is scoobynet not ive got a turbo, sod all u sport owners.net

Frizzle-Dee

Alas, I too have noticed the increasing Anti-Sport attitude on this forum. I have spent many an hour looking through the topics on here as they are useful, but I find it hard to comment as I feel I won't be taken seriously as I own a non-turbo.

I know its all too easy for people to simply say- 'Look on imprezasport.net' but I dont think you all realise how much of a dying/dead forum it is these days..it has about 6 users on at a time with very little activity.

It would be nice if sport owners could refer to this forum and seek advice and assistance without being told to either look elsewhere or buy a turbo!

With regards to what was mentioned earlier- I too thought this was a community of like-minded fans of the Impreza.

Maybe I was mistaken?

Brun

I would never say to anyone that their car is crap but if someone comes on here and asks for an honest opinion then i will provide it. The sport handles pretty good an it has lots of traction for slippy days but the fact of the matter is that they are slow and pretty thirsty when compared to cars of a similar price / insurance group. Am i lying???? No!
If i'm honest about my own car (Fab VRS) then it's handling is crap and under steers for fun but has a decent turn of speed and returns 50mpg all day long - that is my opinion and you are more than welcome to say what you like about it as that will be your opinion. Will i lose sleep over anything you say about it? No

max1342

I own a subaru impreza turbo but i still respect anyone driving a sport.
If it makes you happy its all good

hell if i was younger without any no claims and seen a nice one I would probaly drive one myself just been lucky enough to always be able to own the turbo version

Adam-M

Had mine's for about 3 1/2 to 4 years then bought an STI, would never go back.

Frizzle-Dee

Don't get me wrong 'Brun', I completley agree with what you are saying- : everyone is entitled to an opinion-

People can say what they like about how they think a particular car handles/ performs ect ect. Thats what makes programmes like Top Gear so interesting and entertaining!

My issue is with people who havnt owned the car, own a 'better', 'newer' and be it faster version or even a different marque all together but still like to offer an 'opinion' without any real backing

'No, they are crap'


If I had a quid for everytime I've read a topic to do with Sports and a comment like that has appeared I would be loaded! Hell! I'd be able to insure a turbo car now wouldnt I?! Lol!

When I was shopping around for my car I decided not to post about it until I owned it, manly so I had something to post about, but I hate to see posts from people asking for an opinion about the car and all they get back is- 'CRAP!'

*especially when those people then say they have never owned one.


I'm not here to make enemies, or to kick up a stink. I enjoy this forum and I find it entertaining to read not to mention very useful. But as a sport owner, I'm starting to feel like I shouldn't be here and I doubt I'm the only one who thinks this.

lovinmescoob

Frizzle-Dee.......mate if the car your driving makes you happy then thats what matters not what other people think and sadly like most forums you'll get good and bad comments no matter what debate you post up.

I drive a turbo wagon because I'm an old s*d and lucky enough to be able afford to insure and run it, but fair play to anyone who own's a non-turbo for whatever their reason's it don't make their opinions any less interesting.

All the best
Mark