DanLad

Hi, been browsing for a while I have owned a load of Hondas but fancy a change and would like to no your thoughts on the classic wrx uk spec? As I'm looking to buy a scooby shortly
Any help appreciated!
Thanks

joey_turbo

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There isn't a classic UK WRX, WRX is an import only. But WRX is effectively the UK Turbo, give or take a few bhp/extra's.
It'll certainly be a change from a Honda, turbo power is pretty addictive.

DanLad

So it's just a uk turbo not a uk car? If that makes sense?

And I'm hoping it's a good change as alot of people say they miss the Vtec! I've owned an ek9, integra and Crx just want to try a scooby!!

DanLad

Also are they good spec as they arnt colour coded or don't have the front lip etc? Are they good for the money they go for?

TonyBeau

I've just come from a civic type r and vtec is good but its nowhere near as good as a turbo!

DanLad

That's good to hear what you go for?

I just carnt find nothing on the car I have asked about

TonyBeau

I went from an FN2 civic type r to a blobeye wrx. Would have gone for a sti but funds didn't allow at the time. Even standard the scooby is more fun to drive but shes now in for a few extras so should hopefully be even better.

DanLad

Ye funds whont allow me either hense why I'm looking at the classics!

TonyBeau

After buying mine I have to admit I actually prefer the look of the classics and would love to own either a P1 or type r

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

A UK turbo is a UK car, aka Turbo 2000. They are colour coded, but I suppose it depends what years you are looking at. MY99-00's are the better. They are facelift front and better dashboard with 4 pot calipers up front. Also have a mappable ECU.

DanLad

Looking at ones like this? What's your thoughts?


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3428138.htm

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Not my cup of tea, because I'm sure you can get MY99's for that money also.

Not sure if that has 4 pots or not. Coming from a Honda, you are bound to say the brakes are shocking if its the 2 pots up front. Also, I'm not too sure if the ECU can be mapped on that, if you ever want to mod it. Its either that or a MY97.
It looks like a bit of a mash up between the Facelift and pre-facelift. Its still got a rubber gear gaiter, and the front bumper is not a facelift one.

But if it is white you are after, its true, not seen many, if any UK ones.

Have a look on here for more ino:

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/

DanLad

So maybe keep looking? Thanks for your help much appreciated! Just don't no what to look for lol

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

I would, but I'm biased as I already have an MY00, and personally don't like the older versions. Thats a lot of mileage, for the money too. Have a look in the for sale sections on here.

L&G.scooby

I came from a type r to a newage. Loved my Honda type R but the scooby is a diffent league. go for it!

MovingShadow

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As already said the UK market didn't have the WRX or STi. You want a UK Turbo known as the TUrbo 2000. And as Joey_turbo said you're best off with a 1999-2000 model as they are the best of the bunch.

Honda's are lovely drivers cars but the Scooby is in a whole different league. You'll get addicted to the boost, the handling and the flat four burble!

Look for a car that's been well looked after and hasn't been played about with too much. There are still a few standard clean cars out there. I would choose one with low mileage and good service history over one that has a load of mods on it already.

MovingShadow

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Just had a quick browse, here's an example....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3588910.htm

DanLad

Been looking fr a while but there doesn't seem to be alot that I can find! I prefer also to buy off forum members as you no the cars been looked after! Just carnt find one at the min!

DanLad

Thanks mate will send them an email!

MovingShadow

iTrader: (3)

It's sods law that's when you have the money in your hand and you're ready to buy a car you can't seem to find the one you want.

Forums are a good place to look but don't forget not everyones into Internet forums.mif I re you I would be trawling Autotrader, EBay, Gumtree and Pistonheads every day.

Make sure when you are searching on Pistonheads you look in the 'Impreza' section and not just the WRX section. The categories and not very clear on there and you often find UK cars in any of the 3 categories.

Just be patient and don't rush into things.

DanLad

Ye that's the hard thing As I now I need to be patient but I'm at the stage were 'I want one now' lol and thanks for that info I was looking at the wrx will look at the impreza one from now also tried pistonheads will check eBay etc!

Thanks again

averyp2

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You may already know but the UK classics are insurance group 17 whereas the imports (WRX, STI, Type RA/R's) are all 20, so whereas spec wise they may not be as 'loaded' they are certainly a lot cheaper to insure. Best bet is find a well serviced example as they will go on for many a mile if well maintained

DanLad

Does it matter about the year if it isn't a classic?

DanLad

So the one that I have showing in this thread is defiantly a no no?