boogeyman

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was really looking forward to geting my 1st scooby yesterday, but after travelling a fair few miles,in my car(agreed to do a strait swap),waited for 3 hrs at meet,and guy never showed,this despite a week of emails and pics back and fro,and numbers and details exchanged,abd he wont even answer his phone to me now,or during the 3 hours waiting,even saying just as i arrived that he was on his way!
total time wasted,and im wondering if ive just been unlucky,or if hes doing it to everyone .
not a good start to trying to join your community. no fault of here obv.

boogeyman

his add is on pistonheads, and from south coast. meet was reading. dont get your time wasted!!

craigo

iTrader: (1)

what were you swapping for it ?

boogeyman

doesnt really matter does it? it was going ahead,all details and photos exchanged,even insurance sorted,he even rang me to say he was on his way. after 3 hrs,wouldnt answer calls. not even the decency to say changed his mind,or whatever..and why wait till i got there,and even say he was on his way to the meet too..

i dont want to put what car swapping,cos i dont want to dwell into swaps or pxes on here,or its worth this or thats etc, its a deal gone bad, and ill look at selling mine now,and buy privately from a genuine seller. i will now have to speak /sort out insurance again now.

craigo

iTrader: (1)

fair play.......

boogeyman

no probs craigo, obv im a bit miffed, but lets hope i get one soon eh..looking forward to it.

craigo

iTrader: (1)

nothing stranger than folkes mate.......

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

your taking it well fella, id be most pissed off wasting time and money,
if he is a member on here i would name and shame!

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

your taking it well fella, id be most pissed off wasting time and money,
if he is a member on here i would name and shame!

boogeyman

he actually is, ive just messaged him on his members thread!!

boogeyman

Oh believe me, I'm raging! It's more the waste of time without an explanation that I'm annoyed at.

If he changed his mind, that's cool - but at least say something!

It's so annoying as I was really hoping to get into my first Subaru.

boogeyman

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...ject-slow.html

super_ted

iTrader: (30)

I was just about to post that link. Shame you have been messed about. On the plus side, there are loads of them around for sale at the moment.

boogeyman

Is that a plus!? I have NO idea what to look for in a good Impreza.

Would prefer a turbo, and a swap to be honest as it's easier (usually!) - is there a buyers guide on the site?

super_ted

iTrader: (30)

Yeah, take you're time, do some searching on here for common faults, what to look out for, etc, that way you will be more clued up on them & not end up with a lemon.
It's def a buyers market out there, take a look on the for sale section on here, auto trader, piston heads & ebay for a start mate.

boogeyman

Thanks dude

I don't want this experience to dirty the Subaru ownership experience... which I'm sure will be rocky enough hehe.

I've had so many different Jap cars over the years but the Impreza has always been an itch that I needed to scratch.

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

personally id keep the lexus, looks a really nice car.

boogeyman

Thanks mate - I still love it to bits... but you know what it's like when you get that "I want a new car" feeling... it just has to go!

SLAB

iTrader: (77)

Wow you was going to swap yours for, a GX none turbo listen to Ted M8 you could get a turbo model for what your wanting for yours and mybe some spare petrol moneys.
Take your time

boogeyman

I presumed that as it was a mint example it would be worth the money. By the sound of things I can get a lot more than I was bargaining for!

Looks like this was a blessing in disguise then!

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

yes id want at least a bug wrx in good condition for your car.

boogeyman

That would be my ideal actually. Bugs aren't for everyone, but I really like them!

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

if your car is worth what its advertised for, ( i have no idea on lexus prices).
then a wrx bugeye would be a fair swap.

£2500 should get you a good wrx with possibly a few mods.

you will find a non turbo impreza bug not a great car compared to your lexus.

boogeyman

Well the base model of my car in it's current condition goes for £2k - then factor in a couple of grands worth of mods... which I am taking a huge loss on (always the case) and a little wiggle room, then £2.5 is about as low as I would go.

Just need to find someone that fancies a change!

SLAB

iTrader: (77)

Theres only one whose missed out on that deal m8
Clue= wasn't you lollol
keep the Lexus till a turbo one comes up

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

possibly best selling your car first, as said before its a buyers market at the moment so you should get a good one at a good price.
i think you may have had a blessing in disguise as that bug is not a great car.

boogeyman

Well the advert is out there! Just need someone with the readies to buy it!

I will miss the Lexus massively as it really is a stunning car. NEVER given me a problem of any kind and comes with a nice selection of mods.

Just a thought, is my link to my advert above ok with the forum rules? I don't want to tread on any toes on my first day!

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

hmmmmmmmm open to debate that one. but given the circumstances id hope the mods would let it go, but i doubt it being the way they are.

just out of interest have you driven an impreza yet?

boogeyman

I'll remove it for now then, better safe than sorry

I have driven one yes, few years back now and an original style WRX - completely standard.

boogeyman

There we go.. bit the bullet and signed up to the site and advertised the Lex here too.

Let the search for my new car begin!