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Old 08 November 2012, 06:14 PM
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Default Newbie here and need as much buying advice as pos

Hi my names Liam and I don't actually own a Subaru
But I'm on the hunt

My currant car is a 3.0 vectra GSi estate
Wich is heavily modified

Couple of pics




But I'm wanting to get my hands on a scooby

Only thing is I've never owned one and only every driven one briefly

So come on guys/ gals

What's the best and why
What to look for
And problems

Ive not got a massive buget as I still own the bus but I'm open to idea's on what's the best to spend without buying a money pit


Cheers BADGER

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Old 08 November 2012, 07:43 PM
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Any one ???
Old 08 November 2012, 08:10 PM
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There so many threads and information on here, it's been repeated over and over ( use the search option on the top) . That's a nice clean Vectra,
Old 08 November 2012, 08:15 PM
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I would look for a sti,over a wrx as it is a better base to start from,as it looks like you may modify yours!!
Old 08 November 2012, 08:26 PM
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nice vec mate had a v6 myself great sound just handle like a bus in corners lol v4 import best place to start
Old 08 November 2012, 08:31 PM
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well what is budget then would have some idea on what you can get
Old 08 November 2012, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kent-scooby
well what is budget then would have some idea on what you can get
Budgets about £2500 as I've not sold the vec yet

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Thats a good amount to have once you have sold your vec id imagine you will have enough to get a decent subaru this is just an example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item3f1e9253b3
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Originally Posted by kent-scooby
Thats a good amount to have once you have sold your vec id imagine you will have enough to get a decent subaru this is just an example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item3f1e9253b3
That's not lovely. In my eyes
Old 08 November 2012, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by blackvenom
That's not lovely. In my eyes
I never said it was lovely did i said it was an example
Old 09 November 2012, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by kent-scooby
I never said it was lovely did i said it was an example
It's Not a sti as suggested above, it's over 100,000 and it's over priced for his budget. Why suggest it then! If you are going to suggest a car then at least pick a half decenT one. The bloke said he didn't know too much about subarus
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my advice would also be if it's possible to afford an STI then get one over a wrx for many reasons, also do you know anyone that knows subaru's? as i would deff advise to take someone that knows their stuff when looking at them as there are alot of bad example's out there
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Originally Posted by blackvenom
It's Not a sti as suggested above, it's over 100,000 and it's over priced for his budget. Why suggest it then! If you are going to suggest a car then at least pick a half decenT one. The bloke said he didn't know too much about subarus
Are you some kind of halfwit dont you know what Example means He said he will be selling his vectra so i would imagine he will have more money to spend on a subaru and i havent suggested anything either was just an Example!
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well this is what i ended up with
full service history and near standard barring back box and drilled and grooved disc's

still got the vec too

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