Is the grass greener?
11 February 2013, 07:51 PM
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Is the grass greener?
After being without a Subaru between 2008-2011, I've had the current one since September '11 but have today bitten the bullet and put her up for sale.
Appreciate it's not a good time for gas guzzlers but its a case of needs must with one wage coming in and a family to provide for.
Any guys on here recently delved from Subaru to derv? I'd like to come back to the marque when the little'un is older and the Mrs is back down the pit
Really gutted actually and know I'll regret it.
Appreciate it's not a good time for gas guzzlers but its a case of needs must with one wage coming in and a family to provide for.
Any guys on here recently delved from Subaru to derv? I'd like to come back to the marque when the little'un is older and the Mrs is back down the pit
Really gutted actually and know I'll regret it.
11 February 2013, 08:22 PM
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My advice is to work out what mileage you will be doing per year. Then look at a range of car possibilities based on mpg and reliability.
If you're a petrol head at heart, some compromise may be better. I tried running a civic diesel for a while, but got bored. I would love an STI as my 10k a year car, but I've now got an FN2 that has a good balance for me between fun and running costs.
You've had a 205 GTI before, so something with a bit of go that can still achieve 30+ mpg might be the way forward...
If you're a petrol head at heart, some compromise may be better. I tried running a civic diesel for a while, but got bored. I would love an STI as my 10k a year car, but I've now got an FN2 that has a good balance for me between fun and running costs.
You've had a 205 GTI before, so something with a bit of go that can still achieve 30+ mpg might be the way forward...
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11 February 2013, 08:25 PM
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Sorry to hear about this although my bro just got a 2.2 civic derv and it ain't to bad to be honest. It even keeps up with my scooby..... For about 3 seconds.. In all seriousness tho family comes first and in sure if u want it enough you'll be back in a scooby when the time is rite
although my bro just got a 2.2 civic derv and it ain't to bad to be honest. It even keeps up with my scooby..... For about 3 seconds.. In all seriousness tho family comes first and in sure if u want it enough you'll be back in a scooby when the time is rite
11 February 2013, 08:38 PM
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My advice is to work out what mileage you will be doing per year. Then look at a range of car possibilities based on mpg and reliability.
If you're a petrol head at heart, some compromise may be better. I tried running a civic diesel for a while, but got bored. I would love an STI as my 10k a year car, but I've now got an FN2 that has a good balance for me between fun and running costs.
You've had a 205 GTI before, so something with a bit of go that can still achieve 30+ mpg might be the way forward...
If you're a petrol head at heart, some compromise may be better. I tried running a civic diesel for a while, but got bored. I would love an STI as my 10k a year car, but I've now got an FN2 that has a good balance for me between fun and running costs.
You've had a 205 GTI before, so something with a bit of go that can still achieve 30+ mpg might be the way forward...
11 February 2013, 08:45 PM
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I sold my v4 type r dec 11 and brought a vauxhall combo van other than the 65mpg it sucked big time but had to be done at the time, but last Sunday returned to a scooby!!
I'm sure your be back!!!
I'm sure your be back!!!
11 February 2013, 08:49 PM
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our new Astra does 45-50 mpg, and is FAR more comfortable to drive than the Scoob, it glides over Brtain's bumpy roads instead of finding every pothole. Small ones can be ignored, unlike in the Scoob, in which you have to drive round them.
Plus it has aircon, cruise control, a decent hatch, and 150 bhp so is decently nippy. For a derv.
Plus it has aircon, cruise control, a decent hatch, and 150 bhp so is decently nippy. For a derv.
11 February 2013, 08:55 PM
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our new Astra does 45-50 mpg, and is FAR more comfortable to drive than the Scoob, it glides over Brtain's bumpy roads instead of finding every pothole. Small ones can be ignored, unlike in the Scoob, in which you have to drive round them.
Plus it has aircon, cruise control, a decent hatch, and 150 bhp so is decently nippy. For a derv.
Plus it has aircon, cruise control, a decent hatch, and 150 bhp so is decently nippy. For a derv.
11 February 2013, 08:57 PM
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Dont get a weasel you will be bored within a couple of months and be back in a scoob or similar.
I done the same and am now very happy in something way more refined than the scoob but just as quick, better on juice too, very happy i made the switch
I done the same and am now very happy in something way more refined than the scoob but just as quick, better on juice too, very happy i made the switch
11 February 2013, 09:24 PM
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I sold my v5 sti about 8 months ago and bought a vectra cdti because of the £70 a week fuel bill which has now been halved. There is also the benefit of cheaper insurance, road tax and servicing costs. Also with the Impreza it seemed to encourage me all the time to drive a little bit faster than normal. The old vectra is relaxing to drive and is great at motorway cruising.
It's not slow either being chipped to 190/400, the traction control enables the tyres to last longer than a month. We average 45.3 mpg whereas the scoob was 23mpg, I recently got 65.7 mpg on a long run cruising at 75mph.
It's not all good tho, there is nothing exciting about it, I only drive it when I have to, it sounds like a tractor, it doesn't go round corners, image.
If I didn't have a young family I would be in a scoob tomorrow but the £50 a week saving makes it possible for us to do more things as a family, which while they are young is more important to me.
It's not slow either being chipped to 190/400, the traction control enables the tyres to last longer than a month. We average 45.3 mpg whereas the scoob was 23mpg, I recently got 65.7 mpg on a long run cruising at 75mph.
It's not all good tho, there is nothing exciting about it, I only drive it when I have to, it sounds like a tractor, it doesn't go round corners, image.
If I didn't have a young family I would be in a scoob tomorrow but the £50 a week saving makes it possible for us to do more things as a family, which while they are young is more important to me.
11 February 2013, 09:33 PM
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I sold my v5 sti about 8 months ago and bought a vectra cdti because of the £70 a week fuel bill which has now been halved. There is also the benefit of cheaper insurance, road tax and servicing costs. Also with the Impreza it seemed to encourage me all the time to drive a little bit faster than normal. The old vectra is relaxing to drive and is great at motorway cruising.
It's not slow either being chipped to 190/400, the traction control enables the tyres to last longer than a month. We average 45.3 mpg whereas the scoob was 23mpg, I recently got 65.7 mpg on a long run cruising at 75mph.
It's not all good tho, there is nothing exciting about it, I only drive it when I have to, it sounds like a tractor, it doesn't go round corners, image.
If I didn't have a young family I would be in a scoob tomorrow but the £50 a week saving makes it possible for us to do more things as a family, which while they are young is more important to me.
It's not slow either being chipped to 190/400, the traction control enables the tyres to last longer than a month. We average 45.3 mpg whereas the scoob was 23mpg, I recently got 65.7 mpg on a long run cruising at 75mph.
It's not all good tho, there is nothing exciting about it, I only drive it when I have to, it sounds like a tractor, it doesn't go round corners, image.
If I didn't have a young family I would be in a scoob tomorrow but the £50 a week saving makes it possible for us to do more things as a family, which while they are young is more important to me.
11 February 2013, 10:07 PM
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Also, suggestions on where to advertise are appreciated. I understand Pistonheads is no longer free unless along standing member?
Autotrader any good?
On here but hesitant of eBay. Mine is a genuine car with proven figures unlike the 350 eBay specials!
Autotrader any good?
On here but hesitant of eBay. Mine is a genuine car with proven figures unlike the 350 eBay specials!
11 February 2013, 10:19 PM
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Don't bother with Autotrader its just money thrown down the drain, I do Ebay my cars, just advertise them better than the crap cars and you'll get the sale.
Second thing, if your like me you'll end up buying a diesel and hate it. I sold my Impreza got a Mondeo 2L Tdci and it was great on fuel and long runs but it left me feeling dead after a drive.
11 February 2013, 10:41 PM
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After having 3 Scoobies I changed to a Civic 2.2 EX and never looked back, heated leather seats,satnav,panoramic sunroof, cruise control etc.Plus £130 tax, £195 insurance and 50+mpg.
Maybe I'm getting old?
Maybe I'm getting old?
11 February 2013, 11:09 PM
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Its **** i got rid of my 2001 plate turbo 2000 3 week ago for my golf turbo to save fuel, but now i realise it was worth the extra fuel, as the golf doesnt have the presence/speed and fun as the scoob.
Soon as house is sold gonna get a bug/blob sti im single and one daughter so i dont really have any dependents, cant wait till the house is sold
Soon as house is sold gonna get a bug/blob sti im single and one daughter so i dont really have any dependents, cant wait till the house is sold
11 February 2013, 11:32 PM
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This is the key factor in these scenarios, smile factor
i mean, if you are ooring 100`s into the fuel tank every month where you would only be pouring 100 say, a 300 saving is a no brainer, BUT, if after buying the soot chucker you will only be saving say, 100 a month, well, **** it, you only live once, when ur an old man, you can say i owned a car i loved, performed well and i lived, yet, you can also say i saved x amount and i put it into my penison which folded before i retired etc.
all depends on how much and how happy you will be going slow (yes i know soot chuckers have good torque blah blah blah)
i mean, if you are ooring 100`s into the fuel tank every month where you would only be pouring 100 say, a 300 saving is a no brainer, BUT, if after buying the soot chucker you will only be saving say, 100 a month, well, **** it, you only live once, when ur an old man, you can say i owned a car i loved, performed well and i lived, yet, you can also say i saved x amount and i put it into my penison which folded before i retired etc.
all depends on how much and how happy you will be going slow (yes i know soot chuckers have good torque blah blah blah)