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Old 20 May 2013, 04:15 PM
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So a few may remember that my missus wanted a 350Z recently. Well we went a test drove one locally and she didn't get on with it all, I had a little go but being 6'4 I couldn't get the seat far back or low enough.

Anyway cut a long story short on the drive back in the Rex I asked her what she was going to do now, ie what car was she going to get now. To my surprise she said " I want one like this" Come again!? So After showing her the various shapes and years she decided on the Hatchback. We set her budget and started looking in the usual places. It didn't take long before a couple popped up, and now we've booked to see one on Thursday So this weekend we may have a shinny Hatch STI joining my Rex.

Already planning her mods
Old 20 May 2013, 05:02 PM
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Hatch is a nice car. My fav colour is white with black wheels and black trim.
Old 20 May 2013, 06:27 PM
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Mine to but over the budget, plus not my decision.
Old 20 May 2013, 06:36 PM
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Just bought a 330s, only wish i'd done its years ago. The drive is very smooth & the power delivery comes in so early.
Old 20 May 2013, 07:29 PM
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Definitely looking forward to a more relaxed ride compared with mine. Already got a set of 18's priced up to replace the OEM 17's Just need to keep reminding myself its not mine!
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Hope you get lucky with it mate - went from Hawk to my Hatch and totally love it.
Old 20 May 2013, 08:54 PM
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I don't know what year you are looking for, but I have a 2008 dark grey, 18 in gloss black 5 spoke wheels, with just over 28,000 on the clock for sale.
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Originally Posted by chopperman
Hatch is a nice car. My fav colour is white with black wheels and black trim.
Epic choice
Old 20 May 2013, 09:38 PM
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nicer interior than the hawk, but i couldnt get over the tax cost or the lack of boot/spoiler so went hawker that fell in the lower bracket
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Originally Posted by steve p1
I don't know what year you are looking for, but I have a 2008 dark grey, 18 in gloss black 5 spoke wheels, with just over 28,000 on the clock for sale.
Probably over our budget mate but send is the link and I'll have a gander.
Old 21 May 2013, 08:04 AM
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What is the current going rate for 2008 Sti hatch?
Old 21 May 2013, 12:35 PM
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Depends on spec and mileage I would say but they tend to be from 10k to 15.
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Don't know how to put link up here is my phone number 07971008391
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Well back from the test drive, great car. Needs a bit of TLC, ie a good clean inside and out, tyres that all match and a oil service. Car has FSH with the last service being 46k, now on 55. I did notice it pulls to the left slightly under acelleration which I mentioned and he said he'd book it in to get it l

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Looked at, so fingers crossed that will just be tracking out. So with all things considered we made an offer which got excepted Pick it up next Sunday hopefully! The chap who owns it just bought it for a quick bit of fun so it's also totally standard...for now

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Good choice mate

Just back from the Nurburgring with a mate in his, it went very well
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Originally Posted by chopperman
Hatch is a nice car. My fav colour is white with black wheels and black trim.
white's the best... but i might be bias
lol


Originally Posted by pot1175
Just bought a 330s, only wish i'd done its years ago. The drive is very smooth & the power delivery comes in so early.
look in 'social groups' and put your name on the official 330s register..
https://www.scoobynet.com/group.php?groupid=69

Originally Posted by Kedlestone
Well back from the test drive, great car. Needs a bit of TLC, ie a good clean inside and out, tyres that all match and a oil service. Car has FSH with the last service being 46k, now on 55. I did notice it pulls to the left slightly under acelleration which I mentioned and he said he'd book it in to get it l

what colour?
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Originally Posted by Anger
Good choice mate

Just back from the Nurburgring with a mate in his, it went very well
How are things at the ring after the change in owner? Planning to go back this year all being well.

How's the evo?

It's a grey type colour, although it was pretty mucky.
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Nearly forgot to ask, next to the speedo dial where it tells you what mode the diff is in there's a triangle that lights up when I was pushing on in the higher revs, is that just a shift light or a TC warning?
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the TRIANGLE comes up to tell you to gear change... on;ly happens in 'I' mode.

Change to Sport mode, you'll see better mpg than 'I' (Intelligent mode) IMO.



pix pix pix of your car ;#)
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Originally Posted by Kedlestone
How are things at the ring after the change in owner? Planning to go back this year all being well.

How's the evo?

It's a grey type colour, although it was pretty mucky.

is it this colour?



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Yeah that's the colour, will take pics when we've got it home and given it a good wash
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Cracking car the hatch. Best car I've owned to date
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