davidmhodgey

Hi,

I'm about to buy a 2006 Impreza WRX but can't decide what colour I should get. Ideally I'd get a blue one but I'm a little worried that it stands out too much.

I think blue is well sexy but it'll stand out a mile parked on my street.

I live in in Gorgie in Edinburgh which isn't too rough, but isn't exactly plush. Does anyone have any advice/stories that would help me?

I'm not worried about standing out too much, it's more that people might be jealous and scratch it or something. Does that sort of thing happen?

Thanks,
David

RS Grant

I think that Crystal Grey or Silver is probably the best colour to 'blend' into the background mate... Blue, White, Black and Red are going to attract attention.

If you dont need a wagon, I'd recommend going for an STi over a WRX cause if you modify your cars then you're better starting with a stronger base car IMO.


Cheers,
Grant

davidmhodgey

Hi,

Cheers for the advice. Aye I think you're right. Just can't help lusting over a blue one! I've nae spoken to my insurance company about an STi - I just presumed they'd come back with a mental figure. I'll talk to them.

I won't be modifying it at all. I'm coming to Impreza land from a Fiat coupe so it'll feel plenty quick!

If it was your money, would you buy a 2006 2.5L WRX for ~£10k with 10,000 miles or a 2005 2L WRX for ~£8k with 20,000 miles?

290 AND READY

Newer the better mate.
Doesnt matter what colour it is- high performance cars bring with them higher risk.
My car was scratched from petrol car to front light, its a red wrx

RS Grant

The 2.5 WRX is a lovely car to drive... and from personal preference, I think they look a bit nicer than the 2.0 WRX model too.

We all get the urge to modify it, specially if you hang around on here and Subaru Impreza Drivers Club -> Scottish Scoobies from time to time. It'll start with a wee backbox to release the burble a bit more, slowly progressing into a new turbo/intercooler/remap etc.

I've seen it happen before.


Cheers,
Grant

GlesgaKiss

I've seen a Subaru in a car park at a car show totally wrecked with scratches - full respray job. I can't understand why people do it, but it does happen.

That said, I'm not going to live in fear and choose my car's colour because of it; if it happens it's just unlucky. You could own a performance car for 20 years and not have it happen, or you could have bought one 20 days ago and have it keyed.

kewe

iTrader: (4)

Whatever you do don't buy a green one and park it in Gorgie

I did have a green classic 99 model from new and it scratched like hell. I'm sure the birds used to tap dance on it.

My Brother has a 2001 WRX and it is blue. It still looks like it's just come out the showroom. You know, if blues what you have your heart set on, go get it, because if you buy another colour you will always spot a blue one and think - I should have got that colour.

Dont know much about the 2.5 model, but either would have me drooling, especially in BLUE

cusco kid

the only scoobie that wont get attention or damaged is the one you keep in the garage m8 ,they all come up for attention buy the blue or go for white bud cheer best of luck geo

focus rs 2128

STI WR1 is a good colour