siannie

Hello there people

I'm a current ZR TD owner looking to upgrade to a non turbo Scooby (would love a turbo but non turbo is almost same ins as my MG), and been looking at Sport or Sport Specials. Budget is around £3500, and seen a few examples of wrx/sti replicas done nicely but at same time I like standard models.

Want to fundamentally know is what the running is like, as I've been told HG is a pain (mine has a new engine in it so I know from personal experience! ) and is it true Sports Special needs servicing every 6 months (7500 mls)?!

I don't do many miles these days (under 6000 at the mo) as I'm living in the middle of Exeter and walk to work, so it's really my toy . Plus I love the sound of a good Scooby exhaust!

Also how much is tax as I've tried googling online.

Any help would be appreciated as 1st hand experience from owners is the best help

Siannie

SILVERSCOOB81

iTrader: (15)

Trust me from someone that knows you are so much better going straight To a turbo version you will want to in the long run anyway.

siannie

That's what the general consensus is... however performance isn't the most important thing, it's the look and the insurance! Maybe I should put my mum on it hehe

SILVERSCOOB81

iTrader: (15)

Haha sorry I don't know your age etc but I am only talking from experience I had a non turbo before I bought my wrx and I have never regreted it yet they are so much more fun. But if your insurance etc denotes what you have to drive there are some nicely modded sports out there as you say

siannie

I'm 25 in a month but just checked confused.com to add bf to wrx and it's only £750 which I can cope with. Think I would have a bigger grin with a turbo too.

Mikee

Hi Siannie, I don't know a lot about the sports, but I'm pretty sure the service intervals are different to the Turbo models. They were only 7500mls because of the oil used and the way that affects the turbo- the sport not having a turbo shouldn't need such frequent attention!

Good luck with buying the car, make sure you post up pics!!!

SILVERSCOOB81

iTrader: (15)

definately like I said so much more fun keep us posted lol

siannie

update - hopefully getting T2000 silver classic next month in plymouth. woooop!!

scoobygaz1

iTrader: (3)

definatley go for the turbo you won`t regret it