tosspot Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I am hankering after a WRX Subaru A ). Am I having a mid life crisis? B ). Am I entering a world of expensive pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 www.sidc.co.uk You won't drive a more exciting car IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Has your winkle shrunk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) I am hankering after a WRX Subaru A ). Am I having a mid life crisis? B ). Am I entering a world of expensive pain? 1. Yes 2. Probably not, the box standard ones are jap reliable and the scooby warranty is as long as your arm. I reckon I might give the Forrester turbo jobby a spin when I have enough of the Disco. If that doesn't do it then I reckon I can get away with the estate WRX version (not quite the full blown mid life crisis). If you buy, buy brand new or a 1 owner (from a mature 1 owner from new who has looked after it and had it serviced) - no after market kits, chips, gates or whatever. There has never been a more abused car than the scooby. Edited July 10, 2010 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I am hankering after a WRX Subaru A ). Am I having a mid life crisis? B ). Am I entering a world of expensive pain? A ). Yes. B ). Yes. There's nothing better than shelling out £££££££'s every month on a car to sit behind old dears on country roads, getting to the pub no quicker than a 1.4 Ford Focus and drinking coke all night waffling on about how big your turbo is and on the rolling road 'it's 8000BHP', after that you can meet other like minded sad sacks at the local Maccy D's and burn in and out of the car park all evening like a 14 year old smackhead celebrating his first hand-job. Yeah go for it, you might enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) Phil would you advise to avoid the STi as an everyday motor? Are they hideously expensive to run,insure and service ect? Chard, yes it has shrunk you now need not be too embarrassed of your own apendage Mung, had a Forrester for a bit, found it er bit uninspiring Edited July 10, 2010 by tosspot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Chard, yes it has shrunk :o you now need not be too embarrassed of your own apendage :yes: You said that was our "little secret" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 There's nothing better than shelling out £££££££'s every month on a car to sit behind old dears on country roads, getting to the pub no quicker than a 1.4 Ford Focus and drinking coke all night waffling on about how big your turbo is and on the rolling road 'it's 8000BHP', after that you can meet other like minded sad sacks at the local Maccy D's and burn in and out of the car park all evening like a 14 year old smackhead celebrating his first hand-job. Very observant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Mung, had a Forrester for a bit, found it er bit uninspiring Was it the Turbo version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Was it the Turbo version? Point ceded, no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I always wondered who would buy any non turbo subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 If it's not going to be an STi... get a Civic Type-R Much more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I always wondered who would buy any non turbo subaru Had a Forrester turbo for a couple of years got to get the alcantara trim Would be interested to see how the 2.5 boxer diesel preforms against the 2.0 petrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 my mate had a type r and i was surprised at the speed of them got some good accelleration , i recently drove alot of vauxhalls when i was moving them of the boats in to the port and the VXR range is WOW! never had so much fun in a 7 seather Zafira damn they fly and the astra vxr is rapid ! would eat a type r not too keep on the new subarus the old ones looked alot nicer bit too curvey and stuff now ! go old school and pick up a nissan pulsar GTR if u can find one or a skyline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Theres a hell of a lot of unused testosterone floating around this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) Had a Forrester turbo for a couple of years got to get the alcantara trim Would be interested to see how the 2.5 boxer diesel preforms against the 2.0 petrol Leaves it standing once full turbo kicks in (about 10 seconds) - and 43 mpg if you are careful. D Edited July 10, 2010 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) If it's not going to be an STi... get a Civic Type-R Much more fun! Is this a joke? type r isnt in the same league, plus they sound **** and have to be nailed everywhere. Go for the impreza, i have just got another Classic, W reg, few subtle modifications and i cant get enough of driving it Loads of grip, power and the sound is Edited July 10, 2010 by topshot_2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 If you buy, buy brand new or a 1 owner (from a mature 1 owner from new who has looked after it and had it serviced) - no after market kits, chips, gates or whatever. There has never been a more abused car than the scooby. As with any performance car some have been abused but no need to buy standard with 1 owner. There is a lot of modified imprezas built to a very high standard and well looked after. In fact when i was in the market for one some of the best examples were modified and had no expense spared on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn_Owl Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Get a Evo ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Seconded try an Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Sti's are no different to WRX for servicing etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Good mate of mine had the Evo after the Scoob, now has the RS6. We both think its faster and more practical, sounds as good and looks better. Shame its an Audi, the badge of those who left BMW because Jezza said it was a nobbers car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I always wondered who would buy any non turbo subaru Ahem it was a courtesy car The EVO v WRX debate would rage on eternally i expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) VW Polo 1.4 Panzerkampfwagen Bitchmutha Turbo Cock-knocker Edited July 10, 2010 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Ahem it was a courtesy car The EVO v WRX debate would rage on eternally i expect indeed, and most people seem to comment without having driven/owned both. Which after having experience of both i chose the impreza. Its cheaper to service/maintain and sounds better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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