What next? Yes I'm asking for a spec me.

Will Gill · 2 Jul 2008 at 23:13

ScoobyDoo69 said:
How did it drive, honestly, in comparison to say your WRX? Heck even the STi? I know the STi was really well modded when you bought it, but I guess you got to drive some without so many mods?

Boxster S is a nice car, but PC equipment ?

dont buy a boxster mate, s2000 or a Z mcoupe/roadster, given your last cars a boxster wouldnt satisfy

Sneaky Peaky · 2 Jul 2008 at 23:20

mine was at 340 bhp and 380 lbs so plenty fast enough. Handling can be much improved with lower profile rubber, arb's etc but it won't handle like as well as an sti unless yu spend a lot!

Gooner14 · 2 Jul 2008 at 23:49

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/594042.htm

Fr0dders · 2 Jul 2008 at 23:49

Sneaky Peaky said:
mine was at 340 bhp and 380 lbs so plenty fast enough. Handling can be much improved with lower profile rubber, arb's etc but it won't handle like as well as an sti unless yu spend a lot!

thats what i'd be doing

except once getting an Fez, id then get rid of all the STI and subaru branding and you can bet hardly anybody would be any the wiser.

I know its totally out of budget, but this is such an excellent example id be looking down the back of the couch, not eating for weeks etc.. to afford it lol

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/587867.htm

or put your sensible hat on ..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/558578.htm

but still. Remove all the STI and subaru branding and i bet nobody would have a clue.

Sneaky Peaky · 3 Jul 2008 at 09:37

MrLOL said:
thats what i'd be doing

except once getting an Fez, id then get rid of all the STI and subaru branding and you can bet hardly anybody would be any the wiser.

I know its totally out of budget, but this is such an excellent example id be looking down the back of the couch, not eating for weeks etc.. to afford it lol

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/587867.htm

or put your sensible hat on ..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/558578.htm

but still. Remove all the STI and subaru branding and i bet nobody would have a clue.

I know the guy who owns that first one, he posts regularly on the scooby forums. In fact I know the guy who owned it from new before him as well and can say it has been well cherished and looked after. Would be a great choice, only slight problem being that as it's been lowered and has the aero pack etc it doesn't look so stealthy !

EddScott · 3 Jul 2008 at 09:41

Most of the cars suggested still seem well worth carjacking you for.

Don't see the point avoiding Subaru for being in fear of it happening again just to buy something that is equally just as nickable.

Either get what you really really want and hope it doesn't happen again or buy a less noticeable car like a large capacity diesel (A4, 3 series) and get it mapped.

rG-tom · 3 Jul 2008 at 09:52

i havnt seen any suggestions of an e39 m5? they're totally doable for £12k, plenty large enough for IT gear and do handle alright as well, and i'd imagine it'd be quicker once rolling than your scoob?

Remove the ///M5 Badge and they're completely inconspicuous too bar the quad zorsts

excaliborg · 3 Jul 2008 at 09:52

What about a 350z? I remember being fairly surprised at the amount of boot space.

Simon · 3 Jul 2008 at 10:03

ScoobyDoo69 said:
Sorry Jez, but I've had a go in and against an S2000 and in a straight line my WRX used to beat one (before comments are made, my WRX ran a 13.2 qtr mile so it wasn't slow), so the STi would give it a bit of a pasting. I'm sure they handle fantastic and are a great hoot, but I don't see them up there really. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Yeah you have to drive them rather than just sticking your foot down and going.

Simon · 3 Jul 2008 at 10:04

Will Gill said:
pains me to say it but

s2000

Just don't do 40k miles a year on the motorway in one and you'll be fine

Sone · 3 Jul 2008 at 10:06

Vauxhall Zafira GSI turbo, the only car i ever see driven as poorly and aggressively as Subaru's.

Simon · 3 Jul 2008 at 10:08

Sone said:
Vauxhall Zafira GSI turbo, the only car i ever see driven as poorly and aggressively as Subaru's.

LOL

I think the OP is a proper Scooby fan so I doubt he's gonna really want to change that much.

AmDaMan · 3 Jul 2008 at 12:15

How on earth did a WRX with just a flywheel and decat do a 13.2 quarter?

My mates GT4 @ 1.1 BAR did it in high 13's and that's as quck as an STi with launch.

GravyMonster · 3 Jul 2008 at 13:08

The only non-scoob thing that's even going to come close: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/593672.htm

or a slightly more special one: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/495657.htm

Dup · 3 Jul 2008 at 13:23

Personally I'd be one to not give in the the scum and just own what you want, which is clearly another Scoob! they're rather common so chances of it happening directly to you again can't be that high surely?

As an alternative there is the Integra DC5. No where near as powerful but is something special with a decent boot space. I would agree that a BMW of sorts would probably be more ideal if you don't want to attract attention to yourself.

ScoobyDoo69 · 3 Jul 2008 at 17:38

AmDaMan said:
How on earth did a WRX with just a flywheel and decat do a 13.2 quarter?

My mates GT4 @ 1.1 BAR did it in high 13's and that's as quck as an STi with launch.

Good driver maybe?

zain · 3 Jul 2008 at 17:42

Dup said:
Personally I'd be one to not give in the the scum and just own what you want, which is clearly another Scoob! they're rather common so chances of it happening directly to you again can't be that high surely?

Goes one step further that just that simple way of thinking when your family are involved though!

T1rez · 3 Jul 2008 at 18:56

ill swap my 1997 Ford Fiesta for your scooob.. only once have i been chased and thats because drunk chavs are idiots. So you would be very safe in it...

Ev0 · 3 Jul 2008 at 19:25

Legacy B4 RSK. Yes it's an import sadly and they have their problems, but not to pricey to buy and I guitily actually quite like them

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/377239.htm

Jez · 3 Jul 2008 at 20:56

What about an E39 M5?

Very fast, refined, would fit all your kit, will get a facelift model for the higher end of the budget. If you can insure one it would be hard to beat...