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Hedge

Hedge

Hedge

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Hey guys Im having a bit of a mid life crisis (at the ripe old age of 27).

I live in Scotland and the roads here are fun to drive on. I currently drive a 306gti6 and its been a fantastic little car, But I have a liking for Imprezzas.

There is this one near my house back in the North East and it kind of excites me.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/subaru-impreza-sti-type-r-1998-s/86618448

Ive searched and read through some old Scoob threads on here, but Id like a more up to date opinion with current pricing etc.

Any opinions appreciated. The Type R seems the best buy correct?
 
floatindolphin said:
Wonder why it's one of the cheapest around.....
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Yeah I considered that too, The garage he mentions specialises in Performance cars and they are quite popular in Gateshead

seen here http://www.revolution247.com/erol.html

It seems a lot of car for the money. Obviously Id need to do some research on what to look for exactly, but it seems like a fun toy. Id probably be getting a loan out to cover it since Ive recently worked out my disposable income aint too bad (after a thread of finances on GD lol)
 
You'll need a fair old whack in reserve for servicing/repairs.

Subaru parts are expensive


Not trying to ruin your fun :) Go for it, or get a twin turbo Legacy instead. Bit less common
 
Revolution are well respected - if he's took it there he hasn't skimped. I took my MR2T and Impreza there.
The reason why it's the cheapest around would concern me too.
"New car forces sale", but pics #1 & #3 are obviously on an industrial estate garage with a price hanger in the window?
 
If you really want a scoob keep checking the Subaru forums as from time to time you will find people who can't shift their cars (due to insurance & running costs).
 
floatindolphin said:
You'll need a fair old whack in reserve for servicing/repairs.

Subaru parts are expensive


Not trying to ruin your fun :) Go for it, or get a twin turbo Legacy instead. Bit less common
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Well if he's worried about parts and costs a TT Legacy isn't the best of choices :p

I've only known a couple of people with them but they've all had problems which have resulted in new engines being required :(

Impreza parts aren't that pricey and as long as they are looked after and you don't be stupid with the mods they are very reliable.

I've only had real experience with newage models though, but all the ones my folks have had and mine have been fine and actually pretty cheap to run.
 
The LAST thing the OP wants is a TT Legacy. Utter pile of Jank no one wants to touch or tune, The standard mapping is awful, the turbo switch over point is dire and it's as complicated as **** to work on.
 
I own a JDM Legacy GTB and have had no issues whatsoever. They're very difficult to get any substantial gains from and the twin turbo setup is difficult to work on, yes, but to say they're junk is complete nonsense. Problems tend to come from owners thinking they own an Impreza and messing about with things and then the big end goes.

Anyway, back to topic.
 
He skimped on getting the odometer converted to miles. Did he get it remapped for UK fuel? Classics also need suspension work out of the box, although I'm not sure if Type R suspension is better.


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Meridian said:
Classics also need suspension work out of the box
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In my experience this worked the other way round. My 1999 AWD Turbo handled way better than my 2007 WRX, I had to spend over £1k modifying it or it was getting sold and it's still not as good as a classic.
 
Begbie said:
Do IT!

Then take me for a passenger ride :)
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If I got it I'd let you have a driver ride around camp mate lol . I'm just off a swing shift so I'm gonna snooze today but tomorrow morning I'm gonna take a trip to bank to see what I get offered regarding loans. If the subaru seems a bad idea I still fancy something quicker and bigger than my gti6 :)
 
jimmy321 said:
In my experience this worked the other way round. My 1999 AWD Turbo handled way better than my 2007 WRX, I had to spend over £1k modifying it or it was getting sold and it's still not as good as a classic.
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While I appreciate it's all down to personal taste, are you mad? The newages have a far stiffer body which deals with many of the issues of the classics. The classics also need things like bump-steer and anti-lift mods, whereas newages have suspension set to deal with this. The only time I drove a classic I was profoundly underwhelmed. 'twas a UK2000 though. Even a bog standard bugeye WRX felt more settled.


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Meridian said:
While I appreciate it's all down to personal taste, are you mad?
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Def not mad, my 1999 AWD was excellent I could get the backend to kick out and hold it round a round about then bring it back in to line on the way out every time (on a private road ;)). It was very predictable.

On the WRX I had to upgrade the front and rear ARB's add solid drop links, then I lowered it, added anti-lift kit and got the geometry set to fast road and only then did it start to behave itself. As a bonus I now get 16k miles out of my front tyres, I was only getting 7k before the geometry was set.
 
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