Got £5000-6000k to spend on a car and gona keep another £2k lying about for spares and repairs? Now I've had my eyes set on a BMW 330/325ci for a while, however growing up i've always loved Impreza's from watching the rally's so i've also been eyeing up WRX (Blobeye's). I want to get something fun before petrol prices become too overpriced, keep the car for around 3 years preferably.
Going to get some stick surely? I know they are different, however been trying to weigh up the pro's and con's from both cars. I'd appreciate some opinions from people who have owned these or similar cars and know which will likely be the more cost efficient to run/maintain with less hassle? I'd unlikely modify the cars, perhaps a remap for the scoob would be all.
How's the costs compare? I'm thinking Bimmers going to be better to run/maintain as there's no turbo replacement, timing chain over belt, RWD vs AWD. From what i gather the scoobs less MPG efficient and the engine bays not the easiest to get access to certain parts?. Scoob just tempts me....
But then the interior and build quality of the bimmer would be nice 
. I dont do huge mileage either so most journeys are 10-30 miles, would like to see around 22-25 mpg average for town/A road driving if poss?
Please no suggestions for M3 or STi, looked at loads of motors and it comes down to these two for my pricepoint and what i want to spend. Just looking for some friendly advice, Cheers!
Going to get some stick surely? I know they are different, however been trying to weigh up the pro's and con's from both cars. I'd appreciate some opinions from people who have owned these or similar cars and know which will likely be the more cost efficient to run/maintain with less hassle? I'd unlikely modify the cars, perhaps a remap for the scoob would be all.
How's the costs compare? I'm thinking Bimmers going to be better to run/maintain as there's no turbo replacement, timing chain over belt, RWD vs AWD. From what i gather the scoobs less MPG efficient and the engine bays not the easiest to get access to certain parts?. Scoob just tempts me....
But then the interior and build quality of the bimmer would be nice . I dont do huge mileage either so most journeys are 10-30 miles, would like to see around 22-25 mpg average for town/A road driving if poss?Please no suggestions for M3 or STi, looked at loads of motors and it comes down to these two for my pricepoint and what i want to spend. Just looking for some friendly advice, Cheers!
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