pistol pete Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 yeah i know wrong forum etc etc have no fear i still have a supra but we are changing the mussis golf gt tdi for a scooby doo wrx i know a load of you guys have had them just what they like etc as they are big enough for babs and push chair etc also anyone had dealings with scooby clinic what they like etc cheers looking at a 96-97 white wrx fresh import completely uterly standard with no mods 65K years mot and tax for 4K also anyone had dealings or know futurautos in folkestone cheers pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Im selling a non turbo UK scooby in white with 61k miles on it, no idea what it like for a baby and push chair etc, but he boot is huge, and access is easy enough with the rear doors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 yeah gotta be better than the 3 door golf the seats in it do fold forward well but still a PITA cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Really are very practical cars for every day use, boots massive and plenty of legroom in the back, really enjoyed my WRX and rate them highly. MPG is pretty grim though, I had a 94 WRX and daily driving saw about 23mpg, long run on motorway could hit 30mpg. Other thing is the hassle factor, be prepared to have every saxo and corsa in the land trying it on, people will also stop letting you out of junctions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Dont want an N/A then, the bottem end wont give up as easily as a wrx hehe! Cant fault me for trying lol! its my insurance fund for the Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 whilst I remember; Look out for knackered drop links and ARBs Leaking rocker covers Leaking power steering reservoir All are easy enough fixes and the bottom end horror stories, wouldn't worry about it unless the cars highly modified or no service history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 i think my mussis would go mad if i offered her a NA sorry, put it this way she used to have a 1.4 corsa phoned up to look at a 1.6 at carland bloke said yep all here just come have a look, turned up and it was a 1.4 he said oh thats okay your a girl you will not notice- hhmmmm she said a few words to the man liek the 1.4 are plile of poo etc she loved my starlet turbo i harldy saw it not too worried about mpg to be honest she runs around in a st24 2.5 v6 mondeo at the mo which we are keeping she dopes not do too many mile too work about 10 i think there and 10 back she is already look at turbo upgrade etc she loves here car dream is a evo 6 but will work her way up to that cannot go goving her what she wants straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I bought a WRX for my missus when we passed on our old Rover Coupe. It really is an awesome car, and I can only echo what everyone else has already said... Practical, loads of space, lots of fun to drive (and very easy to drive and manoeuvre - a plus for my missus!), dependable (if not messed with) and rapid. I agree with the downsides too... Fuel economy is bad, chavs hang around them (whereas Supras attract a better breed of admirer) and either drool over them or hurl bottles at them (I've experienced both), and it's true... Nobody let's you out at junctions in a Scooby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 slight change of plan when we got there just bought a wrx sti type rA nice light weight one exhaust filter wheels body kit in white and yes it does go bloody hell was well impressed pick it up 2morrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I love scoobys very practical car you wont be disapoint just buy from a mature owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 bought a fresh import instead 50K miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 loved my impreza wrx... very little issues with the car, and mine was just off standard, exhaust and induction only... great fun, lots of space 4 doors. Want to get a 22b or sti 2 door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 yeah i must admit looking at it when buying it i was really a bit worried cos i though surley no car comes from the factory that fast i tried a wrx in standard but the difference betweent that and the sti ra (race alterared version) was massive we had to have the RA all it has is exhaust, filter wheels bodykit alloys boost gauge, so took my fear away from it being too much power over standard and silly mods,from what i can tell they are that fast the ra (sti) makes a big difference because they are sooo light was worried about reliabilty but from what i here they are better acclerating and slowing down all the time and booting around than sitting on a motor way at 90 it really was one quick car i was immpressed comes with 3months warranty parts and labour, http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=509249117 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=509249123 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=509249128 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=509249138 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 th ra is a very nice spec... I want the type r or 22b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 i like the front bumper thats on it (see in pics) i would like to change the wheels but not my car but i am sure she will and steering wheel is defo being changed mate at work had a type r loved it in blue defo like the 2 door look they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 from the advert Manual 5 speed, 50,000 miles, White. The RA STi is now the most sought after spec. of older model Imprezas, as it has not only got the Sti built engine (higher rev limit, larger turbo, better internals than the normal WRX models) but this particular model also has a close ratio gearbox with adjustable centre differential. Water jets to the intercooler are also fitted as well as a rally style roof vent. There is less sound deadening and no electric windows, to keep weight down. Interior is full STi and includes Air conditioning. Gearbox is the best thing about it, with quick closely spaced ratios and very fast acceleration as a result. Adjustable centre diff allows 75% drive to the rear wheels, which dials out typical Impreza under steer. This one has a front bumper, side skirts, full exhaust system, induction kit, HKS SQV dump valve, competition clutch, 17¿ wheels with good tyres, plus A pillar mounted gauges.... A superb example of a future classic STi i didi not know it was on auto trader will i got home after viewing it i went to look at teh standard wrx they had ended up spending 2k more and getting a played with RA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rookie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 hi, my last car was a scooby, it was a classic shape too but the facelift (slightly different dash and front bumper), loved it as a car, would definately consider having another. as for scooby clinic i can only go on my own experiences. i went up there to get an stainless exhaust but while i was waiting for someone to sort it out one of the lads who was working there got a phone call an instead of the guy from the office passing him the cordless phone he threw it across the scooby he was working on, it bounced across the roof an slid down the rear windscreen an bounced off the boot . after seeing this i decided against the idea an told em to leave it. before this i had been told they were very good but i decided never to use them again. so if your do take your car in there be sure to check it over after as they seem abit rough with the cars. heres a pic off my old scooby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 tasty scoob you had there what model was it uk import etc etc i do like the face lift pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rookie Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Mine was a uk model 2.0 sport awd (couldnt afford the insurance on a turbo at the time i bought it), i was actually looking for a uk model turbo when i saw the supra for sale and decided id give that a go instead. only thing with buying a scooby is theres alot of crap out there and i was starting to get annoyed with people telling me on the phone that the car was mint and getting there to find it was a right shed. the import scoobys are slightly more powerful but a remap can sort that out. i spent quite abit of cash on mine, put 18's on it, lowered 35mm, p1 front splitter, sti rear spoiler, colour coded the side skirts and rear spats, exhaust, induction kit etc etc. never had any problems with it at all in 2 years. just have to be careful where you park em, i spoke to the guy i sold mine to a couple of weeks after selling him the car and he told me 2 lads tried to completely rob the front end off it an it was only cuz the alarm was going off he ran out side and the lads legged it leaving his front bumper half hanging off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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