Baskey
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was looking at a LCR on a 03 plate which was ok, then I noticed the dealer had an 05 plate scooby for the same money with much lower miles. Was nothing flashy, just a standard black wrx .
These seem to be alot of car for the money, I need my car to commute, does anyone know what mpg these return if driven like a granny? If it can do 30 I may take a punt on it.
Also how reliable are they, il stick a zorst and filter on it but won't be 'boostin it up'
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
Location: Wolverhampton Drives: S15
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Id much rather have the LCR over the WRX but thats just because i hate scoobies 
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baza31
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Registered: 19th Apr 03
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good motors very reliable, not bad on fuel if drove with right frame of mind which is the same as any car. Excellent to drive , handling great and lots of fun.
Nightmare for thieving scum bags as they stand out, i have owned quite a few imprezas and cant knock them, especially something so new as long as you service it and look after there will be no problems
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mwg
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If you are gonna drive it like a granny whats the point!
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Baskey
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I drive slow on my commute due to traffic (sit at 40 on a duel cw for most of it), on the weekends my little clio gets a spankin
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Fraser Young
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Registered: 26th Dec 02
Location: Dundee City Drives: 58 Impreza WRX
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tbf I also had high hopes for conservative driving mpg.
Long journeys at 65mph odd I still get c. 23/24 mpg. 30mpg is hugely optimistic IMO.
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Kevxx
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Location: Forfar, Angus
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scooby owners network say if you buy a scooby with any sorta mid-mileage, you will regret not doing an engine rebuild..not sure, i only had a justy, my friend says the same he has one.
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Baskey
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my main issue is reliability, I haft got a clue what there like. It's done 30k how hard are the belts to do on them?
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Brett
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Didn't matter how nice I drove my STI, still always less than 20mpg. That wasn't my concern when buying it tho.
Then again, they're hard to drive sensibly 
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baza31
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Registered: 19th Apr 03
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bit of a pain in arse but can get belt swopped for £120 . I know people go on about maintainance but i have had no more problems with any scoob i have owned compared to other cars
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Baskey
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well mpg ain't too important to me, I wanna quickish car so know il have to pay, gonna go for a test drive.
Insurance got abit funny cus my misses is under 24 and I want her on the policy but I think they can sort it,
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smokey corsa
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Registered: 29th Sep 08
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a few friends have had old and new scoobs and say the service costs are less than most other normal cars.
belts are really easy to do because everything is at the front. at the end of the day whether you buy a scooby or a 1.1 fiesta theres a chance your gonna break down at some point so why not have some fun in the meantime!!!!
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
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chocolate engines
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smokey corsa
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Registered: 29th Sep 08
Location: leicester
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wrong.....
chocolate pistons 
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AK
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Baskey
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fuckin hell now I really don't know what to do! Seems like so much car for the money when compared to others in the price range.
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smokey corsa
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think you've just answered your own question then. don't forget the ridiculous 4x4 tax tho, about £400 a year i think.
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Hamish
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Registered: 4th Apr 05
Location: Ashtead, Surrey Drives: 100bhp Mint with Hole
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you get to own the same car as madmike 
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Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
Location: Howden
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
If you are gonna drive it like a granny whats the point!
nuff said
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
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evo ftw
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Baskey
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just looking on parkers and it's performace and reliability stats are spot on. Booking a test drive
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WATSON
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Registered: 16th Jun 05
Location: Fife, Scotland
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quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
chocolate engines
Another person that knows JACK SHIT about them but just loves to slate them
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Baskey
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how can I post a link on an I phone?
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smokey corsa
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once scoobyroo had fixed the niggles of the earlier engines ie. the melting (chocolate) pistons due to them moving horizontally, they are a brilliant engine true work of art.
if i were in your position then i'd go for it, even if you only keep it 12months atleast it will be an experience.
what are your requirements from a car anyhoo? just wondering whatelse you have been looking at.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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LCR all the way...
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