K3 VMU
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as title.....
got a guy interested in swapping my racing quad for one, 3 door one though ( i hate 5 door cars)
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J da Silva
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I have a 3 door P1, you maybe saw my thread a few weeks ago.
Not really many cons if you're careful in maintaining your cars and you know generally how to do the small jobs yourself like oil changes, looking after fuel related things.
They sound nice, they handle and drive nice, instant power, the interior is comfy and lots of room in the boot for your shopping/prams/football equipment/grandma etc... the only con really is expensive bits n bobs and although the services are quite dear and frequent, I would advice you take out some sort of 3-5year warranty, I've just paid £600 for a 5 year warranty from Europa at Sheffield for mine.
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Eck
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That's an excellent deal J!
Kev, what kind of 3 door is it? Type R or P1?
As said, as long as it's maintained properly, and running on the correct fuel (safest to run it on the V power or similar) it should be a reliable car. But aye, the servicing is expensive, especially for things like the brakes!
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by J da Silva
I've just paid £600 for a 5 year warranty from Europa at Sheffield for mine.
That's not bad at all. Worth every penny IMO especially when owning a scoob.
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J da Silva
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
That's an excellent deal J!
Kev, what kind of 3 door is it? Type R or P1?
As said, as long as it's maintained properly, and running on the correct fuel (safest to run it on the V power or similar) it should be a reliable car. But aye, the servicing is expensive, especially for things like the brakes!
I think they usually want a grand for 5 years don't they? But I waited for the next 'deal day' over the weekend 25th-26th July.
Brett your right, I'm sure I'd have spent that in the first 6 months on the rear suspension alone.
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Wrighty
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pro - i dont think you can get a faster/better handling car for the money. theyre a fookin hoot to drive.
con - insurance, running costs, the impreza image...
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Brett
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Originally posted by J da Silva
I think they usually want a grand for 5 years don't they? But I waited for the next 'deal day' over the weekend 25th-26th July.
Brett your right, I'm sure I'd have spent that in the first 6 months on the rear suspension alone.
Is there age limitations on the car with these? Sure I looked into them once and it wouldn't cover cars 10+ yrs old. I was looking at getting a classic again, but the worry of the engine popping is too daunting. £2k rebuild 
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K3 VMU
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Originally posted by Eck
Kev, what kind of 3 door is it? Type R or P1?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1187734.htm
this is it.
trying to work out a deal with this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1132893.htm
i am more than competent mechanically, and if anyone remembers my old corsa i like to look after a car to a high standard
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J da Silva
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It wasn't mentioned to me but mine is 8 years old so maybe a couple more years on they would have told me to go away, but with mine being a ltd edition maybe there is a vested interest by Subaru to keep these cars going, I'm unsure tbh.
I did have to provide proof of rebuild by API 8k miles ago though, so I got the impression my circumstances helped a bit.
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Brett
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Fair enough. Will look into this. It's nice having that reassurance.
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J da Silva
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Looks really nice K3, just check what offset the wheels are though, with him changing them they could be rubbing.
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Brett
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Originally posted by K3 VMU
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1187734.htm
this is it.
Ace 
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Wrighty
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Nice wheel choice, seems worth it
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K3 VMU
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cheers folks, will try and work out some sort of deal, will keep updated of progress!!!
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J da Silva
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Are you going to pick it up from N Ireland or will he meet you at the docks or deliver?
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K3 VMU
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Are you going to pick it up from N Ireland or will he meet you at the docks or deliver?
well i ve offered my van and quad , with me travelling to ireland, only 273 miles from me, roughly 7 hours.
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Marc
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Get an Evo, Impreza's are shit.
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K3 VMU
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Get an Evo, Impreza's are shit.
good advice, imprezas are shit....... i think corsas are shit.... i still had two though 
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bubble
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i have had my uncles for the past couple of days, sti wrx prodrive jobby. decat and mapped, absolute weapon.
pros-handle mint-power delivery is immense.
cons used £110 petrol for 250 miles.
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Eck
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Aye they utter drink petrol Anybody who says you'll get on average 30-35mpg taking it easy is on crack.
But worth it. Blitz NUR Spec exhaust would be a must for me. And it'll handle like an utter dream on good coilovers, which Cusco certainly are!
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K3 VMU
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My mate has a P1, which he got rolling roaded last week at 390bhp and so i know what lke they are on fuel!!
anyone got good recomndations for insurance??
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Wrighty
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keith micheals
greenlight
a-plan
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
keith micheals
greenlight
a-plan
tried KM, will give the others a try 
cheapest quote i ve had wiz jus over 1000. 22yo with 5 years NCB.
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DaveyLC
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I've owned loads..
The non-turbos are a waste of time, because lets be honest they are fucking ugly cars so the only reason you would buy one for would be the performance.
Pro's:
IMHO there is NOTHING out of the box that will give you the same bang for your buck.
Doddle to work on compared to most performance cars.
Con's:
Paranoid owners clubs will make you think the slightly squeak from the brakes is a broken MAF sensor and a spun shell.
Parts prices are all over the show, its a bit of a joke really! I just bought a brand new front bumper for a 2002 WRX for less than a set of brake pasd (go figure!).
If you are not handy with the spanners be prepared to open your wallet, most garages believe the boxer engine is shrouded with mistery but in fact its a dream to work on.
If you buy a classic you will be forever branded a tosser and if you buy a new age you will be branded 'mid life crissis man'.
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AK
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2 door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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