martinmac Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I have lots of questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Impreza or mystery machine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I owned one before the Zed and I can supply exhausts but thats about as far as my knowledge on them goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX AWD Turbo 4dr Saloon Exhausts you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 every council estate has at least 1.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is this a new winter shed then Mart? Chris - you can give him advice on Scooby 'snacks' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yes Vic, its the compromise winter car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Good winter tyres, a service and job done Mart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I had one from new, kept it 6 weeks, drank fuel like no-ones business, 30 lts to travel 18 miles, and that was driving normally. Took it back to Subaru for a check over, was told "its fixed, it was a Subaru issue, nothing the customer needs to know" Sir! Took it home and the fuel was even worse. I was told by subaru tec, If you use any other fuel other than super at any stage, you will feck up the ECU and it WILL need a new one. Got shot of it toot sweet. Worst car I ever owned, and really didn't know what the appeal was, blinded by power i suppose I was told, as I will tell you, by a WRX owner, please don't buy one. Thats all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I am starting with a standard car so I am hoping to have no problems created by others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 As I did. Brand new. I am starting with a standard car so I am hoping to have no problems created by others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 My mum has had one for about 18 months (albeit the newer 2.5 version) and she loves it. Its not hugely bad on fuel, its comfortable and is good in the snow. I've driven it quite a bit while I was without a car and tbh its pretty good, I actually preferred it to my Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I am reassured. Its hard to get my head round the new language they seem to use on their forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I am reassured. Its hard to get my head round the new language they seem to use on their forum. innit blud, iz cus scuby iz da bezt whip innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not at all Stew, its the technical stuff I am having to get my head round. All the model differences too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Compromise!!!!? Love to know what the other contenders were? Yes Vic, its the compromise winter car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 So on Mart's Xmas list, at number one spot, one cap, on a slide slant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 The problem was that I didnt really know what I wanted so it was a price band search on autotrader. The main contender was something which I couldnt justify as it would be parked next to a cement factory for weeks which wouldnt have worked. No 370z hence this was a compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Compromise!!!!? Love to know what the other contenders were? A certain drop top - but as per Marts comment, not really practical no matter how much we badgered him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 That's the same year as our one Mart, except it's a WRX not an STi. One thing I will say is don't under-estimate how thirsty the cars can be on fuel. Granted ours has the PPP so will be a bit thirstier than normal, but Jo sees 26-28mpg on a motorway run, and I get sub-20mpg when I drive it (much to her displeasure!). Aside from that they're fairly simple cars, interior is awful but usable, gearbox on a WRX is more fragile than the much stronger STi 'box, turbos can and do get worn so check for blue smoke on start up but don't forget because it's a flat-4 there will be more smoke than on an in-line or vee lump. Other than that, they're a sound buy and (whisper it) more fun to drive than a Zed is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks Dan, that sounds like it will fit the bill very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjquicksilver Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 ive had 8 impreza and still have my impreza rally car, loved all of them, the sound especialy, if you have any direct questions id be happy to answer them for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetgax Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Had 3 including my sprint car till last november (may she rest in pieces RIP). If you need any pointers MArtin im around as well mate. . If I was to buy a new age it wouldnt be a wrx make sure its and sti as a minimum mate tbh. In reasonably standard form Scoobs are very strong its only when you start upping the power and/or racing/tracking them they go south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks guys, its a commute car so i will be behaving myself honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetgax Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 TBh mrtin if its a commute car id go for a decent 4wd diesel something like an audi a3 quattro etc that still has decent torque etc but doesnt hit you in the pocket fuel and insurance etc. just my 2 penneth and I like scoobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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