Dan2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Guys, just looking for other opinions, been looking at swapping the z for either an mr2 turbo which would be around a 1993, or a Subaru impreza either sti or wrx maybe around 2004-2005 model.. Any opinions on both? Or anybody had any experiences owning either? Thanks, Dan Quote
ddcboyle Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Never owned them, but driven both and I think impreza is better all round. But not sure how tbey compare to running costs and maintanance Quote
rtbiscuit Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 If you like the mr2 I would recommend the last version they built which was the roadster. The chassis is much better and you can turbo them very cheaply. Speak to ekona with regards to the impreza. Quote
Dan2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 ddcboyle - do you think the impreza is better all round due to the age difference? rtbiscuit - do you mean the little convertible, newer version 2000 onwards? Quote
Dan2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 I'm also considering an Evo preferably either a 260 or a 320 mr fq, however they are more expensive than the other two choices.. Any one have any experience with these? Appreciate any advice/help Quote
docwra Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Where to start ....... very different cars TBH. I much prefer the way the 2 drives to the Impreza, and the turbo's are pretty quick with it - they are pretty impractical though and are getting long in the tooth now. The Evo is a better drive than the Impreza IMO* but are a lot more expensive, my brother is selling his MR FQ320 for around 10K, they are different league TBH. * You will find people go one or the other here, they are both bloody good cars though Ive also got a MkIII MR2 and while its the most fun of any of the above to drive its also the slowest and most impractical, but you can pick up an 02 car for considerably less than £3K which is a bargain IMO. Why are you considering swapping a 350 for an MR2 turbo though? I can understand the practicality element with the 4 seaters but TBH a Zed whips an SW20 MR2 in pretty much every category ...........? Quote
Ekona Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Unless you're desperate for turbo shove in a pretty body with just two seats, I wouldn't bother with the MR2. And that's coming from someone who loves MR2s. My only experience with Imprezas is the New Age ones, so bug/blob/hawkeye cars. WRX is dull and feels like a taxi cab, STi cars are simply incredible in terms of pace and poise. Get the 2L engine over the 2.5L, far stronger and more revvy. I'd agree that the Evo is a more precise and quicker weapon than the equivalent Impreza, but there's a lot of gizmos doing the work for you and I always felt the Impreza was more characterful, which is why we bought one. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 ddcboyle - do you think the impreza is better all round due to the age difference? rtbiscuit - do you mean the little convertible, newer version 2000 onwards? Yes the post 2000 convertible jobbie Quote
mattross1313 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Why are you considering swapping a 350 for an MR2 turbo though? I can understand the practicality element with the 4 seaters but TBH a Zed whips an SW20 MR2 in pretty much every category ...........? 4 seats in an MR2?? I've had quite a few MR2's in the past, and although on paper there isn't much in it BHP wise, I would say the MR2 is the quicker car, especially with some basic breather mods and an EBC. Mine was running just over 300bhp and would eat my Zed I'd wager. Quote
mattross1313 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Oh and to OP. I haven't driven a Scoob, but bang for buck an MR2 turbo is the most fun around and surprisingly practical. Myself and the misses had a long weekend in France one time. It also takes us to JAE - tent, equipment, beer and everything else. Quote
squanchy Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 My dad has a 2003 Scooby WRX. It's very smooth to drive and he hasn't had any mechanical issues with it. It's lacks that 'oomph' the Z has though. I would be tempted to go for an STI if i were you. Quote
jumping350 Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Ive got both lol and a zed ,blew the mr2 up but up till then it was great,bringing it back as a track car, Scooby bugeye is my daily, does what it says on tin 4 seats fun to drive but as others said get an sti (not literally lol)all depends what you want it for i guess Quote
Dan2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks guys appreciate all the replies! Yeah I'm thinking I want a turbo car that's why I'm considering these 3.. I know the mr2 is completely different to the scoob and Evo however I saw a black one in immaculate condition the other day and still looked the bees knees! Generally most people are saying go for the sti if the scoob or a 320 if the Evo.. Don't get me wrong I love the zed to bits however I have a tendency to renew my cars too often like a plonker! Rtbiscuit - I do like the roadster mr2 must admit however I would preferably rather buy a car with a turbo on it as appose to fitting myself.. Appreciate the help though bud! Quote
Dan2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Jumping350- just come back from Ibiza so I probably do literally have an sti! Haha. How do you find the bug eye? I've been swaying more towards the blob eye however people I know with bug eyes love them! Quote
Ekona Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Late blobeye is the one to go for. Extended track, DCCD as standard, still the 2L engine, other suspension changes. Quote
jumping350 Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) i love my bugeye not much between them and blobeye to be honest except age and as Dan says above your better of with the later model. I just like my bugeye as there are more blobeyes about..least we know were your first trip will be after Ibiza lol Edited July 23, 2013 by jumping350 Quote
Dan2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 Ekona- appreciate the advice ðŸ‘I have been looking at the later blob eye versions.. How tuneable do you think they would be? Like what bhp would a map, exhaust etc see me.. Quote
Ekona Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 For the STi, very. Bearing in mind they're 260bhp stock, we had the PPP on ours which is nothing more than a remap, deleting one of the cats, different backbox and a bigger fuel pump. This gave our car 319bhp, and that's on stock injectors and intercooler. Go for an FMIC and bigger injectors and you'll get a fair chunk more. Gearbox on the STi is also much stronger (read: bulletproof) than the WRX version, so worth considering too. Quote
smudga Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) No experience of the MR2 but had 2 scoobs & loved them both, even better than the wifes zed!! Sti is much better car than the WRX,better spec(brakes suspension etc) tough as old boots & a bit softer than the Evo - Evo is a better driver if you're pushing hard. Maybe go for the Blobeye if you can but you might get a 'Hawkeye' if you lucky, nicer shape but has the 2.5 engine as opposed to the 2 litre - also a plus, as said before is the PPP better drive & less lag than the standard STi. If you come accross a JDM version in either, don't discount it - even better car. Twin scroll turbo, all 2.0 litre, nitrided crank, quick rack, better ratios & rear wash wipe! this is the engine that Prodrive used as the base for the rally cars they used to built. Where else can you get a 4 door family saloon that'll leave most performace cars behind..... 4WD.... Oh and dont forget the noise Edited August 1, 2013 by smudga Quote
smudga Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 Just for the record the two versions.......... Quote
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