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anyone on here got much experiance with the newer shape wrx's
the prices are getting very good and im tempted to buy one for my daily ,
looking around 03 - 06 reg
what are the comon faults or things to look out for etc etc , goin to try buy a std car so its got less chance of being battered but that doesnt always work .....
DAFTJOHN
22-03-12, 05:56 PM
I had the standard hawkeye on a 07 plate. Got it at 11k and got shot at 40k had no problems at all with it. Changed tyres and brakes and that was it.
The mpg got me, that's why it got sold. I know the older 2ltr was prone to oil leaks but the 2.5 was fine. I did the 30k in a year
Clutch changes can get costly
Im not a massive live of the look of the hawk eye ones :(
Buy I do like the one before 2.0 turbo ones , trader says around 30 mpg , guessing that's if your driving very soft , what's it like realistically ?
Ask rexton lol
I thought they were very bland to drive, far too safe and no fun. Get yourself a 530d BMW and snap your neck with torque. My Astra diesel was quicker than a standard scooby and a lot of other so say performance cars from 0-60 or even from 60-100. Diesel is the way to go mate.
You can get 30-33mpg on the motorway, realistically its going to be combined mpg in the mid 20's though.
Yeah I've been set on a e90 5 series for ages , but seem to have talked myself out of them over the last few week , I'm 31 in a few month and see the BMW as a 35 - 40 car , still after something sporty and quick ish at the min
And Rexton want a me to get a sti lol , but you can only get the roundy light shape for 5k ish region
Are you going to use it for going quickly, to and from jobs lol
Lol at spud , maybe , and stupid phone was supposed to put e60 5 series haha
DAFTJOHN
22-03-12, 06:49 PM
Got knowhere near 30. I average 18mpg per tank. Normally got 220 miles a tank the best was 250 on motorway from Glasgow to Birmingham. Some difference compared to my passat getting 50 mpg now.
Think mines was 227 brake and they handle okay and was fast to 60 and mid range was okay. Did have it in the limiter in 5th a few times. I've never driven an evo but they're supposed to be better. Straight line a 197 Clio would keep up.
I also did race a 530d and it was like for like and oh did try to race a Nissan skyline and erm it makes you realise the wrx is slow!
And without sounding to ****ed up I don't want to lose the point of the nova ,
Havin a quicker daily would be a fail haha
And without sounding to ****ed up I don't want to lose the point of the nova ,
Havin a quicker daily would be a fail haha
Exactly, why would you need the nova if you had something fast, get a pissrat TD and let the nova with the spare cash :p
buy the scooby and turn into RWD:cool:
buy the scooby and turn into RWD:cool:
Dont listen to this man, he bought a nova sport, what a wierdo :p
lol
Novasport
22-03-12, 07:28 PM
123d M Sport, I had one as a demo for 5-6 months and loved it. The torque is there from tickover and they go like stink but will still do over 50mpg when driven hard. 200bhp, V8 M3 torque figures in a RWD golf sized hatchback :)
E90 is a 3 series BTW ;) 330d and 530d are cracking cars, if you can stretch to a 335d or 535d even better.
davidfox280585
22-03-12, 08:00 PM
i picked a sti out of the series 1 air filter the other night,pesky thing i must have sucked it in while i destroyed it lol
Took one a test-drive a few years back but it was boring, if you can afford it get the sti, they are a totally different car to drive.
David.
DAFTJOHN
22-03-12, 09:11 PM
Was yours the coupe or std shape? I think I was in it and the torque was impressive. Take it it's the same 123d engine in both?
Ooops, meant for Novasport ^^^^^^
TeddyThom
22-03-12, 09:18 PM
Why is everyone on about getting an STI? Usually people want to avoid them surely??
I'll get me coat...
martsnova
22-03-12, 09:55 PM
ive got a 54 plate wrx, you can get it in the low 30s mpg .your all raving about bmws there to heavy and dont handle like a subaru and the subarus are silly cheap at the moment for the money whats quicker and as reliable ?
whats quicker and as reliable ?
http://www.todoautos.com.pe/attachments/f17/138839d1225852467-aros-17-de-mitsubishi-evo-7-evo7_02__177.jpg
lol
martsnova
22-03-12, 10:03 PM
yep bet you didnt pay £ 3500 qwid for that lol!!! you can nearly buy a house for what they cost
Type R is probably the pick of bunch for around the £5~7k mark. Rest are just pap IMO. Come with DCCD & water spray from the off.
yep bet you didnt pay £ 3500 qwid for that lol!!! you can nearly buy a house for what they cost
Please show me where you can buy a house for £6k and Im all ears!
yep bet you didnt pay £ 3500 qwid for that lol!!! you can nearly buy a house for what they cost
LOL I didn't pay anything chief, its not mine*. Although I would like two of those £6-7k houses please :)
* this is though, and is available at that price lol
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/203_11078918884_667958884_715515_5082_n.jpg
martsnova
22-03-12, 10:12 PM
i think it all comes down to your own budget to be honest i was just saying the subaru is good cheap fun at the right money .
martsnova
22-03-12, 10:16 PM
sorry all the houses are now sold lol!!
buy an old bettle...same engine lol lol
Would love a evo but as said they are twice the price of the same reg scoob
Ctr's are one of the ugliest cars ever produced
And don't like the 1 bmws , would have a e60 but dont really Do the miles anymore to justify a diesel , it would cause more damage then good on the short trips , and you cant really throw them Round haha
The wrx although not the most powerfull car , looks pretty good and with 03 reg goin for 2.5k and 05 reg for 4k all sub 80k miles is a pretty good bargain
I could go sti if I wanted but then I can see it costing loads more to run and I won't want to drive nova any more
Have also looked at vxr's 6k for a Astra , same price as a sti
Focus st 5.5k for a for without a cosworth badge is wrong lol
I don't know where else to look lol
brainsnova
23-03-12, 12:23 AM
Just get a civic type r (ep3) and be done with it :d just under 200bhp and no turbo to blow.
not so sure about the 2.5 turbos mpg but my mates classic 2.0 turbo gets 180 miles a tank with him driving and over double with his mrs lol she was saying tonight shes done 320 n still got a 1/4 tank.
i used to work in a subaru dealership and said mate is a subaru tech and nothing really goes wrong with them, parts are quite dear though, as someone mentioned clutch changes aren't cheap, my mate just did his and even at trade prices i was a wee bit surprised at what it cost.
i can ask him or the other mechanics if theres anything specific you want to know?
Yeh that's would be great. It's just things I need to look out for when buying one
Or any tips on how to spot probs etc
Complete chav chariots don't bother, plus they sound like dumper trucks
cossienova
23-03-12, 11:21 AM
Iv experienced a few but never been impressed with them. They are a good buy for the money but iv always been very disappointed with the performance, handling is good and braking but straight line speed of a wry isn't much between them and a good 16v cav. Always thought they would put up a good fight against my Cossie until I had a go against a few.... I was very wrong!
carl, have you driven one, there ****.
Do you need the 'space' or just something that is cheap and a giggle?
cheap and giggle = 1*2 (not a cup, sod that Full Fat all the way). Although saying that I'm bored of mine now and want something massive or tiny (like a Phaeton/A8/5 series or smaller like an A2 or 330D lol )
yeah ive had a go in a mates car ben , it wasnt too bad tbh , but it prob wasnt as quick as nova in a line , but it was comfy and handled better then nova haha
dont really need the space stu, its just ill have a nice bit of money from some shares in my work in the next month or so thought id treat myself ,
and i cant see my misses letting me have a new car if she doesnt get one lol , so could always end up with 2 :)
Complete chav chariots don't bother, plus they sound like dumper trucks
Is there any car that you do actually like, or is that youre just jealous of anything that is faster and generally better than a nova?
And it always amuses me that any nova owner (myself included) can brand any other car 'chav' err hello lol
I quite like Signum's atm, hopefully get one this year, LOADS of car for the money
I hate evo's, scooby poo's etc, pointless money pits imo, most (round here anyway) are driven by chavs that look like they can't see over then steering wheel
Novas I supposewere a chav yeah lol
Guess being nearly 35 I now prefer something sensible for a every day car
turbojolt
23-03-12, 06:32 PM
A tapping xe sounds more like a dumper truck then a scooby.
I quite like Signum's atm, hopefully get one this year, LOADS of car for the money
I hate evo's, scooby poo's etc, pointless money pits imo, most (round here anyway) are driven by chavs that look like they can't see over then steering wheel
Novas I supposewere a chav yeah lol
Guess being nearly 35 I now prefer something sensible for a every day car
Signums are pretty, but that's about it. You generally get shag all spec compared to a similar money vag/BMW/mondeo.
Ok you get a lot of physical car but without thousand its not what people would call a lot of car.
No doubt that's all wrong because a nazi said it....
2 grand gets you a fully loaded elite signum, havnt looked at beemers or vag stuff tbh, and any ford tat is a no no lol
martsnova
23-03-12, 07:13 PM
im 38 years old i drive a subaru and i can assure you im no chav as for a the same peformance as a good 16 v cav what planet are you on ? there is no way a rattling 16 standard cav keeps with a subaru ?
haha what a thread.
Cav redtopz keeping up with subaru's ohhahahahahahahaaaaaa!!!! The failz r strong in ere!!
Edd-fully vauxhall blinkered as per.Chav chariots? Is everybody except you a chav or what?! lol
Please define a chav? as that word is now soooooooo 2004
brainsnova
23-03-12, 07:44 PM
there is no way a rattling 16 standard cav keeps with a subaru ?
It can if it's being towed lol
turbojolt
23-03-12, 08:04 PM
I drink Stella own a nova and a staffordshire bull terrier BUT i don't like yellow gold jewelry, am I still a Chav
cossienova
23-03-12, 08:30 PM
im 38 years old i drive a subaru and i can assure you im no chav as for a the same peformance as a good 16 v cav what planet are you on ? there is no way a rattling 16 standard cav keeps with a subaru ?
Iv been in my mates Subaru wrx up against a cav 16v and the Subaru struggled to get past in a straight line very disappointing so I'm on this planet, you are on a different planet if you think a Subaru wrx is a fast car. As for the Subaru pulling a cavalier, it will be the other way around when the chocolate Subaru engine melts.
martsnova
23-03-12, 08:39 PM
i never said a subaru is a fast car its good cheap fun as for a subaru struggling to get past a cav 16 v is well beyond me was the floor mat stuck under the throttle pedal when he tried to overtake lol???????????????
cossienova
23-03-12, 08:45 PM
No his foot was on the floor with no mats. It was a bug eye wrx with ppp kit just saying from experience. Not 100% sure if the wrx was up to scratch but it was 4 year old at the time. Very disappointing and I havnt got vauxhall blinkers on as I'm a ford lover!
martsnova
23-03-12, 08:46 PM
sorry is it only me but where does a cav 16 v keep up with a subaru im not getting this ? i had a 16v mk2 astra in the day when they where quite new yes it was quick but not impreza quick ??????
2 grand gets you a fully loaded elite signum, havnt looked at beemers or vag stuff tbh, and any ford tat is a no no lol
A fully loaded wood trim special Vauxhall is about as high tech as a bog spec clio lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VAUXHALL-SIGNUM-ELITE-2-2-DTI-AUTO-BLACK-FULL-SERVICE-HISTORY-TOP-SPEC-/320873171819?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ab5880b6b
Something like that I had in mind (excuse the link please)
Maybe I am vauxhall blinkered lol parts at cost price and 20% off servicing sways me tho :)
And no way is a cav 'redtop' going to beat a scooby doo lol
Lol what have I started here lol , a mint cav xe would be 150bhp , whilt a ppp scoob would be around 260 ,
I'm a massive vaux fan but can't see any chance for the Cav
turbojolt
23-03-12, 09:45 PM
My uncle owns a p1 scooby and its not as good as his old cosworths but I bet it would still own most/all cav's
pikey1986
23-03-12, 09:49 PM
from what ive read on them it only takes a few 'hero' launches to lunch the clutch but other than that pretty damn reliable
Dunno about the new uns but the old ones are good,a mate of mine came round with his before,we both drove it round here like it was a twoc'er.Did £40 worth of petrol in an hour and a half,and that was when it was cheaper lol Great car,im sorry but no vaux ever made would have kept up with that,not even that sh1t senator thing with lotus badges on.
pikey1986
23-03-12, 09:59 PM
Dunno about the new uns but the old ones are good,a mate of mine came round with his before,we both drove it round here like it was a twoc'er.Did £40 worth of petrol in an hour and a half,and that was when it was cheaper lol Great car,im sorry but no vaux ever made would have kept up with that,not even that sh1t senator thing with lotus badges on.
lollollol
cossienova
23-03-12, 11:31 PM
Havnt said it would beat a scooby all I said is a cav gave my mates wrx a good run for it's money!
lol @ this thread, will be linked to scoobynet with look at these pricks thinking there novas and caves can destroy a sti lol
lol @ this thread, will be linked to scoobynet with look at these pricks thinking there novas and caves can destroy a sti lol
Exactly this, a few of my mates have had impreza's, very fast capable cars, I wouldn't have though a wrx would be slower than a turbo 2000 though which are the ones I've had most experience in/with, and I know for a fact that an xe cav would get left by a turbo 2000 halfway through first gear!
Anyone who thinks otherwise is going to lose when it comes to putting money on a quarter mile time lol
And like I say, I know a turbo 2000 will kill a cav, and indeed most novas, so with the wrx being the better faster model, where should we be putting our money then children?
turbojolt
24-03-12, 07:29 AM
What if the cav has a go faster stripe ?
Exactly this, a few of my mates have had impreza's, very fast capable cars, I wouldn't have though a wrx would be slower than a turbo 2000 though which are the ones I've had most experience in/with, and I know for a fact that an xe cav would get left by a turbo 2000 halfway through first gear!
Anyone who thinks otherwise is going to lose when it comes to putting money on a quarter mile time lol
And like I say, I know a turbo 2000 will kill a cav, and indeed most novas, so with the wrx being the better faster model, where should we be putting our money then children?
But an xe nova is the fastest car on the road, EVA INNIT!
turbojolt
24-03-12, 08:49 AM
But an xe nova is the fastest car on the road, EVA INNIT!
This
davidfox280585
24-03-12, 09:29 AM
can i chuck a joker card in lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yhFfzCCLcU
though the scoob was my mate rob and a wrx,if he lauched it like he should have he would have beat me and even though i crossed he line first he was pulling up on me,
no doubt in my eyes he beat me even though i crossed first
blue_peg_16v
24-03-12, 10:06 AM
Robs a girl though and drives like miss daisy is in the back
I think the biggest thing people have to realise is there's about half a dozen different specs and powers on Impreza's that are often badged the same, ranging from 230 brake to 300.
My experience of the newer shape cars is a bit more limited, but whilst the blobeye is a fair bit heavier than the classics, they are without doubt noticeably faster than a 16V cav! I have owned a gsi so can compare. But it's the handling that the car is all about, the car was built for corners, and pound for pound I challenge anyone to find a car the same price of the same age that will beat it point to point on a typical British road. As for not being exciting, maybe you don't feel like you're on the ragged edge the whole time, because you're not, but if you're a half decent driver they're still very enjoyable to drive.
Reliability wise, there's very little to worry about, keep it well serviced and you wont go far wrong, the myth of chocolate engines was from the early Jap imports and people not running them on the correct fuel then wondering why they detonated. Start doing full on launches everywhere and the clutch and gearbox will start to complain but if you're driving it like that you deserve it. You can still get it off the line quickly with a little bit of mechanical sympathy. My P1 got driven very hard and I never had a problem with it. They didn't become massively popular gpN cars by being delicate!
Fuel wise, drive it very hard you'll rinse a tank in 100 miles, be sensible 30 MPG is achievable, keep it off boost on the motorway, probably a bit more.
Personally, I'd spend the money on an older STI or P1 and get rid of the nova, 4.5 to 60, 300bhp and fun diffs, but different strokes
And if you're seriously considering one, there's a few good books out there which detail the model differences, history, problems and mods and buying guides which are worth a purchase. I had the one by Chris Rees, You and Your Subaru Impreza Turbo, found it very useful
martsnova
24-03-12, 06:45 PM
well said sturge as i said you cant get better for your money for performance and handling
turbojolt
24-03-12, 06:53 PM
I prefer the look of evos tbh
I prefer the look of evos tbh
Total rotters.
Total rotters.
lol lol lol
Chap at work has a evo 7, had to spend a day welding the underside to get it through mot :eek:
turbojolt
24-03-12, 07:40 PM
Total rotters.
Ummmmmm vauxhall nova forum lol
Thanks Chris , that's the point that I had in my head but couldn't word it lol
Have found 3 or 4 wrx on a 05 for less the 3k
Sti on that shape are about 5.5 - 6k but it's more 03-04 was one at a show today and I did like it :)
lol lol lol
Chap at work has a evo 7, had to spend a day welding the underside to get it through mot :eek:
The **** that's pumped into the air in Bridgwater would rot concrete! Just look at the People from round there, makes Chernobyl look like Milan!
The **** that's pumped into the air in Bridgwater would rot concrete! Just look at the People from round there, makes Chernobyl look like Milan!
Sellophane shut down years ago mate lol
If were on that subject, Bristol makes Baghdad look like paradise lol
Back on evo's, there was a thread on here with links to threads about evo's rotting, common problems by then sounds of it, worse that **** box nova's lol
Back on evo's, there was a thread on here with links to threads about evo's rotting, common problems by then sounds of it, worse that **** box nova's lol
Having prepped god knows how many evo shells, I can confirm the rust proofing is non existent and the rot extensive. The jap models had no underseal at all so they had no practice at it when the uk models were launched. Those that did get undersealed when they came over generally just trapped moisture in the seam sealer free joins so you can't see the rust til it's through.
I've seen 2 year old cars with bad rust!
Std wrx is too heavy and set up for under steer.... Rubbish mpg, expensive tax and insurance too plus a questionable image too.....
lol @ this thread, will be linked to scoobynet with look at these pricks thinking there novas and caves can destroy a sti lol
lol lol lol Nova's are utter turd. Fact.
im sorry but no vaux ever made would have kept up with that,not even that sh1t senator thing with lotus badges on.
Fcuking legend lol
Lol guess what I'm going to look at tommorow!
Pistol Pete
17-06-12, 09:11 AM
A cav Sri??!! lol
I wish... Not!
Looking at a 2005 wrx one owner from new with 55k miles and fssh! Cars are bloody expensive over here!
Lol I've bought it, by far best wrx I have drove, very tight and firm, car is like new condition.
Guy phoned me up this morning and said can you view it another day as its raining and I don't take it out in the rain, luckily it dried up!
turbojolt
18-06-12, 01:07 PM
sounds like it was care for then mate
I'd go for a RB5 or P1 but also the WRX STI V3 555 Type R, which was the car the P1 was based on and the car chosen for the WRC iirc
( I'm sure if I'm wrong sturge will correct me lol )
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/random1/47e48d92.jpg
I want one of them ^^^^^^
You can buy it for me if you want bazil
Nearly bought one years ago, the budget was £16k for a daily driver
Escort cosworth or one of those subarus or the S3
The escort would have been stolen by now and the Subaru would probably be the same lol
Glad I got the S3 to be honest,
Nearly bought one years ago, the budget was £16k for a daily driver
Escort cosworth or one of those subarus or the S3
The escort would have been stolen by now and the Subaru would probably be the same lol
Glad I got the S3 to be honest,
Time to upgrade to an RS4 now bazil;)
Then give me a shotlol
Southie
18-06-12, 07:19 PM
2 of my mates own P1's, ones in the process of a rebuild engine wise and the other is also having an engine rebuild lol
Time to upgrade to an RS4 now bazil;)
Then give me a shotlol
Either RS4 or VXR8, got the combo for a daily work hack, just worried a VXR8 might not fit in the garage lol
I'd go for a RB5 or P1 but also the WRX STI V3 555 Type R, which was the car the P1 was based on and the car chosen for the WRC iirc
( I'm sure if I'm wrong sturge will correct me lol )
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/random1/47e48d92.jpg
Bought one of those myself. Could almost sit and just listen to it tickover all day!!
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL632/13413898/23921847/403088361.jpg
lol what haven't you had !!
If you say you have or had a lancia delta evo I'll not speak to you again lol
lol what haven't you had !!
If you say you have or had a lancia delta evo I'll not speak to you again lol
I'm not that bad, always wanted one, and it had to be a blue 2 door. Seen it for sale and jumped at it!lol Can't afford to fuel it to drive it anywhere!lol
Not sure what model it is. Version 3 of some sort, but it's not an STi, just a WRX. Has nothing in the way of equipment, reminds me a bit of a Nova Sport.
I think the RA models were basic to save weight might be one of those ?
Tbh there are millions of versions lol
I'm not that bad, always wanted one, and it had to be a blue 2 door. Seen it for sale and jumped at it!lol Can't afford to fuel it to drive it anywhere!lol
Not sure what model it is. Version 3 of some sort, but it's not an STi, just a WRX. Has nothing in the way of equipment, reminds me a bit of a Nova Sport.
Has it got DCCD & intercooler spray (water washer type bottle in boot)? If so then its highly likely a Type R. If it hasnt its probably an RA.
Has it got DCCD & intercooler spray (water washer type bottle in boot)? If so then its highly likely a Type R. If it hasnt its probably an RA.
It just about has seats and a steering wheel. Has the roof scoop which makes me think it is a Type RA as well, but I also thought they were STi's, which this isn't?
It's number 250 odd of 1,000 produced anyway!!!
Dont be fooled, alot of people retro fit the opening roof vent w/interior surround.
EDIT: Not that theres nowt wrong with either Type R or RA's mind!
Pics :)
not collecting it until Sunday but here are a few pics off his listing, there god awful!
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/46/219216946_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/13/219116613_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/75/219216775_full.jpg
lol looks nice ben, cant believe you bought one though haha , bmw 5 you told me haha
A BMW like you got would be 15k over here! And parts for European cars are a joke, my brother wanted set of ht leads for his mk3 vr6 nz price £250, uk price £30! Also oil filter for his they wanted £50!
**** the bed :o ,
you sell the parts ill ship them to you lol , nice earner haha
I'm currently trying to find a decent way of getting things sent here for reasonable costs!
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