DILEMA - bug eye now or 03 later?
29 July 2004, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxmark
I prefer this one 
. Best VFM around get yourself a JDM STi.
. Best VFM around get yourself a JDM STi.nice motor how do you know its not a jdm sti and what the fecs a VFM
29 July 2004, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by paulwrxboro
nice motor how do you know its not a jdm sti and what the fecs a VFM
Makes sense as JDM's are cheaper (And better
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30 July 2004, 09:52 AM
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Paul yep VFM = value for money (to many which magzines). The JDM's follow the same non UK features used on the classic. Better spec, more power and in the case of the bugeye the availability of an STi version a year before the UK. Cant say they are to much cheaper tho although the prices have fallen recently. There are different levels for example EL, GL etc. Look at this link for more info http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpnewagesti.html
You can spot most of them by privacy glass,rear wipers and folding mirrors amongst other things. Insurance with Elephant was a breeze. My second JDM Scoob and would recommend one to anyone.
You can spot most of them by privacy glass,rear wipers and folding mirrors amongst other things. Insurance with Elephant was a breeze. My second JDM Scoob and would recommend one to anyone.
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30 July 2004, 12:49 PM
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For <£12k I don't think you'll get a worthwhile new age STi. IIRC the blobeye WRX has +10PS over the bugeye. Little else other than cosmetic differences (note the deliberate use of the word differences rather than improvements
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30 July 2004, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by paulwrxboro
The best looking impreza front end the bugeye with afew mods
Thank you guys for your responses
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30 July 2004, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by speedking
For <£12k I don't think you'll get a worthwhile new age STi. IIRC the blobeye WRX has +10PS over the bugeye. Little else other than cosmetic differences (note the deliberate use of the word differences rather than improvements).
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30 July 2004, 02:43 PM
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Ping,
If you like Jool's car the there is a tidy UK300 in TH Whites (Cirencester Glos), look totally standard as well.
(And before anyone tells me his is not a UK300... yes I know)
If you like Jool's car the there is a tidy UK300 in TH Whites (Cirencester Glos), look totally standard as well.
(And before anyone tells me his is not a UK300... yes I know)
30 July 2004, 02:50 PM
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Fair point MM
Originally Posted by MadMark
In terms of looks and future resale waiting for an 03> has to be the logical decision???
Funny this tho, when speaking to a dealer this week, he was extolling the virtues of the bug eye over a Blob ...:O Salesmen ... No disrespect - I've been one for 20 years!
As I'm planning to keep the car for 40- 50k miles (3 years), I don't think resale is going to be a major issue in the end ... wouldn't you all agree?
Steve
30 July 2004, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jmk
I own an 03 and my mate a bugeye. Not much in it peformance wise and the blobeye is still ******* ugly (those lights and front bumper!!). So I'd buy a mint bugeye and put your considerable saving towards upgrades.
30 July 2004, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby L
Ping,
If you like Jool's car the there is a tidy UK300 in TH Whites (Cirencester Glos), look totally standard as well.
(And before anyone tells me his is not a UK300... yes I know)
If you like Jool's car the there is a tidy UK300 in TH Whites (Cirencester Glos), look totally standard as well.
(And before anyone tells me his is not a UK300... yes I know)
Thank you ... can't see it on their site, but dioes it have the spoiler, or is it ''Incognetto''?
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30 July 2004, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby L
afraid it has the UK300 spoiler mate, looks totally standard, wheels spoilers etc
Steve
30 July 2004, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PING
Cheers ... fancy the ''Incog'' route this time really - WRX Bugeye (Silver perhaps), ECUTEK and headlight changes ...
Steve
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As for performance I think the blobeye has a revised ecu and is a bit quicker as standard but if you are getting a remap it just meens you will get a better performance jump for your money.
Try to live with it standard for a while you will apreciate the gains all the more when you get it modded.
30 July 2004, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tandy
Try to live with it standard for a while you will apreciate the gains all the more when you get it modded.
Steve
30 July 2004, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by paulwrxboro
my m8s selling a uk300 for £13500 full history looks nice pm if intrested
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30 July 2004, 05:24 PM
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I was sold on getting a classic, mainly cos I didn't like the bugeyes front end, but after seeing the tidy examples in this thread I may need to reconsider! I would imagine that their lack of appeal has helped lower the 2nd hand prices, which is good if you're buying. Not all that worried about resale, if only cos you always lose money on cars (Unless you buy a appreciating classic or whatever)
30 July 2004, 06:11 PM
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I have an 03 blobeye, and think personally it looks better than the bug, but if buying for VFM, I'd go for the bug.
Their values must have done their big drops now, since the facelift, so they will have a more predictable and maybe slower depreciation now, compared to when a new shape comes out and the blob drops rapidly.
Also, I think they look better now than I did when I brought my blob
Their values must have done their big drops now, since the facelift, so they will have a more predictable and maybe slower depreciation now, compared to when a new shape comes out and the blob drops rapidly.
Also, I think they look better now than I did when I brought my blob
30 July 2004, 09:05 PM
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I've owned both the bug eye and the blob eye's. Looks wise they're both ok in their own way. I can't really compare them in terms of driving as they are different models/specs.
For the money your looking at paying i think it may be very unlikely you'll get a blob eye yet.
I agree with what mrklaw said about the depreciation leveling out. I got a similar price for my bug eye a few weeks ago to what i was offered about a year ago when i looked at changing it previously.
Chris
For the money your looking at paying i think it may be very unlikely you'll get a blob eye yet.
I agree with what mrklaw said about the depreciation leveling out. I got a similar price for my bug eye a few weeks ago to what i was offered about a year ago when i looked at changing it previously.
Chris
30 July 2004, 09:15 PM
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I was going to suggest a bug eye sti and leave the lights standard, but youve changed your mind to a wrx half way through thread imo
*whispers* get a bugeye sti
*whispers* get a bugeye sti
30 July 2004, 09:28 PM
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30 July 2004, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by paulwrxboro
You might want to take a look though Devon03 - STi but presume would be ok for WRX?
When you see the bits laid out like that, how the hell can they justify charging £225? Must be nearly a fiver's worth of stuff there lol
http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/su...6?Opendocument
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