New_scooby_04

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The official 0-60 figure for the bugeye was 5.9. However, we should bare in mind that the 03 model (post-bugeye) has had a power upgrade 225bhp and got back some of the shove that the classic had, together with a bit more "attitude" Subaru did listen to the critics to be fair to them.

Six seconds to 60 is still a very rapid car; too quick for the original boxster and a BMW 330i, for example. Also, bare in mind that the 0-60 figure doesn't really tell you much about the car's real world performance; for that you need the 30-70 figure or in gear acceleration times.

Best.

16vmarc

225ps - 222bhp

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Had a quick flick at the back of autocar etc....0-100mph 16.9 and 18.6.

I was probably a little harsh earlier. Bugeyes are overall decent enough package, but in terms of performance were talking Integra/Civic Type R, Volvo T5 and Clip Cup territory and not M3 and classic scoob type performance.

Acceleration is just one aspect of what makes a car good though.

I respect all scoobs.

Bob

dlynch

Errr. I am bailing out from this one

njkmr

Calm down!Calm down!!!!Its only a commercial!!!!!!!!! or something like that.

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Am so glad this hasn't turned into a flame war.

Bob

easyrider

The std grunt of the WRX over the classic is definately a downside-but as i said in my earlier post,it really doesnt take much to up the power to make it a heck of a lot punchier than the classic(used to own a MY98 before my 02)-on the flip side though,the build quality and ride is far superior on the newage if you like that sort of thing(maby im getting old)-im not slagging the classic in any way though,i just found it to be quite nice being a fair bit more comfortable that my previous scoob.
I think its one of those things that if you havnt driven a lightly modded newage, you wont know what im talking about-but if you do have the chance to have a spin in one,i think you will be pleasantly suprised-my one whoops sti's now

easy

T5NYW

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So bar from weight, acceleration and looks, what did the classsic have going for it LOL

I loved my MY99 to bits and DBM best colour. I did say i'd buy an Elephant and copy the Peugot ADvert if i had to buy a Bugeye

Anyway for 21/2 years I have owned my limited edition STi Bugeye the Body strength is far better, Build quality is better, brilliant shopping car and terriffic on long runs. and manages to give me a few grins in the twisties

The downside is the weight try taking off hard lock out of tight junction more accelleration from a Stanna Stair Lift. LOL but far better since PPP

My next Scooby WILL MUST to be lighter even if it means getting a Type C with a 2.5ltr

to his question WRX or Classic would depend if how you use the car

New or Old
fast or Faster
Comfort or handling
how many miles, how many miles
how many miles, how many miles

Tony

easyrider

Plus with a couple of asthetic tweaks they look great too compared to the std fugly look with a set of morrettes and a baby changing table on the back-errr-i mean spoiler(flame suit on-i think they look better than the classics )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/10...r/DCP_0828.jpg

Henrik

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AFAIK, the newer cars are also a lot safer if you happen to have a crash. All that extra weight is not the cup holders, you know

No-one buys a car intending to crash it, but if I had to chose between crashing a classic or a new-age, I'd prefer to sit in the new-age

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Or buy a just-as-quick Volvo T5 which is much much much safer