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03 February 2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
EVERYONE, except me, thinks their MAF is on the way out!!!!!
And after reading ScoobyNet everyone has holed pistons, shot big ends, knackered main bearings, inferior oil, not enough power, their main dealer is rubbish and they are about to get their car hijacked .........
ScoobyNet can REALLY fooook your mind up ...... look at ME!!!
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And after reading ScoobyNet everyone has holed pistons, shot big ends, knackered main bearings, inferior oil, not enough power, their main dealer is rubbish and they are about to get their car hijacked .........
ScoobyNet can REALLY fooook your mind up ...... look at ME!!!
Pete
03 February 2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by chippy17
rarely in those miles have I actually taken it over 4000rpm.
Don't you know that the 'ScoobyNet Wisemen' would take our Imprezas off us!?
Why???
Well, because we don't drive around like ****** thrashing the last living crap out of them!!!
Pete
03 February 2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
You big girls blouse!!
Don't you know that the 'ScoobyNet Wisemen' would take our Imprezas off us!?
Why???
Well, because we don't drive around like ****** thrashing the last living crap out of them!!!
Pete
Don't you know that the 'ScoobyNet Wisemen' would take our Imprezas off us!?
Why???
Well, because we don't drive around like ****** thrashing the last living crap out of them!!!
Pete
I have never been one for thrashing cars the minute I see any kind of road, and I do find the Impreza rather cruisey compared to my last car an E30 M3 (which you had to rev the nuts off just to get going) I am enjoying the 'ride on a wave of torque' feeling you get from these cars...
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03 February 2006, 11:29 AM
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Sorry you had to sell the Scoob m8 but when a car plants the doubt in your mind you have to get rid.
But just remember some folks on here don't believe a Scoob can go wrong so you're not allowed to list the faults you did without them taking it as a personal insult.
I got rid of my last Scoob when I was told the list of things that were wrong would cost me 2k to fix. My other 2 Scoobs had been fine, so it's just your luck. Hope the Vauxhall works out for you.
But just remember some folks on here don't believe a Scoob can go wrong so you're not allowed to list the faults you did without them taking it as a personal insult.
I got rid of my last Scoob when I was told the list of things that were wrong would cost me 2k to fix. My other 2 Scoobs had been fine, so it's just your luck. Hope the Vauxhall works out for you.
03 February 2006, 11:56 AM
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Must admit though, we ran two rental Zafiras upto 50K with zero faults, and they were severely abused
Although one had a bit dicky clutch, but still worked ok - just grabbed and juddered a little. (our fault for overheating it when towing an overweight twin axle trailer - which in fairness, the last mpv, a Touran did the same within a few thousand miles ). And a piece of trim was broken in the boot, when it was pressed into use as a builders van (not really designed to carry a pallet of bricks, so our fault again )
Although one had a bit dicky clutch, but still worked ok - just grabbed and juddered a little. (our fault for overheating it when towing an overweight twin axle trailer - which in fairness, the last mpv, a Touran did the same within a few thousand miles ). And a piece of trim was broken in the boot, when it was pressed into use as a builders van (not really designed to carry a pallet of bricks, so our fault again
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03 February 2006, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Alas
Sorry you had to sell the Scoob m8 but when a car plants the doubt in your mind you have to get rid.
But just remember some folks on here don't believe a Scoob can go wrong so you're not allowed to list the faults you did without them taking it as a personal insult.
I got rid of my last Scoob when I was told the list of things that were wrong would cost me 2k to fix. My other 2 Scoobs had been fine, so it's just your luck. Hope the Vauxhall works out for you.
But just remember some folks on here don't believe a Scoob can go wrong so you're not allowed to list the faults you did without them taking it as a personal insult.
I got rid of my last Scoob when I was told the list of things that were wrong would cost me 2k to fix. My other 2 Scoobs had been fine, so it's just your luck. Hope the Vauxhall works out for you.
03 February 2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by steppers
sold my sti ppp for 15k
nobody wanted it here as expected not even someone who said he did
never seen so many timewasters
reliabilty was complete shi**
roll out the zafira vxr on me 06 plate next month
best of luck all but i aint sad to be leavin
nobody wanted it here as expected not even someone who said he did
never seen so many timewasters
reliabilty was complete shi**
roll out the zafira vxr on me 06 plate next month
best of luck all but i aint sad to be leavin
03 February 2006, 12:57 PM
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If you under the illusion that you won't get any problems with a Vauxhall you maybe a bit disappointed.
I am not going to say for a second that Subaru's don't go wrong, most of us on here know they do.
By the way, i actually think the current Zafira GSI is a great car, and with the same engine as the Astra GSI/VRX there is a lot more power available if you wanted it. (Regal do a kit for the VRX Astra which takes it to 340bhp, sure the kids will like that!!!)
I am not going to say for a second that Subaru's don't go wrong, most of us on here know they do.
By the way, i actually think the current Zafira GSI is a great car, and with the same engine as the Astra GSI/VRX there is a lot more power available if you wanted it. (Regal do a kit for the VRX Astra which takes it to 340bhp, sure the kids will like that!!!)
03 February 2006, 12:58 PM
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Zafira VXR, class car, the whole VXR range is good. 2 scoobies 3 vauxhalls all from new never a problem with any vauxhall, mulitude with crap scoobies. And as for any comment on, oh it must have been a dodgy one. Bollocks is all i can say because there seems to have been quite a few dodgy ones. Really should not expect an unbiased view towards subapoo on here though, Everyone knows they are the world fastest, best built, best looking, most reliable and generally non chavvy motor around!!
I'm gald i got out of it all when i did, too many ********* with them now acting like some road warrior, spoiling the image, driving like **** in there 7 year old car cos that's all they could afford.
03 February 2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
If you under the illusion that you won't get any problems with a Vauxhall you maybe a bit disappointed.
I am not going to say for a second that Subaru's don't go wrong, most of us on here know they do.
By the way, i actually think the current Zafira GSI is a great car, and with the same engine as the Astra GSI/VRX there is a lot more power available if you wanted it. (Regal do a kit for the VRX Astra which takes it to 340bhp, sure the kids will like that!!!)
I am not going to say for a second that Subaru's don't go wrong, most of us on here know they do.
By the way, i actually think the current Zafira GSI is a great car, and with the same engine as the Astra GSI/VRX there is a lot more power available if you wanted it. (Regal do a kit for the VRX Astra which takes it to 340bhp, sure the kids will like that!!!)
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03 February 2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Zafira VXR, class car, the whole VXR range is good. 2 scoobies 3 vauxhalls all from new never a problem with any vauxhall, mulitude with crap scoobies. And as for any comment on, oh it must have been a dodgy one. Bollocks is all i can say because there seems to have been quite a few dodgy ones. Really should not expect an unbiased view towards subapoo on here though, Everyone knows they are the world fastest, best built, best looking, most reliable and generally non chavvy motor around!!
I'm gald i got out of it all when i did, too many ********* with them now acting like some road warrior, spoiling the image, driving like **** in there 7 year old car cos that's all they could afford.
03 February 2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Zafira VXR, class car, the whole VXR range is good. 2 scoobies 3 vauxhalls all from new never a problem with any vauxhall, mulitude with crap scoobies. And as for any comment on, oh it must have been a dodgy one. Bollocks is all i can say because there seems to have been quite a few dodgy ones. Really should not expect an unbiased view towards subapoo on here though, Everyone knows they are the world fastest, best built, best looking, most reliable and generally non chavvy motor around!!
I'm gald i got out of it all when i did, too many ********* with them now acting like some road warrior, spoiling the image, driving like **** in there 7 year old car cos that's all they could afford.
03 February 2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chippy17
but let's face facts here, all cars have the potential to be problematical, have heard of a few major faults with E46 BMWs...
Oh and I just got rid of my e46 328i Touring as rust had started to appear - only 6 years old!!!!
03 February 2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Alas
Try reading my post again m8. I said one scoob I had gave me problems, 2 others I had did'nt. So seems like I am facing facts.
Oh and I just got rid of my e46 328i Touring as rust had started to appear - only 6 years old!!!!
Oh and I just got rid of my e46 328i Touring as rust had started to appear - only 6 years old!!!!
03 February 2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by steppers
well said thomo
i suppose its the fact that a minibus that does 0-60 in 7.2 seconds top speed of 144, fits the bill with the family and a dog and handles like you really would not expect that had someting different about it
as for reliability those that say subaru are sound and vauxhall are unreliable are maybe just lucky or come to a conclusion without any facts
im not saying everyone should change, just that my scooby was totally unreliable and its pi***** me off
i suppose its the fact that a minibus that does 0-60 in 7.2 seconds top speed of 144, fits the bill with the family and a dog and handles like you really would not expect that had someting different about it
as for reliability those that say subaru are sound and vauxhall are unreliable are maybe just lucky or come to a conclusion without any facts
im not saying everyone should change, just that my scooby was totally unreliable and its pi***** me off
03 February 2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Castrol
I guess I must've been with the 7 Imprezas I've owned:
White '94 Turbo = Digital Clock replaced on Dash (50K miles from new)
Green '96 Turbo = Intermittent Horn failure (52K miles from new)
White '98 Turbo = CD changer replaced (55K miles from new)
Silver '02 WRX PPP = Loose driver's seat (39K from new)
DBM '03 WRX 5 Dr = Nothing (18K from new)
WR Blue '04 WRX PPP = Nothing (17K from new)
Crystal Grey '05 STi UK PPP = Nothing (11K from new)
4 piddly little problems in 242,000 miles and 11 yrs 10 months of Scoob ownership. Gosh, I'm soooooo lucky I must buy a Lottery ticket. Nothing at all of course, to do with Subarus just being reliable...
White '94 Turbo = Digital Clock replaced on Dash (50K miles from new)
Green '96 Turbo = Intermittent Horn failure (52K miles from new)
White '98 Turbo = CD changer replaced (55K miles from new)
Silver '02 WRX PPP = Loose driver's seat (39K from new)
DBM '03 WRX 5 Dr = Nothing (18K from new)
WR Blue '04 WRX PPP = Nothing (17K from new)
Crystal Grey '05 STi UK PPP = Nothing (11K from new)
4 piddly little problems in 242,000 miles and 11 yrs 10 months of Scoob ownership. Gosh, I'm soooooo lucky I must buy a Lottery ticket.
Nothing at all of course, to do with Subarus just being reliable...
03 February 2006, 05:22 PM
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van
i own a new vauxhall astra diesel van, biggest heap of crap ever, dealers are a joke, i also own a mitsubishi evo that is tuned to 380 bhp and never had a thing go wrong in a year
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Zafira VXR, class car, the whole VXR range is good. 2 scoobies 3 vauxhalls all from new never a problem with any vauxhall, mulitude with crap scoobies. And as for any comment on, oh it must have been a dodgy one. Bollocks is all i can say because there seems to have been quite a few dodgy ones. Really should not expect an unbiased view towards subapoo on here though, Everyone knows they are the world fastest, best built, best looking, most reliable and generally non chavvy motor around!!
I'm gald i got out of it all when i did, too many ********* with them now acting like some road warrior, spoiling the image, driving like **** in there 7 year old car cos that's all they could afford.
03 February 2006, 06:00 PM
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My problems over 8 years:
wrx my93 syncro in second needed changing
sti5typeR my98 nothing
p1 my 01 new battery
22b nothing
Very unreliable cars these Imprezas
None had any Cocklinks, remaps etc and all were decatted within a few days of ownership. They were driven everyday of the week and not sat in a garage.
wrx my93 syncro in second needed changing
sti5typeR my98 nothing
p1 my 01 new battery
22b nothing
Very unreliable cars these Imprezas
None had any Cocklinks, remaps etc and all were decatted within a few days of ownership. They were driven everyday of the week and not sat in a garage.
03 February 2006, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by steppers
yep zafira vxr of course
reliability !
well
2 new shocks at the back
new battery
2 new wiper motors (still not right)
New heater unit
New centre glove box (still dosent open propoerly)
seat belts needed attention
seat needed attention due to rattling
constant rattles from dashboard
new speakers (never did work properly)
not bad for a 27k car having covered 19000 miles and lived in a garage
reliability !
well
2 new shocks at the back
new battery
2 new wiper motors (still not right)
New heater unit
New centre glove box (still dosent open propoerly)
seat belts needed attention
seat needed attention due to rattling
constant rattles from dashboard
new speakers (never did work properly)
not bad for a 27k car having covered 19000 miles and lived in a garage
