Opinions on classics
03 May 2006 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nik52wrx
Classic owners are just too tight to buy a new one so use the 'Classic' class as a reason to hang on to it.
10K / 1 year on the bugeye onwards isnt it?
03 May 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Solmaster555
Has to be the Classic - Subaru has lost their way and the cult status they used to enjoy. 7 years without changing it greatly. Look at how many so called "facelifts" since 2001 and they're changing it again in 18 months time for something that looks like a large Vauxhall Tigra. Hardly encouraging! Opinions vary and each to their own, but the Classic is the original - it's lighter, faster and more discreet than the new age. Yes it's a bit noisy, basic and a crappy interior (When I bought mine new in 1999, I reckoned Subaru had got £20,000 out of me for the engine and handling and £495 for all the rest of the car!), but it puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. How can the Classic ever look dated? It's the original and will always be the best! How many of you remember waiting 6-9 months (as I did) once you placed your order for the car to come from Japan? 2nd hand values were high, as was demand (due to import restrictions). It was a relatively rare sight on the roads, and few people (outside the farming community) knew their potential. Long live the Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03 May 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanb
I might as well put the cat amongst the pigeons!!
I dont really like the classics much!They just look a bit dated.
I dont really like the classics much!They just look a bit dated.
) of the new age interior. 
03 May 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
...but even then you have to bolt bits of fibreglass and stuff on them to make them look half decent
03 May 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Solmaster555
Has to be the Classic - Subaru has lost their way and the cult status they used to enjoy. 7 years without changing it greatly. Look at how many so called "facelifts" since 2001 and they're changing it again in 18 months time for something that looks like a large Vauxhall Tigra. Hardly encouraging! Opinions vary and each to their own, but the Classic is the original - it's lighter, faster and more discreet than the new age. Yes it's a bit noisy, basic and a crappy interior (When I bought mine new in 1999, I reckoned Subaru had got £20,000 out of me for the engine and handling and £495 for all the rest of the car!), but it puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. How can the Classic ever look dated? It's the original and will always be the best! How many of you remember waiting 6-9 months (as I did) once you placed your order for the car to come from Japan? 2nd hand values were high, as was demand (due to import restrictions). It was a relatively rare sight on the roads, and few people (outside the farming community) knew their potential. Long live the Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03 May 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Most hot versions of cars have a bad miage hence sky high insurance premiums, vandalism, idiots (Im mean people) racing on the streets and all manor associated with hot models.
I prefer the classic just my preference and definitely not a choice made by how much I could afford either. Some people on here have kept their classics since they buoght them new and others inevitably will change as each model is released. In a world where cars are getting bigger and heavier because of safety standards the classic stands out as it has a raw edge.
I'd like to know which would be quickest around the top gear track:
New age STI v P1 v Type R v classic STI v WR1 v RA.
Has this been done?
All standard cars mind buts ultimately why most of us bought them in the first place.....Pedigree! I hope no one is going to argue that Subaru don't have that anymore. Last time I checked Subaru were still winning rallies.
Esh
I prefer the classic just my preference and definitely not a choice made by how much I could afford either. Some people on here have kept their classics since they buoght them new and others inevitably will change as each model is released. In a world where cars are getting bigger and heavier because of safety standards the classic stands out as it has a raw edge.
I'd like to know which would be quickest around the top gear track:
New age STI v P1 v Type R v classic STI v WR1 v RA.
Has this been done?
All standard cars mind buts ultimately why most of us bought them in the first place.....Pedigree! I hope no one is going to argue that Subaru don't have that anymore. Last time I checked Subaru were still winning rallies.
Esh
03 May 2006 | 01:04 PM
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There is no better looking Impreza than a 2 door late "classic" shape. (dunno where these 3 door Imprezas are )
Any typeR version 5/6, P1 or 22b does it for me, blue or yellow are the best colours. What spoils this look is non standard tat added to the car, not necessary IMHO. The 2 doors win hands down against any Impreza Subaru have made (and looking at the crap they've built for the past 5 years) and will make.
)Any typeR version 5/6, P1 or 22b does it for me, blue or yellow are the best colours. What spoils this look is non standard tat added to the car, not necessary IMHO. The 2 doors win hands down against any Impreza Subaru have made (and looking at the crap they've built for the past 5 years) and will make.
03 May 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
IMHO,its the new S/net recruits with their ''wots the loudest dumpvalve?''and ''wots the loudest exhaust?'' questions thats making the whole scene go **** up.Most of whom spend their entire evenings driving around and around their local town centre,I imagine
..not to mention the dreaded logo'd-up 'rallye rep' brigade
:..but you mention the name 'Impreza'(I can't bring myself to refer to it as a 'Scooby'..talk about lame?
) to a non-enthusiast and they will immediately have you earmarked as a tosser!So to sum up,whichever model,the Impreza is no longer a Marque to be proud of.Its entire image has completely turned to rat ****
...Am I right or not?
03 May 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Classic by a mile, the best of the best has to be the Terzo, but then again I'm biased
The whole business about not being able to afford a bug eye/ blob eye thing is rubbish. I could have afforded to buy a much newer car, but I loved the look and colour of the Terzo
The whole business about not being able to afford a bug eye/ blob eye thing is rubbish. I could have afforded to buy a much newer car, but I loved the look and colour of the Terzo
03 May 2006 | 01:22 PM
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late classic, 98-00. Very purposeful look without shouting about it and light and responsive compared to newer cars. Now a days unless you go down the track day car route, most fast saloons, sports cars are laden with gadgets etc which make em heavy and yoou just end up losing the feel and handling you get with the classic. Just seems more rawer compared to the newer Imprezas.
03 May 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by d4ve_h4y
i thought everyone classed the boot as a door........thats why i said it :P
03 May 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Adidas
Classic by a mile, the best of the best has to be the Terzo, but then again I'm biased
The whole business about not being able to afford a bug eye/ blob eye thing is rubbish. I could have afforded to buy a much newer car, but I loved the look and colour of the Terzo
The whole business about not being able to afford a bug eye/ blob eye thing is rubbish. I could have afforded to buy a much newer car, but I loved the look and colour of the Terzo
03 May 2006 | 01:38 PM
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classics all the way for me ,
i had 2 then got to the point were i wanted something different , looked at the shape of the new subarus and the frog eye , w t f , it doesnt even look performance , so i swapped to evo ,
now im goinback to scoob , 22b or type R ,
but on the other hand 2004 - 6 stis are growing on me , but not as much as A classic 22b does
and not bein able afford the new sti , , look at 2001 sti`s there less than most type R`s now version 4 and 5`s ,
that must be because everyone wants 1
i had 2 then got to the point were i wanted something different , looked at the shape of the new subarus and the frog eye , w t f , it doesnt even look performance , so i swapped to evo ,
now im goinback to scoob , 22b or type R ,
but on the other hand 2004 - 6 stis are growing on me , but not as much as A classic 22b does
and not bein able afford the new sti , , look at 2001 sti`s there less than most type R`s now version 4 and 5`s ,
that must be because everyone wants 1
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03 May 2006 | 01:47 PM
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If I went back to an Impreza I'd have to discount the 22b. It looks a nice enough car, but IMHO it's just a posey version of a typeR. They are very similar cars in terms of performance and gizmos, but very different in terms of price, around 10k?
When I had my 22b I didn't drive it anywhere as hard as my old typeR for fear of blowing the very expensive to replace engine or denting one of the very expensive and rare panels/bumpers.
The only major plus was looking at it, knowing it was one of only 10 cars or so (uk version) and being invited onto show stands. In fact I got to resenting the 22b in the end for the extra price it cost compared to a 'normal' typeR.
I'd much rather have a blue typeR, maybe a V ltd for that extra exclusivity than splash out on another 22b.
When I had my 22b I didn't drive it anywhere as hard as my old typeR for fear of blowing the very expensive to replace engine or denting one of the very expensive and rare panels/bumpers.
The only major plus was looking at it, knowing it was one of only 10 cars or so (uk version) and being invited onto show stands. In fact I got to resenting the 22b in the end for the extra price it cost compared to a 'normal' typeR.
I'd much rather have a blue typeR, maybe a V ltd for that extra exclusivity
than splash out on another 22b.
03 May 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
If you think the best of the best is a Terzo you must have never seen a P1, sti5/6 or even a 22b before. The Terzo is basically a standard uk saloon. IIRC even the body skirts and plastics etc weren't colour coded
03 May 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Well I like my blob eye more than the 'classic' style, didnt like the classic tbh, I must be the minority I guess but I just love the blob eye look front on, the classic just doesnt do it for me, but as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
And as for Evos they are all driven by bald men! maybe another 10yrs i can get an Evo
And as for Evos they are all driven by bald men! maybe another 10yrs i can get an Evo
03 May 2006 | 02:03 PM
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No, evo's are not driven by just bald men.
I was lucky enough to run both an Evo 5 and WRX a few years ago at 26.
In my mind the Evo was a much better car. I still want a Tommi Makinen Evo but remain happy with my Type R
I was lucky enough to run both an Evo 5 and WRX a few years ago at 26.
In my mind the Evo was a much better car. I still want a Tommi Makinen Evo but remain happy with my Type R
03 May 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Do you mean faster car? or all round better car though?
I was lucky enough to test drive the Tommy Evo6 a few years back, fantastic car performance wise, but could I live with it as my only car (which my scoob is) no not really.
If though you had it in the garage as your w/e special most certainly would love one. As I think has been said many a time, the Evo certainly shades on performance..just..but can you live with one day in day out? I certainly couldnt.
I was lucky enough to test drive the Tommy Evo6 a few years back, fantastic car performance wise, but could I live with it as my only car (which my scoob is) no not really.
If though you had it in the garage as your w/e special most certainly would love one. As I think has been said many a time, the Evo certainly shades on performance..just..but can you live with one day in day out? I certainly couldnt.
03 May 2006 | 04:57 PM
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It would be an evening weekend car. I didn't like a few things with the one I almost bought last yeat. Tee black / red dial looks a wee bit cheep as the rest of the cabin is Black too. Ditto the seats too. These are not complaints as I still would have gone through with the sale. The Evo was far more comfy than my Pulsar but the Subary seems softer sprung.
The Evo is definitely a faster & better beast out of the box than the subaru.
The Evo is definitely a faster & better beast out of the box than the subaru.
03 May 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Classics are defo best....
and this ones for sale here.. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=512366 incase you don't know!!
and this ones for sale here.. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=512366 incase you don't know!!
