2005 wrx300 or 2004 sti ????
13 September 2006, 03:58 PM
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To bring this back onto topic (kids 
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If you're not happy with the dealers service get your money back. End of.
Pippyrips is quite right. There is a bargain on this site from Novarally (More PR
) and if you can raise the funds by virtue of an unsecured loan go for it.
I wouldn't put up with a dealer after having paid that kind of money for a car.
Esh
)...If you're not happy with the dealers service get your money back. End of.
Pippyrips is quite right. There is a bargain on this site from Novarally (More PR
) and if you can raise the funds by virtue of an unsecured loan go for it.I wouldn't put up with a dealer after having paid that kind of money for a car.
Esh
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13 September 2006, 04:01 PM
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stilover is a part time comedian
That's right . . .There's a village somewhere missing its idiot . .And I have been told he's gone fishing . . .And apparently he's got an STi! . . .Anyhow! Dude . . .These long letter prefixes just don't make any impressin on me!
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At the end of the day . .Who in their right mind gives a sh*t!
. . At the end of the day . .Who in their right mind gives a sh*t!
13 September 2006, 04:13 PM
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My local dealer told me when I was looking that a WRX300 was basically the same as a Standard WRX (225bhp) but with added goodies like blue seat etc, and confirmed that 300 was to identify the amount being sold, not to be confused with 300 bhp. Based on that, I didnt by one as I already had a WRX. Looks like I was mis-informed then?.
13 September 2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Luckyscoob
My local dealer told me when I was looking that a WRX300 was basically the same as a Standard WRX (225bhp) but with added goodies like blue seat etc, and confirmed that 300 was to identify the amount being sold, not to be confused with 300 bhp. Based on that, I didnt by one as I already had a WRX. Looks like I was mis-informed then?.
13 September 2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
At the end of the day . .Who in their right mind gives a sh*t!
That fact that you threw your toys out of the Pram, and started calling me name's just goes to show that a) You have no sense of humour. and b) You know your car is cr@p and you feel the need to justify you buying it.
13 September 2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Obviously you do. Like I said, I made a light hearted comment, that to someone with a brain would have been seen as just that. That is why I put a Smiley at the end. This one in fact.
That fact that you threw your toys out of the Pram, and started calling me name's just goes to show that a) You have no sense of humour. and b) You know your car is cr@p and you feel the need to justify you buying it.
That fact that you threw your toys out of the Pram, and started calling me name's just goes to show that a) You have no sense of humour. and b) You know your car is cr@p and you feel the need to justify you buying it.
. . And we are still , or rather sti ll splitting at the sides! . . .So next time you throw out your fluffy dice out of your STi, just think of it as toys out of the pram! . . .Dude . . .Relax!I love you man!
. . .I have a sense of humour , and feel no need to justify in buying it because its the best car in the world!
. . .Good day to you Sir!
13 September 2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Yes . . You indeed put a smiley! . . And we are still , or rather sti ll splitting at the sides! . . .So next time you throw out your fluffy dice out of your STi, just think of it as toys out of the pram! . .
. . And we are still , or rather sti ll splitting at the sides! . . .So next time you throw out your fluffy dice out of your STi, just think of it as toys out of the pram! . .
13 September 2006, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Your dealer is a complete tw8t , and needs to be shot! .. True . .A lot of things abour the WRX300 are cosmetic, but there is also teh PPP, uprating output to 265!
13 September 2006, 05:18 PM
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Grab the STI with both hands.
Front Suretrack diff, goes round corners better than a WRX
Superb 6 speed gearbox with a natural short throw
Brembo brakes on 330 mm discs
Nice, alcantara suede seats
Bigger turbo
Forged pistons
Better, stronger engine
Quicker steering rack
Bigger intercooler
Intercooler water spray
Much more scope for future tuning, should you wish
Front Suretrack diff, goes round corners better than a WRX
Superb 6 speed gearbox with a natural short throw
Brembo brakes on 330 mm discs
Nice, alcantara suede seats
Bigger turbo
Forged pistons
Better, stronger engine
Quicker steering rack
Bigger intercooler
Intercooler water spray
Much more scope for future tuning, should you wish
13 September 2006, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GREGGYG
Grab the STI with both hands.
Pros
Front Suretrack diff, goes round corners better than a WRX
Superb 6 speed gearbox with a natural short throw
Brembo brakes on 330 mm discs
Nice, alcantara suede seats
Bigger turbo
Forged pistons
Better, stronger engine
Quicker steering rack
Bigger intercooler
Intercooler water spray
Much more scope for future tuning, should you wish
Pros
Front Suretrack diff, goes round corners better than a WRX
Superb 6 speed gearbox with a natural short throw
Brembo brakes on 330 mm discs
Nice, alcantara suede seats
Bigger turbo
Forged pistons
Better, stronger engine
Quicker steering rack
Bigger intercooler
Intercooler water spray
Much more scope for future tuning, should you wish
****e dealer
stilover now thinks he's gay . .. .
14 September 2006, 12:33 AM
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you did'nt say which dealer you bought the car from but if it was eastwoods,des"the owner" is a true gentleman and would go out of his way to make you happy even if the deal seemed to good to be true.i would take the sti for sure,im sure it was all a one off.
14 September 2006, 08:06 AM
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My wrx 300 (first ever one) has just come back from a |SIDC trackmaster day with. It was an driver training course. On a airfield with 9 other scoob and a supra twin and evo 8. It was the best day I have ever had. I made that baby dance. Did everything from high speed cornering to full lock turns, slaloms and a speed time course at the end.A completely groovy car. Here is the test: You go out several times a day to look at your scoob, it must evoke natuaral automatic smilke for you everytime you see it. If this is not the case then asta la vista.
I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm luvvvvvvin it big styley!
I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm luvvvvvvin it big styley!
14 September 2006, 08:41 AM
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Not trying to rub anyone up the wrong way but the WRX300 was a last ditch effort to clear the wings for the new model, thats not to say they are not great cars and very quick, its just a fact thats all! As i said, if the opportunity is there, go for the Sti or a new Import that will hold its value longer than the UK car.
14 September 2006, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bpm1588
you did'nt say which dealer you bought the car from but if it was eastwoods,des"the owner" is a true gentleman and would go out of his way to make you happy even if the deal seemed to good to be true.i would take the sti for sure,im sure it was all a one off.
14 September 2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
Guys : WRX300, STi, they're both great cars - stop feckin bitchin' !!
14 September 2006, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
Guys : WRX300, STi, they're both great cars - stop feckin bitchin' !!
The other one's the poor man's version
14 September 2006, 02:07 PM
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stilover is a chav!
Yes . . .
But it just looks so much better!
. . .Cruisisng in it and looking cool . . As mentioned before . .STi's, Spec C's, Type R's, Electric tooth brushes!Its all the same to me!
But it just looks so much better!
. . .Cruisisng in it and looking cool . . As mentioned before . .STi's, Spec C's, Type R's, Electric tooth brushes!Its all the same to me!
14 September 2006, 02:49 PM
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WRX300MAN Trying desperately trying to look cool ..... and failing
Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Yes . . .
But it just looks so much better! . . .Cruisisng in it and looking cool . . As mentioned before . .STi's, Spec C's, Type R's, Electric tooth brushes!Its all the same to me!
But it just looks so much better!
. . .Cruisisng in it and looking cool . . As mentioned before . .STi's, Spec C's, Type R's, Electric tooth brushes!Its all the same to me!
Your car really is ****
Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Cruising in it and looking cool
Get a life Bet you ave ya tune's well loud, innit 
When you bought it, someone asked if you were upgrading the ICE in it. You stuck a fridge in your boot
14 September 2006, 03:09 PM
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stilover is a tool . . . .
Originally Posted by stilover
An Electric Toothbrush is faster than your car too. Blimey Your car really is ****
Get a life Bet you ave ya tune's well loud, innit
When you bought it, someone asked if you were upgrading the ICE in it. You stuck a fridge in your boot
Your car really is **** Get a life Bet you ave ya tune's well loud, innit When you bought it, someone asked if you were upgrading the ICE in it. You stuck a fridge in your boot
No . .Your STi is like an electric toothbrush . .Meaning is got pokey bits, and it makes noises, and goes nowhere
. .Big Spoilers, big scoops, big wheels . . .What on earth for . .Bet when you drive, you feel like a hornet in a glass jar!And yes . . Haven't you unpgraded your standard ICE system, or did the budget stop there???
I really would install a fridge, but I fear it will not be too agreeable with my CD stacker . . . . .But then again . .I don't need a fridge . . .I have aircon! But you might have issues using yours as it takes about half a bhp from the output . . By the way . . .Have you put a chav valve???Regards
Ivan
Either way
14 September 2006, 03:22 PM
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WRX300MAN Clearly a Poof !!
Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Ivan
Either way
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14 September 2006, 03:29 PM
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Parkers guide
Engines/Trims Year CC/Cyl BHP MPH 0-60 MPG IG
2.0 GX AWD 4d 04 1994 123 119 9.9 32 12
2.0 GX Sport AWD 4d 03 1994 / 4 123 119 9.9 32 13
2.0 GX AWD 4d Auto 04 1994 123 111 12.3 33 12
2.0 GX Sport AWD 4d Auto 03 1994 / 4 123 114 12.3 33 13
2.0 WRX AWD Turbo 4d 03 1994 / 4 221 144 5.7 30 20
2.0 WRX 300 4d 05 1994 / 4 261 144 4.8 30 20
2.0 WRX AWD Turbo SL 4d 03 1994 / 4 221 144 5.7 30 19
2.0 WRX STi 4d (02) 02 1994 / 4 261 148 5.2 23 20
2.0 WRX STi 4d (03) 03 1994 / 4 261 152 5.3 25 20
2.0 WRX STi Prodrive 4d 02 1994 / 4 261 148 5.2 23 20
2.0 WR1 STi 4d 04 1994 / 4 315 155 4.1 25 20
2.0 GX 4WD 4d 00 1998 / 4 124 115 9.5 29 14
2.0 GX Sport 4WD 4d 02 1998 / 4 124 115 9.5 29 14
2.0 GX 4WD 4d Auto 00 1998 / 4 124 109 11.9 29 14
2.0 WRX 4WD 4d 00 1998 / 4 215 143 5.9 27 19
2.0 WRX UK300 4WD 4d 01 1998 / 4 215 143 5.9 27 19
Spec's and figures can get confusing, guides like this don't help much either.
So an STI has the same power as a WRX PPP.
2.0 GX AWD 4d 04 1994 123 119 9.9 32 12
2.0 GX Sport AWD 4d 03 1994 / 4 123 119 9.9 32 13
2.0 GX AWD 4d Auto 04 1994 123 111 12.3 33 12
2.0 GX Sport AWD 4d Auto 03 1994 / 4 123 114 12.3 33 13
2.0 WRX AWD Turbo 4d 03 1994 / 4 221 144 5.7 30 20
2.0 WRX 300 4d 05 1994 / 4 261 144 4.8 30 20
2.0 WRX AWD Turbo SL 4d 03 1994 / 4 221 144 5.7 30 19
2.0 WRX STi 4d (02) 02 1994 / 4 261 148 5.2 23 20
2.0 WRX STi 4d (03) 03 1994 / 4 261 152 5.3 25 20
2.0 WRX STi Prodrive 4d 02 1994 / 4 261 148 5.2 23 20
2.0 WR1 STi 4d 04 1994 / 4 315 155 4.1 25 20
2.0 GX 4WD 4d 00 1998 / 4 124 115 9.5 29 14
2.0 GX Sport 4WD 4d 02 1998 / 4 124 115 9.5 29 14
2.0 GX 4WD 4d Auto 00 1998 / 4 124 109 11.9 29 14
2.0 WRX 4WD 4d 00 1998 / 4 215 143 5.9 27 19
2.0 WRX UK300 4WD 4d 01 1998 / 4 215 143 5.9 27 19
Spec's and figures can get confusing, guides like this don't help much either.
So an STI has the same power as a WRX PPP.
14 September 2006, 03:44 PM
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stilover wishes - but sorry . . .No play!
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What? Is that you swing either way? What ever floats your boat, **** sucker
(this is becoming very immature)
14 September 2006, 04:05 PM
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stilover is running out of ideas . . .tw*t!
Originally Posted by stilover
Aren't you lost on some Island somewhere
. . .Why . . .Are you in Hawaii???
14 September 2006, 04:15 PM
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I've had my WRX300 since last september and must say I am extremely happy with it. I was at the time of buying considering taking advantage of the Subaru free PPP offer on a standard WRX - but one look at the difference in insurance cost (even though they are essentially the same car) convinced me the WRX300 would be the better buy in the long term. Got it for 18K with 40 miles on the clock. Previous car was a P reg golf GTi 16V - the scoob is def. a much nicer drive and much more power to boot. Did consider an STi but was alot more money - plus I (or should that be the girlfriend..??) didn't like the spoiler. Absolutely zero probs so far.
Having said that I have this to say to WRX300MAN :
WRX300's are SH*TE
Having said that I have this to say to WRX300MAN :
WRX300's are SH*TE
14 September 2006, 04:58 PM
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HPLovecraft is trained by fear . . .
Originally Posted by HPLovecraft
I've had my WRX300 since last september and must say I am extremely happy with it. I was at the time of buying considering taking advantage of the Subaru free PPP offer on a standard WRX - but one look at the difference in insurance cost (even though they are essentially the same car) convinced me the WRX300 would be the better buy in the long term. Got it for 18K with 40 miles on the clock. Previous car was a P reg golf GTi 16V - the scoob is def. a much nicer drive and much more power to boot. Did consider an STi but was alot more money - plus I (or should that be the girlfriend..??) didn't like the spoiler. Absolutely zero probs so far.
Having said that I have this to say to WRX300MAN :
WRX300's are SH*TE
Having said that I have this to say to WRX300MAN :
WRX300's are SH*TE
Best stick to your GTi 16v Squire! Sounds quite exciting!... . .I suspect HPLovecraft is related to stilover, and then to George Michael!
11 October 2006, 10:37 AM
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finally got it sorted!! collected my sti a few days ago and very happy. Regardless of what any body says the wrx300 is a great car but it doesnt come close to the STI. It really is a different class!!
thanks for all the advice
Barry
thanks for all the advice
Barry