+1, I've just bought myself a bug wagon from MalcB on here, and it's bloody awesome

Mine's got a 2.1 enginetuner engine in it with 350hp, and it's got this novel concept called a "usable boot". I can't really think of a better family car for the money - the only thing I'd change to would be an E61 M5 (touring), but a clutch change and a set of brake pads alone on that would cover the whole purchase price of the bug eye

 

Anyone heard of car swap In Rochdale?
They have a nice looking 2002 bugeye in stock, low mileage with a few external tweaks such as sti rear spoiler, morettes and gold wheels seems reasonable at £3775 with warranty and fresh mot.
Sorry cant post a link from my phone But the website is carswapuk.co.uk

 

Mines a 51 plate 72k miles 12 months mot 6 months tax. Sti fog covers. Sti rear spoiler sti badges. Black 18s. Vf28 turbo. Full decat ss exhaust and headers. 2 weeks old. Ngk7b plugs 2 weeks old. Walbro pump. Kn air filter. Remap by Andrew Carr. Lowered suspension black tinted windows. It's a belter for 3550

 

As many have said, just get the sti - and that's from a wrx owner!

 

Got my sti for 4.5k.

 

One point worth noting for wrx or sti, try and get too test drive the car from a cold engine.

Just had a look at the one you mentioned, is a just a trick of the light or has it had a bump on the rear end? Picture no 5. Thats pretty strong money I would have said for a bug wrx although miles are quite low. Warrany may not be worth the paper its written on, as some of these insurance ones are.

Just had a look on ebay and theres more than few for under 3 grand, however, I would admit in your position I would spend a little more than strictly necessary if I thought it was the right car.

The cards are in your hand these days, its definetly a buyers market for these cars.

 

Will be if I can shift my Leon anyway. Anyone want to buy one? Lol

 

there is give and takes on both i have 2 bugs a black wrx (mine) and a white sti (the wifes) both great cars it all depends on what you want out of it mate i love the wrx its around 320 bhp runs like a dream but yes i have spent dolla on it lol the sti is by far a better base to start with.seats gearbox engine breaks suspention all better than the wrx .:-)
if i was you mate get a STI even thou i love my wrx

 

def get the sti if any, i just sold my 2002 sti bug on sat, as i prefer the the classic, dont get me wrong the bug was a great car, quick an held the road on coilovers, just think the classic has a more nuttyness feel to it.