well done mate, and a very warm welcome

 

You know what - it was a warm welcome stemming from a really messed up situation. Part of the reason I decided to payup.

Looking forward to sticking around!

 

You won't regret it fella

 

if you have only driven a wrx, you would find the non turbo nowhere nears as good a drive and slightly underpowered.

you have had a lucky escape i think.

i have always liked lexus like the one you selling, what bhp are they? and am i correct in thinking they are rear wheel drive?

 

160bhp and RWD... turbo and supercharger kits available for them for a couple of grand which completely transform them. They are already pokey, but the kits make them fast.

I agree, in retrospect a very lucky escape!

 

what do you get mpg wise, as the biggest shock you will get with an impreza is how crap they are on fuel.

only downside to ownership really.

 

The IS200 isn't the best either to be honest. But then you don't buy these cars if fuel is a consideration!!

 

you'd be suprised how many people dont realise just how bad they are, a while back there was a new mpg thread appearing everyday.

 

Oh come on... usually ragged to death - flat 4 - turbocharged engines... what about that doesn't tell you that fuel bills will be high!!

 

Add a bit of cash and get a STi. Had mine 10 yrs and still get a big smile driving it. Okay I have modded it @ 440 bhp + suspension + brakes = FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

good luck in your search mate , you will find one , go for turbo though!
chris.

 

As mentioned, a blessing in disguise. Although suitable for some people, a non turbo Impreza doesn't push many of the right buttons.

Lexus looks nice. Did you change the dash? I always liked the SWiss watch style instrument lcuster in them, although it looks like it could be annoying at times.

 

Yeah I changed out the cluster for a Spa Dashkit2. This was done for no other reason that no-one else had it, and I like to be unique (where possible!).

The Spa Dash cost a bomb, but I don't regret doing it at all - I love it

 

I had an IS200 for a couple of years, and there is no way i'd swap one for a non turbo scoob in a million years, you would have regretted that move big time.

I loved my IS200 they are a cracking car and i'd have another, cruising across germany at 140mph it was sublime, did sup some fuel though once it got above the ton.

 

Fancy following me around the net and telling people how good they are to help me sell?!

I'm beginning to think I should just strip the mods, sell them separately and then sell the base car for cheap....

 

got to say i dont think id want a non turbo bug even if someone gave it to me.
always liked the is200 though, id consider one if i was looking for a car in that price range.

 

Welcome aboard mate!