2k impreza
15 May 2012, 11:15 PM
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2k will get you a clean uk classic, and there are tonnes out there for simple fact nobody wants petrol turbos, they all want diesels in this day n age. Mx5 prices are overinflated as its the latest scene toy seeing as all good 200sx are no longer
15 May 2012, 11:20 PM
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Who is they ?
I want to part of they !
You have years of driving the MX5 on and off the track i assume saying something so flippant ?
15 May 2012, 11:31 PM
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Dont need 'years of experience driving mx5s' to see current trend for rwd enthusiasts, and prices rising cause of it. And yep i have driven an mx5 owned by a mate, a mk2 rs with the diff and 6speed, i just think pricing of cars is overinflated currently
fella wants to buy an impreza. Its like me telling him to go by a mk2 golf 16v cause they are smashing cars both on and off track cause ive do so for years but thatd be pointless as he wants an impreza
fella wants to buy an impreza. Its like me telling him to go by a mk2 golf 16v cause they are smashing cars both on and off track cause ive do so for years but thatd be pointless as he wants an impreza
15 May 2012, 11:33 PM
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Dont need 'years of experience driving mx5s' to see current trend for rwd enthusiasts, and prices rising cause of it. And yep i have driven an mx5 owned by a mate, a mk2 rs with the diff and 6speed, i just think pricing of cars is overinflated currently
fella wants to buy an impreza. Its like me telling him to go by a mk2 golf 16v cause they are smashing cars both on and off track cause ive do so for years but thatd be pointless as he wants an impreza
fella wants to buy an impreza. Its like me telling him to go by a mk2 golf 16v cause they are smashing cars both on and off track cause ive do so for years but thatd be pointless as he wants an impreza
15 May 2012, 11:35 PM
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Dont need 'years of experience driving mx5s' to see current trend for rwd enthusiasts, and prices rising cause of it. And yep i have driven an mx5 owned by a mate, a mk2 rs with the diff and 6speed, i just think pricing of cars is overinflated currently
fella wants to buy an impreza. Its like me telling him to go by a mk2 golf 16v cause they are smashing cars both on and off track cause ive do so for years but thatd be pointless as he wants an impreza
fella wants to buy an impreza. Its like me telling him to go by a mk2 golf 16v cause they are smashing cars both on and off track cause ive do so for years but thatd be pointless as he wants an impreza
15 May 2012, 11:58 PM
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I bought my v3 sti, completely standard when I bought it, fsh with import papers etc, 1 owner in uk with less that 60k on the clock half of which was km, £1895, over a year later and I have not had to spend a single penny on anything other than modifying it, the car is perfect, people on here don't like to admit it much but it's not as though classic Impreza's are worth much these days, there are lot's of decent classics for around or under 2k and you really don't even have to look that hard, I think alot of people are too hung up on silly things and forget how old and cheap they are and expect too much, Saying you should save and spend 4k on an Impreza is rediculous imo, like saying dont buy a classic as they are all too cheap and fucked, obviously not the case. The bloke said he wanted to spend 2k on an impreza, why should he HAVE to spend more, classics are peanuts!
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16 May 2012, 12:09 AM
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I bought my v3 sti, completely standard when I bought it, fsh with import papers etc, 1 owner in uk with less that 60k on the clock half of which was km, £1895, over a year later and I have not had to spend a single penny on anything other than modifying it, the car is perfect, people on here don't like to admit it much but it's not as though classic Impreza's are worth much these days, there are lot's of decent classics for around or under 2k and you really don't even have to look that hard, I think alot of people are too hung up on silly things and forget how old and cheap they are and expect too much, Saying you should save and spend 4k on an Impreza is rediculous imo, like saying dont buy a classic as they are all too cheap and fucked, obviously not the case.
Be realistic, a 15 year old car. can you check all the areas needed to be looked over before throwing your money down a dark hole. Or will indeed the op have these looked at before committing his hard earned 2k......
I rest my case
16 May 2012, 12:16 AM
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Spufus thank,s for the link fella really like the look of that will pm you for a viewing if possible.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3894953.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3894953.htm
Personally that looks ok for the money, mileage is not really relevant on a car that old, if it runs well and sounds good then chances are it is good, there is no telling how long it would last even if it had half the miles so it's not worth getting hung up on things like that imo, seen plenty with twice the mileage that go just aswell and sound just as strong as mine
makes me laugh really reading half the advice on these threads, Impreza owners trying their hardest to tell people they are sh1te and don't last long and not worth buying unless your willing to pay over the odds If your confident you know what you are looking at and know your way around a car then you shouldn't end up with a lemon, if not then take someone who does know what to look for
16 May 2012, 12:23 AM
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Mate, ive been driving the classics for over 12 years now. There are good ones and ones that will look alright on the outside but look deeper under the skin
Be realistic, a 15 year old car. can you check all the areas needed to be looked over before throwing your money down a dark hole. Or will indeed the op have these looked at before committing his hard earned 2k......
I rest my case
Be realistic, a 15 year old car. can you check all the areas needed to be looked over before throwing your money down a dark hole. Or will indeed the op have these looked at before committing his hard earned 2k......
I rest my case
Whether you like it or not you can get a really good classic for under 2k, I did and still have it and last time it was mapped my mapper even commented on how clean it was and how strong my engine is, Classics are peanuts and on that note I rest my case
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16 May 2012, 06:01 AM
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Sometimes you can be lucky and get a great car
My Greenwagon is 12 this month and I've had it since new and a fan belt and new battery and alarm bracket and sticking pistons on the front rhs brake is the only thing in the 12 years and 60k miles since getting it new
These classics are built to last only things to look out on a standard one ,if you can find one is the rust on the rear arches which will eventually need cut out and replaced on them
Plenty of 18/19 year old classics knocking around from £1000 -£2000
Suggest to the op you join a couple of local clubs and forums as their is always a odd one for sale from a club member and others can vouch on it too . Rather then search through eBay
Spend your time reading p on the different modles and look at potential problems and always have a bit of cash in reserve and joining a local club will get you the knowledge of cheap suppliers and reputable garages
At the NBO 10 there will be lots of stunning examples
16 May 2012, 07:45 AM
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i would just like to thank the people out there who have taken the time for there input on this thread i have loads of knowledge regarding these cars. i,ve owned both newage and uk turbo 6 years experience on them but can,t be bothered with people who try to play the smart **** ie craigo and the likes. so i,am bowing out of this forum like banny did not so long ago i will find another forum to use thanks.
16 May 2012, 08:17 AM
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paid £1300 for my 93 wrx with 61k on the clock and one owner since import 6 years ago.loads of goodies on and not a single spot of rust on whole car.so if you look properly there are very good cars for under 2k
16 May 2012, 10:55 AM
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i would just like to thank the people out there who have taken the time for there input on this thread i have loads of knowledge regarding these cars. i,ve owned both newage and uk turbo 6 years experience on them but can,t be bothered with people who try to play the smart **** ie craigo and the likes. so i,am bowing out of this forum like banny did not so long ago i will find another forum to use thanks.
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16 May 2012, 12:36 PM
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Sorry, but craigo is the one on his ******* period here, the guy asked a valid question as far as I'm concerned - and yes, there's plenty of decent ones about for a couple of grand, infancy I've seen some pretty damn good ones for that! Too many arsey know it alls on this site, it's like some weird clicky golf club.
The question was legit and he only wanted to know about Imprezas under 2k.
Answer it or dont, but atleast dont post irrelevant comments.
16 May 2012, 12:53 PM
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Post up something relevant to what the op asks in the thread starter. Lets see your response ? Remembering of course this is (scoobynet general discussion)
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16 May 2012, 01:06 PM
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Personally if it was me I would not want to buy a 20 year old wrx for say 2 grand when I could get a 5 year old one for around the 5 grand mark
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16 May 2012, 01:12 PM
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fighting rust during his weekends or tinkering with it in some way However he has chosen to never be seen on here again so cant reply to you in person
