Buying Scoob is this a good deal guys!! (me is newbie)
25 September 2001, 11:35 PM
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Hi
been looking around and have got an interest in this car is it a reasonable or bad or good deal...
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SEP 2001
MILEAGE:
200
PRICE:
£25,995
SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX AWD 4 DOOR FINISHED IN WR BLUE MICA WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR. SPECIFICATION INCLUDES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, DRIVERS AIR BAG, AIR CONDITIONING, CAT 1 ALARM, 18" OZ GOLD ALLOY WHEELS, CD PLAYER, CENTRAL LOCKING, CLIMATE CONTROL, FRONT/REAR ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ENGINE IMMOBILISER, FULL SKIRT KIT, HEADLIGHT CONVERSION, 5-SPEED QUICK SHIFT GEAR, POWER STEERING, KENWOOD RADIO / CASSETTE, REAR SPOILER WITH BRAKE LIGHT, SPORTS GRILLE, SPORTS SEATS, SPORTS SUSPENSION, TRACTION CONTROL, WR BLUE DASHBOARD, TYPE 44 WRC REAR SPOILER WITH BRAKE LIGHT AND WHITE REPEATER/INDICATOR. FULL SERVICE HISTORY AND SUBARU UK WARRANTY. DEMONSTRATOR. WILSON RALLY XTREME.
will try and add piccy later
thanks in advance
been looking around and have got an interest in this car is it a reasonable or bad or good deal...
REGISTERED:
SEP 2001
MILEAGE:
200
PRICE:
£25,995
SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX AWD 4 DOOR FINISHED IN WR BLUE MICA WITH BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR. SPECIFICATION INCLUDES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, DRIVERS AIR BAG, AIR CONDITIONING, CAT 1 ALARM, 18" OZ GOLD ALLOY WHEELS, CD PLAYER, CENTRAL LOCKING, CLIMATE CONTROL, FRONT/REAR ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ENGINE IMMOBILISER, FULL SKIRT KIT, HEADLIGHT CONVERSION, 5-SPEED QUICK SHIFT GEAR, POWER STEERING, KENWOOD RADIO / CASSETTE, REAR SPOILER WITH BRAKE LIGHT, SPORTS GRILLE, SPORTS SEATS, SPORTS SUSPENSION, TRACTION CONTROL, WR BLUE DASHBOARD, TYPE 44 WRC REAR SPOILER WITH BRAKE LIGHT AND WHITE REPEATER/INDICATOR. FULL SERVICE HISTORY AND SUBARU UK WARRANTY. DEMONSTRATOR. WILSON RALLY XTREME.
will try and add piccy later
thanks in advance
25 September 2001, 11:43 PM
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Bear in mind, it is £6k more than a similar demo, standard car would be! It is probably a slight saving on list if you add up all the options, but the new STI won't be much more than that and UK300 can still be had for £24,995 new which has pretty much all the spec of that car + Alcantara Seats.
Also remember that an EU Import can be had for £17k...
Jon
Also remember that an EU Import can be had for £17k...
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26 September 2001, 12:15 AM
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Test drive! oh dear hes bought it already. i had one ex demo car once. never again, all sorts of niggle things went wrong, it was a A3 1.8t quatrro. we went on a test drive with audi and they all got the pants thrashed off em! then back on the fourcourt. just check tyre wear on this scoob, may sound silly but it wont be the first time ive seen scoobie demo cars on track with that sort of mileage on! seen a P1 and UK300 doing exactly that! Cheers Lee
26 September 2001, 12:29 AM
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I second what plantie said.
Go for Carolyn TS's MY01. It's in mint condition, will not have been thrashed and has every extra one could ever want. It's the identical copy of the scoobysport car in this months EVO mag.
Go for Carolyn TS's MY01. It's in mint condition, will not have been thrashed and has every extra one could ever want. It's the identical copy of the scoobysport car in this months EVO mag.
26 September 2001, 01:16 AM
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You must also remember that as a demonstrator the 200 miles it has done were probably done at 7000 rpm !!!
IMHO but I wouldnt get a demonstrator as whenever I get a testdrive a thrash the living f&*k out of it !!!
IMHO but I wouldnt get a demonstrator as whenever I get a testdrive a thrash the living f&*k out of it !!!
26 September 2001, 08:49 AM
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Nice looker. However I agree with those that reckon the UK300 would be a better bet. I saw one advertised at a dealer last week with prodrive performance package for £25,495 (cant remember which dealer). Will probably have better residuals than the above car as it is a special edition.
Why not wait for the new WRX STi?
Why not wait for the new WRX STi?
26 September 2001, 08:52 AM
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Not worth it.
If you buy an ex demo/used car you should atleast get the VAT off. My advice would be to go for an EU import and pick your own options from the Scoobysport (or similar) wishlist. This way you'll get yourself an unmollested car and save atleast £3k
If you buy an ex demo/used car you should atleast get the VAT off. My advice would be to go for an EU import and pick your own options from the Scoobysport (or similar) wishlist. This way you'll get yourself an unmollested car and save atleast £3k
26 September 2001, 08:55 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Orville:
<B>Not worth it.
If you buy an ex demo/used car you should atleast get the VAT off. My advice would be to go for an EU import and pick your own options from the Scoobysport (or similar) wishlist. This way you'll get yourself an unmollested car and save atleast £3k[/quote]
Agreed. Thats no kind of 'deal'. Shop around and be patient...
<B>Not worth it.
If you buy an ex demo/used car you should atleast get the VAT off. My advice would be to go for an EU import and pick your own options from the Scoobysport (or similar) wishlist. This way you'll get yourself an unmollested car and save atleast £3k[/quote]
Agreed. Thats no kind of 'deal'. Shop around and be patient...
26 September 2001, 05:33 PM
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Hmmm, i never knew the MY01 had "traction control"?? it also has a rear spoiler with tail light and a type 44wrc spoiler!! 
2 spoilers on one car! suppose thats why its at that extortionate price then!
I think the dealer is waffling out of his ar$e there, you would be better buying a new car, having the std 17's on (18's will make it tramline more) and getting the PPP for it, headlight conversion etc and your still going to save money on it!
Shop around, better and cheaper out there!
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2 spoilers on one car! suppose thats why its at that extortionate price then!I think the dealer is waffling out of his ar$e there, you would be better buying a new car, having the std 17's on (18's will make it tramline more) and getting the PPP for it, headlight conversion etc and your still going to save money on it!
Shop around, better and cheaper out there!
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26 September 2001, 07:08 PM
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yeah cmon m8 let us know what happened ?
i like the bit in the ad you posted that its got 'Full Service History' with 200 miles on the clock
certainly agree that you should get a much better deal than that, go see Carolyn TS's car or why not wait for the STi.
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i like the bit in the ad you posted that its got 'Full Service History' with 200 miles on the clock
certainly agree that you should get a much better deal than that, go see Carolyn TS's car or why not wait for the STi.
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26 September 2001, 09:11 PM
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I thought MY01 were £21,495 in the UK
A couple of mods may make it keep some of the value it lost when it became a used car but add this plus 4k by this reckoning they think it's worth 5.5k over a standard one. Most of the bits listed are standard anyway. bout 5k too much IMO.
A couple of mods may make it keep some of the value it lost when it became a used car but add this plus 4k by this reckoning they think it's worth 5.5k over a standard one. Most of the bits listed are standard anyway. bout 5k too much IMO.
26 September 2001, 10:48 PM
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ok this is what happened
i went all the way to the showroom to look at the car and its a real stunner, cut a long story short they wont give what i need on my car as p/ex so thats its not the one for me.
they also said 'dont belive what you read on scoobynet' so obviously they had read this post about thrashing of demos and advised me that 'we do not thrash this car' lol lol
so off i went to milton kenes subaru for the second time where they are coming closer to what i want for me' motor and they are going to advise on finace etc on another car (black which the wife hates) and a brand spanking new one just like the above mentioned.
failing that i am putting my motor in auto trader to try and sell private which would allow me to buy private
and thats it
what a waste of an afternoon off work
i went all the way to the showroom to look at the car and its a real stunner, cut a long story short they wont give what i need on my car as p/ex so thats its not the one for me.
they also said 'dont belive what you read on scoobynet' so obviously they had read this post about thrashing of demos and advised me that 'we do not thrash this car' lol lol
so off i went to milton kenes subaru for the second time where they are coming closer to what i want for me' motor and they are going to advise on finace etc on another car (black which the wife hates) and a brand spanking new one just like the above mentioned.
failing that i am putting my motor in auto trader to try and sell private which would allow me to buy private
and thats it
what a waste of an afternoon off work
26 September 2001, 11:31 PM
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course they dont want you to look on here - too many people who know about scoobs and prices !
wot u running now ?
that was a damn xpensive scoob. wait for the uk sti.
which dealer was this ? it looks a nice car but not a nice price !
dont rush into buying one, take your time.
steve
wot u running now ?
that was a damn xpensive scoob. wait for the uk sti.
which dealer was this ? it looks a nice car but not a nice price !
dont rush into buying one, take your time.
steve
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