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Old 18 January 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Should we collect cars before or after March for the new reg. Do you think the plates make much difference come resale prices anymore. I hardly understand them myself anymore.
Old 18 January 2003 | 05:09 PM
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1st March gives you the 03 plate and the 1st is when I'm picking mine up

Old 18 January 2003 | 05:14 PM
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Its less than a month and hald away. Id hold out until then if I was buying.
Old 18 January 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Same here. I pick mine up on Friday 31st Feb ontrade plates. Just been to see the demo car in the show room. It looks great but seems to sit a little high on the springs.

MY03 on an 03 plate seems good to me
Old 18 January 2003 | 05:18 PM
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Pick my blue STi up on the 1st of march,
just been to see the dealers demo, first time i have seen one in the flesh,



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Old 18 January 2003 | 05:21 PM
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What did you think Phil,

I've just been to see it also.

Old 18 January 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Where are you buying it Phil? My dad's ordered one from Gibsons of Brock. Should have his WRX in April.
Old 18 January 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Steve,
I was not really sure what to expect,
i have had mine on order since they were annouced, but i never got down to the motor show to check it out, and i am impessed now that i have seen it, the front end is a massive improvment over the MY02, although i am sure the front end will suffer from stone chips, the bonnet scoop, mmmm still not sure about this but i think i can live with it, inside is a vast improvment over my current car MY00 PPP,
Current plans for the new car are,
a,Pimp tints (not to dark)
b,New set of wheels (not a fan of gold)
c,New ICE
d,PPP or ECUTEC upgrade
e,New Matching baby seat

Mark
Nice to here from you,
Car is ordered through Stan Palmers Carlisle, current plan is for me to trade my car, or if you know anyone sell it private, but not really that fussed either way

you can check out my current car on my website
West Cumbrian Subaru Resource

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[Edited by philgr - 1/18/2003 5:25:09 PM]
Old 18 January 2003 | 07:18 PM
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Phil,

I think the front end is a massive improvement although I do hope it doesn't chip as much as my P1!

The inside is good but as you said, the ICE looks usual Subaru low end stuff. I was hoping to put my Alpine CD/DAB unit in but with the new console design I can't do a swop of the new for old. How will you get your new ICE into the console unit??

I also thought the body sat high on the springs what do you think?

I have oredered the PPP, for warranty reasons but have heard that the EcuTec may be used...will have to wait and see on that one.

I get mine from Sparshats in Southampton.

Ta
Old 18 January 2003 | 07:24 PM
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Already got plate from previous car so 1st March doesn't bother me. It's still a 2003 registered car.
Old 18 January 2003 | 07:28 PM
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I think you can get an adapter to convert the Double DIN to single DIN for the stereo for about £15 from the dealer

I suspect the suspension will 'sit down' whan it has a few miles on it, i have had new cars before that look to be sitting high.
The car i saw had 18's on and it looked just right.

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Old 18 January 2003 | 07:56 PM
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but "MY03 WRX" has aleady gone...

how do I know?

guess

delivery in March it is then
Old 18 January 2003 | 08:40 PM
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dont think it really matters as long as you get the price you want when trading in for a new one
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