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Old 23 July 2012, 11:59 PM
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Evening all I currently have a classic running 350ish bhp and I may be coming into a few quid soon and I am trying to decided if I stick with my classic and spend the £6-8k on that or buy a different scooby if the latter what can you guys suggest? I fancy a wrx sti but not sure what one to buy or avoid and what year car does the more expensive car tax bracket fall into. Must mention when I buy another Scooby I will want to modify it to get more power and improve handling etc but I want the best possible car to start with so hopefully I can avoid a gearbox change etc. thanks in advance I look forward to your suggestions
Old 24 July 2012, 12:11 AM
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None... They cost too much in the long run. Blob/early hawk sti.

Both 6speed
blob=2 liter
Hawk=2.5 liter with hg issues. Make sure the hg has been attended too/ factor the cost of repair into the price.
Personally i would get the hawk. Much better looking and driveablility is much better. I might know someone looking to sell a hawk soon.
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For 6 -8k I would go for a blob sti , either jdm one or uk spec , both are a good base car to modify, not sure how much power you want , but standard engines can take 450 bhp with supporting modifications, and you have 6 speed gearbox, better brakes to start with
Old 24 July 2012, 09:17 AM
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Jdm bug sti? Capable car that will leave you change to start playing. Depends if you can put up with those looks.
Old 24 July 2012, 09:31 AM
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as above, blob/bug sti in white
Old 24 July 2012, 09:38 AM
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type r and mod it to similar spec you have now, will wipe the floor with all the fatty new age cars
Old 24 July 2012, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by powerwrx
as above, blob/bug sti in white
Agreed in white, but you can bet your bottom dollar you wont find One easy and when you do it will wipe the best part of your budget out but they certainly look the dogs nuts if you did find one
Old 24 July 2012, 05:13 PM
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Which classic, what supporting mods, also what year and how is the over all condition of the car you have now.

What is the new car to be used for as in, is it your only car and what power level are you looking to go to.
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You will get a monster type R with that budget.
Old 24 July 2012, 05:51 PM
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how about

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item2320248b68

or

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...or-4995-a.html

just seen the second one is sold! d'oh!

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Originally Posted by Tidgy
type r and mod it to similar spec you have now, will wipe the floor with all the fatty new age cars
+1 get it in white too
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Evo 6/8
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