Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

Another new member :-D

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07 October 2012 | 11:16 PM
  #1  
JDM_333's Avatar
JDM_333
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 489
Likes: 0
From: Beds / Cambs border
Default Another new member :-D

Hey all

A little premature as I don't actually have a Scooby yet but saving the pennies and in 8 months I will be able to buy one using my hard earned cash.

The trouble is I keep getting swayed by the Skyline which is about the same price as the Scoob I want.

I'm saving up to £10k with the hope that I can get a nice stock low mileage hawk eye (2007 ish) WRX STI, pay the insurance outright and the tax for the year, but I keep looking at the Skyline R33 GTR.

The Skyline is a much older car though and the idea with the Scoob was it would be practical as well as mental! I dont think the Skyline is practical.

Anyway, just thought I'd say Hi - got lots of reading to do before I go and pick one (and about 8 months of saving left)
Old 08 October 2012 | 12:30 AM
  #2  
ScoobySteve69's Avatar
ScoobySteve69
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 4,636
Likes: 0
From: North Wales.
Default

Welcome to Snet mate If it helps, Skylines are for gays
Old 08 October 2012 | 12:44 AM
  #3  
James159's Avatar
James159
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: North East
Default

I have an R33 GTR and a classic STI Impreza. Two completely different cars to be honest.

GTR is alot smoother and obviously heavier and more at home on the big A roads. These cars can be very intimidating to someone who is new to a quick RWD car and can get a driver "into problems" alot faster than a Subaru will!

As for the Subaru - great noise, handling, acceleration and excellent on the B roads.

Both good cars, enjoy whichever you decide.
Old 08 October 2012 | 12:59 AM
  #4  
scoobyman2007's Avatar
scoobyman2007
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,651
Likes: 2
From: london sw
Default

Hi mate to snet
Old 08 October 2012 | 08:20 AM
  #5  
JDM_333's Avatar
JDM_333
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 489
Likes: 0
From: Beds / Cambs border
Default

Cheers guys for the welcome

lol@scoobysteve

Had a MR2 turbo a year or so ago and I'm not sure anything rwd can match the potential for death than that did. I was considering the R34 until I saw the price difference between that and the R33 (GTR VSPEC)
Old 08 October 2012 | 08:24 AM
  #6  
JDM_333's Avatar
JDM_333
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 489
Likes: 0
From: Beds / Cambs border
Default

Cheers guys for the welcome

lol@scoobysteve

Had a MR2 turbo a year or so ago and I'm not sure anything rwd can match the potential for death than that did. :-) I was considering the R34 until I saw the price difference between that and the R33 (GTR VSPEC)!

Think I'm going to go for the Scooby you've sold it to me James - want something good in all weather.

Now I gotta decide over the Hawkeye or the 04/05 model (STI)

cheers
Old 08 October 2012 | 12:39 PM
  #7  
ScoobySteve69's Avatar
ScoobySteve69
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 4,636
Likes: 0
From: North Wales.
Default

Originally Posted by JDM_333
Cheers guys for the welcome

lol@scoobysteve

Had a MR2 turbo a year or so ago and I'm not sure anything rwd can match the potential for death than that did. :-) I was considering the R34 until I saw the price difference between that and the R33 (GTR VSPEC)!

Think I'm going to go for the Scooby you've sold it to me James - want something good in all weather.

Now I gotta decide over the Hawkeye or the 04/05 model (STI)

cheers
Go on, admit it...it was me who convinced you wasn`t it
Old 08 October 2012 | 12:50 PM
  #8  
James159's Avatar
James159
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: North East
Default

The Subaru definately better for everyday driving.

Besides....think I would need a bank loan for the fuel cost alone to use my Skyline everyday!!
Old 08 October 2012 | 07:48 PM
  #9  
JDM_333's Avatar
JDM_333
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 489
Likes: 0
From: Beds / Cambs border
Default

Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
Go on, admit it...it was me who convinced you wasn`t it
I saw one today and realised I'd need a drive the length of an aircraft carrier to park it!




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:15 AM.