scott64

i have just joined and i am from the south wales valleys and i am looking to buy my first scooby what are the best models to go for should i try to get an import or a british car etc etc also are there any big problems with dealers in south wales....the more info you guys can give me the better

MY99TURBO

Welcome mate, the uk cars are cheaper to insure, im sure others will add to this aswell

mervil

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Stay away from Williams Motor Co in Cardiff, they're not very good apparently

But as said, UK models are generally cheaper to insure and maintain!! The Jap models are higher spec'd hence the higher insurance etc. Welcome to the money pit club

scott64

i have heard stories about the gearbox and differentials going/ causing problems on them any truth in this guys.

notfub

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Bide your time, do a little research on here (there's loads and loads of info on models/specs etc, too much to list in one post).

For your first car I'd go for a near standard UK spec. Cheaper to insure and it'll give you a good intro into Scooby ownership.

You will spend loads of cash on the car as mervil has said so factor in the running costs and insurance costs as you do your research.

Perhaps pop along to one of the meets in Cardiff or Swansea for an idea of what you "could" or "should" buy. Good luck mate and welcome to the forum

As for gearboxes, yes some 5 soeed boxes do go BUT only on cars which are running much bigger power and torque levels 400/400. I was happily running 330bhp on my classic MY99 and 336bhp on my current bugeye.

DannyBoy007

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Insurance depicts what your going to go for, If your less than 25 you've no chance on Jap import. Have a read through the insurance section about owners being raped by insurance companies.

I've had a Uk turbo and now own a Type R. I always regretted not buying a Jap Spec car in the first place, Don't get me wrong the Uk car was very good and took everything I through at it but it cost me alot of money to get it to the same power as a Jap spec.
If I could go back in time I would of gone for STI 5-6 (Either a normal STI , RA or Type R)

They are simply a better a car.

To be honest the gearbox's and diff's are the last thing to worry about and there not that much to replace when they do go (Under £1k for a recon box or around £500 for n2nd hand one and diff's are around £350 2nd hand)

Don't worry about dealers, Nearly all of us don't use them, we all use a couple of specialist instead. Cheaper and they know what there doing

mervil

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Here you go mate, pop along on Wednesday and have a nose about

https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/7...-jct-30-a.html

wrx287

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Where abouts are you mate?

I bought my Import WRX when i was 25. (28 now) As said above,99% of us dont use main dealers. You can get parts from specialists easy enough.

As for buying a car,if you fancy one then put it up on here if possible and you will get an honest opinion on it

Welcome to the club

scott64

from gilfach goch mate not far from llantrisant about 10mls from cardiff



age isnt a problem for me mate as im getting on a bit now 45yrs old so insurance is a walk in the park as well going to have a look at one up by blackwood on thursday

The Trooper 1815

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Welcome matey.

I too have been around the block a few times and am now on my 6th Scoob. 3 of each UK/Jap.

As Danny said the Japanese Domestic Market (Import) cars are better specced and more powerful than the UK models. At the moment it's a buyers market and there are loads about. But beware as a "new to Scoob's person". Grab someone who knows their stuff and take them with you. Other

Come to the meet Wednesday, the Bridgend lot normally meet at 6.45 pm Pencoed McD's before coming to the main meet at J30 M4.

Rally fan 555

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Hello Mate - same age as me - that's the only good thing about getting on a bit, is the Insurance rates are'nt too bad - if you've been fairly good that is

I've had 3 scoobs now - a Version 2 Jap WRX, an 02 UK STi PPP and my current WRX Jap Bugeye

As said pop along to the meet(s) there are many variants to look at there, with the most gorgeous being the "Bugeye"

Personally have a look around for something a little different, a UK or JDM special edition - of which there are many over the impreza range.

You do get more for your cash with a JDM

STI Glenn

Like said pop along to meet have a chat ,car depends on how much do you want to pay

wrx287

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Is that with ESP? If so there is a rather tidy Hawkeye WRX that he has just taken in. It was one of the guys on here had it.

bonzee

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Welcome aboard mate as everyone said pop along on wednesday you'll get loads of info

KJD Mk1

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Welcome to the forum and happy scoob hunting

"Taylor"

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Hi Scott, welcome to Scooby Net. Come along to the meet this week and have a look at all the different models and see which you prefer. Its defo a buyers market at the mo, so have a look around and don't rush into buying. If i were to "Do it again" i'd start with a higher spec model to begin with, saves you spending so much when you start modding it and don't say you won't modify it, because we all say that! Happy car hunting, smiles per miles, you can't beat a scoob!

ScoobyNudge

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welcome mate !

Im on my first scooby and I wont buy anything else from now on and ive owned my fair share of fast cars!

Things to look out for are gearboxes cranks and knocking and full service history by decent garages. and any signs of accident damage.

Cannon Fodder

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If it is a 2006 Hawkeye WRX then that is my old car which I traded in with ESP last week, it has been well looked after and if anything over serviced and no expense was spared. If that is the car please look after it.

Thanks for the compliment Calvin , I was sorry to see her go.

GMballistic

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Welcome to Scoobynet and good luck with the hunt & take your time choosing your first Subaru if you can.