DanGlennon Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Hi everyone. My names Dan, I'm 25 and live in Sunderland. After much thought and getting insurance quotes (plus looking at space for my kids) I've decided to buy an Impreza as my next car. I'll be getting a 2.0 non turbo. Been part of the car scene for years but I'm new to Subarus and really know nothing about them. Decided to join this forum to get myself clued up before I buy. Looking to buy it around July/ August time :) See you all around!
stants Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Hello & welcome loads of members up your way, there's a buying guide on the forum that is useful to have had a thumb through
DanGlennon Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 Yeah I've been having a look through the buyers guide which has been really handy as I'm putting a checklist together for when I start looking. Really looking forward to owning an Impreza it's an iconic car and I'm lucky to say it's finally within my reach :)
AndyXV Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 welcome, also 25 and got myself a non turbo few week ago really nice drive the AWD is amazing Enjoy 1
quit Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome l! Some good cars out there just avoid anything with a sioc sticker is my advice
DanGlennon Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for the welcomes. I'm super excited about getting my first Scooby. I'm taking myself off the road from Thursday to get some extra funds together. Going to kill me not driving but I'll keep my eye on the prize. 1
Inked83 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Not dismissing the non turbo as a good car, but it's so lack luster in performance, I drove a non turbo when I got mine, car certainly pulls but it's a massive (I mean huge) void in performance compared to turbo versions. Some folks here use specialist insurers for their scooby, and I'm shocked and amazed at the price they pay. My insurance knows of my car being remapped and having upgrades and still pay £350 per annum for two drivers both fully comp. Drive both and see for yourself.
DanGlennon Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 I'd love to own a turbo but unless someone can point me in the right direction to a specialist insurer that will give me a good price it just not going to happen. I will be getting prices on a turbo but so far the standard comparison websites haven't given me much hope 1
Inked83 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Me and my wife went through go compare, ended up with general accident insurers, non specialist mate, £350 for both of us, my wife also owns a 400BHP porsche panemera diesel, that's £400 with same company! Mind boggles as to why you need specialist insurers. Doesn't matter who it's with as long as your legally covered. Plus anyway, if some idiot hits you your still up that creek without a paddle regardless of a specialist insurer. Company knows of all mods on both vehicles.
DanGlennon Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 Sorry I wasn't clear I didn't mean a specialist insurer I more meant someone that would give me a cheaper price and not group me in with everyone else on the road. My quotes on non turbos are around £1000 and turbos are upwards of £2600.
AndyXV Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Me and my wife went through go compare, ended up with general accident insurers, non specialist mate, £350 for both of us, my wife also owns a 400BHP porsche panemera diesel, that's £400 with same company! Mind boggles as to why you need specialist insurers. Doesn't matter who it's with as long as your legally covered. Plus anyway, if some idiot hits you your still up that creek without a paddle regardless of a specialist insurer. Company knows of all mods on both vehicles. performance on a non turbo does me well for the price im paying on insurance, gives me a nice pot to save up for a wrx/sti when i fancy one in the future i with the aa and its £566pa im also 25 been driving 5 years and have 3 points renault 1.6 is £460pa so worth the extra £100 to own a subaru non turbo 1
Scoobyghost Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 I tried all the comparison websites and none got close to what a specialist insurer offered me. I pay 660 for my turbo 2000 with mods. all others were over £1000 before declaring mods. Each to their own and I certainly wouldn't knock what any company can offer specialist or not. It's worth checking them all first as some specialist also offer club discount that many mainstreams won't. Good luck!
DanGlennon Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 I'm going to phone Sky insurance tomorrow morning see what kind of quote they can put on the table. Got around 4 months until I get my Scooby so there's plenty of time to hunt down a good insurer at the right price. 1
Jimmymac101 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 welcome along mate, I'm 23 and just got myself an impreza hatch non turbo and I love it! As above though if your able to insure a turbo version go for it as the performance will rock your world compared to non turbo........ non turbos stil have a good kick though :D James 1
Gambit Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 It matter's not one bit here if it's a turbo, non turbo, STI, WRX as long as it has the badge is all that matters ;) The non turbos can be great cars lose weight better suspension and brakes with the AWD can be quick cars. As for the insurance I think it's ringing around and finding what suits you and pocket. Compare sites work for a few, for me can't stand them and not interested in any little cuddly toy or plastic robot. Unfortunately with specialist insurance it is a case of ring them all like playing tennis and play them off each other. Just like it was when I first started to drive but only real way to get best quotes is try them all. But for many people specialist usually give the best deals on these types of cars. 1
DanGlennon Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Cheers mate. I've also read your guide on buying your first Scooby. Excellent guide and I've took a tonne of notes :) 1
Gambit Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Hope it helps find the right one then :) And look forward to seeing the picture when you finally take ownership ;)
JusNoGood Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Can I ask you Dan...do you have points or just passed in the last few years? insurance cos are weird and they all specialise in their own little areas so it's a case of phoning around as Gambit said. No point me telling you who I'm with as in an old get who's had his licence since before you were born (until I worked that out I thought I was still 17 fuuuuuc). I owned a GX and loved it. 1
DanGlennon Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 Yes mate unfortunately I made the stupid decision to pick a car up I'd just bought a couple of years ago without insurance. He lived 10 minutes down the road and I was pulled outside my house. Harsh lesson learnt. Got 6 points and a £500 fine.
JusNoGood Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Yes mate unfortunately I made the stupid decision to pick a car up I'd just bought a couple of years ago without insurance. He lived 10 minutes down the road and I was pulled outside my house. Harsh lesson learnt. Got 6 points and a £500 fine. Ah, thats gutting mate.
DanGlennon Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 No one to blame but myself really, their due to come off next year so that's something :)
JusNoGood Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Don't think it's waiting til next year for a turbo? They are fun [emoji57]
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