arcticfox Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Morning, Just thought id put up a quick hello from myself. Don't currently own a Scoobie but on search for one at mo. Currently got a Zafira that i had because i had 2 dogs and 2 kids. I don't have the dogs no more and don't really need all the space in the car now. I have my car to trade and about 2k to play with if funds allow so prob around £3500, Would I be able to get a clean example at this price ??? Was on the hunt for a R33/34 but its a no no for 2 cars at home at present and need a car i can tow with which leaves a WRX in the books. Any help or info would be great for a newbie to Subarus would be great. Kind regards Jordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hi mate welcome to S.O.C I'd say the WRX is a good choice but would also look at the Legacies and forester also. Forester might be a bit bigger than you need but all come with power and AWD. Just some food for thought :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticfox Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hay bud, Thanks for the fast reply. Yes looked at the legacy and Foresters but trying to get away from a Big "Ish" cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Welcome along there is a buying guide on here that maybe worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hay bud, Thanks for the fast reply. Yes looked at the legacy and Foresters but trying to get away from a Big "Ish" cars No problem, not all the legacies are big they do a saloon version :) But Imprezas equally good car so much so have two in the garage :D was you looking at wagons or saloons ? We get some nice ones posted in the sale section from time to time, so worth checking that out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Welcome ! I wouldn't touch a cheap r34 !! Infact I wouldn't look at r33 sub 4k unless it was standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticfox Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Welcome ! I wouldn't touch a cheap r34 !! Infact I wouldn't look at r33 sub 4k unless it was standard Neither would i, Was gonna save around £10k for it next year but want something to have some fun in while i decide what im going to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticfox Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 No problem, not all the legacies are big they do a saloon version :) But Imprezas equally good car so much so have two in the garage :D was you looking at wagons or saloons ? We get some nice ones posted in the sale section from time to time, so worth checking that out :) Prefer a saloon but not fussed if price and condition is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Well take a look in here it's worth the look http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/forum/17-subarus-for-sale/ I will keep an eye out I do keep looking at scoobs I'm toying with getting an 06 hawkeye at the minute. So might see one, should be able to get a blobeye for that money I would have thought or a really nice Bugeye with lot's done to it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 R32 is where its at, recently got rid of a 4 door version, great laugh in the wet, but very very uneconomical lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wotcha and welcome - keep us posted on what you are looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticfox Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 What are these like with high mileage, They need rebuilds after a while ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticfox Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Looks nice and clean http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407045538503/sort/default/radius/50/advert-type/Classified/postcode/ol164ll/make/subaru/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/usedcars/seller-type/trade_adverts/page/2/price-to/4500/model/impreza?logcode=p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've seen a few people with 200k + on one engine depends on how well it's been looked after really regular oil changes is one of the most important things but might not be on the service like most people on here I'd say I do my own. But yet I still had to get an engine rebuild done after just 60k miles. But as long as it's not had loads of previous owners and history with it. You can normally tell from the owner you're buying from how they are with regards of thrashing it everywhere. But getting car with over 100k wouldn't bother me too much with the above looked at :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantastic Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I had 2 wagon scoobs in the past, back in an outback now and yes its big but drives like a smaller car, been throwing around this week finding its limits, its great and cheap as chips to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 £3.5k should buy a pretty clean Blob with FSH and 80-100k miles privately. I'd go for as standard as possible. You'd probably be able to get a better nick slightly older bugeye with less miles. Or a very good classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Looks nice and clean http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407045538503/sort/default/radius/50/advert-type/Classified/postcode/ol164ll/make/subaru/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/usedcars/seller-type/trade_adverts/page/2/price-to/4500/model/impreza?logcode=p Ah a bug eye. Nice. No mention of service history. I'd want FSH. Also looking at the wheels and spoiler that's been added I would be interested to see what else has been messed with especially engine wise. High miles, no service history and buggered about with engine Id run a mile [emoji4] Also, when I was looking I found it really tricky to tell condition by pictures and frequently was disappointed with the paper work or condition of the car. So expect to find a shed and if it's not you'll be pleasantly surprised [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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