jimber
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Hello, having owned my current 2L 2005 WRX for the past 6 years I have decided to spend some money getting it tuned, maybe to stage 2 depending on the cost. Can anyone recommend a reputable mechanic in Essex to do this work? Also, I want to improve the sound system, is it the head unit that's bad or the speakers? I am not looking for mega bass just something with a bit more clarity and volume. It needs a little bodywork also, wheel rebuild and a couple of little scuffs hear and there, ideally I would like somewhere I can drop it off, they do all the work and I can pick it up in a week or so.
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Thanks to everyone that's responded. I know buying any car is a gamble especially a second hand performance car however some of the horror stories on scoobienet have completely put me off buying a 2.5 boxter especially as I buy a car to keep for 5-6 years. I am defiantly in a quandary what to buy next, maybe a ralliart as they are cheap and have it modded up to 300bhp. I have also read the clutch cant handle any more than this or save a bit longer and go for an RS.
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This is true Beags. Is your standard? I have heard the ecu needs to be remapped with any mods even small ones, maybe this is causing the problems!
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So would mine, had a bad one a few years ago hence the scoobie. Do you know if most of the engine issues occur on modded engines only, are standard engines generally more reliable?
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Its a tough decision, Maybe but and old van and a ducati.
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Yep, the saloon has been the only negative about my scoobie ownership. Would like something newer now also so the criteria is AWD (4x4), hatch or estate, 300+ bhp and fun to drive. everything seems to be a compromise and nothing quite fits the bill. I can probably stretch up to £13k for the right car. How much should be factored in for an engine rebuild? £3k? I am buying to keep for the next 5-6 years so don't want it in and out of the workshop every 6 months. I was thinking the 330S could be a future classic and hold its value well.
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I feared as much, I looked at an R32 the other day and it sounded great but I think its down on power. Also considered the BMW 135i but it doesn't have the AWD or a lancer ralliart but it cant be reliably tuned past 300BHP. What would you suggest?
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Its a shame, I have owned 2 scoobies, the last one for 6 years and really wanted to stay a scoobie owner but I need a hatchback now and ideally more power so the 2009 330S looked like a good bet. Leaves me with a dilemma, maybe look for a 2005 2 litre wagon and have it tuned up to 300bhp or switch to Audi or VW.
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What normally goes wrong? Any way the problems can be tested for prior to purchase? What should be checked?
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Is this all 2.5's or did they fix the problems on newer models?
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Hi, I have owned a 54 plate 2005 WRX for the past 6 years and as a whole its been really reliable. I am looking for an upgrade and have been looking at the 2008/2009 sti or the sti 300S if my budget will stretch that far. Can anyone give me some buying tips as I have heard a few negative things about the 2.5 sti boxter engine, does anyone know if the problems are being exaggerated. Is the 330s worth the extra cost?
