Hello from Scooby and forum newbie!
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Hello from Scooby and forum newbie!
Hi Guys
Just wanted to say a quick hello to all on here. My names Rocky and I live in Bruton, Somerset. I have never used forums before other than diagnosing previous cars problems!
After a few years of saving, I have finally saved up some money to purchase my first Impreza. I have never been in one or driven on before so it's all a bit new to me but I have loved them for a long time, and now seems a good enough time to invest in one. I have found this forum useful already with regards to finding information about Impreza models, things to look for when buying etc. As soon as I have found my first car I shall be putting up pictures and purchasing forum membership
Just wanted to say a quick hello to all on here. My names Rocky and I live in Bruton, Somerset. I have never used forums before other than diagnosing previous cars problems!
After a few years of saving, I have finally saved up some money to purchase my first Impreza. I have never been in one or driven on before so it's all a bit new to me but I have loved them for a long time, and now seems a good enough time to invest in one. I have found this forum useful already with regards to finding information about Impreza models, things to look for when buying etc. As soon as I have found my first car I shall be putting up pictures and purchasing forum membership
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Hi mate,
Welcome to the forum aka madhouse from another Somerset member (yeovil.)
Somerset scoobys on F/B are a good group if you are looking for something local.lots of local meets and events along with more national events like japfest etc.
Good to see some pics of your first impreza when you make a purchase. Any preference? Classic or newage?
Welcome to the forum aka madhouse from another Somerset member (yeovil.)
Somerset scoobys on F/B are a good group if you are looking for something local.lots of local meets and events along with more national events like japfest etc.
Good to see some pics of your first impreza when you make a purchase. Any preference? Classic or newage?
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Thanks for the reply!
Nice to know that there are some local Impreza's near to me! I will look at the group tonight on the book of face.
I am looking for a newage, it will be a hawkeye and I want to find one in blue. I have spent the last two nights up till 5am searching the net but it seems so hard to find what I want i.e price, location, service history etc
Nice to know that there are some local Impreza's near to me! I will look at the group tonight on the book of face.
I am looking for a newage, it will be a hawkeye and I want to find one in blue. I have spent the last two nights up till 5am searching the net but it seems so hard to find what I want i.e price, location, service history etc
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That's very sound advice! I have been searching for a while but in one way I just want to buy one asap even if it needs work doing, because I want the sound, looks and performance right now!!!!!
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Rocky,
Welcome to the world of scooby, i am sure you will enjoy it, unless you rush of course and buy a dog, then you may hate it.
Main thing is to take your time. A scooby is for life not just for christmas.
Hawkeye's have had problems with the standard engines, you only have to look on here and dig a bit to find that out, so if you have no experience with them, get someone who does know or start reading loads before you buy, then, you will love it.
When you find something ask others to have a look to check for you.
Good luck.
Welcome to the world of scooby, i am sure you will enjoy it, unless you rush of course and buy a dog, then you may hate it.
Main thing is to take your time. A scooby is for life not just for christmas.
Hawkeye's have had problems with the standard engines, you only have to look on here and dig a bit to find that out, so if you have no experience with them, get someone who does know or start reading loads before you buy, then, you will love it.
When you find something ask others to have a look to check for you.
Good luck.
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Hi Rocky welcome to SN, you will find loads of info on this forum and lots of help, have a look in the for sale section a budget might indicate what your after also the usual sites autotrader, pistonheads etc etc, regarding the hawkeye problems they seem to happen to the 2.5 engines, however there are some 2.0 JDM hawks and blobs which are JDM cars which dont have the 2.5 problems happy hunting
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Rocky,
Welcome to the world of scooby, i am sure you will enjoy it, unless you rush of course and buy a dog, then you may hate it.
Main thing is to take your time. A scooby is for life not just for christmas.
Hawkeye's have had problems with the standard engines, you only have to look on here and dig a bit to find that out, so if you have no experience with them, get someone who does know or start reading loads before you buy, then, you will love it.
When you find something ask others to have a look to check for you.
Good luck.
Welcome to the world of scooby, i am sure you will enjoy it, unless you rush of course and buy a dog, then you may hate it.
Main thing is to take your time. A scooby is for life not just for christmas.
Hawkeye's have had problems with the standard engines, you only have to look on here and dig a bit to find that out, so if you have no experience with them, get someone who does know or start reading loads before you buy, then, you will love it.
When you find something ask others to have a look to check for you.
Good luck.
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Hi Rocky welcome to SN, you will find loads of info on this forum and lots of help, have a look in the for sale section a budget might indicate what your after also the usual sites autotrader, pistonheads etc etc, regarding the hawkeye problems they seem to happen to the 2.5 engines, however there are some 2.0 JDM hawks and blobs which are JDM cars which dont have the 2.5 problems happy hunting
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Your not the first nor the last to bring up a Creed joke, had them for years and still find them funny!!
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Rocky,
The 2.0 engine generally is good. However in the newage you are looking at 2 versions, the 2.0 uk engine( available only in the bug and blob eye) or the 2.0 JDM engine( Japanese Domestic Market) ( this engine goes in all JDM models, bug, blob, hawk and hatch). The UK engine has a single scroll engine turbo which has unequal length headers which give the boxer 'burble' sound. The 2.0 JDM engine is a twin scroll turbo which has equal length headers so you dont get that boxer ' burble' sound.
Generally speaking and it is a matter of opinion the twin scroll pulls lower in the rev band beacuse of the twin scroll, whereas the Uk 2.0 tends to have a bigger turbo woosh in a narrower rev banding.
The JDM engine feels more consistent across the range of revs, but still makes your stomach churn once you get to 5000 revs, bring it on!
The JDM cars have other features like quick rack steering, darkened rear windows, rear wiper, different suspension. So they are generally more highly specced, and if you can stretch I would get one.
You will pay more.
The 2.0 engine generally is good. However in the newage you are looking at 2 versions, the 2.0 uk engine( available only in the bug and blob eye) or the 2.0 JDM engine( Japanese Domestic Market) ( this engine goes in all JDM models, bug, blob, hawk and hatch). The UK engine has a single scroll engine turbo which has unequal length headers which give the boxer 'burble' sound. The 2.0 JDM engine is a twin scroll turbo which has equal length headers so you dont get that boxer ' burble' sound.
Generally speaking and it is a matter of opinion the twin scroll pulls lower in the rev band beacuse of the twin scroll, whereas the Uk 2.0 tends to have a bigger turbo woosh in a narrower rev banding.
The JDM engine feels more consistent across the range of revs, but still makes your stomach churn once you get to 5000 revs, bring it on!
The JDM cars have other features like quick rack steering, darkened rear windows, rear wiper, different suspension. So they are generally more highly specced, and if you can stretch I would get one.
You will pay more.
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That's a great write up, thanks!
My budget is around £4k maximum at the moment so a JDM newage is not in my reach sadly. I have found some cars I like the look of but not an expert by any means of these cars so am trying to find a car inspection service to help me buy a good car, hopefully not resulting in me buying a car and having to spend thousands sorting it!
My budget is around £4k maximum at the moment so a JDM newage is not in my reach sadly. I have found some cars I like the look of but not an expert by any means of these cars so am trying to find a car inspection service to help me buy a good car, hopefully not resulting in me buying a car and having to spend thousands sorting it!
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Rocky,
WRX 2.0 Blob eye is probably the one to look at.
The wagon is a nice stealthy WRX or the Saloon is a bit more lairy.
Go for low mileage and as few owners as possible.
The standard 2.0 WRX does need a bit of moddign to loosen the engine a bit, i had one and I remember it being a bit flat once you get over 6000 revs.
Drive a couple to get a feel, but before you buy make sure everything is in place, don't accept any excuses for missing service books or log books etc.....
Unfortunately many scoobys are thrashed and covered over before selling.
Something like a wagon 2.0 WRX is the type of car that more sensible people like farmers might have had, and used more because of the 4wd not the massive spoiler.
WRX 2.0 Blob eye is probably the one to look at.
The wagon is a nice stealthy WRX or the Saloon is a bit more lairy.
Go for low mileage and as few owners as possible.
The standard 2.0 WRX does need a bit of moddign to loosen the engine a bit, i had one and I remember it being a bit flat once you get over 6000 revs.
Drive a couple to get a feel, but before you buy make sure everything is in place, don't accept any excuses for missing service books or log books etc.....
Unfortunately many scoobys are thrashed and covered over before selling.
Something like a wagon 2.0 WRX is the type of car that more sensible people like farmers might have had, and used more because of the 4wd not the massive spoiler.
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Rocky,
WRX 2.0 Blob eye is probably the one to look at.
The wagon is a nice stealthy WRX or the Saloon is a bit more lairy.
Go for low mileage and as few owners as possible.
The standard 2.0 WRX does need a bit of moddign to loosen the engine a bit, i had one and I remember it being a bit flat once you get over 6000 revs.
Drive a couple to get a feel, but before you buy make sure everything is in place, don't accept any excuses for missing service books or log books etc.....
Unfortunately many scoobys are thrashed and covered over before selling.
Something like a wagon 2.0 WRX is the type of car that more sensible people like farmers might have had, and used more because of the 4wd not the massive spoiler.
WRX 2.0 Blob eye is probably the one to look at.
The wagon is a nice stealthy WRX or the Saloon is a bit more lairy.
Go for low mileage and as few owners as possible.
The standard 2.0 WRX does need a bit of moddign to loosen the engine a bit, i had one and I remember it being a bit flat once you get over 6000 revs.
Drive a couple to get a feel, but before you buy make sure everything is in place, don't accept any excuses for missing service books or log books etc.....
Unfortunately many scoobys are thrashed and covered over before selling.
Something like a wagon 2.0 WRX is the type of car that more sensible people like farmers might have had, and used more because of the 4wd not the massive spoiler.
I have owned things like:-
MK2 Astra GTE
Volvo 480 Turbo (not fast but legendary!)
Peugeot 406 Coupe V6
Ford racing Puma
Fiat Coupe Turbo
Ford Mondeo ST24
Out of the 36 cars I have owned they are the best/fastest I have owned
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