what do people think about scooby wrx on say a k plate import there cheap as chips and was wondering if anyone has any veiws on them or expierences im considering getting 1 as a run around and before you start ive got a 3 door sierra cos and will never part with it .

 

got to be a good buy for the money they go for now.

id have one but only in that sonic blue or whatever its called and you dont seem to see those ones cheap.

 

ive a choice of plenty k and l plate imports for Ł4000 ono come with full tax and mot fresh imports from a trader

 

i want a black 1

 

out of interest, how cheap roughly?? wouldnt mind one myself..

 

good , get me a blue one

 

westy look up Ł4000 ono from a trader

 

good cars

 

anyone know what to look for when buyin 1 whats the weeknesses

 

The fact that people with real cars will beat you up and kick sand in your face.

( I did read above, I just couldn't resist the comment)

 

i my self would like 1 butall the 1s round here just go bang

 

i read something somewhere that a simple mod like a stainless could blow the engine up unless its set up correctly afterwards??

 

i used to do conversion work on import scoobys the 2 main things i noticed are the lambda sensor go wrong and header tank start to leak apart from that not to bad

 

A mate of mine had a 96 WRX in silver, lowered, 6 pots, uprated fuel pump, SS exhaust (no cats), K&N and APEXi management. It was a quick motor and handled like a dream, great car to drive. I liked it so much I bought myself one now, mines a UK Turbo though, so it's a lot slower than his but still a great car to drive. I still love my fords but, as a daily driver the Scooby is excellent!

 

cheers guys for your help and steve200+ nice 4 door golf

 

i've got a wrx sti version 5

no problems yet (touches wood)

if its an import, don't put less than optimax in it as they are prone to det

as above watch the maf and lamda sensors

you can mod em easily & quite cheaply, don't expect to get more than 350 bhp without spening some serious cash, you will probably only see 500 ish bhp anyway. ref SS and blowing up, rubbish . mine has a SS system and is/has been fine.

they are quick cars and handle well, if not slightly understeer due to the 4wd (which can be dialed out with a decent alignment set up BTW).

As a guide - mine is approx 300 bhp and it does 0-60 in 4.4 secs (timed at ford fair). i've seen over 160 mph on my road angel (private road of course ).

Also, its for sale if anyone is interested

if you want more info ref scoobies check this link

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm

HTH
chris

 

Had a wrx (import) a good few years ago on an 'L' plate, had it for over a year & used to drive it hard - never had a single problem with it! It was awesome, had alot of fun in it & still got a good price back for it when i sold it. Saying that, it wasnt a patch on my evo

 

there sum cheap scooby in the local trader this week as low as 3300
i was told u should change the oil pump to a better 1 unsure if ture

 

yeh im buying PJmotorsports own scooby. WRX import, 12 months mot, 64k for approximatley Ł4k. K plater 5 door in silver

 

Hey, it's nice and reliable!

( I can't *believe* I just said that )

 

A few of my friends have had them (4 Imprezza's) All have needed at least 1 engine. One of them has destroyed 4 engines in a year

Header tanks can leak. And one of them went through countless steering racks as they kept leeking (not heard of this being a problem though)

If you get one have a few quid held back to cover repairs as they can be costly if/when things go wrong.

The chassis is probably one of the best I've experienced and the handling is awesome. Despite the countless grief one of my friends has had with his he still wouldn't change it for anything else.

www.scoobynet.co.uk is a good place to look. Some peeps on there are blinkered muppets but a lot of the guys know their stuff and are dead friendly and helpfull.

 

My mate has a STI Type RA, on his 2nd Motor and 3rd Gearbox in a year

 

i have seriously considered one for a forrest rally car , just dont seam to be able to get anyone to give a realistic 1st hand reliabilty report

 

oranoco that link dont work

 

try bbs.scoobynet.co.uk

 

cheers steve works fine