Scoobyless
 

Well..... It's gone

After 9 and a half years of Impreza ownership I fancy a change, so the car went yesterday.

Got offered what I wanted for it without advertising, so decided to let it go.

New owner is a really nice guy, and a genuine Subaru enthusiast, so I'm sure it's in good hands.

Haven't decided exactly what I'm replacing it with.
Thought I'd decided, but now looking at a couple of options.

Needless to say it'll still be something exciting.... I'm not ready to go too sensible quite yet!

Watch this space......

:) watching this space...

Do you have anything in mind yet Gary?

Happy hunting mate.

Will it be ring friendly ?? :lol:

Considering an Evo 6, STI Type R, R33 GTR or even a VX220, but still looking at other things.

Have already bought a Clio 182

R33 GTR would be my choice. Love them!

R33 is never a track car tho

Isn't something on its way....from far far away?:-D

Nothing yet

As you don't have kids yet I'd try the vx220 :)

2nd above, had a VX220 Turbo and loved it. It is a weekend/drivers car but they certainly go and handle really well. The perception of speed and fun with your **** 2 inch of the ground and roof off adds another dimension and driving experience that you just don't get with a scoob.

It will be very funny seeing you get in and out as well :)

They aren't designed for fat men with bad backs, lol

Or people over six foot. I sat in one when they first came out and my head stuck out of the top; well enough to mean my eye level was with the windscreen framing!

I got offered a nice one for the Evo.... No chance of me getting in and out without people laughing

Yeah I guess they may not be. Only ever seen one fly round a track and it was stripped and running just shy of 700bhp so not really a fair benchmark!haha.

Caterham?
Smile per mile = Priceless.

I know where there is a good STI TYPE R for sale Gary anyway good luck and happy hunting .

I'm biased but I'd have to say STI Type R, great fun to drive but if it's like mine, not great motorway cars as the gearing is short!

Was a great looking example Gary:10: and not surprised by it selling so easily, good luck with the search for its replacement:ok:

Glad you got what you wanted for it, and looking forward to seeing it's replacement.

I vote type r ;)

A few months to wait untill it arrives in the UK, but paid a deposit on this today....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps2e0e2316.jpg

Nice evo 6 gsr is it

Yep. Just got to wait untill the end of May/beginning of June.

What's a few months wait for a nice clean and rust free example and gives you time to think what mods to put on it .

Lovely job.

White Evos have always had my attention, so you definitely get a thumbs up from me!

very smart

I take it you convinced Rachel :)

Nice, drove a friends 360bhp Evo6 quite abit back in the day, loved every minute of it ;)

Still have a warm spot for the 6 ;) and still my favorite Evo!

Just about... although i do have to take her sofa shopping now!

Be great to see more shots of it in the UK Gary ....... Been considering one of these as a possible ourselves ...... Be interesting to hear you views on it once you've got your hands on it..... Hope you enjoy it and the time til collection will fly by:ok:

Once it's here you're more than welcome to have a drive.

It's got a few niggles that the importers are going to sort once it's here, so got my fingers crossed it'll be as good as they tell me it'll be.

I quite like the look of this..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1813417747...84.m1423.l2649

Would have been tempted myself, but came up for sale a few hours after I paid the deposit on mine. Doh.

Really liking the look of that Gary, very smart :ok:

bumper on that one looks gash compared imo, better on yours mate :ok:


still an evo tho :sad:


:kicknuts:

Many thanks for the offer:thanx: will certainly take you up on it:drive::thanx:

Will be deciding after service and M.O.T. in May what way to go and one of these is definately on the cards (if the decision in my head stays the same)probably have a good think whilst on ring weekend.....luckily its what Claire mentioned as she really likes the look:shock::wife: so haven't got any problems trying to get one past her:ok:

The only slight issue is that a lot of the current UK cars weren't undersealed properly (or at all) and suffer badly from rust. Hence I've gone for a fresh import and it's getting undersealed properly before I pick it up.

There are still obviously clean ones here already, but they are getting harder to find.

Think thats the way I would go to:nod:

Looks very nice gary:ok:

What sort of cost is it to pay for a company to port one over? I'm really tempted by a gtr when I've fixed the evo and sold

About £600 agents fee, £700 shipping and about £350 to register it.... But the big kick is the additional 30% the government charge for VAT + duty.

I ended up getting mine from SVA as it worked out cheaper than bringing my own in, as their prices are on the road price, including MOT, 6 months tax and 12 month warranty.

Also you pay a £500 deposit untill the car arrives, which is refunded if the car isn't what you expected. Whereas if you import it yourself you pay upfront for the car, and are stuck with it if there is something wrong.

Awesome,
I viewed the purple 33 gtr they have for 10k but purchased my evo instead

Should probably update this thread really......

After a pretty long wait (the world needs quicker ships!) the Evo arrived at SVA about two weeks ago.

I've been down and had a good look at it, especially underneath after all the horror stories about Evo's rusting, and I was very very impressed with it.

I've paid the rest of the money and I'm just waiting for it to be registered. During that time SVA are undersealing it, service including belts, mot, tax, changing the lash adjusters (tappets) and a few other tiny things that I've forgotten.

Might be having it lowered before I pick it up, that's TBC.

I've already got a pile of parts stacking up. Nothing performance yet, just some bits to tidy it up and make it completely mint. (New decals, rubber trim etc)

The only mod on the car is a Ralliart exhaust, apart from that it's completely standard.

Should be picking it up when I get back from holiday on the 27th.

Few pics of it.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps0765ad4a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps55e53df1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps68a618c8.jpg

That looks stunning dude, looks like a perfect example :o

Very very nice, this is what I will probably end up with next. Good buy!

Superb mate :ok:

Bet you can't wait to get it home!

looks nice buddy

Absolutely love it

Looks lovely and clean mate. Nice one!

Looks gorgeous .... you must be really looking forward to getting behind the wheel :doubleup:

Looks **** Gary, what were you thinking?



Not jealous at all...! ;)