Blobeye vs. Hawkeye... Decisions
Discussion
My current twinscroll JDM Hawkeye Spec C (funilly enough, mines also black) has very similar power to the Type-25 in the above advert, 352bhp & 390lb ft, it's awesome on the road and with the DCCD 6-speed box removes every bit of understeer some of the UK cars tend to suffer from.
After owning and modifying a UK WRX Bugeye for over 7 years from new, I'm totally sold on the JDM variants!
After owning and modifying a UK WRX Bugeye for over 7 years from new, I'm totally sold on the JDM variants!
Ved said:
I looked at one too. Then I realised it's overpriced by about £5k. Nice cars but the prices are artificial and I don't think they're much good on anything other than a perfect road surface. I'd rather source a late Type-25.
I'm going to test drive one and see. I will report back! What about this?
http://bbs.scoobynet.com/subaru-444/992879-subaru-...
Nothing to do with me but low milage and matches your budget and its the better jdm 2.0
http://bbs.scoobynet.com/subaru-444/992879-subaru-...
Nothing to do with me but low milage and matches your budget and its the better jdm 2.0
paulmoonraker said:
rb5er said:
paulmoonraker said:
I'm going to test drive one and see. I will report back!
So?
Surely the engine is as reliable as any other 2.5 impreza? I didn`t think they were that bad.
Surely you could get one with warranty?
So, I test drove a white Focus RS today... There's no denying its quick, and it certainly feels quicker than what the official figures suggest. However, and there was always going to be a 'however' with a 300bhp front wheel drive car - wheel spin and torque steer! In 1st and 2nd it desperatly struggles to put the power down and that was in the dry, albeit cold, and the torque steer is there, sure, not as bad as the MK1 RS, but its there and really noticeable. Despite these faults, it ridiculously urgent, comical to chuck about and the power is easily accessible, with 3rd gear being the place to be once you're off.
The exterior up close is woeful. The vacuum formed plastic bits on the bonnet and side look like something made in a year 6 design and technology class. The white really shows this up badly, however, the blue, of which there was one one the forecourt looks no where near as bad.
The interior is laughable, and that's with my Subaru glasses on. The combined sat nav/radio must have been supplied by Matsui or Radio Shack, and the Carbon Fibre splattered everywhere just looks cheap and unnecessary. The driving position is reasonable if a little high, and the seats are brilliant.
Lastly the noise - it's a bit of a mess. With the Scooby plus a channel tunnel exhaust its the exhaust you can hear and it's great. With my M3 its induction and engine you can hear, which again is great. However, in the RS its a messy blend of engine, induction, exhaust and a dump valve, which on paper should sound good, but in reality doesn't.
So, will I buy one? No... They are just too expensive for what they are, and with the new STi approaching you would be mad to part with 22K for a 4 year old car when a brand new STi could be had for 30K. Consider like for like second hand prices and its even more compelling to go with the Scooby.
The exterior up close is woeful. The vacuum formed plastic bits on the bonnet and side look like something made in a year 6 design and technology class. The white really shows this up badly, however, the blue, of which there was one one the forecourt looks no where near as bad.
The interior is laughable, and that's with my Subaru glasses on. The combined sat nav/radio must have been supplied by Matsui or Radio Shack, and the Carbon Fibre splattered everywhere just looks cheap and unnecessary. The driving position is reasonable if a little high, and the seats are brilliant.
Lastly the noise - it's a bit of a mess. With the Scooby plus a channel tunnel exhaust its the exhaust you can hear and it's great. With my M3 its induction and engine you can hear, which again is great. However, in the RS its a messy blend of engine, induction, exhaust and a dump valve, which on paper should sound good, but in reality doesn't.
So, will I buy one? No... They are just too expensive for what they are, and with the new STi approaching you would be mad to part with 22K for a 4 year old car when a brand new STi could be had for 30K. Consider like for like second hand prices and its even more compelling to go with the Scooby.
I do lime the RS but i have always considered it over priced. The new Sti is a real fly in the soup of cars like the RS too. Cheap as chips for such a good performance package.
When looking for my first scoob 8 years ago i was in a simular position. I found a mint blobeye WRX with PPP 20-24 months old for 14k. The other option was a brand new hawkeye imported from malta for £16,400. They both have their differences and both have their strengths. Personally i love the way the 2.5 drives, the low end power is great and it makes easy driving if you are planning on using it as a daily. The 2.0 does rev harder but it only really comes into play when you are ragging it. I find the 2.5 feels like it has more usable grunt through the range.
Its all opinion and personal feel to be honest but both are epic cars. For me newer is better but thats just me.
A mate of mine is selling a mint 07 hawk sti with 380hp and 22k on the clock. Its a well looked after car and was previously owned by Ace Motorsport so it has been modified correctly and sympathetically. Worth a look:
http://m.scoobynet.com/showthread.php?p=11325498#p...
When looking for my first scoob 8 years ago i was in a simular position. I found a mint blobeye WRX with PPP 20-24 months old for 14k. The other option was a brand new hawkeye imported from malta for £16,400. They both have their differences and both have their strengths. Personally i love the way the 2.5 drives, the low end power is great and it makes easy driving if you are planning on using it as a daily. The 2.0 does rev harder but it only really comes into play when you are ragging it. I find the 2.5 feels like it has more usable grunt through the range.
Its all opinion and personal feel to be honest but both are epic cars. For me newer is better but thats just me.
A mate of mine is selling a mint 07 hawk sti with 380hp and 22k on the clock. Its a well looked after car and was previously owned by Ace Motorsport so it has been modified correctly and sympathetically. Worth a look:
http://m.scoobynet.com/showthread.php?p=11325498#p...
paulmoonraker said:
It's increasingly looking like I will sell the M3 in a few weeks a get a hawk eye. What's the guy want for that car?
I am not too sure to be honest but imagine it would be well inside your budget. The same car with 40-50k on it cost around 12k so imagine its not far off this. I can drop him a PM if you want?Evil.soup said:
paulmoonraker said:
It's increasingly looking like I will sell the M3 in a few weeks a get a hawk eye. What's the guy want for that car?
I am not too sure to be honest but imagine it would be well inside your budget. The same car with 40-50k on it cost around 12k so imagine its not far off this. I can drop him a PM if you want?paulmoonraker said:
It's increasingly looking like I will sell the M3 in a few weeks a get a hawk eye. What's the guy want for that car?
I am not too sure to be honest but imagine it would be well inside your budget. The same car with 40-50k on it cost around 12k so imagine its not far off this. I can drop him a PM if you want?Evil.soup said:
paulmoonraker said:
It's increasingly looking like I will sell the M3 in a few weeks a get a hawk eye. What's the guy want for that car?
I am not too sure to be honest but imagine it would be well inside your budget. The same car with 40-50k on it cost around 12k so imagine its not far off this. I can drop him a PM if you want?Gassing Station | Subaru | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff