Buyers Guide - Help

[kentlad]

Recently been looking at getting a new car to replace my fez, was looking at golf Gti's, focus St's, Megane 225's etc, then i had a thought..what about the car i've always wanted since i was a kid? Didn't think i could afford it but it turns out i can afford the insurance so i might as well entertain the thought...i am worried about how easy they are to steal though, should i be? It WON'T be kept in a locked garage.

Anyway! I'm after a bit of a buyers guide i suppose..

I can't make my mind up between the 'newer' shape & the 'older' shape. Anyone have a review for either? I'm looking at the WRX, don't think i could trust myself with an STI....yet & I'll be leaving the car completely standard for at least a year, if i ever modded it at all.

Any common problems to look out for on either shape or any positives/negatives for either shape?

[kentlad]

Cheers for the advice chaps. If i end up taking the plunge early next year I'll whack a few photo's up.

I don't think i can convince myself that an STI is a good idea, the insurance at 23 is just a wee bit too steep, where as the wrx is coming out at a pretty reasonable price.

[kentlad]

I Had no idea about the Alarm & Immobiliser! Definitely another positive point to the ever growing list! Let the hunt begin!