PH help me get out of cautious comfort zone
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Evil.soup said:
If I was in your shoes, my money would probably go towards a late model 2.0 blobeye Sti widetrack with the DCCD. They seem to be the sweet spot of the newage cars, unless of course you can find a JDM hawkeye with the 2.0 engine, both will hold value well.
Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
Thanks Evil.soup, perfect for what I am looking for, I know older cars are going to have issues but I like the idea of 'saving' an older car especially a WRX I feel like they have been looked past by lots of people. After the big diesel I am a fan of torque so I'm not put off by the 2.5, I need to drive both and see how they feel. I will research further. Many thanks!Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
littleendbearing said:
Hoofy said:
I'm looking at 15-20 year old cars. The only problem with this is that they are 15-20 years old so won't be in top condition compared to say a £25k Golf R.
If it has to be a 2+2 then how about a 996 C2? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303135...
This has had the IMS and RMS done! Spend the rest on a suspension refresh.
Or an Evora? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304076...
Hoofy said:
littleendbearing said:
Hoofy said:
I'm looking at 15-20 year old cars. The only problem with this is that they are 15-20 years old so won't be in top condition compared to say a £25k Golf R.
If it has to be a 2+2 then how about a 996 C2? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303135...
This has had the IMS and RMS done! Spend the rest on a suspension refresh.
Or an Evora? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304076...
littleendbearing said:
Hoofy said:
littleendbearing said:
Hoofy said:
I'm looking at 15-20 year old cars. The only problem with this is that they are 15-20 years old so won't be in top condition compared to say a £25k Golf R.
If it has to be a 2+2 then how about a 996 C2? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303135...
This has had the IMS and RMS done! Spend the rest on a suspension refresh.
Or an Evora? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304076...
Knackered DB9?
Hoofy said:
littleendbearing said:
Hoofy said:
littleendbearing said:
Hoofy said:
I'm looking at 15-20 year old cars. The only problem with this is that they are 15-20 years old so won't be in top condition compared to say a £25k Golf R.
If it has to be a 2+2 then how about a 996 C2? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303135...
This has had the IMS and RMS done! Spend the rest on a suspension refresh.
Or an Evora? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304076...
Knackered DB9?
littleendbearing said:
Honestly not things I would have considered, I'm not brave enough for a Masarati although I confess I know nothing of living with one or servicing etc. DB9 what a great thing, again not brave enough for that, only two manuals on AT. Not sure how 'fun' they would be on our Cornish lanes with brambles licking the sides. The DB9 is 15 cm wider than a Subaru
Hm, if it's as bad as it sounds, I'd probably only spend £5k on a car that wasn't in great shape but had around 150-200bhp and was quite small, preferably RWD. An older Audi TT might work?littleendbearing said:
Evil.soup said:
If I was in your shoes, my money would probably go towards a late model 2.0 blobeye Sti widetrack with the DCCD. They seem to be the sweet spot of the newage cars, unless of course you can find a JDM hawkeye with the 2.0 engine, both will hold value well.
Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
Thanks Evil.soup, perfect for what I am looking for, I know older cars are going to have issues but I like the idea of 'saving' an older car especially a WRX I feel like they have been looked past by lots of people. After the big diesel I am a fan of torque so I'm not put off by the 2.5, I need to drive both and see how they feel. I will research further. Many thanks!Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302154...
Evil.soup said:
littleendbearing said:
Evil.soup said:
If I was in your shoes, my money would probably go towards a late model 2.0 blobeye Sti widetrack with the DCCD. They seem to be the sweet spot of the newage cars, unless of course you can find a JDM hawkeye with the 2.0 engine, both will hold value well.
Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
Thanks Evil.soup, perfect for what I am looking for, I know older cars are going to have issues but I like the idea of 'saving' an older car especially a WRX I feel like they have been looked past by lots of people. After the big diesel I am a fan of torque so I'm not put off by the 2.5, I need to drive both and see how they feel. I will research further. Many thanks!Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302154...
littleendbearing said:
Evil.soup said:
littleendbearing said:
Evil.soup said:
If I was in your shoes, my money would probably go towards a late model 2.0 blobeye Sti widetrack with the DCCD. They seem to be the sweet spot of the newage cars, unless of course you can find a JDM hawkeye with the 2.0 engine, both will hold value well.
Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
Thanks Evil.soup, perfect for what I am looking for, I know older cars are going to have issues but I like the idea of 'saving' an older car especially a WRX I feel like they have been looked past by lots of people. After the big diesel I am a fan of torque so I'm not put off by the 2.5, I need to drive both and see how they feel. I will research further. Many thanks!Mine is a UK hawkeye WRX with the 2.5 engine, you will hear many horror stories about piston ring failure on the 2.5's, but if it is looked after properly and not heavily modified, then it will be fine. I have driven over 100k in mine and have recently had it checked over and it is all good mechanically. The hatchback Sti 2.5 seemed to have the most trouble of the 2.5's and cars that were pushing big power. The 2.5 is worth a test drive though as the torque is a real eye opener over the 2.0, makes the car far more drivable.
Main things to look out for, knocking suspension struts, common and a constant issue. Drop links front and back can suffer, again, knocking noise. Car should feel tight and planted if it has been maintained well.
The other big issue of a car from the early 00's or earlier will be rust. A main point of issue will be rear strut tops, the sills also suffer, both things are difficult to spot and can be very expensive. I have recently had my both rear strut tops welded and the sills will be next in the coming years. The strut tops cost £700 and to look at the car, it looks immaculate on the surface, so be aware of this.
The truth is, most Japanese metal of this age will suffer rust, so it will be something you may have to deal with as part of ownership.
Good luck with the search!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302154...
I really need to get one out for a test drive to see if the weight over the WRX I own really can be felt. The press seem to all agree its stiffer and sharper than any of the previous Sti's but it's carrying 100kg or more over the hawkeye WRX.
Well it will get used three times a week taking the kids to school and anything I need to use a car for. So not nothing, I'll find reasons to take it out. Maybe an occasional longer trip. But yep kept outside so can't be a garage queen and has to be reasonable reliable.
The more I think about it, has to make good noises and put a smile on my face when I look at it (easily done with good wheel fitment) and fun to drive, even at 30. Maybe an old E30 or similar, anyone have any experience of driving them?
The more I think about it, has to make good noises and put a smile on my face when I look at it (easily done with good wheel fitment) and fun to drive, even at 30. Maybe an old E30 or similar, anyone have any experience of driving them?
silentbrown said:
Lots of interesting and fun stuff in that price/age range, but it's tricky to think of anything "special" that I'd be prepared top leave parked roadside all year round if I was only using it very occasionally.
Peugeot 106 GTI/Rallye?
Nearly had a forest green MK1 Golf Gti as a second car, parents convinced me it would be too fast, they were probably right. Hmmm 106 is smaller than I would have thought of but perfect for twisty narrow lanes.Peugeot 106 GTI/Rallye?
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