subaru change

[PaulR]

at the moment i have got a 3.2 carrera but i am thinking of changing for a jap car .i like the new shape subarus, but could anyone tell me what ones to go for and what makes them so appealing i have about 11k to spend

[gazzab]

Get yourself a P1.
I bought a 2000 X with motorway miles for about 13K.
What sort of porsche do you have - an old one?
COming from TVRs a Subaru can feel a little boring albeit pretty fast. the almost drive for you!
The standard WRXs and so forth though are a lot slower than my one.
The 2001 model new shape is not meant to be that good, compared with the prev model and the latest incarnations - hence the 'cheaper' prices.
Are you part-exing etc?

[vixpy1]

Have you got yours back Gary?

[gazzab]

Not yet mate.
Colin seems great though.
He thinks the prob is a couple of valves due to cambelt slipping a couple of notches.

[vixpy1]

I'm just about to go up there so i'll see how things are progressing

[smifffy]

Not sure you'll get a P1 for 11k.

You certainly won't get mine anyway

[gazzab]

Well - got it fixed. Couple of exhaust valves shot, prob due to set up wrong at factory.........
Hmmm - now my wife wants me to sell the P1 and buy her a newer car!!
anyone want to buy a P1?!

[vixpy1]

I know, i saw your engine out of the car!

[gazzab]

I picked it up yesterday from Colin. Not bad value all in - about half what a dealer woul dhave wanted PLUS I got a clutch thrown in.

[vixpy1]

gazzab said:

I picked it up yesterday from Colin. Not bad value all in - about half what a dealer woul dhave wanted PLUS I got a clutch thrown in.

Excellent!

[gazzab]

although I can hear a clickng when the car is cold. Will have a look this weekend - hopefully it doesnt need to go back in!