Potential Purchase
Discussion
Hello chaps. After getting annoyed with running two cars I have decided to consolidate. Obviously the sensible thing to do is to try a turbo 4WD nutter as I haven't had one yet. Evos don't do it for me so that kind of narrows the field.
I have had a look on Scoobynet and am aware of the 2.5 potential for problems. I would be looking to spend around 9k which would get me a good 2005 with DCCD, which I understand to be one of the best UK versions.
Complicating matters is the fact that a dealership fairly nearby has a couple of JDM cars, specifically this one
What would be the implications of going for a JDM car? Does anyone have an idea how much extra the insurance would be for example (I am 35 so it isn't a massive issue but is still a factor in costs). Are there any issues with rust etc? Also I know that they don't get the traditional Scooby noise but does anyone have any links as to what they actually do sound like as I have come up dry on Youtube?
Or the UK option
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...
Edited to add the UK option
I have had a look on Scoobynet and am aware of the 2.5 potential for problems. I would be looking to spend around 9k which would get me a good 2005 with DCCD, which I understand to be one of the best UK versions.
Complicating matters is the fact that a dealership fairly nearby has a couple of JDM cars, specifically this one
What would be the implications of going for a JDM car? Does anyone have an idea how much extra the insurance would be for example (I am 35 so it isn't a massive issue but is still a factor in costs). Are there any issues with rust etc? Also I know that they don't get the traditional Scooby noise but does anyone have any links as to what they actually do sound like as I have come up dry on Youtube?
Or the UK option
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...
Edited to add the UK option
Edited by wolves_wanderer on Friday 14th March 11:43
The 2l JDM blobeye engine is very strong (I believe it is one of the last subarus sporting forged pistons and jollygreenmonster on here ran one to 500+ it seems http://bbs.scoobynet.com/projects-40/883491-jgm-da...
Personally, don't like the OMP steering wheel or the 'afterburner' induction as the standard items are better but that is a minor criticism.
Also... the 2.5 engine issues are mainly for the hatch and having had a 2.5 in my fsti I believe it is a nicer engine for the road (more torquey and a fair bit more fuel efficient) but... the 2l does rev nicely and in this guise is bomb proof.
The blobeye 6 speed is also short ratio so doesn't cruise as nicely as the later hawkeye 6 speed (one of the reasons the 2.5 is more fuel efficient).
Drive the 2l and the 2.5l and see which you prefer as it depends how you drive.
Personally, don't like the OMP steering wheel or the 'afterburner' induction as the standard items are better but that is a minor criticism.
Also... the 2.5 engine issues are mainly for the hatch and having had a 2.5 in my fsti I believe it is a nicer engine for the road (more torquey and a fair bit more fuel efficient) but... the 2l does rev nicely and in this guise is bomb proof.
The blobeye 6 speed is also short ratio so doesn't cruise as nicely as the later hawkeye 6 speed (one of the reasons the 2.5 is more fuel efficient).
Drive the 2l and the 2.5l and see which you prefer as it depends how you drive.
Fleetwood said:
The 2l JDM blobeye engine is very strong (I believe it is one of the last subarus sporting forged pistons and jollygreenmonster on here ran one to 500+ it seems http://bbs.scoobynet.com/projects-40/883491-jgm-da...
Personally, don't like the OMP steering wheel or the 'afterburner' induction as the standard items are better but that is a minor criticism.
Also... the 2.5 engine issues are mainly for the hatch and having had a 2.5 in my fsti I believe it is a nicer engine for the road (more torquey and a fair bit more fuel efficient) but... the 2l does rev nicely and in this guise is bomb proof.
The blobeye 6 speed is also short ratio so doesn't cruise as nicely as the later hawkeye 6 speed (one of the reasons the 2.5 is more fuel efficient).
Drive the 2l and the 2.5l and see which you prefer as it depends how you drive.
Thanks. I dislike the steering wheel as well TBH. Personally, don't like the OMP steering wheel or the 'afterburner' induction as the standard items are better but that is a minor criticism.
Also... the 2.5 engine issues are mainly for the hatch and having had a 2.5 in my fsti I believe it is a nicer engine for the road (more torquey and a fair bit more fuel efficient) but... the 2l does rev nicely and in this guise is bomb proof.
The blobeye 6 speed is also short ratio so doesn't cruise as nicely as the later hawkeye 6 speed (one of the reasons the 2.5 is more fuel efficient).
Drive the 2l and the 2.5l and see which you prefer as it depends how you drive.
I prefer the look of the Hawkeye but am worried about the engine issues, although I understand that the internet always exaggerates this sort of thing I have avoided trouble with my RX8 and don't know if I would be lucky twice!
mini1380cc said:
paulmoonraker said:
mini1380cc said:
I've never had a increase in premiums because of it being an import. Having had quite a few jdm cars I now go out my way to get jdm examples. They have always been better than the uk examples I've looked at.
But they lack the burble 
paulmoonraker said:
mini1380cc said:
paulmoonraker said:
mini1380cc said:
I've never had a increase in premiums because of it being an import. Having had quite a few jdm cars I now go out my way to get jdm examples. They have always been better than the uk examples I've looked at.
But they lack the burble Here's what mine sounds like.
http://youtu.be/lwVlqlrhbY8
It's a gtb though so not really what you are looking for.
http://youtu.be/lwVlqlrhbY8
It's a gtb though so not really what you are looking for.
. Why use different manifolds? Does the turbo route differently on JDM cars?http://www.boystoysltd.co.uk/cars/subaru/impreza/s...
The search is still ongoing (complicated by the fact that 350z's are calling to me as well!
The above car looks pretty decent value for having a load of forged bits. Apart from not wanting [another] silver car and the stupid name of the garage selling it, does anything jump out as being dodgy before I go a long way to have a look?
The search is still ongoing (complicated by the fact that 350z's are calling to me as well!
The above car looks pretty decent value for having a load of forged bits. Apart from not wanting [another] silver car and the stupid name of the garage selling it, does anything jump out as being dodgy before I go a long way to have a look?
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