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Tue 28 Jan 2003 13:56
speedy replacement - apm
Hi all,

I currently run a 2001 Seat Ibiza Cupra, which I am really happy with. I am in the mood to change it in the near future, partly because I feel like a change, and partly because I have trouble fitting my golf clubs in the boot! I have tested the Leon Cupra R which is blisteringly quick, but as a FWD spins alot (it's £17k new). I've also seen a 2003 Scooby WRX with 13 miles on at the Great Trade Centre for the bargain price od £16k. Also tempted by a Mitsubishi EVO VI, but these are pricy and secondhand.

Opinions on 1) what my Beezer's worth (it has 8k miles, and is very good apart from needing a wash). The Seat dealer offered me £9250 against the Leon R.

2) Whether the Scooby is as good as it sounds.

3) Any other suggestions!

TIA,

Alex.


Dr Alex Mears
Seat ibiza Cupra
Yamaha RD350YPVS
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Tue 28 Jan 2003 14:36
speedy replacement - Slice
There seem to have been an awful lot of golfers outing themselves on the forum recently. Anything to do with the recent mild weather?

:-)
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Tue 28 Jan 2003 17:25
speedy replacement - joe
What do you mean, "outing" ourselves? I do hope that you are not a golfophobe!

Actually, golf has a lot to answer for. I seem to remember that the Jag XK8 ended up being compromised by the perceived wisdom that in order to sell in the US it had to be able to accomodate 2 sets of golf clubs.

In my younger sillier days I once took my girlfriend to the golf course, complete with 2 sets of clubs, on my Honda 250.

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Tue 28 Jan 2003 17:57
speedy replacement - Slice
What do you mean, "outing" ourselves? I do hope that you
are not a golfophobe!


Not at all, it's just that the subject of 'room for golf clubs' seems to have cropped up on several threads recently and I found it a curious coincidence - maybe I have too much spare time.
Actually, golf has a lot to answer for. I seem to
remember that the Jag XK8 ended up being compromised by the
perceived wisdom that in order to sell in the US it
had to be able to accomodate 2 sets of golf clubs.


And wasn't one of the selling points of the McLaren F1 the fact that it had room for two sets?
In my younger sillier days I once took my girlfriend to
the golf course, complete with 2 sets of clubs, on my
Honda 250.


Now that is impressive. What's it like riding in spikes?


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Tue 28 Jan 2003 15:26
speedy replacement - Galaxy
apm,

Scooby's are very good and have a good record for reliablity. However, check prices very carefully as there is a new model about to come out and Subaru have reduced prices of the present one's considerably to clear them from dealers forecourts.

You could still get a good buy, though.
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Tue 28 Jan 2003 15:57
speedy replacement - apm
Galaxy,
The Subaru site shows that the old bug-eyes are being flogged off cheap, but they're not listing the WRX there. The new Impreza III WRX is £19,995 inclusive new (much less ugly IMHO). Used prices seem to be holding up well (those I have seen), although it's possible that the price drop hasn't kicked in yet. I'm going to visit my local dealer on the w/e and have a chat, see what I get offered for my beezer.

Cheers!
Dr Alex Mears
Seat ibiza Cupra
Yamaha RD350YPVS
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