thoughts please
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Topic: thoughts please
Posted By: 523 iAN
Subject: thoughts please
Date Posted: 08-April-2008 at 22:20
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i'm on the hunt for a replacement car, im going to view this tomorrow night ... thought's please good or bad, pros N con's also can anyone tell me do they have a boot? "P" 328i, 90K miles, FSH, hard top inc Cross spoke alloy wheels , Onboard computer ,Walnut trim , electric roof , electric windows , mirrors , remote central locking Full Service History !!!!!road taxed & mot April 2009 ,Six previous mot certificates. http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=687724724 - http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=68 7724724 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=687724777 - http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=68 7724777 what are they worth?? i'm also considering a Subaru Impretzzzzzzzzzzzzza ------------- 2003-530i SE 
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 08-April-2008 at 22:28
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looks nice in white yes, they do have a boot, but not much of one when the roofs down! still looks cool though, it hasnt dated quite as much as the e36 coupe and saloon ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 08-April-2008 at 22:30
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what kind of scooby doo were you thinking of? ive only driven the mk1 version, and hated it, very quick because it was chipped, but bland, and the boring generic japanese interior really let it down ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 08-April-2008 at 23:27
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I have to admit the lure of the Scooby is large......I have experience of a mates Legacy GTB, clocked at 174MPH round Knockhill, the noise is awesome yet irksome at the same time and the Cherry / Sunny / Corolla / Carina / Charade / Micra / Proton / Kia interior would annoy the mailto:t@ts - t@ts out of me all day long !! Its taken you this long to sell your E39, take a bit of time over the choice of your new mount ! ------------- |
stephenperry wrote:Posted By: curnrik
Date Posted: 08-April-2008 at 23:43
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Theres a Blue E36 convertible soft top for sale at the bottom of my hill, passed it the day again going to the shops, not exactly sure what it is but it's going for £72??, but every time i pass i start drooling. ------------- http://www.richardcurran.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/bmws/cunrik1024x768.jpg - My E36 323 pic1 |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 00:12
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the scooby is a type 1 RA but it has had a few factory order comfort's fitted ie: elec window's, mirror's, central locking .. these are not standard on a RA model this is the very one http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=687990565 - http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=68 7990565 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=687990515 - http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=68 7990515 i'm know a very, very good scooby mechanic he build's these things on a daily basis, both him and his son are going to go with me to look at both car's tomorrow, i drove his 410BHP monster tonight and i gotta say i was impressed, very impressed ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 08:28
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That 328 is stunning, im seeing it with some 19" BBS LM's!!! ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here 
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Posted By: spuckle
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 10:39
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Having had one, I can honestly say they're bloody fast and grippy. BUT they're not that reliable and cost a lot to keep running right. If you are really into the Scooby, I suggest trying a JDM Integra Type-R. V reliable if not mucked about with, all you'll ever need are brake pads, tyres and to do regular oil changes.
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- and it was a tidy one! Although it was 11 yrs old.Posted By: Girly22
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 14:50
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Hey, I have an E36 328i soft top and love it to pieces!!!!
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Posted By: curnrik
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 15:59
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Go for the E36 BM's all the way. I hate scoobies, well more of the case i hate the drivers ------------- http://www.richardcurran.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/bmws/cunrik1024x768.jpg - My E36 323 pic1 |
, they think they own the road, 'hey look at me and my big scooby' , gits.Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 17:24
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i like the look of the E36 but i need a car with a decent size boot? .. we like our trip's down south and with bag's for 4 folk i'm unsure if the E36 will fit it all in?? ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 17:46
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£7200? god loves a trier! ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 19:21
..think you'll find a lot of folks say that about BMW owners as well.. My neighbours have a Scooby bug eyed STi and he was one of the friendliest folks you could meet. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Big Stuff
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 19:26
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Scooby would be my pick for a weekend toy E36 vert is a cruiser not a B road blaster. ------------- 2002 330ci SE - Factory Straight - Now gone cause am skint and in a wee diesel - Aw naw - boo hoo |
. Posted By: curnrik
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 19:45
Found it http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/GetDealer.do?did=28044&pageid=1 - http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/GetDealer.do?did=2804 4&pageid=1 ------------- http://www.richardcurran.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/bmws/cunrik1024x768.jpg - My E36 323 pic1 |
Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 20:01
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for a wkend toy the scooby would win it hands down for me, you already have a convertible why buy another for the wkend.
BUT I can't see you behind the wheel of a scooby, in my mixed up mind I see people driving certain cars and you don't belong there. the other thing you mentioned about needing a large boot for regular trips down south. I imagine after a few hrs of motorway in the scooby it'll feel like you've just done a european tour. and will you use the scooby for what it's made for, no point in having a car like that and not giving it the beans at every opportunity just my tuppence I like the Integra Type R idea, an unassuming car that'll cruise all day long then bite your head off at the drop of a hat although if it was me I'd spend my money on a Lancia Delta Integrale or a nice wee Alfa Romeo(to hell with reliability) good luck big chap with whatever you decide and I hope it works out  ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrą mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 23:16
i bought the scooby  it is minter than a minty mint thing, recipts for evry thing, inc a brand new engine in Jan 08 it's a RA model (Rally Altered) light weight but it has been fitted with a few comfort's, it's a mild 240BHP i can't get the smile from my face ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 11-April-2008 at 16:58
Well come on then Ian, get the pics up!!
------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5 
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Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 11-April-2008 at 23:02
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here ya go Paul cleaned it yesterday then took a few pic's
so far, it's cheaper to insure than my E39, it's about the same on fuel (about town) full set of brake pad's (front's are real deal scooby item's) rears are after market brand £37:75 for the four i got a second alarm been fitted today (sigma cat 1) it came with a toad Cat 1 ... Oh yeah and the insurance company i went with (A-Plan) didn't even ask if it was alarmed! fit the new pad's tomorrow, i'll also clean and paint the calipers.
E30 NEWS: i went today for a new radiator for my E30 and ..... can't get one, stopped making them and there is no stock of them any where??? so ive to drop my leaking one of with a rad-fixer to get it re-cored, won't get it back till tuesday ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 11-April-2008 at 23:12
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i spot a dump valve, is that the only engine modification? what kind of power do these RA things kick out as standard? ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 11-April-2008 at 23:53
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yip, only after market engine mod is the dump valve, had it well checked out today, it has all the protetive skid pan's fitted under neath (apparently it's rare to have all of them fitted?) BHP is 271, being an RA model it has the strongest engine subaru put in any impreza along with a 5th injector and a water sprayer for the inter cooler also as standard it has a close ratio G/box 0-60 in under 4 sec's (so ive been told) mostly alluminium panel's .. mine it seam's is a very rare item due to it having the electric pack fitted. mine's has been fitted with a later front bumper and light weight 17" pro-drive wheel's ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 10:10
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Nice car Ian.
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Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 10:26
thank's Tomski, don't worry ive still got my E30 convertable, it's going to get painted in 2 week's ------------- 2003-530i SE
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by then the sun will be shining Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 11:29
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seems a bit silly imo for the original buyer to buy the lightweight version (presumably designed for the rally boys to start with an easier base to work from? like the escort cosworth motorsport spec?) and then weigh it down with optional extras... nice car btw, will you take it along to a bmw club meet one day so we can have a proper look, or maybe put a little video up on youtube? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuiVC9xXSmo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuiVC9xXSmo god i love the sound of dump valves! ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 11:43
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http://www.type-ra.co.uk/ - http://www.type-ra.co.uk/ http://www.type-ra.co.uk/vB/vbgarage.php - http://www.type-ra.co.uk/vB/vbgarage.php http://www.type-ra.co.uk/my94specs.htm - http://www.type-ra.co.uk/my94specs.htm
------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 18:59
yeah Stephen, i'll bring it along one time, i know what you mean about adding bit's to it but TBH i knew nothing about subaru's (still don't!) to me it was just a very, very clean example of what i was told is a rare model in the range of impreza's? since i bought it though, ive noticed a few "RA" car's with the same extras, i'm guessing a few folk back in Japan asked for the electric pack upgrade? i like the sound of the DV to, gonna get a Blitz make next week, it has a bailey's one just now but it's not loud enough ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 20:04
..you'll be putting a screamer pipe on next.. have you seen http://bbs.scoobynet.com/forum.php - scoobynet btw? ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 20:43
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ive been on a few site's since i bought it, it's got a very nice and quite a loud straight through on it ive covered about 90 mile's since wedensday night and i only had the stereo on for about 5 miles of that the rumble from the flat four added together with the Ptissssssssssssssh! is nicer than any stereo sound system ive ever fitted ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 22:15
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Ian,
my long list of chores took me past your house earlier today and my god is it clean, I was scrambling for my sunnies wish your health mate and watch out for those traffic boys when giving that DV and good blast. I followed them twice today, the basturks don't like it when the tables are turned. you can guarantee I'm going to regret doing that but it was a laugh I'll get a proper look at it when I've got more time on my hands ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrą mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 12-April-2008 at 22:24
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cheer's stevie, drop by anytime mate PS, i'll be working on my E30 as much as i can next week so if it's dry i'll be outside (off work all next week) hope to have it MOT'd by wedensday then take it to a E30 meet on sunday, then in to the paint shop with it ------------- 2003-530i SE
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