thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Hi All I have a MY06 WRX and have been having some trouble with my car to the point I'd rather get shot and get a new car. I have eyed the GB270 with much admiration and have talked the good wife into parting with the reddies for said machine. However, I'm not so sure I can justify the extra costs. It would be an extra £65 a month on top of what I pay now and I'd have to extend my loan from remaining 5.5 years to another 7 year one. I have a VF34 turbo, sports cat with 340BHP and 390 Torque. This has been removed from the car to try and get to the bottom of the running issues. I also have 18 Gold wheels all the exhuast goodies, braided hoses, droplinks Tein Springs and ALK. The good wife has suggested taking a smaller loan, similair monthly repayment but back to 7 years and I'd get 4 grand to mod the car with. I want to put in forged pistons so that is liekly to take at least 25% of my budget and with the remaining 3K I'd uprate the brakes, STi topmount, remap and tyres. That should just about exhaust my 4k. Problem is, I can't decide what to do. If I get the new car, well I get a brand new GB270 but I'd lose my brakes hoses, wheels, ALK, Teins, droplinks ECUTEK license, as well as the added £60+ per month, but my running issues would be solved! What should I do!? Edited October 18, 2007 by TheWelsho Link to comment
G.T. Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) keep what you got and mod it gb270 iis only a fancy wrx anyway why not get an sti if you want a change gb270 is braw though seen both models in halleys the other day Edited October 18, 2007 by G.T. Link to comment
terzo neil Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 what is your running issues, deal with them first as ealer might not want a trade in if major problems Link to comment
iainc Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi AllI have a MY06 WRX and have been having some trouble with my car to the point I'd rather get shot and get a new car. I have eyed the GB270 with much admiration and have talked the good wife into parting with the reddies for said machine. However, I'm not so sure I can justify the extra costs. It would be an extra £65 a month on top of what I pay now and I'd have to extend my loan from remaining 5.5 years to another 7 year one. I have a VF34 turbo, sports cat with 340BHP and 390 Torque. This has been removed from the car to try and get to the bottom of the running issues. I also have 18 Gold wheels all the exhuast goodies, braided hoses, droplinks Tein Springs and ALK. The good wife has suggested taking a smaller loan, similair monthly repayment but back to 7 years and I'd get 4 grand to mod the car with. I want to put in forged pistons so that is liekly to take at least 25% of my budget and with the remaining 3K I'd uprate the brakes, STi topmount, remap and tyres. That should just about exhaust my 4k. Problem is, I can't decide what to do. If I get the new car, well I get a brand new GB270 but I'd lose my brakes hoses, wheels, ALK, Teins, droplinks ECUTEK license, as well as the added £60+ per month, but my running issues would be solved! What should I do!? What exactly is the problem with the one you have at the moment? Surely you could also remove the mods you have on the existing motor and either sell these to generate more cash (ie smaller or shorter loan) or simply pop them on the new car as I'm sure they'd all fit (obviously the tek licence would be lost I guess). Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 what is your running issues, deal with them first as ealer might not want a trade in if major problems Spoke to the dealer, the deal is on the table. I can't find the running issues, hence they reason for a fresh (costly) start. Link to comment
scouk Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'd say keep it an mod! there's not that much difference between the WRX and the GB270 Except the prodrive goodies. Performance wise you beat that! Not to mention handling & braking. Looks? WEll just get yersel a Prodrive Rear wing and some tinted windows (if you havent already). Excuse for for not paying attention to the forums but what "running issues" are you having with your car at the mo? I thought AndyF gave it a good going over just the other week? Link to comment
jimser Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Get shot off it you no ya want a banger really Gordy i certainly wouldnt swap it for a banger john. as already said above can you not raid some of the goodies from your car? i may have a set of standard springs and droplinks from my modding addiction days you can have if it helps. not so sure id be throwing another 4k into it m8 as you know its £ youll never recoup. good luck in whatever you decide jim ps.have you asked the big guy upstairs for guidance? Link to comment
G.T. Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 ps.have you asked the big guy upstairs for guidance? i was dying to ask that jimser but didnt want to be cheeky Link to comment
_jac_ Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 i certainly wouldnt swap it for a banger john.as already said above can you not raid some of the goodies from your car? i may have a set of standard springs and droplinks from my modding addiction days you can have if it helps. not so sure id be throwing another 4k into it m8 as you know its £ youll never recoup. good luck in whatever you decide jim ps.have you asked the big guy upstairs for guidance? The lord works in mysterious ways. JAC Link to comment
irn_bru Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Hi AllI have a MY06 WRX and have been having some trouble with my car to the point I'd rather get shot and get a new car. I have eyed the GB270 with much admiration and have talked the good wife into parting with the reddies for said machine. However, I'm not so sure I can justify the extra costs. It would be an extra £65 a month on top of what I pay now and I'd have to extend my loan from remaining 5.5 years to another 7 year one. I have a VF34 turbo, sports cat with 340BHP and 390 Torque. This has been removed from the car to try and get to the bottom of the running issues. I also have 18 Gold wheels all the exhuast goodies, braided hoses, droplinks Tein Springs and ALK. The good wife has suggested taking a smaller loan, similair monthly repayment but back to 7 years and I'd get 4 grand to mod the car with. I want to put in forged pistons so that is liekly to take at least 25% of my budget and with the remaining 3K I'd uprate the brakes, STi topmount, remap and tyres. That should just about exhaust my 4k. Problem is, I can't decide what to do. If I get the new car, well I get a brand new GB270 but I'd lose my brakes hoses, wheels, ALK, Teins, droplinks ECUTEK license, as well as the added £60+ per month, but my running issues would be solved! What should I do!? Only had mine a few months, but you asked so here goes From reading i get the impression you are falling out of love with your current car. Its all about the love of driving a scoob.Lets be honest,if the cost came first,who would still own one? Get the new car and get THAT feeling back!! Edited October 18, 2007 by Irn_Bru Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 i certainly wouldnt swap it for a banger john.as already said above can you not raid some of the goodies from your car? i may have a set of standard springs and droplinks from my modding addiction days you can have if it helps. not so sure id be throwing another 4k into it m8 as you know its £ youll never recoup. good luck in whatever you decide jim ps.have you asked the big guy upstairs for guidance? Yeah, I'm going to take the exhaust off of it, but whats to point in taking ALKs and stuff liek that, will only cost me on labour and petrol to do that. I have standard springs, but I told the dealer I'd leave those on. I still have my turbo, and in time that woudl be going onto the 270. I know I wont recoup the 4k but to change to the new car is a cost of 8k and I'm never going to recoup that either. I have every intention of keeping my WRX for a long time to come, as you said, were else do you go after driving a Scoobie, so recouping is not an issue. In time it woudl be a track car when I'm 50 and driving a RAV 4 with a trailer! LOL! You still have that AP kit? The Big Man upstairs want me to be humble and drive a Ford Focus TD so I know his answer! Link to comment
cullenmin Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 GB270...well smart, smarter than quite a few STi's I would say, and more powerful Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Only had mine a few months, but you asked so here goes From reading i get the impression you are falling out of love with your current car. Its all about the love of driving a scoob.Lets be honest,if the cost came first,who would still own one? Get the new car and get THAT feeling back!! Still love the car. Link to comment
terzo neil Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 you might be cheaper getting the running issues sorted out than swapping cars Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 you might be cheaper getting the running issues sorted out than swapping cars Yeah much cheaper and mucho more power as well. Trouble is, I don't know what the issue is! So what if I throw 4K at it and it doesn't solve the issue!? Link to comment
scoobyiain Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I don't think there is any need to throw 4k at the car, i'm sure someone can get the problems sorted out. Keep the car you have it's a beauty. Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 GB270...well smart, smarter than quite a few STi's I would say, and more powerful My current WRX has more power than a RB320! But its not working! Link to comment
terzo neil Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 why not get some one to check your car out properly and go from there Link to comment
RA Dunk Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) MOD it!! whats the point in buying a gb270 your just going to end up modding it anyway and loosing 8k.. drop in some stronger internals and have a cracking car with loads of booooooosssssstttttttttt! Edited October 18, 2007 by Ac!D Link to comment
paul555sti Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 My current WRX has more power than a RB320! But its not working! John who has actually looked at the car to try and sort it? I take you have removed all the mods and have it pretty much back standard ( engine wise ), if so is the fault still the same? Link to comment
iainc Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 You still haven't said what the issues are? poor fuel economy? Rough idle? very lumpy running? cutting out on WOT? Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 MOD it!! whats the point in buying a gb270 your just going to end up modding it anyway and loosing 8k.. drop in some stronger internals and have a cracking car with loads of booooooosssssstttttttttt! SOLD! I think I'll book it in tomorrow at Hypertech, get the forged pistons bigger injectors, STi Intercooler and that's me sorted for 500 big Jap horses! Well, so says Andy.F... Might have to keep some cash for a gear box, hehe! Link to comment
thewelsho Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 You still haven't said what the issues are?poor fuel economy? Rough idle? very lumpy running? cutting out on WOT? Options 1 and 3. Link to comment
marky.t.s Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 SOLD! I think I'll book it in tomorrow at Hypertech, get the forged pistons bigger injectors, STi Intercooler and that's me sorted for 500 big Jap horses! Well, so says Andy.F... Might have to keep some cash for a gear box, hehe! you know it makes sense J.W. Link to comment
RA Dunk Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 SOLD! I think I'll book it in tomorrow at Hypertech, get the forged pistons bigger injectors, STi Intercooler and that's me sorted for 500 big Jap horses! Well, so says Andy.F... Might have to keep some cash for a gear box, hehe! good man!! dont see the point in buying another to mod it further down the line and comming up against the same problem in a few months, this way your blocks practically bullet proof, unless you go power crazy Link to comment
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