John185k Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hi there, Just thought i would introduce myself... I'm John, obviously, and live just outside Edinburgh. About to pick up a, new to me, Uk impreza turbo MY98. It has HUUUUUGE miles, 160000 to be precise, however is completely standard apart from whiteline rear solid drop links. Standard stereo and everything. It has the later style alloys which were fitted from the factory. I'm purchasing from a friend, who i trust completely that the car is in fine order. The car has had two owners, with the last being since 2000 and has been maintained regardless of cost - every service on cue with a service file about 2 inches thick. Not long after a complete service, and passing its MOT first time. The main reason for the purchase is because my wife is expecting in 7 weeks, and my current clio 172 is just not practicle. She has a Fabia VRS, remapped to 180bhp and 290lb/ft. Very good car, apart from the lack of steering feel. Anyway, hope to make it to some of the track days - and having been to the last couple of SIDC organised ones, they are some of the best around. I will usually be in tow with my camera, my other passion. A few of my cars that i have owned over the last 3 years... My current car The one before that the one before that The one before that And the one before that The wifes VRS And the impreza O and i also have a 130bhp 1972 track mini in bits, hopefully ready for the end of the year. Cheers John Link to comment
sparky_sj04 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) Some absolute beauties there mate, nice one... Suppose I should be the first to say welcome!!!! Oh and I think there will be a few on here will disagree with you saying your latest one is nothing special. Looks very nice.. Edited April 5, 2008 by sparky_sj04 Link to comment
4Hero Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I didn't know you were buying an impreza John Nice one mate, and we still need to go on that photoshoot yet Link to comment
John185k Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Some absolute beauties there mate, nice one... Suppose I should be the first to say welcome!!!!Oh and I think there will be a few on here will disagree with you saying your latest one is nothing special. Looks very nice.. Thanks very much! I didn't know you were buying an impreza John Nice one mate, and we still need to go on that photoshoot yet We sure do, i'm free tomorrow and next sunday if it suits. I think it was seeing yours at Knockhill recently, and when this came up for sale for 2 grand, i took the chance. I drove it last weekend, sweet as a nut, not a single rattle or knock - makes a change from French car ownership! Link to comment
thewelsho Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Welcome along mate - nice clean example Link to comment
marky.t.s Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 hi and welcome mate,tidy lookin'classic,lovin the mini. Link to comment
John185k Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Cheers mate, the only upgrades that will be done will be Brembo max discs all round and ferodo DS2500's, possibly a whiteline rear anti roll bar. Exhaust system etc will be remaining standard. It goes well enough as it is. Link to comment
p1ggm Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 hello i recognise that paul smith, think i was on a mini run with you last year, i had this Link to comment
John185k Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Yep thats the one mate - take it the GP is long gone? Link to comment
p1ggm Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 yeah only owned it a few months, couldnt justify the stick i gave it for the value of it, it was an expensive car and prefered thrashing the liner/ep3 about more was a great car thou and really good fun on dry roads toyed with getting another mini classic as a project Link to comment
paul555sti Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hello and welcome! Another thumbs up for the blue mini. Link to comment
colzo Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hello and welcome mate. You certainly look after your cars, they all look mint. Link to comment
boris b Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Nice set of motors there mate. Like the new one as well. Link to comment
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