sti pretender Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 My cousin is looking at getting an Impreza as a weekend/track toy (wonder where he got that idea ) Anyway he's seen this at First Choice in Govan and wondered if anyone knew of this. Not been over to see it yet, seems a bit cheap but in the current market you never know. http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...icleRegLetter=K Thanks in advance for any response or thoughts.
the squiggle Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 (cough) mine (cough) As for the car in the ad, anything from 1st Choice would get a body swerve from me
RS Grant Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 A friend bought an E36 325i from them and had nothing but bother with it... so they swapped it for a MY95 WRX Wagon that he drove around for a few months then piled a few mods on, probably running c330bhp and it went fine like that for a further 6-9 months until the engine started to pass quite a bit of oil and he traded it in. Have heard a lot of stories about their cars, if you really know what you're looking at and are prepared to go over everything properly then you might get a decent car for decent money... but going by the stories, its a bit of a minefield for the un-prepared. Cheers, Grant
StewartyBoy Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 If its that cheap, at that garage it really is ****ed. Stay away from 1st choice, its owned by one of Glasgows crime families. It supplies crappy cars at overated prices and like I said, if that 3 door STi is cheap, you have to ask what the hell is up with it. Ive had 1st hand experience with them, as well as good friends of mine. You have been warned
the squiggle Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Need to go see the doctor about this nasty chest infection (cough) My Blue car (cough) (cough) Good price (cough)
mick67 Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) stay away from 1st choice pal. my mate work there and told me some of the horror storys that were happening. lets just say the mileage isnt what it should be i've seen this car upclose and its in some nick. chips, scratches, alloys are dented also. Edited March 12, 2009 by mick67
scoobymadburd Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 stay away from 1st choice pal. my mate work there and told me some of the horror storys that were happening. lets just say the mileage isnt what it should be i've seen this car upclose and its in some nick. chips, scratches, alloys are dented also. I would need to disagree with you mate, this car has a 2.2 engine and it was just recently rebuilt by a well known scooby tuners in the area car runs sweet and as i see it and hear it 5 days out of 7 i think i have the right to comment. Yes ok the paint isnt in the best condition and it needs a good polishing but for a track car it will shift and give the driver a smile on his face IMHO
nkwrx Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Robert, for First Choice read, Last Choice. Nightmare of a place.
WRC No 1 Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 first of all First Choice have made an ass of that advert. 2nd First Choice dont own this car my boss does. yes the paint could be doing with tlc and as for the wheels thay are in good nick and not dented. i have driven this car many times and for a track car its well set up for it. some people open there mouths and let there belly rumble wullie.
camcq Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) well here goes my belly or what ever. I have had a look at said car with a very good mechanic. who told me staight to gie it a body swerve. He thinks the car needs hefty work on both the engine and the body i can agree on the body of it. as for the engine it had a funny knock from it that we thought was the big ends on there road ootand its an import that hasnt saw any weather treatment and not 100% on if its straight or not but at the end of the day its your money just be wise and patient with it its also a four door and not two like someone has said Edited March 13, 2009 by camcq
the squiggle Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I would need to disagree with you mate, this car has a 2.2 engine and it was just recently rebuilt by a well known scooby tuners in the area car runs sweet and as i see it and hear it 5 days out of 7 i think i have the right to comment.Yes ok the paint isnt in the best condition and it needs a good polishing but for a track car it will shift and give the driver a smile on his face IMHO What well known Scooby tunerz are based in Govan?
johnnyr6 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) What well known Scooby tunerz are based in Govan? Quick Fit?? Also for less than that you could have my 95 sti2. Which has some goodies on it already to help it on track. Johnny Edited March 13, 2009 by JohnnyR6
coulty Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Looks like a wrx to me not an sti as the advert claims.
sti pretender Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks for the reply have passed them on. Have advise him best to get a members car as it will be looked after right and will have some history.
scoobymadburd Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 What well known Scooby tunerz are based in Govan? did i say govan? no i didnt. Didnt want to mention the tuner until i know there was a receipt for the work.
james666 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 What well known Scooby tunerz are based in Govan? there is an australian guy behind ibrox thats meant to be sh*t hot with them as thats all he deals with as for first choice yeah to give body swerve to i looked at a pug 205 1.9gti when they were over other side of water car was a bin with parts not working or missin, also had a look at a scooby there before i got the 555 and when went out test drive the guy that was with me giving in big beans before car even heated up properly, not good way to sell a car
camcq Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) did i say govan? no i didnt. Didnt want to mention the tuner until i know there was a receipt for the work. and anyone can get a recipt printed easily fake or real when i saw it i heard rattiling and knocking Edited March 13, 2009 by camcq
the squiggle Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 there is an australian guy behind ibrox thats meant to be sh*t hot with them as thats all he deals with I shall place "Austrailian guy that is sh*t hot with them" on my list of recommended places
RS Grant Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 They've got a Bugeye STi in there that has had the front Brembos robbed (still got rears) and replaced with stock WRX 4-pots, the STi wheels changed for WRX wheels, the rear spoiler is also low level now too... I'm pretty sure the car was a Prodrive Style model as its got the front bumper which is rare as rocking horse sh@t, damn shame actually. Cheers, Grant
james666 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I shall place "Austrailian guy that is sh*t hot with them" on my list of recommended places will try find out more bout him guy in work told me bout him
scoobymadburd Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Yes he is south African the guy behind Ibrox! Kevin is his name My bf WRC No1 works there James(sure we have met you before) they deal with a lot of subaru engines and do turbo reconditioning now!!!
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