jimmyGforce Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 maybe lol but i/v only owned 5 cars before and that includes a 67hp mazda, a r19 16V I crashed and a rust bucket rs / turbo! best car as in build quality and the like its a cruising m/c. total different from scoob.
seafar99 Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 so what was the big problem with the P1? Can't argue with you on the scoob/bmw build quality,but do you not feel like Johnny Blandsville (AKA The Rep) in the bmw ?
rallyfever Posted October 9, 2009 Author Posted October 9, 2009 Is it an automatic or manual? Auto, not my 1st choice - but the rest made up for it. Cheers Gary
rallyfever Posted October 9, 2009 Author Posted October 9, 2009 so what was the big problem with the P1?Can't argue with you on the scoob/bmw build quality,but do you not feel like Johnny Blandsville (AKA The Rep) in the bmw ? It was an R, not a P1, just loads of grinding from the back end - not sure what it was. To be honest the wife has claimed the BMW so rep mobile or not she likes it. If you seen it in the flesh though you would agree it's not quite your standard 4 door 3 series. Cheers Gary
scoobzie Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) It was an R, not a P1, just loads of grinding from the back end - not sure what it was.To be honest the wife has claimed the BMW so rep mobile or not she likes it. If you seen it in the flesh though you would agree it's not quite your standard 4 door 3 series. Cheers Gary nothing up with the 3 series gary i regularly drive my old mans and quite enjoy the comforts of it if and when i leave scooby ownership it will be a beamer or a 911 for me the only way is up Edited October 9, 2009 by scoobzie
seafar99 Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 It was an R, not a P1, just loads of grinding from the back end - not sure what it was.To be honest the wife has claimed the BMW so rep mobile or not she likes it. If you seen it in the flesh though you would agree it's not quite your standard 4 door 3 series. Cheers Gary Gary, It was jimmygforce i was asking 'what was wrong with the P1?' The automatic gearbox would have put me off but as your good lady seems happy with that then all fine and dandy. Have AC Schnitzer stopped/gone out of buisness recently?
jimmyGforce Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) The p1 was a good car until big end failure put me off scoobs for life. I'v never known any other make of car to suffer catastrophic engine failure as a design problem . So many cars. Most cars engines eventually wear with a bit of smoke.slight rattles but not the Subaru! great power though but wanted comfort now i'm a bit older. Also think the bmw 2 door with the msprt kit is nicer looking than the scoob too Edited October 9, 2009 by jimmyGforce
seafar99 Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) P1's are notorious for engine failure but sling in a reliable rebuilt engine and you have a near perfect combination of style and performance. Subaru ownership is a funny old buisness, doesn't always make much sense, crap build quality,crap fuel econemy....BUT the SOUND of a tuned flat four boxer engine, sweet! Now you can talk about a 2 door bmw e46 with all the bells and whistles......leather blah de blah , reversing parking aids ,But it it will never have that soundtrack. Nicer looking? It's all a matter of taste/age but seriously, a bog standard e46 bmw ,even a 2 door coupe, against a P1/TYPE R ......SORRY NO CONTEST! craig. Edited October 9, 2009 by seafar99
fai17 Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 a bog standard e46 bmw ,even a 2 door coupe, against a P1/TYPE R ......SORRY NO CONTEST!craig. Agreed
seafar99 Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 The p1 was a good car until big end failure put me off scoobs for life. I'v never known any other make of car to suffer catastrophic engine failure as a design problem . So many cars. Most cars engines eventually wear with a bit of smoke.slight rattles but not the Subaru! great power though but wanted comfort now i'm a bit older. Also think the bmw 2 door with the msprt kit is nicer looking than the scoob too Jimmy, if my first experience of subaru was an expensive purchase followed by a catastrophic engine failure then i'd be feeling exactly the same as you. But i've had four of these cars and maybe it's down to luck, but i've only ever been let down once, due to a radiator hose bursting which you would admit can happen to any oldish vehicle.It's one of the reasons why i think there fairly easy to work on/fix if things need fixed.Parts are plentifull as opposed to EVO'S and probably cheaper part for part than BMW. Just my tuppence worth.
green_goblin Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Agreed I second that!! Everyone to there own and all that
cullenmin Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 a bog standard e46 bmw ,even a 2 door coupe, against a P1/TYPE R ......SORRY NO CONTEST! And I have both BMW will never put a smile on my face the same way that the scooby does and it'll never sound as good. Beemer for pimp cruising and motorway touring but scooby for a hell of an adrenaline rush Rich
fai17 Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 And I have both BMW will never put a smile on my face the same way that the scooby does and it'll never sound as good. Beemer for pimp cruising and motorway touring but scooby for a hell of an adrenaline rush Rich Double agreed.
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