Gb270 Wanted

[tamkgb270]

does anybody know of anybody selling a gb270 privetly cash sale im looking for my 3rd gb270

[diablo]

does anybody know of anybody selling a gb270 privetly cash sale im looking for my 3rd gb270

tam are you sure you want to go for third time lucky try this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VIS...em=320428528760

Edited September 26, 2009 by diablo

[mystery machine]

Hi Tam - glad to see that your rank-rotten experience with GB270s number 1 & 2 didn't put you off Scoobs! Did you ever find out what caused the fire in no. 2...?

Just my two boab, but as much as the GB270s are very nice Scoobs, I reckon the SH prices are a wee bit inflated (because it was a limited edition?). If you don't mind owning a slightly older motor, you could probably find a 06/07 Hawkeye STI for not much more money (if any more, depending on age/mileage). That's certainly how it looked when I was shopping for my STI.

Anyway, JMO - I know that some folks prefer the WRXes - and I guess if anything a GB270 should hold its value maybe a little better than a 'regular' WRX or STI.

Best of luck finding a new motor

[mystery machine]

Not to harp on about the GB270 vs STI thing too much, but here are some of the goodies the STI offers over the WRX/GB270:

• 6-speed gearbox - the upper gears are close ratio, very useful when you're pressing on through the twisties. The 'box can apparently also handle much more torque than the WRX's - handy if you're ever looking to boost engine power.
  
• DCCD (driver-controlled centre diff) - you can effectively vary F:R torque split from 50:50 to 41:59 (either manually, or by letting the computer do it automatically). Doesn't sound much, but the latter mode gives the car a palpable rear-drive feel - the back-end comes alive, steering becomes sharper, and you can even generate some throttle-on oversteer.
  
• Bigger (Brembo) brakes.
  
• Bigger turbo.
  
• Bigger intercooler.
  
• Smaller steering wheel with a higher-geared steering rack.
  
• Wider track.
  
• Slightly longer wheelbase.
  
• Forged crank and conrods.
  
• Bigger injectors.
  
• STI instrument panel (much nicer than the WRX item).
  
• Tracker (don't think the GB270 has one as standard?).
  

You might know about all of this already, but I didn't before I bought my first Scoob (WRX). If I'd been better informed, I'm pretty sure I would've gone straight for the STI

[thewelsho]

Not to harp on about the GB270 vs STI thing too much, but here are some of the goodies the STI offers over the WRX/GB270:

• 6-speed gearbox - the upper gears are close ratio, very useful when you're pressing on through the twisties. The 'box can apparently also handle much more torque than the WRX's - handy if you're ever looking to boost engine power.
  
• DCCD (driver-controlled centre diff) - you can effectively vary F:R torque split from 50:50 to 41:59 (either manually, or by letting the computer do it automatically). Doesn't sound much, but the latter mode gives the car a palpable rear-drive feel - the back-end comes alive, steering becomes sharper, and you can even generate some throttle-on oversteer.
  
• Bigger (Brembo) brakes.
  
• Bigger turbo.
  
• Bigger intercooler.
  
• Smaller steering wheel with a higher-geared steering rack.
  
• Wider track.
  
• Slightly longer wheelbase.
  
• Forged crank and conrods.
  
• Bigger injectors.
  
• STI instrument panel (much nicer than the WRX item).
  
• Tracker (don't think the GB270 has one as standard?).
  

You might know about all of this already, but I didn't before I bought my first Scoob (WRX). If I'd been better informed, I'm pretty sure I would've gone straight for the STI

The STi makes sense

[mystery machine]

There's one here Tam, if you're still hellbent on buying a GB270

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...00938341939854/

[superstar_tradesman]

There's one here Tam, if you're still hellbent on buying a GB270

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...00938341939854/

another her too GB270