Does anyone know this car?

[Wildcard7]

Hi all, i'm new on here and in the process of looking for a quick subaru...was looking at P1's (although drb5's car is swaying me slighly at the moment!) and wanted to know if anyone had any knowledge of this car? (Who owned it, it's history, etc?)

 http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_...200704268474942

Any help/advice would be much appreciated

 Steven

[dan_jess]

I havent heard any good reports about that garage. My friend went ther to look at another P1 they had in a while ago, he said it was a pile of s**te

[dan_jess]

Oh and welcome to the forum []

Take ur time, the right car will come along

[G.T.]

id agree with dan

just buy drb5s monster so much better than a P1 ,as squirrel says a P1 is just a jap type R with all the good bits taken off

[scoobymadburd]

I've seen it up close, really nice inside etc and stunning to look at. My other half (WRC No 1) works down the road from them and if any of there high performanced cars need serviced etc then it goes to his garage maybe pm my other half but your always better to go test drive and see what u think IMHO. I talk to the guys from 1st choice they are nice guys and very helpful.

 

Claire

[Wildcard7]

I've had a good look at it and heard it running, etc and it all looks fine to me, plenty trick bits as well! Does anyone know if it would be possible to pay a local specialist (or someone in the know) to have a look at it  for a cost and give an honest opinion? I don't think the RAC, etc would be much help with this type of car, especially with all the mods?

 

[GaryD]

When we bought our scooby, we got the RAC to do the inspection on it. Altho they couldnt say about the mods, they are able to tell you if there are any faults or problems with any part of the car. I was really impressed with the RAC check, they picked up on a few very very minor things that didnt bother me, and I would never have noticed.

It was expensive to get it done, but it was piece of mind knowing everything was ok and in good condition.

[the squiggle]

I bought my Honda Civic VTi from there a good few years ago

Coilpacks, Vtec valve and cam bearing failed within 100 miles

Warrenty was only good for wiping my poo hole 

Avoid

 

[dan_jess]

Think that will be the decision made right ther! []

[fai17]

£2500 for the FMIC?????

All the expensive option makes you think you are getting a good deal but better to get check first by a pro.

[fai17]

BTW...you are much better off buying DRB5 classic

[scoobymadburd]

I reckon the garage has piked up their act since a few years ago!!!! Get an RAC inspection have heard they are pretty good even with scoobs, before we bought the wagon we had now we were lookin at one down in Ayrshire and RAC inspected it for the guy who was in line to get it before us!! The inspection turned out everything was dandy and we were hoping the guy would reject the car but he didnt so we found another wagon. Rac will check any kind of car some of the inspectors are wiser than others, some might know a bit more about mods than others. Just your luck on the day!! Get it inspected and take it a test run.  you'll know then how you feel about the car.

 

Claire

[duncan_stephen]

I bought a car from there about 4 1/2 years ago. Had no probs with the car but had an issue with the salesman when we met in stirling to do the change over. I believe they have another garage called Killermont car sales too.

[sti pretender]

At least with DRB5's car you know what you are getting and all mods have been done properly.

[plsteve]

Sorry to sound very ignorant, but would you guys recommend getting an RAC inspection from an authorised dealership as well?

 Cheers

Steve