jamesm

Shell in Linwood, just off the A737. Sure there will be a Shell somewhere in Irvine.

The sedan looks a bit better and might be ok with the correct styling tweaks and wheels etc, but it is North American market only. What we are seeing is the American versions of the car. Maybe the European and Jap versions will have some styling tweaks but it will still be the same car. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Subaru seem to be trying to widen the appeal of the Impreza, tempt the Focus, Civic etc buyers. I salute Subaru for being bold, trying something new but I think they have really missed the opportunity to take the Impreza forward by trying something really radical that would appeal to both current and potential new owners. What they have produced seems to be a warmed up Mazda 3. In the current market and economic climate, I suspect that the rally programme has to justify itself and therefore the appeal of the car needs to be widened and creating a hatchback to do that is all very well if it is well styled etc, but I think they have missed the balance between trying to widen the appeal, and appeal to the current generation of Impreza faithful. The WRX, being a hatch is more of a competitor for the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> Focus ST, Civic Type R, S3, Golf GTi, Leon Cupra etc etc. I understand it won't be available here anyway, and looking like that, I wouldn't buy one anyway (this from a Bugeye owner.). All of the above are aesthetically, nicer looking cars. The STi is maybe different, I like the car in the pics in the link below and depending on the guts of the car and what it looks like in the flesh, I would have one. But then, I would have a STi at the moment if I could afford one! How many people will this price out the game? Not seen any comments from anyone who works in a dealer about what we should expect here? http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2270

Was thinking of getting the Performance Creations ones myself. I presume they come with instructions on how to fit etc? Any new holes required on a 2002 WRX as the thought of wielding a drill anywhere near it fills me with dread! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

There is a Glasgow/Strathclyde meet on Thursday, 7pm then a wee run out. Not long been going to the meets myself, and all very friendly.

I wouldn't have thought it will affect any of the genuine enthusiasts but it is articles like this that give the marque a bad name. Probably just a typical mis-informed tabloid article. It is not a problem just related to Subarus and it is unfortunate if they are now falling into the hands of the boy racers. Not sure why single out Subarus though as I am sure the same 'problem' exists with early Evos, Pulsers, Starlets, GT4s and then what about old Beemers etc etc.. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Equally, I have just encountered a ned in an Astra with a silly body kit and daft exhaust racing through the centre of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Greenock, so why not add Astras onto the list? The most irresponsible driver I repeatedly encounter in Renfrewshire drives a Citroen AX, better add them too. Insurance companies, you would think, should be able to correctly police who they give policies to. Is a ned who gets hold of a Subaru any worse than worse than one who gets hold of for example an old tail happy M3 or something similar? No. We will soon all be driving a sensible hatchback anyway. [:S]

There is nothing better than driving a really clean and polished car. I enjoy cleaning the car and can quite happily spend hours cleaning it and keeping the paint in good condition so it looks good when I am driving it and generally showing it off. But afterall, you buy them to drive and if it gets dirty so be it. You can always clean it again.

Welcome. Fabulous looking car you have got there. And it is in the best colour!! [Y]

Welcome, nice looking classic there. [Y]

It is certianly different. The biggest thing is the move away from the saloon to the hatch, makes it look more run of the mill, just like any other hatch. I don't mind the front end, but it needs a boot at the back!! [:S] My Bugeye isn't perhaps the prettiest car on the road but that didn't bother me, but had it been a hatch then I would have probably bought an Evo. Is the new Evo a hatch, can only picture the front end? Having only just bought a Bugeye, I think I am a long way off even being in a position to buy the new model anyway. [] But then surely we buy these for how they drive.....?

Hello and welcome. Enjoy your car!

Where about are you mate? My girlfriend lives on the South Side so mine is parked in that area a fair bit. Just got to keep the keys hidden away in the house. Although some would rather they didn't know someone had broken in at night, rather than being woken up for the keys. Mine has a tracker so fingers crossed it would be recovered. Hope you are ok after the break in.

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Welcome. Any pics?

I hate gritters, mine got battered twice on Sunday parked outside my parents house. Was going to move it after the first time but my sister conviced me that they only ever get one gritter a day. So sure enough, three hours later, it came along again. Hope you get it sorted soon mate.

Brilliant video! Couldn't have the sound on in the office though! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Will definitely be trying to make it along to the next one now the Scoob is back in one piece! []

As far as I can gather cars registered between 2001 and 2005 fall into band F, which goes up from £190 to £205, then £210 and £215 in the following years. Cars registered 2006 and after are in band G, which goes from £210 up to £300, then £400 in the following two years. Not sure about pre 2001 cars.

I get through more or less a full tank every Monday to Friday, then even more at weekends! Hence the search for a cheap set of wheels for work and commuting. Use a mix of V-Power or Tesco 99.

Want a cheap car to run to work myself and saw a 9 year old Punto yesterday. He wanted £850 ish. Despite it being absolutely knackered, the faked tax disc put me off. And I am sure it was clocked. Their ain't half a load of rubbish in this part of the car market. As for the Highland run, it is going back to the bodyshop on Monday for a 'debate' about the non-matching colour they have sprayed half of it. Didn't want to risk doing anything to it today, especially given my recent record on icy roads!

Good looking motor there. Welcome and enjoy!

Stunning, one of the best Scoobs I have ever seen.

I wave to most, as long as I am paying attention and see them in time!! [] Probably about 50/50 between those who wave back and those who don't. I did get a wave from the first one I passed the first time I had it out in Falkirk on the trade plates!!

Looking good there. [Y] Yup, visits to the petrol shop will be a lot more frequent but you will never tire of the acceleration when you drop it down a gear. Well I haven't anyway! [] And there is nothing wrong with gold wheels!!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Lovely looking motor there!!

Very nice looking car there [Y]

Sorry to hear, at least it looks only cosmetic. With the oil there it appears pretty lethal. Grew up in Cumbernauld and my parents still live there, so know the place well. Not been in that car park for years though.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />