Richie Cross

At last!!!!!! Got the car yesterday but only managed 25 miles to home back from Ayr as I was on nights last night. Had more of a drive today and I really can't stop smiling. At some points I almost laugh out loud to myself!!! [] Bizarrely enough, I think that this car is going to make me more of a responsible driver. I'm not saying I wasn't before but I think it's something to do with knowing the power is there etc. Besides, I don't want to do mad overtakes and have people thinking, 'there's a k**b in a Subaru'. I'm sure some folk probably think we're all boy racers etc. Will try and 1) take pics (although it is pretty standard) and 2) attempt to load them onto the site! Do I need to register on some photo suite site etc?

Sooooo excited! A week after buying the car, I'm eventually managing to go and pick it up today. An '05 WRX wagon PPP. [] Unfortunately on night shift tonight but I'm sure I can have a wee drive about before going back to bed! Should be leaving soon........when my wife gets off that phone!!! [:@]

You lucky, lucky barsteward!!!! [] Look forward to hearing more about it. [Y]

I was going to say phone Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels. I'm guessing Buntz was trying his own number (0208 288 0275)? Remember that he might be getting calls via the 0845 number as well so may well be busy. Anyway, I'm 33 9yrs NCB, wife is 30 with about 9yrs NCB. I've got an'05 WRX PPP and Gary quoted me £497....one off payment. Places like Tesco were quoting £396 online......until I mentioned modifications then it jumped to about £600. Had another that went from about £400 to £900 with modifications.

Colzo, Thanks once again.

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Hi mate from one newbie to another! At least you've got your car. Bought mine last weekend but only getting it on Monday!!! Can't wait. Welcome. [Y]

Colin, that's great thanks. Gives me a starter for 10. I sound like I've never washed a car before!!! I have but was just happy that it looked clean.....not clean and good!! Swissol should be a good place to start as well. Guess I'll soon find out what I prefer or don't. Shiny/wet.....think clean and shiny would do for me. The Polished Bliss site was saying to 'clean' the car before washing it? Would a rinse do? When you're waxing, what kind of cloth etc is best....like you say the cotton cloth for washing. Lastly......you'll be glad to hear......what about the cleaning then protecting of your wheels? Cheers

[] I look forward to finding out what all the above means!!! Hopefully I will, but the wife never will []

Hello folks, Newbie here...2nd post because I'd said hello on the general discussion forum. Thought I'd best do the same on my 'home' forum. I'm delighted to be here as last weekend I bought my first Subaru. Got an '05 WRX wagon in Crystal Grey. Lucky for me, the previous owner had put the PPP on as well! [] which I'm more than happy with. Also got a good insurance deal through Gary at Keith Michaels....thanks to some research on this site before I actually joined. So, am I going mad? I ask this because I'm only picking the car up on Monday but I'm going mad waiting!!!! I've only driven it for a few miles on the test drive and now can't wait to get it. Each day seems to be dragging and I'm keeping myself awake at nights thinking about it!!! Is this normal or is a case of 'Welcome to Subaru ownership'? [] I'm already planning ahead with regards to keeping it nice and shiny but I've never been one for polishing etc with previous cars. I'm determined to start now!! I've had a quick look about on the forum and it seems that to keep the car clean, I should be looking at Polished Bliss? I'm a bit bewildered at all the products though. Will it be fine if I buy their cheapest cleaning/washing/waxing etc product and go from there? Clay bars???!!!! Will it be possible to make the car look worse!!? So, delighted to be here and soooo looking forward to Monday. I couldn't stop smiling on the test drive. Thought my wife was going to be sick!! [] Cheers, Richie

Hi folks, Just wanted to say hi with my first post on the forum. Had a great weekend....bought my first Scooby and joined SIDC!! [] The car is an '05 WRX 5d and the previous owner had the PPP put on it so I'm chuffed to find it. Also just cancelled my policy with the AA.....they wanted to ADD £365 with an excess of £600. A quick phonecall to Gary at Keith Michaels (a bit of research via the forum! []) and I've got my policy for a few quid shy of £500 with an excess of £350. Had a couple of good quotes online but as soon as 'modifications' were mentioned, that was it! So, if I may be so bold as to go straight into the questions!!!!! What are your top tips with regards to the best products for keeping the car and wheels in top condition. Thanks in advance and I'm delighted to be part of the club!!!!! [][][] = me during the test drive [][][:S] = my wife Cheers, Richie