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Just a quick update. Got a phone call from Motorpoint regarding this letter it seems a few owners have received them and motorpoint wanted a copy of the letter to pass to the head office as it seems one of the directors is dealing with all of them as it could end up costing motorpoint a lot of money in refunding cars. As they would have been mis-sold and the contracts would need to be rescinded. Keeping my fingers cross very tighly now that I don't have to return it. Ed.

Done some searching on the net and found out both guys did survive and the guy in the 355 sued for the crash and won. "On May 3, 1998.. Japanese racing star Tetsuya Ota was involved in a chain reaction collision during a GT championship race. Ota was trapped in his car for more than 50 seconds while exposed to 800-degree temperatures. There was no safety crew coming to the rescue as fellow drivers frantically extinguished the flames. The result ended with serious burns to Ota and a lawsuit against track promoters and sponsors. Agreed upon event requirements called for safety crews to rescue a driver and extinguish any fire within 30 seconds or less. Ota signed papers claiming he would not seek damages from event organizers as is typical in some venue use agreements. In a District Court ruling, the hold harmless paperwork was thrown out and Ota was awarded 90 million ($809,352) Yen. Changes in the sport now include a ?doctor car? and some fire engines standing by for such an emergency. The court also ruled that Ota could have slowed his vehicle quicker thus a reduction from the originally requested 300 million ($2,697,841) Yen. Some suggest that if it were not for TV coverage of the fire, Ota could not have proved his case of the 50 second time lapse. TV Tokyo Corp. was held partially responsible in the case. " you can find loads on any search engine. Ed

<< One boy walked away, but the other one certainly didn't. >> The sites rules is that no one was killed, if any one get's killed they pull the clip and put up a explanation of what happened. So I assume both drivers survived. You should type rally crash in to is search engine and view some of the clips Iam was positive loads of them should not have survived. Ed

Think that was bad have you seen this ONE warning big clip 2Mb Ed

I've had a reply from Liaco in malta "Dear Mr. Reid, before I can comment, I would like to have a copy of both your communication and the reply to and from Subaru UK. I advise however that the Subaru vehicles are covered by a Pan-European Warranty and find it strange to learn of the reply from Mr. Pyke, however without viewing the full communications, I am not able to help you further. Kind regards, Romain Galea (Dip. Mngt, M.I.M) P & A Manager Liaco Limited Lia Buildings, Mosta Road, Lija BZN09 MALTA TEL: (+356) 2141 8111 ? FAX: (+356) 2141 8589 www.liaco.com.mt" So I have sent them a scanned copy of Subaru's letter hopfully this will get sorted quickly. Ed

Having been upto Oban 3 days on a trot, I took the scooby today, to everyone in scoobies I saw in both directions "HELLO" also saw a lot of evos most of who flashed and waved. I think there must be something happening up that way??? Ed

<< This is smokescreen. He came from the planet cybertron millions of years ago. >> Even millions of years ago the scooby was cool. Ed

I have spoke to Motorpoint ( Glasgow ) who will take this up directly with IM as according to them there sould be no problem as the warranty terms don't stipulate who can or can't sell the vehicle as long as the warranty and service book is stamped and up to date. So I will give them a few days to get it sorted. I have check the booklet and it does not say anything to do with place of purchase. and it does say it is transfarable to new owners. I have also sent a email to liaco in Malta just to get there input. Ed More options wanted. ( I don't like to fire emtpy guns.)

As most of you know I got my car from motorpoint and it came with a pan euro warranty from the orginal Subaru dealer in Malta along with a copy of the original subaru sales invoice in my name. I have had the services done by subaru, and today I received a letter from Subaru UK saying the car has no warranty as it was sold against EU regulations, I called IM and spoke to Ian Pyke who says the car was mis-sold and has no warranty and never will have warranty because motorpoint acted as the agents in the sale even if I am marked down as the orginal purchaser from malta. Has any one had the same problem and what did you do to get round it. Or even what would you do now. Ed......Real worried...

<< What about the two different eye colours, you see it in Collies >> Mines has one blue and one brown eye. All dogs just like humans can have different colour eyes. Thanks for the comment. In case anyone would like to know. We called the dog Meka cause it sounded russian and then found it was Hawaiian for eyes. now thats spooky. you can check out your pets or kids names at Names and meanings. Ed

Cheers JC now just to try that. Hope that worked. Ed

This is Meka she is a Siberian Husky she is almost 3 years old. And she is spoilt rotten. ( We have no kids, so she is the baby of the family ) Ed. My Puppy How do you add the picture straight into a message. ?

<< This place can be a bit bizarre sometimes >> and that just about covers everybody who should put down there name. Ed PS any one unfit can be a snipper. ( must be SAS trained and arrive 6 weeks before contact to take up cover )

Only 5 people I know I said numbers were not important, but if there's a lada riva club going we may get cuffed But then again there cars would not make it to the place in first place Ladies are more than welcome but don't cry about broken nails and mascara running. Ed

yeh sorry 6th nov just call me a prat.

The open days are every second sunday so we could do it as soon as 23rd but nov 3rd would give people a better chance of deciding. If we can get some names by the 23rd oct I will try to arrange it at £15 for the kit (limited supplied) and £15 for 10,000 BB's . 1. Ed-209 2. Dougster 3. Gumball 4. 2559B ( I think it was a yes.) Copy and paste. Thanks Ed.

Was speaking to rice about this tonight at the Glasgow meet. It would make a change from the normal. it's called "Firefight Scotland" they do open days so numbers would not be that important. Would make a good story for true grip. It all seems to be our southern playmates who get all the fun. Ed. Click here PS not that expensive either.

1. Billyboy and Ally 2. Gumball & Sarah 3. CORSA 4. SMA01 5. Ally-b 6. Kenny.S 7. WRC No 1 8. Ed-209

Sorry been away chasing the sheep bah bah Count me in. 1. Gumball 2. RS Grant 3. Andywrx 4. st3ph3n 5. Pedals 6. Ac!D 7. Jcscoob 8. Craig Mac 9. WRC No 1 10. Paddy 11. WRXMANIA 12. Billyboy and Jean and Ally 13. CORSA. 14.TheSquirrel555 and co-pilot 15. FAI17 16. G6RAY 17. Marc29 18. Fee & Adam (if he's ever in the country) 19. Karps 20. Catherine and Ken Ross 21. Baz (will attend but no idea what car in yet!!!) 22. Kenny.S 23. Kart_man 24. Col 666 25. DanTerzo 26. Scientific Steve 27. Gus the Bus 28. WEEB 29. Ally-b 30. Ed-209

Can I vote again, must have spoilt my ballot paper. Ed. Ps. I am up for it. or so my missus keeps saying.

I agree DO NOT use the place in plains. They could not match my wheel colour. so save your cash and use someone else. Ed

I touch goats

Thanks for that. PM now switched on. Ed

Keep me in mind for your old one mate. Ed.

Cheers mate it's a MY05 WRX