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Jul 17, 2018 19:41:09 GMT
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Thinking about a new daily upto £4k
Want something, 4 wheel drive, petrol, quick and family friendly. Also nothing too fragile and something I can work on - competent diy mechanics.
I'm guessing Impreza? I know nothing about them so can you educate me on the different models, specs, good points, bad points and what to look for when buying.
Any other options other than impreza?
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Jul 17, 2018 20:28:11 GMT
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Impreza: Good points: Rally burble. Bad points: 17MPG.
Oh and have fun doing a timing belt, cam cover gasket, plugs or just about any job in the engine bay...
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b3nson
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Jul 17, 2018 20:51:47 GMT
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I'm in the process of importing a BP5 Subaru Legacy from Japan. 260bhp, auto, 4wd, estate. And looks good. Not retro but ticks all the other boxes!
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'99 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo
'08 Panda 100HP
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scimjim
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Two others spring to mind - Nissan Stagea and the Mitsubishi Legnum/Galant.
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autojumbled
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Taking from axeboy's thread about his Toyota CROWN, the Mitsi AirTrek? Not sure you can pick one up for under £4k though....
For your budget I'd be looking at an Impreza WRX wagon or maybe an older Legacy wagon.
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mylittletony
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How about a T5 V70XC or XC70 Volvo? Or an Audi?
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Milord
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Would not suggest the V70XC from the first generation, 4x4 is notorious for failing. Works with a vicous coupling system, which costs a fortune to replace.
Mate of mine had a V70 R AWD which has the same 4x4 system.
Would suggest an older type Legacy/Forester though, those things are brilliant!
Forester can be found in Turbo-S spec which makes it quite fast!
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Currently:
BMW E46 320i Touring
BMW E34 525TDS Touring
VW T3 panel van 1.6d
Opel Kadett C1 Caravan 1.2
Fiat 411R
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Surely your overlooking the most obvious! Subaru Forester Turbo!
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Jul 30, 2018 19:55:16 GMT
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Mazda 6 mps? Keep seeing these mentioned atm and the spec looks impressive.
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autojumbled
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Jul 31, 2018 10:12:21 GMT
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Mazda 6 mps? Keep seeing these mentioned atm and the spec looks impressive. A shame they don't do the 6 MPS as an estate.... Sorry I've got a bit of a wagon obsession! |
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