My new TOWING weapon of choice!

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 09:09

Its been a long time looking, but at last I have 1999 T reg mica green Subaru Impreza 2000 turbo (wagon), completley standard just as I wanted (except for indicators and prodrive backbox) - it has a removeable towbar too! oh and the all important AWD!

I'm going to wash it for the first time today in my lunchbreak,

anyway I wont bang for on ages, people here that might have owned one can vouch for the boxer engine, its genius!

Now time to flog the other cars and get me some TUBES!!

John Kennett · 28 February 2007, 09:15

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Originally Posted by ollyit

people here that might have owned one can vouch for the boxer engine, its genius!

I had a Subaru. It ended up known as the Clown Car because bits kept falling off it. It repeatedly broke down, and each time cost almost enough to make it worth just throwing the car away. Probably the most expensive motoring I have ever done.

Still, I'm sure yours will be a paragon of virtue!

John

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 09:23

thanks for your comments john, that was really unlucky -

BogMonster · 28 February 2007, 09:40

Won't an Impreza with tubes on it look a bit odd?

Nos4r2 · 28 February 2007, 10:26

Nice!

Has it got a low range box?

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 10:29

Wouldnt know just yet mate, got a massive user manual to digest - its get a feckin cool turbo will that do?!

Carl · 28 February 2007, 10:42

no low range,and have a look to see if all the belts have been changed in the history,fun car mate

codprawn · 28 February 2007, 10:50

Interesting to see you have the estate version - they actually handle slightly better than the saloon due to a slightly longer wheelbase.

They are stunning to drive but they feel very flimsy to me - wouldn't fancy a prang in one - unless it's got a full cage fitted!!!

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Carl

no low range,and have a look to see if all the belts have been changed in the history,fun car mate

thanks mate, yeah the service history is amazing, called subaru to confirm authenticity too, cam belt was done 3,000 miles ago

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 10:52

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Interesting to see you have the estate version - they actually handle slightly better than the saloon due to a slightly longer wheelbase.

They are stunning to drive but they feel very flimsy to me - wouldn't fancy a prang in one - unless it's got a full cage fitted!!!

I wouldnt fancy a prang in anything!, I like my no claims, drive considerately and value my life

bedajim · 28 February 2007, 11:37

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Originally Posted by ollyit

I wouldnt fancy a prang in anything!, I like my no claims, drive considerately and value my life

I had one you'll love it but make sure it's been serviced,

I've got a set of roof bars you can have if you pm me a delivery address

P.S. towing I'd get 11 to the gallon

James

codprawn · 28 February 2007, 12:07

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Originally Posted by ollyit

I wouldnt fancy a prang in anything!, I like my no claims, drive considerately and value my life

Sometimes these events are out of your hands....

Still fingers crossed - bet you will have loads of fun in it - just watch out for the bloody cameras!!!

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 12:10

ha ha, thanks guy, yes youre absolutley right, theres a lot of idiots out there -

bedjamin - pm sent : )

pathalla · 28 February 2007, 12:13

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Originally Posted by ollyit

thanks for your comments john, that was really unlucky -

I had a couple of subaru's a while back. Good cars in terms of reliability overall.

Mark Halliday · 28 February 2007, 12:17

Nice one Olly.

Bring it to Church and we will get that nice lady in pink to sprinkle it with Holy Water for luck.

Nos4r2 · 28 February 2007, 12:20

I remember what me and a mate did to an 1800 Subaru pickup. Surprisingly good offroad til we got it stuck on the edge of an old railway cutting

Giz a go?

Nasher · 28 February 2007, 12:23

Olly

Thats Nice.

I had a Legacy Turbo estate for a few years that towed my 4M Flatacraft around no problem.

By the way, don't even dream about trying to get the plugs out without the special plug spanner. I made one that you can have if you need it.
Also a puller for the crankshaft pulley for when the oil seal goes, and a locking block for the Camshafts for when I replaced the cam belt.

Nasher.

donutsina911 · 28 February 2007, 12:55

great car - mate's got same one in green that he tows a big boston whaler with...whilst they're not as luxurious as german cars internally, there's not much out there that'll be as fun to drive and be able to tow a rib without spending ten times as much on a motor.

ollyit · 28 February 2007, 16:16

Bloomin ell, millions of replies!!

thanks guys! - yup i'll bring it to the church for the lady in pink to do her thang! - fanx nasher so long as you dont need it anymore

I think the servicing side of things (every 8k synthetic oil) is guna hurt but hey, look after youre stuff and hopefully all will be well

bigNeil · 02 March 2007, 09:26

Really good cars, test drove a couple before buying its bigger brother..