Tyres seemed fine, although I'm not sure I could tell you specifically whether the tyres were good or not...

I thought the steering was a bit weird; very light, especially at speed, but once you get used to it its ok (not great). Chris absoultely hated it.

Funny thing is, I test drove an STi PPP at 2 other dealers, and the car I've bought feels better than both of them! It's lower mileage, but I'm not sure thats it - perhaps the others were just ragged more !!

It does have some nasty deep swirls; one on the bonnet where it looks like someone's started to wash it with a gritty cloth and suddenly realised... I'm hoping I (or Tango/Rahul) can work some magic on that.

Is that the exact same car ?

 

Don't worry. When we get old and have mini CiderBoys there will come a time when the Mrs says, we need a sensible 4 door saloon.

At which point I say, Subaru WTR thankyou very much!!!

 

Have you seen their big huge thing that looks like a Cayenne !!

They're also bring out a Forester STi (which I assume can have a PPP on it) - tempting !!!!

 

were the PPP's 06's?

The only reason I ask is that the 06 is more powerful than the 05... 280 vs 260ish. IIRC the old model PPP's had 290-300. Not sure what the 06 PPP's have??

I mentioned the tyres as I thought they were worse than S02's when cold. I managed to 180 the Scoob pulling out of a T junction, luckily it was not busy, but felt a right muppet!

They are semi slicks and don't like being cold at all. Once warmed they are great, but it's the first thing on the car that I would change - then the ICE.

Seeing the black scoob again reminds me of my testdrive and the hard decision I made at the time to get another a S.

I think I am very likely to get the new hatchback Scoob STI if it's the right price and as good as the 06.

Have fun!!

 

Tyres seemed fine, although easy to spin all 4 briefly even with a light right foot.

BHP seems to be about 280PS, I'm never sure how that equates to bhp though ! PPP adds about 40bhp.... if anybody wants to work it out !!

ICE is being changed straight away; I'm just going to put ht eAlpine and CD changer in (along with a handsfree kit at the same time).

I suspect I'll still be about on here, I've met loads of friends through S2ki - too many to list - and had some good times, so I'll join the ranks of ex-owners, although at least it's a change from Elises and Porka's

 

PS yes they were 06's

 

Now I hadn't thought of it but next JAE can we still come and stay on the S2ki stand? We have no S in the household anymore.

To be fair, the car is very nice. Looks great in black and certainly has enough oomph.

But Jo is officially a now

I'm just waiting for the beer gut and essex accent to kick in

 

Oi watch it!!


Good for you Jo ... they're not an option I've ever looked at but I do like the look of your new babe!

 

Very nice, that's you sorted then

 

Let me know if you want to sell your private number plate, S200 OJO isn't it? I was after that a few months back! Can't see it sitting on a Cateham or a Scoob. Good luck with the new motor.