Ekona Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Yes, sadly the time came to say goodbye to the trusty Clio 182. It was bought cheap, it was sold cheap, and it was a heck of a lot of fun. But sometimes, you just know what car you need in your life, and god bless my wifey for having good taste in cars... Well, doesn't that look familiar? For those who don't know. that's the same car we sold to a mate 3 years ago because Jo was doing long commutes and the fuel bill was crippling. Thankfully he's looked after her as well as we would've, sorted out all the wonky bits, and now we have Betty Beast back in our possession again. 320-ish bhp, 1300kg, STi PPP, revs to high heaven and has DCCD with the wider track. She's an absolute monster of a car, and I struggle to find anything I'd cover distances with quicker than this. Just enough power to be fun, but with a torque delivery that leaves you breathless on occasion. Suffice to say, we're not planning on getting shot of Betty any time soon. Edited July 21, 2017 by Ekona 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 luverly!!! ... really like the latest models too - don't see many around. Maybe there is a reason for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Paintwork looks good from here. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Very nice Dan, really have a soft spot for scoobies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Failed it's very first MOT in 2008 due to play in the wheel bearing. Tut tut. Lovely Scooby. Fave colour and shape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Car stalking? Well, that's not creepy at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I'd like a blob eye, but i'm just not sure I would find the right one. I know nothing about them mechanically, other than I imagine there is lots to go wrong so that scares me off. That and the image they have but I could see through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 It's a scoob. Can't go wrong really. I do like the blob eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 My favourite model year. Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Essex chav 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great cars and they are very capable at covering ground very quickly with little effort, i had the next model year up from this (Hawkeye STI PPP). Sometimes i miss the kick of the turbo and the way it devoured country roads but i love the look and the driver involvement of the Nismo. Best of luck with the scooby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 i know that field 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Swap you your Clio back for the Scoob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Essex chav Essex chav not all chavs are people from essex, but all people from essex are chavs im joking before anyone has a hissy fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Was on the buy list next to the skyline, cool cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Lovely stuff. Back in 2009 a mate of mine had a highly modified 2001 model. Cost him £1750 back then so they must be peanuts now. Had loads of special bits on it. Went like the clappers. Great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Please get a scooby doo for it that nods its head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Swap you your Clio back for the Scoob Incestuous car swapping ftw! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 I'd like a blob eye, but i'm just not sure I would find the right one. I know nothing about them mechanically, other than I imagine there is lots to go wrong so that scares me off. That and the image they have but I could see through that. They're not actually that bad, if you buy the right one. The STi has a stronger gearbox (i.e. indestructible) than the WRX, and the 2L engine is far stronger than the 2.5L. Other than that, it's just the standard things that can fail, and unless you start doing silly tuning then they're pretty strong cars. The only thing with an Impreza is that they really encourage you to press on like no other car I've ever driven. The rate you can cover country roads is phenomenal, and the balance is beautiful: With the DCCD (adjustable diff) set full rear giving a 35F/65R torque split, you get a hint of understeer on turn in and then a little squiggle once you get back on the power. Then it's just grip & go. Lovely stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Car stalking? Well, that's not creepy at all. Testing my new car checker app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 It's a scoob. Can't go wrong really. I do like the blob eye After my experience with my96 classic JDM Subaru Impreza WRX and my mates Impreza plus countless people I met/spoke to from Scoobynet some years ago I'd have to disagree with that completely. They're not actually that bad, if you buy the right one. The STi has a stronger gearbox (i.e. indestructible) than the WRX, and the 2L engine is far stronger than the 2.5L. Other than that, it's just the standard things that can fail, and unless you start doing silly tuning then they're pretty strong cars. Exactly Dan. Stick to stock (ish) power levels, service correctly & I have heard they can be very reliable cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Never would have taken you for a Scooby fan congrats on the RE-purchase. I have had a few, but the bugeye sti running 380bhp and too many suspension mods was so much fun! Shame I bought the GTR and the Scooby just wasnt used. They are fantastic cars in all weather (especially rain and snow). Enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) It's a scoob. Can't go wrong really. I do like the blob eye After my experience with my96 classic JDM Subaru Impreza WRX and my mates Impreza plus countless people I met/spoke to from Scoobynet some years ago I'd have to disagree with that completely. They're not actually that bad, if you buy the right one. The STi has a stronger gearbox (i.e. indestructible) than the WRX, and the 2L engine is far stronger than the 2.5L. Other than that, it's just the standard things that can fail, and unless you start doing silly tuning then they're pretty strong cars. Exactly Dan. Stick to stock (ish) power levels, service correctly & I have heard they can be very reliable cars. well, what i meant was, can't go wrong as they are a great car, in that sense in my defense Edited July 26, 2016 by Rock_Steady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 well, what i meant was, can't go wrong as they are great car, in that sense in my defense I thought you meant mechanically obviously. Never mind me, carry on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 the newer ones have always been decent mechanically, its poor modding and mapping that causes problems. The old ones had a problem with cylinder 3 and oil starvation as it was closest to the HOT turbo. Never had major issues with the 4 that I have owned and the 1 I bought for a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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