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P Plate Subaru
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:02 am
by jason192
Hi All...
I'm looking to get my first Subaru... However being on my P's Can't get a WRX; Unless there's a NA WRX no one told me about...
I've looked at the Liberty, Impreza and Outback... the Outback seems too steep for my liking... The liberty could be a bit big... what advice do you have?
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:41 pm
by swooper
hey mate
im on my p's and i manged to buy an impreza gx my01. Its a pretty awesome car, I originally had a laser, so, serious quality upgrade.
When one considers getting a car, what does one need it for. If its just commuting, not racing, in a subaru... then i seriously suggest what i have.
I have a feeling you can add alot of mods to these cars, so its the second best thing to a wrx.
The RTA also have a ban list on their website of the cars not allowed. I suggest giving up any such thoughts until your on your fulls. We p platers are dying rapidly enough.
cheers
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:25 am
by Bumpty
You should be looking at a bombed out L or Liberty! Sounds like you want a small 'hatch', so the imprezza wagon sounds like what you want. Unless you've grown up with cars/driving, I really wouldn't recommend jumping into something like a rex for a first car (if the laws allowed)
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:05 am
by guyph_01
If you want and like a small subaru, try the subaru sherpa. In that you wont have to worry about high speeds or cops. Perfect P plater car
lol
Id suggest a liberty, You can get some real nice looking ones for real cheap. and for looks all you have to do is lower it and through some mags on it. Get a little canon installed for the rumble and the job is done. You can then save for your WRX.
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:56 am
by AlpineRaven
i understand you want a small car, sherpa its not eyes on for cops as they won't bother, but the downside about them is safety.
There are many n/a Imprezas out there worth checking out. Check out RX imprezas. Also check out Liberty as well.
Good luck.
Cheers
AP
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:54 pm
by red_rocket
oh and don't expect any power gains through simple mods with n/a cars. simply won't happen(as mentioned above)
has been asked about many a times. Just save for the rex
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:23 pm
by OrangeJuiceMan
hey dude,
my mates just bought a impreza rx and it goes pretty well, got a suprising amount of grunt for what it is.
Also advise looking at liberty.
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:21 pm
by red_rocket
~70kw's of grunt atw's...
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:50 pm
by Rabbitoh
An RS 2.5 is the way to go.
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:25 pm
by El_Freddo
As its been said - get a beaten up L or MY, something that is reliable - this way the cops won't bother you, you'll keep your wallet happy and when, not if, your first accident occurs, its not such a great loss of vehicle (unless you really love it by then), or expensive to replace.
The other advantage of an older car is learning what you can do to it/with it without worrying about damaging/screwing up an expensive vehicle
I've had a ball with my L series and will continue to do so - it attracts a lot less attention when compared to my first car, an LC torana! I've had easily as much fun in it if not more.
Cheers
Bennie