So, after an agonisingly long wait, twins born, a house move and two 'sensible' leased cars later the time is getting nearer. At the end of the year (well January) my Merc goes back and I need a new car. Whatever I seem to look at, even new cars like the golf R, Civic R and focus RS, which I could lease/PCP, I keep coming back to scoobs. Plus I cant get my head around spending £30,000 odd for it to be worth £15,000 in 3 or 4 years time. I don't want to lease anymore as I want to own a car again and the leased ones never really feel mine feel mine. Depending on what I go for I have the option of having a 'cheapy' lease deal for day to day or even something like an 07 plate cooper S which would also be fun as a day to day. So the scoob wouldn't necessarily need to be an everyday car. Plus I now have a garage back to house it in!
So, here is the list I've compiled. It's just which one to go for...........
RB320
Those who know me also know I've had a soft spot. Down sides are still the engines, but then my STI didn't cause me any issues. Good ones are now £15000/£17000.
WR1
Still like these and the fact that they are limited like the RB's mean they are holding their money and could become a future classic. Even in Baby blue
S204
There are a couple being advertised around £15k though for some reason haven't sold so not sure if there is something wrong with them?. Look fantastic though and those seats......................
P1
Always liked them and as a 2nd car are very tempting particularly when I look at Munks/Tims/Daves!. If it was 6 months down the line I think this would be really tempting. Stunning car.
Fozzy STI
Now, this is probably the most appealing to me as I've had the Blobs/hawks and these are a bit more 'grown up'. Plus, this could be used as a day to day easily, negating the need for a cheapy lease deal and it'll get my bike in the back and all the kids sh... err.. stuff. Looking on PH and autotrader there are a couple of facelifted (it would have to be) ones about, I guess its just finding a good one.
HATCH STI...but the saloon, if you see what I mean.
Never a huge fan if I'm honest but in the right colour and spec do look nice. More modern generally apart from the choccy engine, though I could look for a forged one.
Anything else I should be looking at?
Or any pointers on the above?
I've just taken delivery of a nice big Polished bliss order in readiness lol
