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[West Spec]

oops sori we better get back in topic else its jus gonna be way offtopic..

[jB]

how cheap is a WRX considered to be then its Cheap? 20k?

[Throttle]

WRX is already very very very cheap at $50 - $60k

back in those days when i was younger like you guys

$60k can only buy you a 5 yr old standard Jap.

 

 

however, dont think of owning car just as simply as buying.

 

there are a lot more leakages like, petrol, insurance, taxes, ERP, parking, maintenance.

 

your money will drip away easily....

 

I know so many young people in big debt and cannot get out and get ahead in life becos they fell into the car buying trap.

 

make sure you do your sums and dont assume that everything will be fine.

[GuiNNeSS]

how cheap is a WRX considered to be then its Cheap? 20k?

 

? now is freaking cheap. a pre-own wrx 2-3years might only left below 50k value. 20k can get the stock GC model

[GuiNNeSS]

WRX is already very very very cheap at $50 - $60k

back in those days when i was younger like you guys

$60k can only buy you a 5 yr old standard Jap.

 

 

however, dont think of owning car just as simply as buying.

 

there are a lot more leakages like, petrol, insurance, taxes, ERP, parking, maintenance.

 

your money will drip away easily....

 

I know so many young people in big debt and cannot get out and get ahead in life becos they fell into the car buying trap.

 

make sure you do your sums and dont assume that everything will be fine.

 

ya... buying these vehicle with wide selection of after market mods will just let you sink deeper

[MS]

The philosophy is simple. WRX is a toy. Excellent for fun and speed and aggressive track trashing. It is a lousy family transport car, lousy for bringing your mother to the nice restaurant on Mother's Day, lousy for sending your child to school before going to work and absolutely sucks in a massive PIE traffic jam. Of course, it sux more when you have to drive from point A to point B to search for the best nasi lemak for me. Particularly ME!!! The fish, the egg the rice and the chicken wing! And if the owner is particular about FC, he should never consider the WRX. And if the owner is particular about running costs, he should also never consider the WRX. Regardless it's new or used. Just like what WRX stands for: What Rocks Xtreme.

[Throttle]

The philosophy is simple. WRX is a toy. Excellent for fun and speed and aggressive track trashing. It is a lousy family transport car, lousy for bringing your mother to the nice restaurant on Mother's Day, lousy for sending your child to school before going to work and absolutely sucks in a massive PIE traffic jam. And if the owner is particular about FC, he should never consider the WRX. And if the owner is particular about running costs, he should also never consider the WRX. Regardless it's new or used. Just like what WRX stands for: What Rocks Xtreme.

 

 

actually how bad is the FC?

[MS]

actually how bad is the FC?

 

My friend told me it's between 5~8km/l for regular drives from home to work.

[GuiNNeSS]

actually how bad is the FC?

 

depends on tuning also, see how rich or lean can it be. With mods Best FC 9~11, likewise city driving is much of wat MS stated.

[Ahbrown]

FC is one thing but main thing is the insurance. it really kills.

 

Backside itchy, i went asking around for WRX insurance recently. Was qouted the following

 

Classic Plan (With standard excess - $1500,windscreen excess - $100) : $5,554.79

 

Premium Plan (With standard excess - $1500,windscreen excess - $100) : $8,402.11

 

Third Party, Fire and Theft : $4,385.00

 

 

Third Party Only : $4,133.28

 

 

even with the minimun coverage, i think it should be enough for me to take cab for the whole year leh.. btw i'm 31 yo this year. no ncd cos it will be my 2nd car.. so scrapped the whole idea of having a wrx for fun....

Edited June 12, 2009 by Ahbrown

[MS]

FC is one thing but main thing is the insurance. it really kills.

 

Backside itchy, i went asking around for WRX insurance recently. Was qouted the following

 

Classic Plan (With standard excess - $1500,windscreen excess - $100) : $5,554.79

 

Premium Plan (With standard excess - $1500,windscreen excess - $100) : $8,402.11

 

Third Party, Fire and Theft : $4,385.00

 

 

Third Party Only : $4,133.28

 

 

even with the minimun coverage, i think it should be enough for me to take cab for the whole year leh.. btw i'm 31 yo this year. no ncd cos it will be my 2nd car.. so scrapped the whole idea of having a wrx for fun....

 

Ever thought of getting the Golf TSI 160PS? It's not as powerful as the WRX for sure, but it's an excellent all rounder. With the DSG7 speeds, the car becomes very comfortable to drive in without the CVT fun-kill sh!t. Good for family and good for occasional trashing. It's not bad for track too. The timing achieved in PG can match a WRX. The insurance can easily be 50% of the classic plan without NCD before 30 years old. Not mentioning the lower road tax.

[Throttle]

depends on tuning also, see how rich or lean can it be. With mods Best FC 9~11, likewise city driving is much of wat MS stated.

 

 

 

9 - 11km per liter?

 

thats very good !

 

 

5 - 8 is pretty standard. we are talking about a 2.5 liter car right?

my 525i does 6 - 7 km per liter.

[GuiNNeSS]

9 - 11km per liter?

 

thats very good !

 

 

5 - 8 is pretty standard. we are talking about a 2.5 liter car right?

my 525i does 6 - 7 km per liter.

 

ya but that's freaking lean tuned, in the end the owner kill the engine in months with his mods

[GuiNNeSS]

FC is one thing but main thing is the insurance. it really kills.

 

Backside itchy, i went asking around for WRX insurance recently. Was qouted the following

 

Classic Plan (With standard excess - $1500,windscreen excess - $100) : $5,554.79

 

Premium Plan (With standard excess - $1500,windscreen excess - $100) : $8,402.11

 

Third Party, Fire and Theft : $4,385.00

 

 

Third Party Only : $4,133.28

 

 

even with the minimun coverage, i think it should be enough for me to take cab for the whole year leh.. btw i'm 31 yo this year. no ncd cos it will be my 2nd car.. so scrapped the whole idea of having a wrx for fun....

 

where u find third-party for wrx sia??? rex mostly comprehensive

[GuiNNeSS]

Ever thought of getting the Golf TSI 160PS? It's not as powerful as the WRX for sure, but it's an excellent all rounder. With the DSG7 speeds, the car becomes very comfortable to drive in without the CVT fun-kill sh!t. Good for family and good for occasional trashing. It's not bad for track too. The timing achieved in PG can match a WRX. The insurance can easily be 50% of the classic plan without NCD before 30 years old. Not mentioning the lower road tax.

 

MS u just remind me a dude who clock 2.03 with ian's car

[West Spec]

MS u just remind me a dude who clock 2.03 with ian's car

 

hmmm u sure it clocks 2.03 wif a ej16 or under e hood is running a 2.5NA or a ej20..??

[jB]

Ever thought of getting the Golf TSI 160PS? It's not as powerful as the WRX for sure, but it's an excellent all rounder. With the DSG7 speeds, the car becomes very comfortable to drive in without the CVT fun-kill sh!t. Good for family and good for occasional trashing. It's not bad for track too. The timing achieved in PG can match a WRX. The insurance can easily be 50% of the classic plan without NCD before 30 years old. Not mentioning the lower road tax.

I was thinking of the Rx7 because rumours has it that they're gonna release something like the Rx7 after the Rx8 due to large damands, AGAIN !

hmmm u sure it clocks 2.03 wif a ej16 or under e hood is running a 2.5NA or a ej20..??

or with a vacuum cleaner inside sucking extra air

[West Spec]

or with a vacuum cleaner inside sucking extra air

 

hmm maybe as u said its running some fierce vacuum cleaner like this kind

http://static.flickr.com/3374/3260328152_99570c7dab.jpg

 

Or This

Edited June 14, 2009 by West Spec

[jB]

Do you have that?

[GuiNNeSS]

hmmm u sure it clocks 2.03 wif a ej16 or under e hood is running a 2.5NA or a ej20..??

 

dunno wat engine in scs ma, u go see under cherry post

[GuiNNeSS]

I was thinking of the Rx7 because rumours has it that they're gonna release something like the Rx7 after the Rx8 due to large damands, AGAIN !

 

or with a vacuum cleaner inside sucking extra air

 

rx7 is more fun than a rx8

[jB]

Thats why, waiting for the re-release

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

TS convert legal?

[GuiNNeSS]

TS convert legal?

? TS convert to rex? bro is like cherry QQ put a ferrari engine, u think can pass bo

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

I think a group of car enthu has tons of their beloved TS converted.. No prize will be given for guessing which group