Recent content by joyorbison

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    how far do our engines go..?

    hi all.. Just wondering is anyone can tell me.. Assuming regularly serviced, how long will these engines go on for? I ask, because I'm desperate to buy a 197 but my budget will only stretch to £5k - which is at high miler examples only.. When I say I'm desperate, I mean, my old Jags...
  2. J

    03 sti vs 197

    Servicing costs.. but how much more..? Am I way out with these guestimates? Gassed-Up Scoobs.. Gassed-Up 197 tax. £280.00 £245.00 insurance. £760.00 £550.00 servicing/MOT/bits. £400.00 £300.00 - ishes.. Its the...
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    03 sti vs 197

    hello people. I'm aware I'm posting this on a clio forum but please be honest and truthful as possible.. I've got me next motor purchase down to an 06 197 vs an 03 scoobs STI. £6k. I'm 39. 2 small kids. 300 mile a week commuting. I've had a 05 wrx mod'd to 280bhp previous to the...