Rab 60 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Folks, Just wanted to let you all know that my days of BRZ ownership are over. I've agreed a deal on a WRX STi so it's back to 4 door Scoobie land for me! I'll see you all at Gaydon on the 21st Sept but I won't be at JAE unfortunately as I don't have a car at present. I'm not going to disappear though and will still show my ugly mush at events and keep in touch Mixed emotions of sadness but also gladness that the vvti fiasco is over! Cheers, Rab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Sorry to hear that Rab, though from what you'd said before it did seem somewhat inevitable. Hope to still see you at some events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rab 60 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks Lauren, yeah I've known for a while that this was going to happen but it was just a matter of waiting until I knew the outcome for sure. I'll still be around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 To be honest, I'm surprised it's taken this long But it's sad to hear that not only has your pride and joy turned into a nightmare after all the work that you done to it, but that you've downgraded to a WRX STi sedan Sad times.....on a serious note, sad times and you will be missed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Big shame, the way Subaru have handled this is quite frankly abysmal... Glad you aren't disappearing though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Rab, which STi did you go for the brand new one or the previous generation? I did consider a brand new but the interior is so cheap (and no recaro's) I decided it wasn't worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rab 60 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 I almost went back to a 2004 WR1 Will but the offer I got on the new one was too good to let go. It's currently in production with delivery date November. I quite liked the interior, far better than the hatch 2009-2012MY. I thought it felt very remincent of the old Turbo 2000 to drive, a lot better than my Hawkeye WRX. I'll just be glad when the whole episode is over and I'm back on the road! Driving a 1.4 astra turbo from enterprise/subaru assist just aint cutting it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hashiriya 52 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 If you are ever passing by during your infinite journeys, come pop by for a coffee and a quick blast of mine. It's not the same but you'll enjoy it I'm sure 1 Rab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Drives like a Turbo 2000? Excellent! Best of the best! You will feel at home then Matey!! 1 Rab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinnn 11 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Sorry to hear is hasn't worked out for you mate, that's a real shame. I'm sure you'll enjoy your WRX, stay in touch! 1 Rab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Good luck mate! 1 Rab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 They maybe gone, but never forgotten... 4 Keethos, Rab, rob275 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rab 60 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 There's a few good pics of our cars together Will, be good to get another with the new wheels at another meet sometime mate! 3 Keethos, faith and will300 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 A great shame.... despite being a northerner you're a half decent fellah.... pity you don't talk properly, can't understand a word you say... ... when you're mobile again let's have another meet Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Will & Rab - that is such a depressing image now both BRZ's are no more 1 TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Very sad news Rab, good to hear you'll still be about.... Look forward to seeing your new beast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Not sure what was end result was on this could someone enlighten me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 well, everyone has their own reasons. Good luck FatRab. 1 Rab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 Your new scooby looks sick rab! 1 Rab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
