Cat D 2005 WRX for a project or a money pit ?
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Cat D 2005 WRX for a project or a money pit ?
Hi Everyone,
First of hope i did not post this in the wrong part of the forum
I have been thinking of a Cat D for a long time project for a while now. Since i am new to forum just wanted a heads up before parting my cash.
I think the saying '' If it is too good to be true ..'' goes for this one.
Checking several sites daily i just wanted to see if you guys can advise.
It is the Grey 2005 WRX on autotrader from qualitysalvage.net . I can not quite make out the reg. on it but price of it is really tempting.
Any ideas or advise is highly apreciated.
Thank you
First of hope i did not post this in the wrong part of the forum
I have been thinking of a Cat D for a long time project for a while now. Since i am new to forum just wanted a heads up before parting my cash.
I think the saying '' If it is too good to be true ..'' goes for this one.
Checking several sites daily i just wanted to see if you guys can advise.
It is the Grey 2005 WRX on autotrader from qualitysalvage.net . I can not quite make out the reg. on it but price of it is really tempting.
Any ideas or advise is highly apreciated.
Thank you
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if your really considering buying a cat d, or salvage I would personally go and buy a car direct from a salvage auction as opposed to the middle man whos making his profit and potentially not telling it for what it is?
I buy and sell salvage. Its never put me off and ive never had a problem selling them on. Its only about making profit if you are trading. If its a personal car then you pay what you want to! Who cares about resale if the car you got you are happy with.
And ake sure you got the tools/knowledge or even the right bodyshop/garage to do your repairs!
I buy and sell salvage. Its never put me off and ive never had a problem selling them on. Its only about making profit if you are trading. If its a personal car then you pay what you want to! Who cares about resale if the car you got you are happy with.
And ake sure you got the tools/knowledge or even the right bodyshop/garage to do your repairs!
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Hi Guys, Thanks for replying.
Car will be for personal use only, I do not intend to sell as long as it gives me a smile. One thing that will kill me though is the insurance. After 20+ years and 9 cars later on my current licence, i had to get the Full UK last year.
Car is a Cat D 2005 WRX with 85.000 on the clock. Wording in the ad suggests it is either a written off or stolen. I have not checked the history yet until i am sure to commit, but for £1675 + £2000 for engine swap or rebuild + £1000 for door,wing and other bits seems not far off ? (Unless a serious Jig job needed) Or am i missing something here. As said it will be a long term project and i can even keep it in my garage and do some work myself. Here is the car if i am allowed to up-link in forum.
Thank you all.
Car will be for personal use only, I do not intend to sell as long as it gives me a smile. One thing that will kill me though is the insurance. After 20+ years and 9 cars later on my current licence, i had to get the Full UK last year.
Car is a Cat D 2005 WRX with 85.000 on the clock. Wording in the ad suggests it is either a written off or stolen. I have not checked the history yet until i am sure to commit, but for £1675 + £2000 for engine swap or rebuild + £1000 for door,wing and other bits seems not far off ? (Unless a serious Jig job needed) Or am i missing something here. As said it will be a long term project and i can even keep it in my garage and do some work myself. Here is the car if i am allowed to up-link in forum.
Thank you all.
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Here you have the HPI check:
https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/Certific...05AOU-dzo0pHIn
A friend of mine wanted to buy it and he changed his mind after saw the car is registered twice with cat D.
Cheers
https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/Certific...05AOU-dzo0pHIn
A friend of mine wanted to buy it and he changed his mind after saw the car is registered twice with cat D.
Cheers
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Cat D WRX with 85k on it needing an engine and other work is not a bargin @£1700, maybe if you wanted a cheap hack and it had a decent engine, then possibly, but you quoting £2k for engine leads me to believe you can't do the swap yourself and a grand for other work means you're at £5k by the time you're done and dusted.
You can pick up a nice straight one (non cat D) with less miles and a decent engine for that sort of money and probably get most of it back in a year or so.
But hey your money, your choice.
You can pick up a nice straight one (non cat D) with less miles and a decent engine for that sort of money and probably get most of it back in a year or so.
But hey your money, your choice.
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I have just purchased a 54 plate blob WRX with 80k FSH no faults its a lovely car and paid £4.5k for it.
My opinion would be to save yourself alot of hassle and just go get yourself a nice straight car.
But its your money and if you fancy a project then go for it.
Chris
My opinion would be to save yourself alot of hassle and just go get yourself a nice straight car.
But its your money and if you fancy a project then go for it.
Chris
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Thank you all guys, this is the reason i am here and apreciate all the help.
As advised , a double write off for that sort of money just does not cut it for me. ''Weeked'' thanks for that HPI mate.''Ditchmyster'' you are right , engine will be up to API For every one who shared their opinions, i must agree with you all and thank you. Also for the pm's for sale.
No Cat D then , This leaves me with 2 options,
1- Look for a low ml(50-90)/hpi/Fservice/ clean about 4-5 grand (2002-2007)
2- Get high mile (90-150)with service history ,trash it and swap/rebuild afterwards 2-4 grand (as long as it's straight) (99-2004)
3- Blob? Hawk? Saloon ,Hatchback or Estate ?
But i must ask , for a WRX, especialy with a good service, as original as possible (i should be able to do the mods myself) what sort of milage is reasonable ? i mean life of it , unabused one. Are these bad boys good up to say 200.000? (a cheap 100-120.000 then a rebuild later comes in mind) Or say as a rule of thumb any hpi clear and good service ones what should be the market value ?
I know it all depends but what you guys think any list of some sort here (by year lets say) in forum ?
Thanks
Ozgur
As advised , a double write off for that sort of money just does not cut it for me. ''Weeked'' thanks for that HPI mate.''Ditchmyster'' you are right , engine will be up to API For every one who shared their opinions, i must agree with you all and thank you. Also for the pm's for sale.
No Cat D then , This leaves me with 2 options,
1- Look for a low ml(50-90)/hpi/Fservice/ clean about 4-5 grand (2002-2007)
2- Get high mile (90-150)with service history ,trash it and swap/rebuild afterwards 2-4 grand (as long as it's straight) (99-2004)
3- Blob? Hawk? Saloon ,Hatchback or Estate ?
But i must ask , for a WRX, especialy with a good service, as original as possible (i should be able to do the mods myself) what sort of milage is reasonable ? i mean life of it , unabused one. Are these bad boys good up to say 200.000? (a cheap 100-120.000 then a rebuild later comes in mind) Or say as a rule of thumb any hpi clear and good service ones what should be the market value ?
I know it all depends but what you guys think any list of some sort here (by year lets say) in forum ?
Thanks
Ozgur
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I bought mine with 92k on it, it's just about to hit 122k, one set of pads all round, oil, Polly bushes and springs, but they were by choice not necessity and a couple of sets of tyres.
I now have one leaky rear shock so I'm going to have to do something about that in the next couple of months.
All in all I think that's pretty good and quite cheap motoring considering the performance, car cost me £4k 4yrs ago and had PPP and a fresh set of brakes, front's being AP racing 4 pots, I thought the car was a bargain tbh, and the seller knew his Subarus which was very important to me, and something that's been bourn out by how reliable it's been.
I now have one leaky rear shock so I'm going to have to do something about that in the next couple of months.
All in all I think that's pretty good and quite cheap motoring considering the performance, car cost me £4k 4yrs ago and had PPP and a fresh set of brakes, front's being AP racing 4 pots, I thought the car was a bargain tbh, and the seller knew his Subarus which was very important to me, and something that's been bourn out by how reliable it's been.
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Iv got one for sale
05 plate Wrx in blue
Sti interior
98k just serviced
Tein coilover
Mapped to 280bhp by Bob Rawle
Forge dump valve
RCM exhaust
RCM gear ****
18" prodrive alloys
Brembos front and rear
Pro flex drop links
Sti fog light cover
Rear tints
Prodrive uk300 spoiler
Will put a new mot on
Good clean car
4k Ono
05 plate Wrx in blue
Sti interior
98k just serviced
Tein coilover
Mapped to 280bhp by Bob Rawle
Forge dump valve
RCM exhaust
RCM gear ****
18" prodrive alloys
Brembos front and rear
Pro flex drop links
Sti fog light cover
Rear tints
Prodrive uk300 spoiler
Will put a new mot on
Good clean car
4k Ono
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