STi V5 for sale! New thread
11 April 2005, 05:21 PM
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Nice to see so many people saying what a lovely car etc, but maybe these people should actually look at the car in the flesh before they make judgement and see for themselves the bits that need attention, I think a price reduction to cover the cost of replacing the discs that are on there last legs for example, as well as the paintwork and damaged bodykit needing attention and the U/S boot release is not unreasonable. This car needs a bit of TLC and the jobs done before it will sell at this price mate if you dont want to do the work to bring it up to scratch reduce the price.
11 April 2005, 10:29 PM
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Dave, thats not painting a very accurate picture. The boot release is fixed, I did it in 2 mins as its adjustable - working fine until 3 weeks ago 
Discs have been pointed out and the price surely reflects that - fronts only worn.
Paintwork needing attention? There are 3 bad points which I am going to post pics of, and they are all on the PLASTIC, ie bumper. Easily fixed and very minor. If it was on metal, I would be concerned, but its not.
1) Round the corner of the front bumper, facing the wheel, there is small paint damage, about an inch paint loss.
2) Rear skirt corner has a hairline crack, possible where its been bumped off the kerb.
3) I cant remember but think there was a half inch scuff on the back bumper.
You seem to think that a car with 40k miles should be perfect, think you will struggle in the real world Id like to add you havent actually seen the car either, just the misses and one of your mates 
We discussed this via PM too...
Pics to come
Thanks for your kind words though
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Discs have been pointed out and the price surely reflects that - fronts only worn.Paintwork needing attention? There are 3 bad points which I am going to post pics of, and they are all on the PLASTIC, ie bumper. Easily fixed and very minor. If it was on metal, I would be concerned, but its not.
1) Round the corner of the front bumper, facing the wheel, there is small paint damage, about an inch paint loss.
2) Rear skirt corner has a hairline crack, possible where its been bumped off the kerb.
3) I cant remember but think there was a half inch scuff on the back bumper.
You seem to think that a car with 40k miles should be perfect, think you will struggle in the real world
Id like to add you havent actually seen the car either, just the misses and one of your mates We discussed this via PM too...Pics to come
Thanks for your kind words though
MB
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12 April 2005, 12:09 AM
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Mark, sorry mate I did not mean to sound so harsh as my last post read, the point I was making is that everyone is saying they cant understand why this car has not sold, the reason is because you have advertised it like its almost perfect but you must admit that it does have more faults then advertised originally.The mrs loved the car even with the minor faults you mention, but I am a fanny and I would need to get those bits seen to thats the only reason I asked for a reduction in price. I did not mean to cause offence mate. I am sure you will sell it, but I cant understand why you dont fix the silly little, cheap to rectify faults first and then sell it. Take care mate, good luck with the sale.
12 April 2005, 06:16 PM
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Some might say a perfect car has hidden secrets...
I've seen and driven this car, I know the bits you are talking about but they are hardly major. You say 'because you have advertised it like its almost perfect' well it is isn't it, it has two or three very minor issues on plastic bits which make it nearly perfect . Inside I would say was perfect. It is a tidy car for the year and a good price.
I only looked at it with a view to p/x on an S2000 but couldn't bring myself to return to scoob ownership let alone sell the S.
Good luck with the sale Mark.
I've seen and driven this car, I know the bits you are talking about but they are hardly major. You say 'because you have advertised it like its almost perfect' well it is isn't it, it has two or three very minor issues on plastic bits which make it nearly perfect
. Inside I would say was perfect. It is a tidy car for the year and a good price.I only looked at it with a view to p/x on an S2000 but couldn't bring myself to return to scoob ownership let alone sell the S.
Good luck with the sale Mark.
12 April 2005, 06:24 PM
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Yep I know this car to,, an its in excellent condition for year an miles. you dont find many like this and at a great price!!
I dont remeber you saying it was in showroom condition Mark,, but nearly !!!!!!!
Good luck with the sale..
I dont remeber you saying it was in showroom condition Mark,, but nearly !!!!!!!
Good luck with the sale..
12 April 2005, 10:01 PM
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Thanks both - good to get some eye witness accounts 
Rich, should be ok to meet up tomorrow.
Just to add, Sutts (missus) is the only person to view it to buy! Rich is just teasing me
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Rich, should be ok to meet up tomorrow.
Just to add, Sutts (missus) is the only person to view it to buy! Rich is just teasing me
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14 April 2005, 03:06 AM
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another eye witness here
stunning motor mark,gutted your selling it bud .
you a hairdresser or wot ? pmsl .
this car is an 'S' reg.ffs.. thats 7 years old now . . .
do people really think its gonna be 100% perfect.
theres not many,IF ANY,7 year old cars as clean as this 1.
my classics a Y reg and its only 99.9999999999 . . lol
GOOD LUCK WITH THE SALE BUD
free bttt 4 yer
stunning motor mark,gutted your selling it bud .
you a hairdresser or wot ? pmsl .
this car is an 'S' reg.ffs.. thats 7 years old now . . .
do people really think its gonna be 100% perfect.
theres not many,IF ANY,7 year old cars as clean as this 1.
my classics a Y reg and its only 99.9999999999 . . lol
GOOD LUCK WITH THE SALE BUD
free bttt 4 yer
15 April 2005, 09:48 PM
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PS - can do it for £9300 with the standard wheels on. These are unmarked, like new but the tyres are borderline...
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18 April 2005, 11:42 PM
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Mark,
You might want to send those pics to somewhere like Little Knocks and get them to give you an estimate on repairing them. I think you'll find it will be a very small sum indeed, gives you some come back if someone trys it on with them. Good set of front discs from Godspeed, about £150 (?) This is already a bargin, I wouldn't reduce its price much further.
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You might want to send those pics to somewhere like Little Knocks and get them to give you an estimate on repairing them. I think you'll find it will be a very small sum indeed, gives you some come back if someone trys it on with them. Good set of front discs from Godspeed, about £150 (?) This is already a bargin, I wouldn't reduce its price much further.
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19 April 2005, 08:32 AM
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Thanks both
NS04 - I may do but ive just spent £600 on a serivce and pads all round - also just slapped on 6 months tax. Ill bide my time a little longer...
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NS04 - I may do but ive just spent £600 on a serivce and pads all round - also just slapped on 6 months tax. Ill bide my time a little longer...
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22 April 2005, 10:23 PM
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Its the cheapest STi5 on autotrader nationally by a long way! There is one other for the same price, but Cat D...
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27 April 2005, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
True, but its sunny in Wareham at the mo! You found a P1 yet?
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No, I have decided against a P1, and a scooby altogether, I am looking for a Skyline R33 GTR, drove one the other day and fell in love
28 April 2005, 10:09 AM
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I really wanted an S2000 for summer, which I have now bought (prices go up in summer!) Its my 5th scoob and I do chop and change a fair bit...
Am available this weekend, Sunday would be better or late Saturday. Give me a shout if you need more info.
MB
Am available this weekend, Sunday would be better or late Saturday. Give me a shout if you need more info.
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30 April 2005, 05:29 PM
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Would be very tempted myself.... However, not sure that they insurance company would be too happy with a 21yr old ona V5 Import!! 
How did you get on this weekend mate, any joy with viewings??
Cheers,
Grant
How did you get on this weekend mate, any joy with viewings??
Cheers,
Grant
02 May 2005, 05:31 PM
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Mark,
It's a shame you didn't have this car when I was looking for a version 5,but then you wouldn't have swapped it for an L reg import
(or would you???).
All the best with the sale,and for anyone wishing to buy it I would prefer to buy a car privately from this man than any dealer,and he definately knows how to look after cars.
Regards
Dean
(Now trying to explain to the wife I can justify 2 subaru's for 200miles a month)
It's a shame you didn't have this car when I was looking for a version 5,but then you wouldn't have swapped it for an L reg import
(or would you???).All the best with the sale,and for anyone wishing to buy it I would prefer to buy a car privately from this man than any dealer,and he definately knows how to look after cars.
Regards
Dean
(Now trying to explain to the wife I can justify 2 subaru's for 200miles a month
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