Southeastscoobies.co.uk bud sign up buddy!!

 

Just have ! Cheers..

Although the for sale sections are marked as private for some reason?

 

Will be for the mo give it couple of days and bop some posts up!!

 

Ok il post some gibberish and see what happens!

 

Finally, someone with experience of both giving me a concession.

Only thing I don't agree with you on is the "Destroy" part, I mean come on there is nothing in it with a WRX PPP and a "Standard" STI and if anything the weight and spool advantage lies with the WRX, so quite how one would get "Destroyed" by an STI is beyond me, the STI may well over haul the WRX but not until triple figures, and at the end of the day if your not into modding or track days then the STI still makes no sense financially.

 

What do we think of this one?


Testing the water so to speak as not 100% decided yet
My 55 plate blob possibly for sale soon as seem to never get chance to use it
Cat d apparently . Has had genuine n/side rear wing fitted and dented roof filled .
Lots of sti bits ie gold brembos all round with grooved discs, sti interior,sti st wheel,big scoop etc Miltec exhaust, decat pipe, dump valve, apollo air filter, cliiford alarm.
Noisy power steering pump sometimes, notchy 2nd to 3rd, no head unit.
Mot december 2013, Tax May 2013
£3250.Firm or will keep or may even break.

 

Hi jonny, this is a car from south east scoobies. Do you know it? What's the low down on power steering and 2nd to 3rd gear problems. Also is cat d a problem?

 

Cat D is only really a problem come resale, as long as it has been repaired properly.

The wing will be fine if it's been replaced, but I'd have a good look at the roof to see that it's been done well.

Not sure about the rest of it, never experienced notchiness on my blob WRX, but could be common? I'm sure the more experienced boys will chime in

 

Cat D is minor damage and will only affect the resale value, if you was to get it at a good price then so be it.
You can only find out if this is subject to an insurance by doing an hpi check or phoning vosa.

But......

Given this scoob as roof damage and a dodgy gearbox - STAY AWAY!!!
Or be prepared for huge bills

HOLD YOUR HORSES....

DON'T BUY THE FIRST THING YOU SEE BECAUSE YOU GET A BUZZ FROM OWNING A SCOOBY.

Billy

 

Cheers,
Forgot to mention the car is from a south east scooby owners forum and apparently comes from a trusted member.
The car has around 45k miles and loads of Sti parts. Seats brakes etc.
I see what you mean about the roof though, it could be vandalism damage as surely if it landed on the roof it would be written off? Also re the gearbox it could be something small and the fact the owner has mentioned it seems good form on the owners behalf.
I won't rush into a purchase ( I hope!). Although this seems a good shout compared to other high milage equivalents I've seen.
I'd post a link but you have to be a Seo club member to see so may prove pointless.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-SUBAR...item3383435f6e

 

Thanks,

Would I be right in saying that since the cambelt was done at 39 thousand miles (in 2006) that it's long over due another one?

 

Not long over due!

Every 60k miles max....
As it was done at 40k it's had 46k miles use on the current belt. I'd would have liked to see that number smaller but must stress it could be good for another year.
For total piece of mind I would have done.

 

Ahhh.... 2006 is a while ago... 7.5 long years.... The belts NEED CHANGING ASAP

 

Newage cambelt is every 50k or 5 years, so that one is overdue.

 

But either way, assuming it's straight and tidy, a PPP impreza for 2250 is peanuts, whether it needs a belt or not.

 

I'm watching it but imagine it will end a lot higher than 2250

 

How are you getting on with the hunt Iain?

Have you found anything yet??

 

No still on the look out. Nearly went to see one in Eastbourne but that was sold. Doh. How you getting on with selling yours?

 

The right one will crop up mate!

I've literally just accepted an offer on my wagon this evening

 

Nice one! Good to hear. What are you getting instead? May I be cheeky and ask what you got for it? Pm if you like

 

Just thought I'd update this and thank every one for there advice and help. I've bought a 2004 black wrx with full service history and 49000 miles. It's completely standard and love it already, I can't get over how fast it can corner and the grip levels. Despite only owning it 2 days I already think its my favourite car I've owned. As it stands the wrx is plenty sporty enough for me and although I've not tried the STI, for me I think the wrx is a good balance considering its a family car as well.
I've done just under 200 miles and has just under half a tank of fuel so,you can probably tell I've not been hammering it all the time.

I've booked my first track evening next Monday at brands and I can't wait! It's only a 20 minute session but I'm looking forward to hammering around brands Indy circuit in my new toy!m anyone of here going?

Quick question, what engine oil should the standard wrx have? I want to buy some before I discover it's running low.

Cheers,

Iain

 

5-40 full synthetic. I have used this on all my subarus over the last 8 years ( and a genuine filter)

 

Same as my first scoob 04 black WRX, it was love at first sight.

Look through the service history see when it was last changed and what was used.

A 20 min track session is a very good place to start and will give you a good idea about what the car is capable of and what improvements are required, without putting too much strain on it or you.

I sense a remap handling mods and brake upgrade in your future.

Have fun, don't get involved with others out on track, and don't bin it.

 

Yes I do love it already! Looks brilliant in black. Very purposeful.

I have to say I'm going to try and hold off a year and then I'd imagine I will do as you sense! Lol