Evening all,

I have been a fan of P1s for a quite a long time now mainly due to the events in history that surrounded the formation of a 'Brutal B-road Blaster' and the urge has now started to become greater what with Pro-drive's building closing down. Budget wise I am looking to spend max 6/7k although I may spend a bit extra if I personally believe the car is worth it. I do not want to entertain 'sheds' obviously but I do not wholesomely agree to the concept that you are required to pay a substantial amount of money for a well maintained and cared for P1 - as I have seen a few modest examples appear just not as frequently .

The reason why I started this thread is because I have searched through numerous websites in order to fulfill my desire but yet I am limited to the number of options available. Thus, if anyone has any information regarding a P1 for sale which may not be advertised or is and fits my criteria, or could, then feel free to pop up .

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

not for £6k...you need more like £8k for a good one that need no work .

try the P1 owners site as they are some for sale there right now

http://www.p1woc.co.uk/forums/index.php

I would not let mine go for less than £15K (not standard highly modded ).

 

One has just been listed on here for slightly over your budget. Looks nice and clean.

 

I had a look on there but couldn't find a for sale section?
Yeah that does look very nice indeed but at that price I would at least want sub 50k miles.

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

no such thing lad, cheap p1 = ball of sh*t u get what you pay for!!

 

You must be drunk if you think you will get a decent car within your budget! You will now be looking at 8k as the markets started to improve IMO.

 

I quite like this and for the spec its well priced, you have to pay to play

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Subar...item3ce113ad1c

 

Someone has just bought that on the p1woc but it does seem decent apart from the 2.5 lump

 

Good shout, that's cheap for the spec, got all the toys you'd want really, bet it shifts a bit too with that power.

 

How important do you think it is to keep limited edition cars standard? If you look down the line do you think that it would have been a mistake to mod the p1 wr1 rb320 and so on?
I am getting a hawkeye and will be getting the engine forged and turned etc but would like to start with a rb320 but am to scared to mess about with a limited car.

Not sure there's a point to tuning limited cars I would much rather see a "normal" car modded.

 

Totally agree.

My WRX RA as 4 pots and a Titanium back box fitted as upgardes but no more. I have been offered more than I paid for it in February and the mileage is below 50k (currently 70200KMs). If a P1 is high priced it would have to be as original as possible for me to buy it.

By modding it you take away what the car is about. Things like FMIC, bigger turbo's, body kits etc etc just dilute what the car really is.

 

Totally agree with the close to standard as possible, My type r was a great drive on standard 16's running 320bhp brakes were crap though, but they served as a reminder that it was time to slow down and start driving normally again.

 

You need to register on P1WOC to be able to see the FS section.

 

They are only moving up the road mate

 

That is nice but I saw it for sale about a month ago on eBay for £6.5k and then a trader bought it and stuck another grand on top of it, as someone has already said, it was sold recently to a member on P1WOC.

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

I have registered but for some reason I am not able to post anything and I have not been sent an email conformation yet.
True but their new premises will not have the fond memories of all of the events and workmanship that occurred with the development and appreciation of Subaru.

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

I think that but then keep looking at SkullFudge's P1 and the temptation returns!
Best bet is probably to keep it at modest/standard power and just look for factory upgrades when possible such as Prodrive 6-Pots and Recaros

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

Or buy a blob wagon with AP 4 pots on.

 

That is definitely my second route if I cannot source a P1...oh and it MUST have PPP!

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

I sense a note of sarcasm in your reply.

I was actually referring to collecting parts on the quite, one of the deciding factors in my buying this particular blob wagon was that it had 1100 quids worth of AP 4 pots on the front, which will be erm missing when I come to sell it as they are ear marked to go on my type r if I ever manage to get it back on the road.

 

Type R is a different kettle of fish compared to the P1 though Ditch

 

Yep that's why there's one on your drive and one in my garage.

 

Oh sorry I thought you were hinting the 'wrx with ppp is the best impreza of them all' joke mate, no offense intended

I understand what you mean as sometimes cheap Subarus (due to being a salvage, spares and repairs, etc) do pop up with those type of extas and it works out a better deal to buy the car instead of individual parts. Maybe a donor P1 would be a good idea but i can only comment when an Impreza pops up with some nice choice mods that I could take advantage of

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

Marv on midland scoobies had his forsale at £7,500, it only had about 67k miles on the clock.
not sure if its sold yet

 

EFA.

 

Got a link pal?

Regards,

Subaru Collector 555.

 

just seen on www.m-soc.com it's now sold last night

 

Look for a v limited type R or any type R or RA better investment and a far better car imo.Hope you find what you are looking for.

 

Which is a P1??

 

This is actually a good idea, not so much for the mine is better than yours aspect but because it broadens your search and chances of finding a nice car in or around your budget, another very important factor is fresh imports are usually rust free where as a P1 even with the best will in the world having spent circa 14yrs in the uk will have tin worm hiding somewhere.

Oh yeah and Type R's are better.