Been looking at a version 8 on a 54 plate, the write up says it has a "differential guard" , what is this please ???, also says its got a prodive spring kit, any good ???. any help with these two q's much appreciated. BTW, should i wait tilll the new model comes out. Do you think the price of second hand version 8's willl fall outa the sky ???, any advice please.

 

Differential guard is a plate that bolts under the diff to protect it when "rallying". Probably looks trick.
Prodrive springs should be good although with a harsher ride with prob a reduced ride height.
I dont think the prices of Sti 8 will fall out of the sky (with the release of the new model) anymore than they have done already as long as it has the PPP. It is still a desirable good looking motor.

 

Cheers beastie, thanks m8, yeah it has ppp, but its priced at £24495, with 5000 miles on it, wadda yer think ???

 

Far too expensive, you can get a new one with free PPP for probably not much more...

 

cheers russell, was gonna try and knock him down to 23000 anyway to be honest, still too expensive ???, need help for this one, cos my version 6 is for sale, (see for sale- general, version 6 classic.

 

I agree with Russell too expensive at that price. You should be able to beat that by a few thousand if you can compromise on the diff guard and prodrive springs.
Dont get one without PPP is my advice. Try getting a price to change on a new one I think you will be pleasantly surprised.