I'm going to buy my first Scooby shortly. I'll have about £16k to spend and am torn between the safe choice ofa late letter UK model or an older STi.

What kind of STi could I get for the money and what are the opinions of those gathered here?

I'm intending on doing track days whichever car I chose if that has any bearing on the advice.

Ta

Steve

 

Steve for 16K the world is your Oyster in Scoobies You can easily buy a nice STI4 4 door or even a Type R 2 Door. If you look around there are even STI 5's for around 16K and this also included 2 Doors.

At the moment its a buyers market, pick up a copy of Top Marques and have a look as there are loads of UK and STI's available. Just remember to buy an STI with Service History as there are so many Stolen / Damaged or clocked.

 

Beware of red WRX's though.

 

I would prefer an STi that was imported as new into the country. Is there an easy way to check this out?

Steve

 

How'd ya fancy a nice Sonic blue MY99 UK?

5 door, leather, aircon, cat 1 alarm, 13k, fsh, brand new Bridgestone SO2 PP's...

Pesky baby forces the "thought" of sale..

 

This is on

 

Steve

Be very weary of mileage - it is easy to clock - being a digital dash
So check everything very carefully is my advice

Also make sure the oil on changes is at least 10w-40w and nothing less

 

Steve

I have a question. You say they are easy to clock, are these the same clock as on the UK cars?

I was under the impression the UK cars are not easy to clock.

....R

 

Just given away my STi III TypeR (sonic blue)
for 11K.

NeilR

 

Thanks for all the pointers as to where to buy cars, offering me your cars etc.

I won't actually be looking to buy until March and after I sell my current Puma (98S if anyone wants it).

I was wondering what peolpe recommend for £16k - a UK or STi model.

Cheers

Steve

 

maybe a good idea to check out insurance quotes first - it might make the decision process , um, less complicated ;-)

I had some folks interested in my sti 5 when for sale recently - until they tried getting a sensible quote - ho hum.

if insurance isn't a problem then you will get a nice sti 4 for 16k - if planning to go on track then save some cash back for 'consumables' too !

good luck,

cheers,

Paul W