Hi people. Looking to buy a "Decent" Scooby. Looking for a low ish miles classic but more importantly it has to have been VERY well looked after. Don't want to have to fork out thousands weeks after buying it. I have cash waiting and didn't want to spend over £4000.
Any out there?
Luke

 

Go for a v4 STI. Stronger engine and gearbox internals than a WRX and a **** load more BHP than UK models.

You'd be able to import and get on the road a v4 sti with low miles and a good grade for £4k.

 

You've got £4k to spend on a classic. You're gonna get killed in the rush, if you post in the wanted section that is

Be very, very choosy. There are loads of Classics up for sale at the moment and most of them are asking a lot less than you are offering. Scoobynet is a good place to start as a lot of the owners on here have far more knowledge of their cars than is normal. Consequently most of the Scoobs you find on here will be in pretty good condition.

Good luck and have fun.

 

Have you decided which model you want? UK or import? 2 dr , 4 dr or 5 dr? WRX or STI? Special edition? Modded or standard? Facelifted or original ? Are age or mileage important? Colour? What is it going to be used for? daily runner? weekend toy? Trackdays?

A litttle more info may help narrow down your serach. Best of luck

 

My car listing on Ebay. 11k on an API rebuilt engine:

IMPREZA TURBO FULLY REBUILT API 320 BHP P1 STI STYLING on eBay, also, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 22-Nov-08 14:21:48 GMT)

Going for a Touran

 

Not really, more interested in condition. I drool over the STIs, it would be used for weekend toy. Age or colour don't bother me. If it was modded then max would be exhaust and filter if it was an STI

 

Nice. Aint gonna bid though. If she dont sell then pm me an we can discuss

 

i just brought a 2001 "bugeye" wrx with 53k on clock, has £4000 worth of extras (18s - prodrive lights - Ecutek chip - sti bodykit etc ) with full main dealer s/history, tax and mot till 2009, rolling roaded at 286 bhp, paid £4400 for mine !!, so there are bargains to be had mate, buyers market at moment mate, plus word is the £450 ish tax for 2010 will be scrapped ?,

so haggle like fek mate when u find the one .

hope this helps.

 

not sure about scrapped -- delayed maybe -- but if you get a car registered post march 2001 it will have the C02 emissions listed -- so at any time in the future the government would use this date to start road tax pricing by C02 emmissions -- sort of driving with a loaded financial gun to you head imo!!

 

have a look at my profile altho mine may have had too much work done on it for you drop me a pm if interested

ps profile does not show full spec

 

to be honest if i have to pay the £400+ then i will, as driving a scooby is worth the price lol.

back to the thread starter, there are ALOT of pigs about mate, im not saying all scoobies are the same, but in my experiance alot of people sell there scoobies when there is something wrong with it like fecked clutch or something. i have owned a '93 wrx pushing 322 bhp, a uk wagon standard power and a v5 type r v-ltd and my new bugeye, they were all totally different cars , but looking back the type r was GREAT FUN, if ur lucky you may get one of these at this moment in time with the credit crunch etc ...
good luck with whatever you choose,

i hate buying a new car as i always promise to myself not to buy the furst one that comes along, then the money burns a hole in my pocket and it goes **** up lol.

 

hmm. Ive been after one for around 3k.

Has to be Classic WRX STI (or R/RA).
preferably v4
in white

Been to look at a few which were not totally mint. Found a perfect Silver one for 4k. Im gonna make an offer on his white one this weekend. Perhaps we both make an offer and get a big discount

If u got a car that will match my spec PM me Am in Berkshire

 

£3k for a type R wow .... only 2 months ago i sold a my98 V4 type r/ra ( whatever u guys want to call it lol ) v-ltd in Sonic Blue, imported it from japan myself, it had afew extra's and in vgc with 62k on clock, i sold that for £6000 off Ebay !!, so if u can get these for £3000 then BARGAIN i reckon !! hell of a car for 3k !!

 

4k will get u a standard 1 maybe with the odd breather mods, most will be rapped....took me 7 months to find a decent sti version 3 cost me 5k, with low mileage, japanese an uk service history all import documents. look for quality maintanence.....majority of these imports are grade 2z sold stating as grade 5z lol, if the condition of the car does not match the mileage just walk away

 

https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...-uk-turbo.html


My old scoob. Forget the mileage. New engine @ 70,000, all new suspension @ 130,000 and new gearbox/clutch @ 135,000.

Not to mention 75% spraywork re-done last year. It's well known on here as an excellent classic, with no engine mods (apart from silicone hoses and vta blow off valve.)

You could do much much worse, trust me. People are scared at the mileage, why, the three main componenets have been rebuilt/replaced, along with all the usual wear/tear things. £3k Jamie wants for it. £1k left over would see nearly 300/300 bhp/lb ft.

 

holy crap that red one looks good. wow.

 

Check mine out on ebay matey item number 270306026250.

And u will have change from your 4k!!

 

Mine sold on Ebay yesterday

 

How did you find the experience then Did you get what you wanted for it and most inportant have u got the dosh yet?. Seems to me ebay is full of tyre kickers

 

It's being picked up on Tuesday and I have a deposit of £200. I just think you have to be realistic about the price. If you overprice something then you'll never sell it. Don't forget that the car you'll be getting next will also have lost a fair bit.

 

yeah thats very true i suppose depressing though isnt it?
At least you have sold yours though

 

Sold mine ysterday for 2K!!!! :O

On the lookout now for a new scoob.6.5K limit should bag me a nice one

 

There is plenty of bargains to be had out there at the moment, I paid 4k last month for my MY99 V6 STi with 70k miles on the clock, tein coilovers, alloy drop links, full decat exhaust system, induction kit, 17" wheels. and im loving it at the moment. interior and paintwork is mint on the car, apart from a couple of small car park dents, but its nearly a 10 year old car, so only as expected.

 

mines for sale again, car market is shot

Subaru : subaru impreza uk turbo 2000 (1999) 284bhp sti spe

 

Looks a good car for the price, and some nice mods done to it also!!!!

 

my mate is selling his 1998 terzo,milage is around 60k & just had new mot & clutch & i know he will take less than 4k

 

New owner drove off in mine today

 

hey jayden go for a v6 if you can there the dogs wangly bits.

 

Yeah so ive heard, ive yet to see one for sale though