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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Exclamation CANT FIND A SCOOBY ANYWHERE!!!

Any advice on where else to look, ive tried auto trader and piston heads but no luck . Im after a blue 2005 wrx sti with mileage less than 30k, must be completely standard.

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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200BHPCARS.COM : Subaru Impreza WRX STI UK300
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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i may be wrong but a UK300 isn't a STi,it's a upgraded WRX
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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more like 38,000.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by richie001
i may be wrong but a UK300 isn't a STi,it's a upgraded WRX

Spot on, I'd spotted that when I looked at the advert yesterday
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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I shall give you some advice when buying a car, the only time you can specify the colour you want is when you order it brand new, aside from that, you just have to go for the best model available, and sometimes its not the colour you want

This is blue with the performance pack fitted (have you tried some speciallists rather than normal insurance?) and pretty much fits your bill.

Subaru : Subaru Impreza STI PPP

Or the subaru page has 1 blue STI with 21800 miles on the clock for 12750.

Used Subaru cars | Subaru (UK) Ltd Official Website

Oh there is this one that fits the bill except its silver

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1192616.htm

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Whats the budget??
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Call this place and ask for Rich

RRH Autos Ltd
He will find you any car and the price will be spot on. Chances are he will have one you like in stock.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Timwinner
Call this place and ask for Rich

RRH Autos Ltd
He will find you any car and the price will be spot on. Chances are he will have one you like in stock.
I second that, Rich knows his scoobs his cars are spot on.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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dont know your budget but theres about 4 or 5 on autotrader

2005 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX STi 4dr Saloon

take the dumpvalve off and its standard

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Standard Impreza... do they make them? They sound crap.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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i have to disagree with tony, twice i have comprimised on the car i want and twice i have regretted not holding out for the exact car. So i say wait for your blue car with pink polka dots or whatever takes your fancy comes along.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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I've got an 05 STI PPP with 28K on the clock that might be for sale - what price are you looking at ?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by robcolloby
I've got an 05 STI PPP with 28K on the clock that might be for sale - what price are you looking at ?
Technically, that is a modified Impreza
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by freakin
i have to disagree with tony, twice i have comprimised on the car i want and twice i have regretted not holding out for the exact car. So i say wait for your blue car with pink polka dots or whatever takes your fancy comes along.
Have to say on this occasion I agree (sorry Tony). I've recently bought a black blob STi. First choice was either black or white (equally). I nearly bought a blue bug (Prodrive), grey Type R, blue blob (standard) but I'm so glad I held out and waited for a black lightly modded blob STi. Looking back, I'd have felt very envious everytime I saw a black blob.

My recommendation is if it doesn't quite fit or feel right, walk away. There will always be something else that comes along that does fit and does feel right, it might not happen overnight, but it will happen. At the end of the day, its your money, why shouldnt you have what you want?

(Again, sorry Tony )

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thanks for above advice guys, my budget is £12000, £13000 next payday
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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My 55 plate Impreza STi PPP is for sale but has 42k on the clock and has the T25 chassis set up although might be removed shortly.

On a plus note in the past week it's just had 4 new Michelin Pilot Sports fitted, brand new Performance Friction front pads, cambelt service, new wheel bearings and all fluids changed.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Im really fussy with cars, i want a standard one with the low miles cause its less likely to have been abused and also i can start from scratch when modding it. anyone else like that? whats the longest any of you guys have waited before you found THE ONE
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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cange your options mate...look at these

JPerformance : MINT WHITE STi Type Uk 2.5ltr Hawkeye

Subaru : Type 25 Litchfield WRX STI Impreza
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bloomydj
whats the longest any of you guys have waited before you found THE ONE
Before I picked my latest one up a couple of weeks ago, I'd started looking about mid June.

I think its fair to say though, the bigger the budget the better the options.

Your budget should throw open the door to lots of great cars.

As for getting one totally standard and start modding yourself, I can see where you're coming from, but one with a few simple/mild mods (done properly and can be proven so) can save a good grand and a half and doesnt mean that the car's no good and not been well looked after.

For example with mine, before I bought it, I spoke to Jolly Green Monster about the car, he mapped it in June this year

All the best and happy hunting!!
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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There's a blue 2004 STi here - have a search

Startin Group Subaru search for a used car

Only done 21000. Should be able to knock them down a bit on price, and will probably come with a years warranty - which you might not want if you are going to mod it.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Here

Let me google that for you
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Hello, im not sure this is up your street but techinically my car almost fits your description.

I have a UK300 PPP however it has 77'000 miles BUT I have just had a new engine fitted in July / 1'700 miles ago with Proof of install and running in Oil changes etc etc

The body, interior, wheels, engine bay bar the new build engine is all standard

The only parts that isnt standard is the larger rear exhaust 2 new mesh grille covers and mesh fog covers and Private plate

The car looks the business and drives as it should, and by looking at your budget it you would still have almost half your budget left if you buy this.

The car comes with SCOOBYTEKNIX piece of mind, 9-10months mot, just taxed, soon new tyres and full valet in the morning

Car will be advertised soon, but though id gve you the chance to get in.... I'll get some photos when she out of the garage being valeted tommorow
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Originally Posted by UK300 PRODRIVE
Hello, im not sure this is up your street but techinically my car almost fits your description.

I have a UK300 PPP however it has 77'000 miles
PMSL
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay_bee
PMSL
PROBLEM?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by UK300 PRODRIVE
PROBLEM?
The OP wants a low mileage STI not a high mileage WRX
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by UK300 PRODRIVE
PROBLEM?
No need to shout!

I just found your post quite funny. Simple really. No offense intended

(as rbaz has pointed out, your motor is almost the complete opposite of what the OP is looking for and I thought your "technically my car almost fits your description" comment quite funny. Also, that doesnt mean I'm saying there's anything wrong with your motor either, just not what the OP has asked about)

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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay_bee
No need to shout!

I just found your post quite funny. Simple really. No offense intended

(as rbaz has pointed out, your motor is almost the complete opposite of what the OP is looking for and I thought your "technically my car almost fits your description" comment quite funny. Also, that doesnt mean I'm saying there's anything wrong with your motor either, just not what the OP has asked about)
Point made, my mistake lol
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I have a 55 plate blue sti in stock. 29k
www.rrhautosltd.co.uk
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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mate just wait for the ONE,u will know when u get it, i waited 12months to find the right wrx sl and 2 popped up within a wk,drove a black one,didnt think it was that great and then drove the urban grey one and fell in love with it,mines was totaly standard ,just the way i wanted it,no crap bits or other ppl tastes on the car apart from mine, so wait till u get the one ure after,or u will kick ureself if u dont
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