TurboPete

Am going to look at a 2003 STI PPP, what should i be looking out for?

40k
Cambelt done
FSH
New tyres
New brakes

TurboPete

Also, it has an atmospheric diverter valve (Forge i think), is this safe for the ECU or should i be putting a recirc on?

DJ_Jon

iTrader: (7)

I would replace the Forge with the oem dumpvalve.

Check for accident damage, poor paint repairs & general bodywork condition.

TurboPete

Thanks, aside from bodywork is there any way of confriming PPP other than dealer stamp?

bigh221

Hello, the struts on that year are prone to knocking, have a good listen when going over bumps on test drive, should have a blue y piece with prodrive written on under the bonnet at the rear of the engine bay, and a certificate from when fitted along with the prodrive exhaust of course :-)

Regards
Neil

TurboPete

Will add struts to the list, thanks.

scoobydog63

iTrader: (4)

Things to look out for so you can bargain are knocking rear shocks they all do it and is just annoying at times. Check for 5th and 6th notchy gears could be syncros which can cost a few quid and lastly the clutch depending o the mileage. Had mine for a year now after having a classic and really happy with it.

TurboPete

Cool, hoping the clutch will be ok as its on 40k.

TurboPete

So far no too many things to be wary about then, should be a solid car if all is well.

scoobydog63

iTrader: (4)

Mine went at 50k so you never know depends how its been driven by the previous owners I suppose.

TurboPete

Thats true, will have a good look, only good test for clutch being slipping under load?

dnc

The blue y-piece is on the wrx ppp, not the STi. Easiest things to identify the PPP is back box and sports cat. Contact Subaru with the VIN, they will confirm whether or not it has PPP.

Rear shocks is main issue with these.

TurboPete

Guy says he has the cert, looks like a Prodrive exhaust from the pics i have, wouldnt know what the visual difference between CAT's is, (Prodrive smaller?) Will try and get the VIN off the guy, if not i'll see if Subaru can identify via reg number. Rear shocks have been replaced recently.

dantastic

If the guy has the ppp certificate to prove the car has ppp then just check the details on it relate to that car and it should be ok, the most important thing is a full service history and get a HPI check done, and you should be safe.

TurboPete

Fingers crossed.

chrisUK300

iTrader: (10)

You can always ring prodrive they will confirm wether it has PPP or not.

TurboPete

Been let down at the last minute, b*****d sold it to someone else after arranging a viewing for me!! Anyway, am on the hunt again, should i be staying away from JDM imports for any reason, harder to insure maybe?

DJ_Jon

iTrader: (7)

JDM cars are specced differently to uk models, a lot more equipment. Not sure about the insurance. A plan or Keith Michaels are your best bet for a quote.

dantastic

No jdm cars have a better spec than the uk models and insurance is not a problem, my spec c is a jdm import and insurance was no problem, im with Gary at Keith Michaels plc he's the man to talk to when it comes to scooby insurance.

TurboPete

Thanks very much

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Buy mine

TurboPete

I want a blue one

s c o o b y

i've just bought one mate and really impressed with the car totally different from the classic mines got the ppp ,defi gauges which really help and prodrive springs, i cant believe the handling everyone says the classic is best but it really sticks maybe its the prodrive springs that helps i dont no. oh and its blue lol. good look with the find you wont regret it i'm sure.

TurboPete

You better hope you didnt buy the one i was after!

Only joking, glad to hear your impressed, can't wait to get hold of one

fastboyslim

iTrader: (2)

Go JDM!!!! There is not much difference in insurance, to tell the truth twice was i quoted lower with a JDM than a UK-both 2003.

I settled for a 2005 UK when i was searching for a 2003 JDM, there were none around at the time. Super happy with mine but i really should have held off. Twin scroll is the was forward.

GO JDM!!!

TurboPete

Hmmm, you got me thinking now. There a list online anywhere of the differences betwen UK ans JDM?