Thoughts on this Type R?
Hello I am in the market for buying a quality 'early-shape' Impreza
This Type R has certainly caught my eye http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2521739422...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT What are peoples thoughts on this? Thanks, Jake |
looks tidy enough, see if you can get the auction sheet for it
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I'll ask him when I go see it.
Only thing thats put me off is I've read certain things about the engines going. My mate had a Type RA that the crank went on as well. Should that be a concern for a standard power lower mileage one such as this? |
total pot luck mate, you could get one on 100k and could last another 100k or could fail within 3k mile like mine did :(
76k isnt too bad, my type r went at 104k but had been someones track car so not surprising it had a hard life |
Riiight, so some are just potential duffers?
I really don't plan on upping the power any time soon, and if I were to it would only be to a modest amount. I guess thats the risk you take with these cars aye. I should know that going from a GT4 |
mine just basicly wore out andyeah some are duffers depending on how they have be treated.
But thats no different to any other car mate so i wouldn't worry about it too much. It's on the cheaper end of the scale so bear that in mind |
Yeah its all a gamble when your after these kinds of cars I appreciate that. I just want to do it right this time. I don't mind if bits need changing so much I can do all that.
However my GT4 needed a lot of money spending on it, mainly to do with the suspension and I don't fancy the same experience again. Particularly with me having a bit more money to spend this time round. Whats the going rate on a Type R these days? |
depending on version, i prefer the facelift one so a decent one with decent history prob 8k ish
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Seems weird this ones so cheap then. Is that because its a pre-facelift?
PFL or PF doesn't bother me in the slightest. I guess I'll just have to see |
From the pics & info it appears ok and reasonably priced, some Type R's are in the higher bracket but have they sold?
You can only really tell when you see the car in the flesh. Try to take someone with you who has more experience. Also may be worth trying the guys on Type-Ra.com |
Originally Posted by Tidgy
(Post 11762624)
looks tidy enough, see if you can get the auction sheet for it
http://www.bimta.co.uk/ |
Originally Posted by Jake9
(Post 11762612)
Hello I am in the market for buying a quality 'early-shape' Impreza
This Type R has certainly caught my eye http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2521739422...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT What are peoples thoughts on this? Thanks, Jake This car has been discussed over on typera.com Very nice thing on the face of it and well priced. Value will only go one way if kept tidy. |
Very similar to mine I recently purchased,I like it
Looks like a very good price as well,it has to be worth a look if it's not too far |
Yeah true, plenty of people out there who advertise there car higher purely because they want it to be worth more. Not because thats what anyone will pay for it.
If everything goes well I shall arrange a viewing this weekend, I'll be taking my meticulous Father so if anything comes up wrong we'll know about it. another thing, it has passed its MOT yet only reads in KMs Also seems strange he imported it and wants rid of it straight away. Not saying circumstances don't quickly change for people, however you've got to wonder? |
Originally Posted by Jake9
(Post 11762805)
Yeah true, plenty of people out there who advertise there car higher purely because they want it to be worth more. Not because thats what anyone will pay for it.
If everything goes well I shall arrange a viewing this weekend, I'll be taking my meticulous Father so if anything comes up wrong we'll know about it. another thing, it has passed its MOT yet only reads in KMs Also seems strange he imported it and wants rid of it straight away. Not saying circumstances don't quickly change for people, however you've got to wonder? KMs or miles don't affect the MOT. My MY97 Type R is still in KMs & passes the MOT fine. The car looks good from the pics & seems to have the original decals, which are now discontinued. If it's as good as it looks, get in & buy it:thumb: Good luck. |
Yeah I've just found and had a look at the thread on Type-ra
Okay, well thank you all for the input guys, much appreciated! We shall see how this unfolds..... |
Hello all again! Unfortunately I did not purchase that car, bloody wish I had though!
However I do have my eye on 2 others Firstly is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2818365605...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Its an Impreza WRX STi wagon? They did actually make these then? Plus are there any cons to buying a wagon over a normal saloon? I do quite like the idea of having that extra space Second is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1618874607...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Both very nice cars, The second one is more appealing to me in terms of looks, am I right in assuming the wagons are heavier as well? What are peoples thoughts? |
Originally Posted by Jake9
(Post 11766486)
Hello all again! Unfortunately I did not purchase that car, bloody wish I had though!
However I do have my eye on 2 others Firstly is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2818365605...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Its an Impreza WRX STi wagon? They did actually make these then? Plus are there any cons to buying a wagon over a normal saloon? I do quite like the idea of having that extra space Second is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1618874607...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Both very nice cars, The second one is more appealing to me in terms of looks, am I right in assuming the wagons are heavier as well? What are peoples thoughts? Both car's are massively overpriced in my opinion. |
Originally Posted by MattyB1983
(Post 11766501)
Both car's are massively overpriced in my opinion.
I agree.Sounds ludicrous to me.Does anyone know of such cars actually selling at anything like these prices? |
Really? See I'm new to these cars. There does seem to be quite a wide variety of prices people want. I assumed these were higher price because of the milage being quite low.
Otherwise I guess they're just trying their luck. What price do you think either of them are worth? |
Originally Posted by Jake9
(Post 11766486)
Its an Impreza WRX STi wagon? They did actually make these then? Plus are there any cons to buying a wagon over a normal saloon? I do quite like the idea of having that extra space
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hmm, so a bit of a trade off then, I think I'll stick with the saloon idea, wouldn't want to lose stiffness!
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