A friend of mine is thinking of getting a RB5.As I've never had one or driven one I thought I'd post this to try and find out a bit more info for him.How much he should be looking to pay,milage,year etc.He's currently running a 96 subaru turbo,but has been out in my p1 and was well impressed.This is why I think he's decided to change.

Cheers.

Heres some info from the SIDC:

To celebrate Richard Burns' first year in the Subaru World Rally Team, the RB5 (5 was the number Richard used during the 1999 WRC championship) was launched to critical acclaim by the press. 444 examples of this car were made available to the general public. A "WR Sport" version of the car was available at extra cost, specified at delivery time by the first owner.

Blue Steel metallic paintwork
Fully colour-coded exterior (mirrors, door handles, skirts and driving lamp covers)
Blue 'Alcantara' and suede-effect interior trim, with black 'jersey' surround on seats
Special graphite trim for the centre console
Air conditioning
Unique titanium/pewter coloured 17in, 6 spoke Speedline alloy wheels with Pirelli 'P Zero' 205/45 ZR17 tyres
PIAA front driving light conversion
Prodrive quickshift
Roof-mounted map reading lamps
RB5 side and rear decals (and also on driving light covers)
RB5 embossed carpet mats
RB5 interior-mounted, numbered plaque "Limited Edition" only 444 availabl
On the road price: £24,995

WR Sport Performance Package

Prodrive High wing (similar to the new STi 5 but with the brake light on the wing rather than boot lid)
Prodrive Performance pack, consiting of Prodrive ECU, exhaust and revised intercooler piping.
On the road price: £27,500

Cheers Dunk
Anybody any thoughts on prices,he's seen a couple in the trader but not sure if there cheap or dear.

Have a trawl through the For Sale section for an idea on prices.

Theres one in there currently for sale too :)

I want one :(

Oliver.T.
SGT (near Reading) have one on there forecourt £18k,
www.sgt.co.uk It's a very nice example, I've had a look over it, bit too expensive for me though.

Thanks Audi Man but that seems expensive £18,995 with 33,000 miles.

18K isn't bad from a garage ( mileage ?) The Parkers price guide for the RB5 (non WR ) has been going up ever since I got mine 5 months ago.

Great car with more character than the standard UK, be it WR or not the car's still great fun. very little (if any) performance differance from your mates car though.

I think 162 were WR versions as new but everyone that has an RB5 on here seems to have one ?? :confused:

I've got my eye out for one at the moment. There is one with 30k on the clock for £14500 in Top Marques. Looks a nice example. doesn't state if its a WR or not. Lovely cars though and making them in a special colour was a really good idea.

One of the ones for sale is mine ;)

See http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=75525 for more details and make me an offer!

OK not as cheap as the one Sideways has quoted, that seems like a bargain! :o But certainly cheaper than the ones in AutTrader at the moment.

Great car

Bought mine last April from local dealer for 19K. Non WR Sport V-reg 10K miles.

Still grinning :)

Simon

Thanks Graeme,I'll tell him but I think the milage will put him off.

Oliver,

Mail me as per profile if your friend is serious about owning an RB5 as my RB5WR is very close to being part exchanged for something else and as such would be cheaper than any dealer car in the same condition....perfect that is :D :D :D

Yex

Oliver,

If your mate is still looking for an RB5, then i have one for sale here in Notts!

Non WR on the T-Plate, Done 26,000miles and in excellent nick!

I do work for a Uk Dealer, so it would come with 12 months Subaru Warranty, and all the usual gubbings!

Give me a call if possibly interested!

Gavin 0115-9882958

Yex's will be a good deal.
V well looked after
I have a WRSport version and love it to bits.
Fantastic all round drivers car.
Mail me if you want any tips info..

jas

PS you wont regret it for one moment

My RB5

http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/galle...5437576931.jpg

:D

Mike

(i'm posting this picture everywhere)

Wow, looks exactly the same as my RB5 (which is for sale!)!

No way...does it...who would've believed that :D:D:D:D:D

Not the same then m8

The map on the front is the PE printout
I do have Eibachs but no Brembo brakes

Close enough though

Mike

Oliver T
I have just bought RB5 (1 week). Absolute mint cond. 18k miles, no track days, non smoker, tracker.
paid 14k.Loving every minute of it!!:D :D :D
Good Luck
Jo

Actually I lied - mine has a square front plate, no map (?) on the dash and a smaller rear spoiler :(

Plus it has Eibach springs & Brembo brakes (as this one may too).

Oh and did I say it was for sale? ;) ;) ;)

[Edited by GraemeC - 3/6/2002 3:54:47 PM]