advice 05 sti
 

hi all
Really need your help on this one
Its been a while since i've had a scooby,had a uk 98 classic running @400bhp api tuned.18 months later i have the opportunity to buy a 05 sti european import wide arch but no dccd 36000 miles mint for 7k
Is there any problem with getting a car from Malta i.e insurance,modify or any other issues?
I am right in that these sti's are 280 bhp standard ? or do you think i should wait for a uk sti with dccd :confused:
thanx all

Scoobs are hard enough to sell used, without having a non standard [ no dccd ] one. You might struggle to get it gone when you need to. I'd wait.

I am not aware of any problems, other than the usual mini SVA test etc., to get it registered

David

thanks Dave,you was going to be my next port of call.
only want you to get to 400ish

I think DCCD was an optional extra in Europe ... tight gits!

My old WRX was a Maltese car (Parallel Import) and I had no problems with insurance, servicing or anything. £7k is UK car money easily, wait around for a decent UK one. Better yet, go JDM :)

thanks for the advice,been looking for ages at uk sti's some high mile cars,others have no s/h or just rought at 7k
Must say this one is mint with f/s/h 2 prev owners thats the only reason i think i am intersted but defo want sti

If it is a genuine one and it's what you want go for it. Most people want DCCD, but when they have it just leave it in 'auto' anyway :Whatever_

:lol1:i would be one of those who leave it in auto as would not want to break it

:lol1:i would be one of those who leave it in auto as would not want to break it
is 7k to much guys

:luxhello:to much wine double post sorry

No, 7k is bang on the money I'd say (Maybe a little cheap actually!)

thats what i was hoping to here,keeps the good lady happy aswell.need to convince her that its a good move

I have one of those parallel Maltese Imports. I bought mine in April 2011 and it was mint. Just had it mildly modded and mapped to 336 bhp.

Mine was first registered in the UK, as it was imported by 'Motorpoint'. During 2004-2005, they imported loads of Impreza's, as they were a fair bit cheaper than the UK models. Soon after this time the price was levelled out, so these imports stopped.

My car has everything the MY05 model should have, except for DCCD. So you still will get, revised suspension, thicker rear anti-roll bar, alloy lateral links, longer wheelbase, wider rear track and of course the revised interior.

If its in real good condition, then don't miss out chap. Well looked after STI's don't come about often.

good to hear:luxhello::luxhello:
thanx for the help guys keep it coming as i am only use to having classics.
will these engines take 400bhp or will i need to forge it ?

My STi JDM 2.0 twin scroll blob that you borrowed and liked was 395 / 395 on standard internals. Too good for the Swedish guy that bought it, he crashed it after about 5 k m's first drive......

Shame, it'll never be the same again.

David

Noooo! That was a great car. :(