Well Spec'd Classic
 

What kind of money so I can budget would a well spec'd classic be? I am looking for something I can do some sprints and track work with. I would like something in good condition (no rust), forged engine (400bhp+), 6 speed box, preferrably cage with brake and suspension mods.

3 door type r would be ideal.

Anyone got similar spec to have feedback what they are like?

Thanks
Pete

£8'000-10'000 Bought

£15'000-£20'000 Built

Very difficult to find one to buy as they sell for waaaaaay more when stripped and sold for parts

As above.

Although you could probably build one for around £10'000 if you bought both a Type R and a version 7 or 8 STI. I'll problies get shot down here on my prices but...

Buy the Type R for around £4000, sell the gearbox (if DCCD) for £500, the engine for £800 and the brakes for £200... so thats cost you £2500

Buy the Version 8 STI for around £5000, break the car retaining the engine (good for 400+ ... just about) and also retaining the brakes and gearbox etc that you'll need for the Type R and sell the rest, maybes making £1000 back... so thats cost you around £4000

Then you're going to need a new turbo, exhaust, manifold, injectors, a few other bits and pieces including having a major service. Factoring labour costs, I reckon your extra £3500 should cover that.

2004 STI with a decent engine and box for 5K....???

Show me.

To be fair Matty, I didnt say 2004... I said "version 7 or 8" and I also said "about £5000"

... and after checking it seems you can get a 70k 2002 STI for just over 4k

... ALSO, one version 8 STI for £5000 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3846700.htm

You said V8 which is a blob (not that it makes any difference).

The car in your link has done +100K, would you be happy pushing that engine and box at +400bhp in sprints etc...???

feedback wise, a classic with 400hp is awesome for sprints etc, my setup isnt quite to that spec yet but very close to 400hp with good spool is what i would be looking for ie not going too big with the turbo, i havent got a 6 speed and not sure i want one tbh ,probably go for a ppg or v5/6 box, see how long it last but my v3/4 box is holding up atm. ive got an ra btw. but the costs above seem about right.

Scratch that lad,

Just done a search myself and it appears the market is worse than I first thought.
Christ bug STI's have come down in price !!!!!

I have a 2002 bug with a brand new API engine running around 360 with a graph to prove I brought it off a guy on here the build is on here to it has a stronger built 5speed which has a curso Or quaife front diff which makes it fantastic on the twisty bits with that box in I'll take £5400 but if you wanted I'll take it out and put a standard 5speed in for £4500 it has a uk300 front end moretts carbon rapped bonnet 19 inch wheels although not to everyone's tast 6months tax in o2c blue big rear spoiler pm me if you have any interest :thumb: