Reduced £4995

Hi Guys,

Well the day has finally come. Here is the pistonheads advert for my scooby:


Much loved Classic Subaru Impreza WRX STI, V5 Crystal, Simtek, BC coilovers, FSH


I’m selling my Subaru after 1 year 6 months of extremely pleasurable ownership to upgrade to an M3. Car is very well looked after, in excellent condition and will be sadly missed. Please see details of the car below.

Basic Details.
1998 V4 STI JDM (with V5 front end; still have the original v4 front if wanted)
75,300 miles.
300bhp
Imported new in 1998. I am 2nd owner.
Full Service History (see pic)
Excellent condition
MOT till Nov
6 months Tax

Engine
Green Racing panel filter
3" bell mouth Decat to true 3" H&S Exhaust system (not too loud but still growls).
DEI Heatwrapped and CDF Turbo Blanket.
NGK PFR7B spark plugs
Walbro 255l/hr Racing Fuel Pump
API Modified Oil Pump & Cambelt [aug 2009 @70k]
Samco Coolant Hoses
Simtek ECU with Antilag & launch control [Nov 2009]
Mapped by JGM to 298.1 BHP
Prosport Stepper Gauges (oil temp, pressure & boost & all senders)
Silkolone Pro S 10w-50 used for services
Genuine Subaru oil filter from Roger Clark Motorsport used for services

Suspension & Steering
Whiteline "Sport" ALK
BC Racing Fully adjustable coilovers inc top mounts all round 5/6kgmm weekend warrior spring rate. [June 09]
Uprated steering rack bushes
Replacement steering rack (from prodrive), track rods & ends.
Corner weighted and AWD alignment from API

Wheels & brakes
Performance grooved Disks all round
DS2500 Pads all round
17" Oz Superleggera's
Parada Spec 2 tyres

External
Ver 5 front bumper
Full crystal pack inc:
Crystal headlights
Crystal sidelights
Crystal front indicators
Crystal side indicators.
Always washed & polished using Megs' finest, lambs wool & two bucket.


Spec
Car is JDM so comes fully specced compared to UK models with Auto Air conditioning, electric folding and adjustable wing mirrors, electric windows all round, PAS, ABS, Remote central locking & immobiliser with remote alarm activation, and active Tracker etc.


Description & History
I bought the car from its original owner 1.6 years ago as an un-abused standard example of a V4 STI. From this point ive maintained its rigorous upkeep and a chosen a select few enhancements at great cost to transform this cars appearance and performance whilst maintaining 100% reliability & safety.

The most costly of which; the Simtek ECU provides duel custom maps for UK V-Power by the reputable Jolly Green Monster. The Simtek is a must for any engine modifications of the EJ20 to ensure Det free running. Along with the increased safety; Simtek also brings to the table: Anti-lag, Launch-control, Det detection & Det alarm, shift light, Duel maps for high and low boost, Maf deletion and many more. This Subaru is custom mapped to a healthy 298.1BHP.

Suspension and handling has also been addressed with a choice selection of upgrades. The collective combination combined with expert setup and corner weighting by API ensures this car handles extremely well. Massive improvement over the stock STI setup. This setup has made the biggest improvement to the car.

Several steps were taken to ensure the integrity of the Engine; API modified oil pump (inc crank seal), new cambelt and regularly serviced using the very best oil Opie Oils could provide. Combined with essential upgrades often missed such as colder plugs, uprated filter & walbro fuel pump has kept this engine in tip top condition with a compliment of gauges to keep an eye on things. Simtek has also removed the fragile MAF. Castrol RBF600 Brake fluid changed regularly.


The car overall is in excellent condition. Ive only had a couple of problems in my last year and a half of ownership, each are well known subaru flaws so no need to worry about them.
1. Steering Rack. Ive replaced the steering rack with one from prodrive (as new - few miles), including new track rods and ends.
2. Top radiator hose. This developed a pinhole, and so ive replaced all coolant hoses with genuine Samco pipes from Merlin Motorsport at Castle Comb.
3. Driver side rocker cover gasket [Feb 2010]

The Bad Points.
I am a perfectionist with my cars. I do hope im not over exaggerating the following, but want to provide an honest advert/overview.

The car shows the signs of its age on its bodywork. There is nothing major; however a few 10p dings, a scratch on the driver wing, a rear bumper scrape (repainted), and a few stone chips would all require attention to make this classic as cosmetically mint as it is mechanically.

The quality of this car will be evident upon viewing, so please don’t be put off.


Sumamry
This is a perfect buy for someone after a well sorted classic, from a genuine enthusiast.

The car looks and drives amazing. I was the first person to see this car when I bought it, was a no brainer. I'm certain the first to see my car now will buy it also.

The car will also come with private number plate ‘S500B CA’

I’m ideally looking for a new Enthusiast to enjoy this car. Im eager to get myself into an M3 so the price is ONO. However I will hold on for a fair price so please no silly offers.



As this is a genuine performance car:

******Please no test pilots, time wasters, canvassers or tyre kickers****

No test drives unless you can prove fully comp cover for the car (not just 3rd party). Otherwise I will drive on the test drive.

£5250

PM or 07855585852

Thanks
Chris

 

95 views and no replys!

Give me some feedback guys. Too much?

I can move a little on price, but i know what it ows me. If it dont sell ill have to take it back to standard and auto trader it

cmoon guys

you can wrap it white/blue these days

 

bttt

 

Lovely bud, them BC handling pack do transform the car 100% with a few other tweeks

If i was looking at this i would be wanting to know about the clutch, uprated, to what if so?

Gearbox, syncros, any work carried out with 75k on?

Can clearly see you have maintained to high standard but with no engine re-build and 75k........?

Very nice, all the best bud

 

Yup ok ill answer those.

Its on the original engine and gearbox. Everything sounds sweet as a nut. No crunches or difficulty with any gears, engine pulls like a good un, no noises and is quite tidy for 12 years old imo.

Clutch is original, i cant see any recipts for it being changed previous to my ownership.

Previous owner is to credit for the mechanical condition (and his wifes parking ability for the cosmetic dings), he had her for 10 years and treated her very well.

I would love to park this car up and build myself a forged unit but i havnt the time at the mo

Oh. its also got aero wipers...

Any questions just ask

 

btt for the weekend.

Just gave it a good claying and wash so anyone wants to see it come now

 

lovely car mate ... good look with the sale

cough cough if you do remove some bits before putting it on AT then put me down for the bc's ...

 

lol. Im really hoping someone will purchase as a whole.

Tis a cracking car

Contemplating a scoob & M3 garage as there not much interest so far!

 

ill have ecu on exchange basis.

 

no worrys mate
just keep me in mind if you do decide to remove the bc's can also do exchange for standard struts with eibach springs

 

Ive still got all the standards parts from my car in the garage im afraid.

Am i asking too much guys? Not sure what the problem is?

Any suggestions?

 

bttt

 

bttt

 

Am i asking too much?

What would people expect to buy this car for?

Coming this weekend it will be getting a final polish and advertised on a few more forums and possibly auto trader.

Will keep price lower for a snetter tho

 

how does 5500 sound?

 

If I'm being completlely honest, as a buyer, even though it's modded, it's too much £££. Return it to std and flog bits and std car

 

yeah thats looking more likley.

What price would tempt people with these mods? Am i way off the mark or what?

 

bttt

 

2 more weeks of advertising. Going on PH and Autotrader and couple more car sites . if no luck then its going back to stock.

 

last reduction!

 

would love it but just not got that much cash as per everyone else with current economy stunning car tho

 

It's a fair price for a well sorted car in my view mate. It's just a ****e time to be selling.

If you don't need to sell it urgently, no point getting your pants taken down regarding the price.

Some people are concerned about engine health in a JDM model. One suggestion might be to go and get the engine cylinder's compression checked and report the results. It's still not an assurance of longevity, but if it sounds right, looks right, feels right and the numbers add up, it's extra peace of mind for the buyer and might persuade them to pony up the extra dough!

Good luck.

Ns04

 

PS. M3 an upgrade?!?!? Are you sure

 

lol yes im sure m3. the word upgrade is debatable tho. change might be more accurate.

Yeah im sure the car is easy worth that price.

I am considering keeping it, ive still yet to give it that "one last shot at advertising".

Just dont seem to have had the time recently! Ahh well. get to keep the scooby for a couple more weeks/months so aint all bad eh

 

Right then.

Auto trader ads posted and on a couple of forums i used to use.

Scoobynetter can have it for £5k.

If no takers by the time auto trader runs out then it will be put back to stock or kept.

For 5k this is a rediculous deal...

 

PM's replied.

 

Just need the right buyer & there's not many interested in buying a well modded scoob - not sure why though as I did! IMHO just keep her advertised, don't drop price too much & she'll sell after a while.

TX.

 

yeah no more price drops.

Email to insurance sent asking how much to keep m3 and scooby

 

bttt
few people interested but noone come to see the car yet!

Cant believe this hasnt gone yet. Why can i never find this kidna deal when im lookin to buy a car lol.

 

bttt for the weekend