weirdfish

As title really, is the WR1 worth the extra.
I like cars that are slightly different from the norm, and it would be a bonus if they don't lose a shed load of cash as well.

stonejedi

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I have always liked the Wr1 they are quick standard handle well and a good place to be,they will hold abit of value more then the standard models because of the limited number run,but they are ten years old now and there not a Ferrari if you get my drift,so really it's up to you,nice cars but don't expect a massive return.SJ.

thenewgalaxy

WR1 = uncommon limited edition car that should hold its value well if maintained. Some feel best examples likely to gain value. Marmite paint colour.

MY04 Blob = pretty much the same car. Lower value. Unlikely to lose much value if maintained well.

MY05 Blob = best car of the three dynamically. Excellent examples commanding prices similar to WR1s. Unlikely to lose value, best examples in my opinion likely to gain.

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Without looking at current prices, I think a standard WR1 with Sub 70k miles would be around 10-10.5k, where as I have seen abused or high mileage ones as low as 6.5k.

Personally I think the colour is either a love it / hate it, But I personally think it was a bit of a mistake with the colour choice by Subaru, but at least the colour isn't common which is a bonus unlike the Mica/WRC blue (cant recall the paint number)

The spec of the car from memory isn't bad, its better than the early Blobeye, and similar to the DCCD revised Blobeye although its not widetrack. The interior is one of the nicest out of the standard spec's. At least its a 2.0 too which is a bonus

If you have say 10K, id be tempted at looking at a Spec C personally.

Rob

jaypug

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I'd say there worth it due to them holding there money.

I've had mine a couple of months and love it:

jaypug

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A few more pics here:

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...l#post11412936

weirdfish

Bloody hell that's nice.
Is it totally standard, what sort of history has it got.

jaypug

iTrader: (4)

Here's the spec:

Subaru wr1 #305

ENGINE:

Rcm manifold ceramic coated
Rcm 3" turbo back system
Rcm induction kit mafless
Rcm 420 garret hybrid turbo
Power enterprise 800cc injectors
Hyperflow front mounted intercooler (red power coated pipes)
4 bar map sensor
Rcm fuel pump
Turbosmart dump valve
Pfr7b spark plugs
Simtek ecu mapped at rcm
Rcm battery clamp
Odyssey battery
Tein bonnet dampers
Rcm slam panel cover
Spec c washer bottle

Rcm rolling road = 425.1 bhp


SUSPENSION:

Bc coilovers
Whiteline front and rear anti roll bars
Whiteline antilift kit
Perrin strut brace


BRAKES:

Ap racing 6 pot 356 mm front kit
Ap racing 4 pot 335 mm rear kit
Ap racing fluid
Goodridge braided hoses


WHEELS:

Prodrive pff7 sprayed in smoked chrome
Pirelli p zero tyres
Black wheel nuts


EXTERIOR

Crystal side indicators
Black headlights
Carbon front splitter
Rcm door stickers
Silvatec indicator bulbs
Scoobyworld mudflaps
Small front number plate
Aero front wipers
Prodrive diff cover

INTERIOR

Defi 60mm boost gauge
Defi 60mm oil pressure gauge
Defi 60mm oil temp gauge
Defi control unit
Defi (genuine) pod
Greddy turbo timer
Alpine double din
"RCM" carpet mats


Roger clark have done 95% of the above.

Service wise it's mixed between subaru/ 1 from powerstation and the last 5 years roger clark.

I'm the 4th owner and it's on 39k.

weirdfish

So fairly standard then, lol.
I'm not even going to ask what you had to pay for that, but if you get fed up with it fairly soon then let me know.

jaypug

iTrader: (4)

Yes fairly standard

Ok


What's your budget for one? Pm if you like.

weirdfish

PM sent.
Do you think standard cars fetch more money, or indeed hold their value better than modified cars.

jaypug

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Depends who's buying to be honest.

For me a modified one is worth more to me because it would cost me more in the long run to do a standard car up to how I would like it. Yes I will still change things to personalise the car to myself but I look for things like decent brakes, suspension and engine work etc

Others will say a standard one is worth more but again it's all down to what the "buyer" is looking for.

My wr1 has had around 20k spent on it.

Willowsdad

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Agree completely with the above. I got a good deal on my standard wr1, and as things need replacing I'll do so with better parts where I think they're needed and factory where I think not. So far it's had new tyres, new pads and discs, new cdf droplinks, and uprated arb's. It'll probably end up costing more than a mint example in the long run, but I know I'm creating exactly what's right for me. They're still a fantastic car when standard though, so don't be put off by one that is.

jaypug

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^^^^ at least your looking after it mate.

I think a lot get brought driven hard and then sold on...... Hence the rough ones.

Willowsdad

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It'd been looked after mechanically, but not to the extent yours has. And being a fellow dw member you know that's just not good enough
Looking to rub down and underseal the rough areas I can next Saturday, then a machine polish and detail on Sunday ready for supercar seige on the Monday. But she's in dire need of a decent wheel refurb, thanks to a bit of a rough one at some point in it's life.

weirdfish

I did end up buying one in the end, #038, not totally standard, but all the OE bits came with the car should I wish to change it back to totally standard.
All I need now is to get on to the WR1 site to see what's going on, ( registered over a week ago, but no email as of yet ).

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

Get some pictures up.SJ.

weirdfish

Believe it or not, I've not taken any yet, I'll post a couple from the original add and promise to take some soon and add them.

Fai17

iTrader: (2)

That's a nice specced wr1 jay.

huzzy1

iTrader: (1)

Nice low mileage that.

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

Niceit's one of those models that you can keep relatively standard and still appreciate the ride.SJ.