WRX 2312

So... the "STI envy" as it is commonly called is catching up with me.. after giving it A LOT of thought I think I would be better off selling my WRX and buying an STI as a base for modifying.

My question...for the budget I will have I will probably only be able to aim for an STI with mileage around the late 70s / early 80s. As long as the obvious (service history, etc) has been maintained would it be a smart move going from a WRX with 60k miles and good history for an STI with higher miles?

BBB3

iTrader: (7)

6.5k will get you a higher mileage STI

Yes it will be better all rounder and with the 6 speed and brembos

Good move and I see you're about 35 miles from me

WRX 2312

£6,500 is about where I will be to be honest, I am hoping for around £4250 for my WRX...fsh, all completely standard except Vortex cat back and replica STI spoiler...am I being ambitious at this price, about right or under selling?? I have noticed that impreza prices have increased recently (I guess due to petrol prices) so would be nice to get as much as possible for it

robbie1988

iTrader: (1)

Don't let mileage put you off to much. I test drove 2 cars with less than 40k on clock and they didn't feel very responsive. Took out the car I ended up buying with 71k on clock and it drove the way I wanted - smooth, great pickup.

Check the service history and look for a good make of tyres all round - I generally find if a car is looked after it will have decent brakes and a good make of tyres all round.

WRX 2312

I have found a couple floating around with 75,000 +/- for the budget so not too bad, I would like to buy one from a scoobynet member but I am struggling a little. I will "test the water" on ebay and see what buyers think it is worth, might get lucky

XDevil666

Defiantly, If you would be considering 6 speed gear box, brembos, intercooler, turbo and the list goes on and on

Would be very worth your while selling up and moving towards the STI

And the WRX are at a good price right now so would be a good time to do it

WRX 2312

not trying to start a "what's it worth" debate here but I genuinely do not know what to price mine at, the prices vary so much it's hard to know what is reasonable

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

or , do it properly and buy a JDM STI otherwise you will just place one envy with another

XDevil666

What car is it? Blobeye with 60k on? Everything standard except spoiler?

I would mark at £4600 and see if it grabs any interest

EDIT:

In fact looking at autotrader dam they have gone up again!

Anything below 70,000 WRX starts at £5500, so look on there and see where yours would fit with the mileage and year etc

WRX 2312

haha I am going to look so stupid here but I don't care, only way to learn....what's the difference between jdm STI and UK?

WRX 2312

blobeye WRX, 62k miles, fsh, cat back afterburner exhaust and spoiler + kenwood double din (I will probably remove for the STI to be honest)

I have put it on SIOC on facebook (cue fat-thomas ) as it is free for £4500 ono just to see if it sparks any interest

XDevil666

Read my edit mate, there all sitting above £5500 on autotrader

WRX 2312

Christ on a bike!!! £5500 for a WRX...if I could get that I would be over the moon

fat-thomas

iTrader: (4)

I doubt you would get 5500 for a wrx.
Sioc won't be interested unless you plastidip it or fit leds or ruin it some other way

WRX 2312

hahaha you never fail to amuse mate. I would be grinning from ear to ear to get £5500 for my WRX...to be honest I would be happy to get anywhere between £4500-£4750

I was going to make Chewbacca to fit in I will admit there are a few idiots on there but there are also a few with more than a puff of smoke between the ears so not as bad as I expected

XDevil666

Or if he did get 5500 he could go look at a GTR and go buy a lancer

WRX 2312

come on fellas lets not stray from the subject here, I know you guys don't see eye to eye

fat-thomas

iTrader: (4)

I take no notice of a man who paints a shed purple.
I bought a brand new lancer as I decided the GTRs running costs were too much for me and took it home and parked it next to my sti....

Not a problem he will ever have I'd say

WRX 2312

the GTR was on top gear last week along side an M6 and a Bentley...must say out of the 3 I would be all over the GTR... how is the lancer compared to the STI?

Kwik

iTrader: (10)

I think my bump on FB last night might have helped a bit

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

Yes you would generally and especially because you plan to mod it, but these days you need to be very careful, and make sure the gearbox doesn't crunch at high revs in EVERY gear, rear suspension also want's to have been changed, if your looking at cars with 70k, I'd be wanting to see a fresh clutch in there along with a recent timing belt change, and it wouldn't hurt to see that the pads had been changed recently either as the caliper bolts are known to seize, strip the threads or break the bolt and will need helicoiling.

Buyer beware and make sure you choose wisely, as that lot can see what looks like a bargain £6/7k car turn into an almost £10k car overnight, more so if your not a reasonably handy DIY mechanic with a good collection of tools.

WRX 2312

Much appreciated chap! Still dont have a bloody clue what to price it at haha ebay tonight, see what happens from there

WRX 2312

cheers mate will keep all that in mind, I will probably be annoying people on here soon enough asking opinions on various cars...to start...is it worth selling the WRX for a Type R STI with 51k on the clock and pretty much bog standard?

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

Type R is a bit of an acquired taste but I love mine, might be a bit much as a daily driver if you do a lot of miles.

One thing to remember though is it's a TOTALLY different car, just because they share the same name don't let that fool you into believing they are. You really need to drive one to see if it's for you or not.

Tidgy

mmmmm, type r.

tbh doubt budget will allow for one though. I bought the cheaper end of the scale and had to drop 2k in it straight away.

fat-thomas

iTrader: (4)

If your budget of 6.5 k and that depends on you selling your wrx at £4250 I'd wait and see if it sells.
Just because they are advertised at 5k doesn't mean they are worth that or selling.

Tidgy

Prices vary so much and have to find the right buyer. May get what your asking or may not get even a phone call at that price.

As above sell it then look, markets pretty fast moving right now.

WRX 2312

Cheers for all the input guys will list the WRX tonight and test the water with it. As with all cars they are only worth what someone is willing to pay for it

The type R is nice but I'm not sure if it is for me I really am a fan of the blob eye and although I love my WRX in the black with gold flake I would happily settle for a blue STI, reckon with some good elbow grease it will polish up just as good

WRX 2312

one on sioc, happy to p/x my wrx for his type R with mine at £4500 and his at £6995. Here is his spec, cant post pics unfortunately as I am on my phone but it looks very clean

SUBARU IMPREZA STI TYPE R
DCCD

IMPORTED 2002

MORE OR LESS A STANDARD UN-ABUSED EXAMPLE WANTED FOR NOTHING

ONLY 51K MILES
LOADS OF HISTORY
TIMING BELT WATER PUMP TENSIONER 21/7/14
NEW OIL PRESURE SWITCH
NÜR SPEC DECAT EXHAUST SYSTEM
FULL SAMCO HOSE KIT
ROOF SCOOP
ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER
USUAL STI INTERIOR UNMARKED/IMMACULATE

PRIVATE PLATE STAYS WITH THE CAR VALUED AT £875 (K200OBY)

OWNERS CLUB OWNED THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR IT IS ONE OF THE BEST TYPE R's OUT THERE BECOMING VERY RARE TO FIND LOW MILEAGE GENUINE CARS THESE DAYS.

ANY INSPECTION WELCOME

£6995 PX WELCOME

Tidgy

sounds extreamly cheap for 51k type r, what date was advert posted?