miller2023

Hi there I am new to this scooby site hi to all
can anyone help please
I am looking to buy a 2002 wrx tubo saloon for sale @ £3999 vgc 72000 fsh and cambelt changed at 56000
Reg number DK02OAW does anyone know of this car and offer any advice
I have had a quick look as not had much time but going back to have a good look later today
But I did notice that when I tried the clutch bite it seemed a bit high (about half way up) is this ok as I not tried one before so wondered if it might need new clutch, if so how much would a new clutch cost me supply and fit ? And does anyone know where I can get this done I also noticed that the engine management light stopped on and I have read this can be down to numerous problems although the garage said he would get it checked out for me
Can any one recommend someone to carry our a vehicle inspection (car is in Stourbridge / dudley area) thought about asking rac are these ok with car checks ?
Any help or be advice would be really appreciated
Thanks
Miller

fawor

iTrader: (3)

clutch price with flywheel plus 5h labour, 450-700
i dont belive about cambelt unless receipt to prove and You can track it.
engine men. will push me off,
check tyres pads, discs, take mate with You put hand on the back of the exhaust and ask mate to rev it- any oil on hand- run away(hand will be dirty,wet but it should be water)

add 1k and take sti,best seats from newages(apart s204),brembos all round worth 550,spoiler 250,forged pistons, 6speed, etc

Jay Cartay

iTrader: (3)

£4k for a 2002 WRX with the CEL on sounds like mad money to me!

mestonian

I sold my 2003 WRX Blob 2 years ago for £3k (most i could get) - does sound like a hell of a lot.

Superbracey

According to my "source", you could expect to see that car with that mileage with a sticker price of between £3,880 and £4,290 at a dealer if it was in good condition.

As a part exchange the dealer is likely to have paid around £2,000-£2,500. If I liked the car and the service history is present and correct, I'd play on that trade-in price and offer him £3,500 with the faults sorted and an extended warranty in writing on the clutch.

If he won't budge, shop around. You can always contact him again in a week or two to see if he's changed his mind. There will be others for sale and I'd suggest look at a few before committing yourself.

Steve Scooby

seems a little to expensive , i just bought my 02 wrx for £3200 good history,cambelt and clutch just done has 101k on the clock though but engine is sweet as a nut . There is one in the for sale section on here for £3800 with a scoobyclinic engine rebuild and lots of other extras might be worth a look as he was selling this a while back for around £4500 , could be a good buy

miller2023

Do you think it would be wise to get a rac vehicle check on it ? Or does any one know of any one in the wolverhampton / dudley / Stourbridge area they can recommend

Thanks miller

Deanamoore

The other bug that is for sale is ashes.his user name is flash ash on here.the car he is selling is bang on for the money you want to pay.its been looked after by Scoobyclinic.its had a fair few mods an it looks very clean an nicly modded.remapped,an rebuilt at some point I think.i would have a word with him before you put any money down on that other car.he is only selling as he now has another bug but a Sti this time

miller2023

Superbracey thanks for post
Car is in very good condition for year just needs a little paint on front spoiler only light mark just a bit to much to t,cut will need paint but the garage said they will do this it has fsh and cambelt done around the 52000 mark. The engine sounds good The only thing I would question is the clutch just seemed a little high to me (about 1/2 way) so not sure if this is the norm or should the bite point be lower ?
Thanks miller

miller2023

I would prefer to buy from garage as I have a Freelander I want to px and I can get a waranty as well

miller2023

Not put any money down yet was going for a good look tomorrow wanted to get some advice of you guys first Do you think it would be good idea to get it checked over by rac or some one first ?

Superbracey

Have a look at this guy's ebay site - Redsqurriel (spelt like that!). Its called MDK Motors.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/redsqurrie...1&_ipg=&_from=

He usually has a few Scoobys in and he's about 30 miles from you (Stoke).

I've no affiliation with the garage, but this time last month I was looking for my first Impreza. I went round a few places then ended up buying one from this guy. I liked the fact the cars were well presented, had good history with them AND he gave me the keys to three so that I could compare them side by side and test drive them all.

It might of helped that I wasn't wearing my Burberry hat and Nike trackie but I was very happy to buy from him and he seemed genuinely helpful without any of the pressure sales technique. I'm just hoping I don't get a load of replies on here telling me he's part of Cheshire Performance!

miller2023

Me too looked at cars from Cheshire some looked quite good just go's to show how deceiving looks can be I been looking on the site you mention but he only got a couple at the moment and both quite high milers would prefer something with a bit lower miles although the scoobys seem to be ok with high miles especially if they been looked after

Cheers miller