heey guys,

I am thinking about buying a type R STI what are the things to look at? do they have the same rust issue's? also what would be a good price for a type R sti. would love a v4/5.

 

You will be looking at around £7000.

If it's been in the UK for a while then yes rust issues still pertain.

Finding a low mileage unmolested one is difficult. Maybe one or two available at a time.

 

Standard things when looking at a classic so rusty arches, knocking rear suspension, unmapped mods and poor history.

Avoid v4's as theyre on the crossover so some have facelift dash/preface front and vice versa. V5/6 if you can afford one.

Check the dccd works (not just the lights on the dash), make sure gearbox code matches the chassis plate, check for play in the steering and make sure that anything like doors, trim, interior are in good nick as 2 door parts command a premium.

 

What is the "crossover"?

 

Version 3 if you can find one

 

Is this a reply to my previous post?

 

No @type-Ra , never heard a V4 being called a crossover before, just like the V3 as its the first Type-R

 

give max a call at hurst cars I'm sure he can sort you a fine example out :-)

 

What I mean by crossover is exactly as I stated, V4's tend to be a cocktail of facelift and pre-facelift, especially 1998 cars.

 

The JDM car Model Years (MY) run from Sept to Sept, hence the cross over you talk about.
However, if you check the chassis number the Version will be either 3 or 4 and the tweaks to the interior and engine will be evident. Unless someone is trying to pass off an older car as a newer version.

 

Here is a reputable site of note

http://www.type-ra.com/impreza-my98-...version-specs/

http://www.type-ra.com/what-model-is-my-impreza/