Kam B

Guys, how much should I budget for a standard type r impreza? Ideally a v5/6

is there a price difference in a ltd and non ltd?

I did try look for a similar thread but no luck

Tidgy

really depends on condition and spec. 8K+ for one thats in reasonable condition and doesnt need much work, most fo the ones you see cheap are v3 or 4's

ossett2k2

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What Tidgy said,8k and upwards for a v5/6.
The longer you leave it the more you will have to budget,looks like prices are starting/continuing to rise quite quickly.

jaygsi

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All depends on time of year, seen them going for 6k mark in the last few months, but if you wait till spring prices will start to rise.

Tidgy

Only ones i've seen that low have needed work or be hanging around a long time which tells its own story.

ossett2k2

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Link?
Seen plenty of v3/4's for that sort of price.
Don't care what time of year it is,you will not find a nice v5/6 for 6k.
Even importing your own now would see you paying more than 6k I recon.

kingofturds

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7-8k seems to be the going rate for a standard v5 in half decent condition at the minute. I've seen a few version 3's going for that but I am not sure they sold. A lot of the older ones have the dreaded rust starting to come through as well.
I saw a v4 around here that was mint 3 years ago. A combination if salt and horse crap seems to have rusted it out pretty badly. And it was still up for nearly 6k.

Kam B

I have seen both Ltd and non Ltds go for same price which is interesting.

So I guess budget a healthy-ish 8500 for a v5 ltd ?

Torque GT said good WRC v6 VLtd are OTR for around 13k - gulp, going by that i may need to up budget even for a v5 maybe hmm

they also mentioned these are getting thin on the ground in Japan too

Tidgy

think on the ground = high price, relaity is they are starting to become rarer so prices are going up in japan which has a nock on effect like tax on imports etc.

Kam B

I knew I shouldn't of bloody looked at this thread...

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...-r-corner.html

RAF1

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Problem is getting a 'decent' one in Japan is hard work. I have been looking closely for Type-R's and anything with around 80k Miles is going to stand you at around £7-£8k in the UK however the problem is getting a good one.

In the last Month or so I have seen quite a few go through and nearly ALL of them have had accident damage and I dont mean a little knock. Some have had rear quarters replaced / boot floors bent and all sorts yet people are still paying strong money for them. Same with Evo 6's and the like.

I sold my fresh Import V5 STi Type-R in white done 62k Miles around August for near £7k (just because I wasnt keen on white to be honest) but I couldnt replace it now for £7k..! If it came for sale again I would probably pay more than what I sold it for just to get it back.

Raf.

bustaMOVEs

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Oohhhh, this is a great thread for current owners

ditchmyster

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I don't think it matters what version, rust free un bent is going to be the key, I think the reason V3/4 go for slightly less at the min is they are the ones generally in worse condition.

Zuber

There is chatter on the Type ra forum of a members very nice rust free V3 Type-R coming up for sale next month for under 7k!

bustaMOVEs

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Anyone seen that white one circulating on FB etc, v3-4 I think for 7995

Zuber

Not seen that one, any links

Zuber

I would rather have one that was enthusiast owned if possible

kingofturds

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The one in Ireland?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3219838909...304&rmvSB=true

bustaMOVEs

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That's the one.
V5, my bad.

kingofturds

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There seems to be a lot for sale in Ireland for some reason.

ossett2k2

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All got broken diffs

Peedee

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Budget 16k, then give Banny a shout lol

scotty75

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Well i wouldnt let my v3 go for any less than 9k and i know its worth a bit more ive spent a fair bit of money replacing 18 year old parts with fresh new parts and mine is in excellent condtion compared to some other type r's out there but mine is an investment to me and will keep it .

bruce1986

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Couldn't of wrote that better myself but mines a v4

scooby kid

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A mint v5/6 deffo 10k with less than 60,000 .

Tidgy

Not even sure you'd find one at that price tbh.

bustaMOVEs

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I'm asking at least 12k for mine then loooool.
I'll find you'll struggle to sell a mint v5/6 for 10k in stock form at this current present time, maybe in a couple of years but not now

ditchmyster

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Which puts Bannys into perspective, the money that's had thrown at it makes it a right steal at what he's currently asking.

bustaMOVEs

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Exactly, but folk are too tight and want things for nowt nowadays, and always try the lowball offers, and quote 'let me know if you change your mind' expecting to bite.

Thebeakster

I've been looking for a very nice V5 or V6 type R, preferably a Ltd for a few months and have not seen any for under £10k. I'm a bit picky but I haven't come across anything that's nice. There's only been 1 that I've seen in the jap auctions that's had decent mileage and a good grade. They certainly seem to be getting harder to come by and I think that a lot of people remember that a few years ago the classic imprezas were at rock bottom prices and seem suprised at the prices getting asked. I see them as them like mk1 escorts. When I was 17 every boy racer had a mk1 and I remember seeing a scruffy but honest twin cam for £200 and now I regret not buying one. I think good original imprezas, especially the two doors, are only going to go one way price wise.