painter55

I test drove a blue 2003 WRX today with the registration L50 OOB.

It seems at some point over the last 6 years that the original engine has been swapped for an STI engine but I wondered if anyone on here has any knowledge of this car and it's history.

The car had sti badges and interior but the log book definitely had the car down as a WRX.

Any help or advice would be grateful.

Thanks

WokaImp

The car is registered with the DVLA as a: IMPREZA SALOON - 2.0 WRX AWD Turbo 4dr

What makes you think the engine has been replaced?

As you are aware, sticking STI stickers, badgers, floor mats etc does not mean anything...well anything +ve that is.
How much are they asking for it?

painter55

It's up for £5995, I've attached a photo of the engine bay

painter55

Does that look like a genuine STI engine?

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Inlet manifold and intercooler look STI, easy swops though.

How many gears did it have?

painter55

It's just got the 5 rather than the 6, although after speaking to scoobyworld this is fairly common if the original gearbox was in good condition and it was just the original wrx engine that had blown.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

So it's a blob WRX with potentially an STI engine. My advice is its about £3k overpriced.

ZANY

That looks disgusting pal I would not give 4K never mind 6k which is sti bugeye money and a good one



My last bugeye sti engine bay and this one went for £6500 last year