MDS_WRX

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Not been on for a while but I've been tempted with a 2.0 wrx sti (i.e. from Japan). Only one I can see in this country appears to be from Motorhub (aka Keighley) so I'm struggling to bring myself around to the idea of buying something from there.

Am I being overly cautious or could this one be ok?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01507315661555

wrx9181

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I saw this and noticed price in window 28k so quickly thought it's a scam and moved on

MDS_WRX

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Yeah I noticed that, but the £22k price would be about right for a dealer so think they are just trying to show it as a "bargain". Their reputation scares the life out of me though!

Uncle Creepy

Avoid!

Beastie

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That cars been on their site for at least one year. I just wonder if they have and new buyers have had a problem registering it

Been watching it myself it was at 29K originally.

Cambs_Stuart

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Out of interest, what's the difference in spec between the JDM and uk models?

Beastie

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2.0 twin scroll engine
Aluminium Rear under Spoiler
Rear Wiper
Carbon inserts in cabin
Sat Nav (Japanese unit)
Different wheels

I think the most important aspect is the engine.

Cambs_Stuart

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Interesting. So it's a lighter car, with more torque and hopefully none of the issues we've seen with the 2.5.
If i was in a position to buy I'd be really tempted by that ad...

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/08/jap...-from.html?m=1

MDS_WRX

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Yep, exactly the reason I've been looking into an import. It's just the length of time of the process and having to have the funds available rather than just doing a trade which is putting me off a little.

Dan_Turism0

and best of all no massive tax hike

The Trooper 1815

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Import your own.

Cambs_Stuart

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Group buy?

Cambs_Stuart

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Having done some go ogling I think that import in the first post would need VAT paying on it as it's not done many miles. I wonder if that is why people don't want it. I don't imagine type approval would be an issue?

The Trooper 1815

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If it as been imported correctly then all charges would have been paid.

BUT it is Motorhub and I would want the Auction Sheet, JEVIC and a full inspection by a specialist Subaru garage before parting with any cash.

Cambs_Stuart

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I've just googled Motorhub reviews. Bloody Hell they look bad.
Having just seen hundreds of reviews of people being ripped off I'd stay well away, regardless how much of a bargain the cars seem. They've got some good looking S204s at a decent price but I think I'll pass...

markspecc

JRM may have a few in ?
http://www.jrm-group.com/nr4-subaru-...x-sti-base-car