hi folks,been a while since I posted,last had a v6 type r limited about 4 years ago and looking to get back into a Subaru,this time a bugeye of some description.

looking at an imported bugeye s202 which was graded ‘r’ on its auction sheet.
im very interested in the car but not sure about the r grading if it’s anything to be concerned about.

on another note how rare is a white bugeye sti wagon?

t.i.a,lee

Not seen the car yet or the auction grading documentation.
seller said that cars can get an r grading if they have been modified and had replacement parts fitted them said it’s maybe had a wing.
alarm bells are starting to ring but I’m awaiting pics of the auction sheet which he said he would send.

I would think it’s fairly easy to doctor a copy of the auction sheet to hide the xxx that show where the damage was, so be careful. If you’re serious about the car, spend £25 to obtain a report that gives you the real auction sheet with pics at the auction and any other history. Can’t remember the company that does it off the top of my head.

invaluable this company,shows up all history auction reports,pictures and translation service,we’ll worth it not expensive either.

My Evo was a R because the fuel cap cover was missing, all pics shown when I did the Jap HPi check, still the cleanest car I’ve ever owned

Ok,thanks for the reply’s.
hoping to get pics of the sheet tomorrow so I’ll get the chassis number from that and do that check.

thats my favourite shape of evo,lovely

Grade R can vary from a replaced panel, aftermarket bumper to a complete wreck... also varies from auction house to auction house... a grade 3.5 in one house could be a grade R in another

yes,1 persons opinion will differ from another.
im nearly 7 hours away from the seller so just doing some due diligence before taking the plunge.

also put a wanted ad up to see if there’s anything else about.

If you have an opportunity to see the car before committing then it’s happy days... a quick look over and you will spot any heavy impact areas, rust etc etc... be suspicious of cars covered in undersealer !!! If I had a good clean car I would let a buyer see it before undersealing and let the new owner decide if they wanted it done or not

Just remember to pay for the car with credit card.
you can instantly pay the card off to avoid fees and it protects you in case it turns out you have a lemon

Got the chassis number so away to check it out

interior-grade c the last time it was sold pre export.
exterior-looks like its had a boot lid,back panel and a bumper plus a 1/4 panel repair.
dent on the bonnet,au scratches on the offside doors and light scratches on the pass doors.
add in that r marker and I’m not going to touch it at the price being asked.
looking at an sti bug with roof flap,brembos,some nice mods but it’s black/blue pearl and not white so completely the wrong colour 😩

Shows you the value of that report though. Probably the best money you’ve spent in a long time.