P1 Problems?
15 January 2003, 11:14 AM
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I am considering buying a P1, but was wondering why there are so many up for sale. Is there some sort of a problem with them. Also what should I look out for when viewing one. Thanks, Graham.
15 January 2003, 11:19 AM
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Only problem is that most are coming up to the end of there 3 year warranties that can be renewed I think. Apart from that I'm not selling mine - it's tooooooooooooo cool 
15 January 2003, 11:21 AM
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i had one for 18 months and 10.5 k miles, never had any probs, car had full ss exhaust, alcons, 18's.
look out for crash damage, front spoiler chips badly, make sure wheels arnt kerbed, try and get one with some prodrive options as they arnt worth much regards second hand value.
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look out for crash damage, front spoiler chips badly, make sure wheels arnt kerbed, try and get one with some prodrive options as they arnt worth much regards second hand value.
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15 January 2003, 11:26 AM
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Major thing to look out for is the stone chips on the front splitter. Later P1's came with Armourfend to stop this from happening so much. Other things to spot, I guess you should look out for one with the bigger Prodrive brakes, the normal brakes are ok but Prodrive are better.
Apart from that I'd look for a pretty much standard one with some warranty remaining, low mileage and no track day abuse, 18's would be nice but the standard 17's are good and you should be able to up the warranty to 5 years at an additional cost.
Things that I've had issues with are clutch judder, scratches on drivers window and that's it. Both are warranty items though
Good luck.
(ps - Be aware that some STi V5's (P1's) have gone bang with respect to full decat exhausts without ECU remaps, do your homework and you won't be disapointed
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[Edited by Mickle - 1/15/2003 11:28:55 AM]
Apart from that I'd look for a pretty much standard one with some warranty remaining, low mileage and no track day abuse, 18's would be nice but the standard 17's are good and you should be able to up the warranty to 5 years at an additional cost.
Things that I've had issues with are clutch judder, scratches on drivers window and that's it. Both are warranty items though
Good luck.
(ps - Be aware that some STi V5's (P1's) have gone bang with respect to full decat exhausts without ECU remaps, do your homework and you won't be disapointed
)[Edited by Mickle - 1/15/2003 11:28:55 AM]
15 January 2003, 11:54 AM
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No problems whatsoever with mine - its been a pleasure to own.
Agree with Mickle's comments generally. P1s more reliable than equivalent JDM imports but beware heavily modded cars seems to be the general message from browsing this BBS for the past 2 years.
Mines for sale at the moment. (See for sale section or email me for details).
Dont be put off by some of the doom and gloom stories believe it or not most Scoobs are v reliable.
Agree with Mickle's comments generally. P1s more reliable than equivalent JDM imports but beware heavily modded cars seems to be the general message from browsing this BBS for the past 2 years.
Mines for sale at the moment. (See for sale section or email me for details).
Dont be put off by some of the doom and gloom stories believe it or not most Scoobs are v reliable.
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15 January 2003, 12:10 PM
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As mentioned, it's just that most of them are 2.5-3 years old now.
Nothing major gone wrong with mine, and nothing that wasn't done under warranty. It's a great car, and I'll be very sad when it goes at the end of next week.
Josh
Nothing major gone wrong with mine, and nothing that wasn't done under warranty. It's a great car, and I'll be very sad when it goes at the end of next week.
Josh
15 January 2003, 06:27 PM
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Mines done 29K. Only probs I've had is replacement clutch which was under warranty.
Only thing to look out for is slow cars which keep getting in your way
Only thing to look out for is slow cars which keep getting in your way
15 January 2003, 09:09 PM
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Early cars had issues with paint peeling from the rear spoiler by where its reads P1, But they should have been sorted now under warranty.
Only had a problem with the alarm on mine couldnt access the menu to program features, ie auto door lock when ignition turned on.
Alarm replaced under warranty.
A cracking car that turns heads everywhere it goes !!
Only had a problem with the alarm on mine couldnt access the menu to program features, ie auto door lock when ignition turned on.
Alarm replaced under warranty.
A cracking car that turns heads everywhere it goes !!
15 January 2003, 11:50 PM
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All excellent advice. The one I've been looking at is a 2001 Y with 15000 miles on it. It's totally standard. They're looking for £21500. Does anyone know how many were actually made? With it being a special edition I thought there might have been a plaque in the car with the model number on it.
[Edited by hepster - 1/15/2003 11:58:47 PM]
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16 January 2003, 08:09 AM
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Agree with above.
All scoobs cost a few £ to run but my P1s cost no more than my prev MY98 or MY00.
I see the car you're looking at is £21.5k with 15k miles.
I'll sell you my July 2001 Y plate for less with 14k miles and Prodrive/Alcon Brake and Exhaust upgrade (£2k extras to fit new). Email if interested.
Edited to say mines no 992
Good luck
[Edited by wilf - 1/16/2003 8:10:02 AM]
All scoobs cost a few £ to run but my P1s cost no more than my prev MY98 or MY00.
I see the car you're looking at is £21.5k with 15k miles.
I'll sell you my July 2001 Y plate for less with 14k miles and Prodrive/Alcon Brake and Exhaust upgrade (£2k extras to fit new). Email if interested
.Edited to say mines no 992
Good luck
[Edited by wilf - 1/16/2003 8:10:02 AM]
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