trevkx125

Hi ya chaps,

I am considering buying a scoob ,my old man has a mid 90s WRX and I really fancy an sti, preferably a type R.

I know its probably been asked time and time again so i am sorry in advance!!

Could you tell me the differences between the sti 3/4/5/6 cars 4 door and type R ?

And ive herd rumours of the type R`s having dodgy cranks, is this true?

Cheers

Trev.

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

Dodgy cranks is a rumour,Type R's have a few extra toys over the standard sti's in that they have DCCD and quickshift as standard they are also much more pleasing to the eye IMO being a 2 door they are the most fun u can have in a scoob.
Type R all the way if u can find a decent one and can insure it

trevkx125

thanks for the quick reply mate

Insurance is sorted, well if you trust the tesco site?1? need to bell up victoria and a few others mentioned on here.

bring on the info people!!

Also if its not to much trouble.....prices ! i know being owners and pricing your pride and joys will not an easy task but what should i be looking at paying for the versions metioned?

Thanks


Trev.

[Edited by trevkx125 - 12/3/2003 12:51:51 AM]

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

V3 type r ur looking at about 9-10k
V4 ur looking at 10-12k
V5 ur looking at 11.5-14k
V6 ur looking at 13.5-16k
all depending on mileage also the v-ltd versions may be a little more

trevkx125

Cheers scooby-tc,

The prices seem all over the place on the auto trader,but then again its the same with all cars!

Now another question !! whats the difference with the v-ltd version?

Thanks again


Trev.

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

V-ltdversions come with specially embossed seats and rear boot sticker and also a roof vent (there maybe more but i cant think while im drinking )

trevkx125

drinking ......good on you mate !!

cant beat chilling with a few

Nice one......

I need all the info i can get!!

Trev.

johnfelstead

Where do you people get this bollox from? If you dont know, dont say.

The crank in an STi is identical to a UK turbo, it's the same part number. So are the rods, so are the bearings.......

trevkx125

So is that a good thing or nor not?

the only reason i asked is because i have `herd` of a few fail, could of been anything as these cars do get used as they were intended

Cheers

Trev.

[Edited by trevkx125 - 12/3/2003 2:06:14 AM]

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

I say because ive never heard of an sti type r suffering from a dodgy crank and ive owned a few thats all.Certainly none of my scoobs have ever suffered with internal problems thats the reason i call it scaremongering

johnfelstead

Do yourself a favour and stop giving out dodgy advice/information when you are "drinking".

Read the BBS Trev. You might just find what you are looking for. This subject has been covered hundreds of times.

trevkx125

Cheers mate, i have read it all , and keep searching......... still i need coments from real world people that have owned them etc, and am sorry to cover the same thing that people ask.

what models did you have and would you recommend them?


Trev.

[Edited by trevkx125 - 12/3/2003 2:18:21 AM]

[Edited by trevkx125 - 12/3/2003 2:20:07 AM]

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

whose giving out dodgy advise ive answered the question simple as that.Ive given out no dodgy advise whatsoever ive given advise on experience of scoobys.If u think u can do better then by almeans go ahead but dont knock other ppl for trying

trevkx125

Cheers people for both repling !!

No need to start a ruk

But if possible i really want to know everthing about the cars i am concidering buying so keep at it

Trev.

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

Trev at the end of the day all classic sti's perform pretty much the same apart from type r/ra which due to being that bit lighter perform marginally better it all boils down to what you want from a car.Do you want 4 doors or 2,do you want to sacrifice extras for performance,my advice would be to test drive a few different models and make your own mind up dont listen to what other people have to say on here.At the end of the day its your decision.Good luck

[Edited by scooby-tc - 12/3/2003 2:32:31 AM]