98 Type R with 67K on the clock.
#1
Hello folks - just joined the forum to pick your brains! - I am interested in a 98 WRX STI V4 Type R in Sonic Blue - its up for £10 995 - the reason it may be so cheap is due to the mileage - 67 000 miles. I really like this car and could prob get it for 10k, but, do you guys think the car is VFM with the miles? Just thinking of resale value really in a couple of years or so when it may be close to 100k etc. Would you expect the car to have problems at this mileage. Sorry this is a tad long winded but thanks for any advice. Cheers.
[Edited by Vtec220 - 12/28/2003 3:28:58 PM]
[Edited by Vtec220 - 12/28/2003 3:28:58 PM]
#2
it largely depends on how those 67k miles were done. if they were done mostly on a motorway at cruising speeds, then chances are it's fine. but if that's 67k mostly track, drag racing etc, then i'd look elsewhere.
67k is a fair bit of mileage.. BUT realistically it's not THAT much for a car that is 5-6 years old. check it's had it's servicing on time.. and bear in mind that if it hasn't had it's 60k service yet, you may have to spend a few hundred on that. it is a buyer's market on used subarus, and there's plenty of examples out there.. so if in doubt, get it checked over by somebody in the know.
67k is a fair bit of mileage.. BUT realistically it's not THAT much for a car that is 5-6 years old. check it's had it's servicing on time.. and bear in mind that if it hasn't had it's 60k service yet, you may have to spend a few hundred on that. it is a buyer's market on used subarus, and there's plenty of examples out there.. so if in doubt, get it checked over by somebody in the know.
#3
Scooby Regular
Don't know if it helps, but I paid £15k for my 98/R Type R in black back in the summer.
It was probably slightly over the top, but it is mint (grade 4.5), had 42k miles, a decent years warranty, full ticket, fresh tax etc. etc. Oh, and it was from a dealer and I got a good P/X on my last motor (Version R FTO).
I'd therefore say £10,995 sounds 'ok' but try and get as much as you can lumped in. If it's from a dealer then deffo try and get a warranty as Sti4/Type R engines can go 'bang' if they've not been looked after or if the induction/AFM has been messed about with...
It was probably slightly over the top, but it is mint (grade 4.5), had 42k miles, a decent years warranty, full ticket, fresh tax etc. etc. Oh, and it was from a dealer and I got a good P/X on my last motor (Version R FTO).
I'd therefore say £10,995 sounds 'ok' but try and get as much as you can lumped in. If it's from a dealer then deffo try and get a warranty as Sti4/Type R engines can go 'bang' if they've not been looked after or if the induction/AFM has been messed about with...
#4
Vtec I paid £12k for a 98 black type R V4 in October which had done 61k miles, had a full service history and just had its 60k service done, price sounds ok but as per previous posts find out as much as you can about the car and enjoy.
#5
hi m8,, Ive toying with the idea of selling mine at the moment:
2 DOOR STI TYPE R VER 5 (EQUIVELANT TO A P1)
2001 FIRST REG/ MANF IN 1999
1 PREV OWNER
21K MILES WITH FSSH AND ALL BILLS
COOL GRY WITH 17" PRODRIVE RB5 WHEELS AND NEW DUNLOP SP9000'S
FULL REVOLUTION DE-CAT
ECUTEK RE-MAP AT XTREME SCOOBIES BY PAT TO RUN ON OPTIMAX ONLY COSTING ABOUT £750
PROVEN 301BHP
ITS GOT A PLATE READING "T60 WRX" WHICH IS NEGOTIABLE IF YOU WANTED IT.
5 GAUGE SET WITH CENTRE AND PILLAR PODS BST/OIL TEMP/PRESS/AFR/VOLTS
PRIVATLY IMPORTED FROM NEW WITH ALL DOCS/RECIEPTS
NEW AIRFLOW METER FITTED
ALL USUAL TYPE R TOYS, CLOSE RATIO BOX/DCCD/IC SPRAY.
CLIFFORD CONCEPT 300
THERE ARE MORE DETAILS SO IF YOUR INTERESTED AND CAN STRETCH YOUR BUDGET, I CAN MAIL YOU PICS AND MORE DETSAILS. THE CAR IS WITHOUT A DOUBT WORTH EVERY PENNY, AND ELIMINATES THE PITFALLS OF BUYING FROM A TRADER.
LOOKING FOR AROUND £16700
GOOD LUCK ...
[Edited by SCOOBNOV - 12/28/2003 10:25:34 PM]
2 DOOR STI TYPE R VER 5 (EQUIVELANT TO A P1)
2001 FIRST REG/ MANF IN 1999
1 PREV OWNER
21K MILES WITH FSSH AND ALL BILLS
COOL GRY WITH 17" PRODRIVE RB5 WHEELS AND NEW DUNLOP SP9000'S
FULL REVOLUTION DE-CAT
ECUTEK RE-MAP AT XTREME SCOOBIES BY PAT TO RUN ON OPTIMAX ONLY COSTING ABOUT £750
PROVEN 301BHP
ITS GOT A PLATE READING "T60 WRX" WHICH IS NEGOTIABLE IF YOU WANTED IT.
5 GAUGE SET WITH CENTRE AND PILLAR PODS BST/OIL TEMP/PRESS/AFR/VOLTS
PRIVATLY IMPORTED FROM NEW WITH ALL DOCS/RECIEPTS
NEW AIRFLOW METER FITTED
ALL USUAL TYPE R TOYS, CLOSE RATIO BOX/DCCD/IC SPRAY.
CLIFFORD CONCEPT 300
THERE ARE MORE DETAILS SO IF YOUR INTERESTED AND CAN STRETCH YOUR BUDGET, I CAN MAIL YOU PICS AND MORE DETSAILS. THE CAR IS WITHOUT A DOUBT WORTH EVERY PENNY, AND ELIMINATES THE PITFALLS OF BUYING FROM A TRADER.
LOOKING FOR AROUND £16700
GOOD LUCK ...
[Edited by SCOOBNOV - 12/28/2003 10:25:34 PM]
#6
Thats the thing these Scoobs seem like bargains but have about 60-70 k miles on them, keep them for 2 years and your at 90-100k. And who the hell would want to buy a 100k Scooby! (no thanks) So your 11k will be down to something silly like 5-6 k :-( (possibly)
[Edited by Frazer - 12/29/2003 1:09:14 AM]
[Edited by Frazer - 12/29/2003 1:09:14 AM]
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