THOMO

i have seen a type r on a auction site .is it right that it should have a red top engine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...477303357&rd=1


its above

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

Yes if its an sti type r

ZippyEFC

Its not got an STi intercooler either.

OdD KiDS OtHeR MatE

So what's the crack with SVA'ing as a model report isn't avail for this car -yet? Beat's me... There must be a trick in place of the disabled 'loophole' now that that's been closed? I don't see it practical to install a cooker, sink or table & chairs to go the camper route?

greasemonkey

Yes, STi's should have red top engines, and it's curious that there's no mention of DCCD in the spec list.

If the pictures are indeed of the car for sale, it's most likely to be a WRX Type R, not an STi. Thus, it's not as desirable, and either the seller's a bit clueless, or he's deliberately misrepresenting the car. Either way, there's enough of a grey area there to either leave well alone right now, or ask the seller some very serious questions before placing a bid.

johnfelstead

There is no carbon front strut brace or IC water spray bottle either. Doesnt look like an STi version to me. Too much crappy aftermarket stuff chucked on to know what it is to be honest. A risky buy that isnt good value IMHO.

THOMO

thanks for that guys my mate was going to bid on it. i told him it did not look right at all. i feel sorry for the person that buys that car.

peachy wrx

i own a MY98 wrx and that looks like it has exactly the same engine as me! also i would have thought it would have said what number out of a thousand it actually is!

THOMO

I agree when sellers discribe the limited version number that does seem more genuine.

greasemonkey

If the auction's still open, get your post a comment or ask the seller about it.

hutty

ive got the white one for sale on there, thought you meant mine for a minute.
that cars got a bid for 9100 and no reserve on it,but he wants close to 13 for
it,that means he's screwed up as well doesn't it ? someone e-mailed me to
say all sti's are 276 ps even the type r's is this true?

THOMO

gmonkey
Your quite right ill sleep on it tonight and decide tomorrow.My minds telling me leave it.
The more you lOOK at it the worse it gets .Why would you want to change the front bumper and rear spoiler to the ones that are shown there horrid.

THOMO

ITS GETS WORSE ITS SOLD FOR £9600 TAKE A LOOK.

HMM MUST BE READING THIS THREAD.

Higgs

its a wrx type r not a sti i had a look at one of these before i bought my sti 5 type r standerd it would have no red top engine no water spray no diff control no side skirts only a small wrx spoiler it was still as fast as my sti type r but the dealer wanted £14000 for it as he thort it was a sti so i left it

5 Type R

Thomo

Theres a beauty for sale here if your mate is interested (i.e. mine)

http://www.neweraimports.com/stock.htm

Its the V5 Type R , White a few down from the top

THOMO

thanks mate

nice we think its overpriced though

greasemonkey

And the "winner" is some chap called Rob Ramshaw by the look of things. Hope he registers on here before the car turns up, as would be interesting to see what happens when he realises the sale has been misrepresented.

The buyer is obviously not clued up enough to know what he's looking at, so the question then turns to whether the vendor is similarly clueless, or whether he/she has deliberately mis-described the car.

Anyone heard of "MDB Automotive" before, or fancy giving the guy a ring?

greasemonkey

Also see that buyers can take out purchase protection in case the goods turn out to be "substantially different" from advertised, but only to the value of £120. Not much use in this case then.

hutty

nobody wants mine on ebay.I'll take 11500 for it,a bargin for a imac v4.

THOMO

it would seem that false information goes a long way. grease


hutty sell it somewhere else ebay is a electronic car boot