S777EDW

Guys 'n' Gals

I have the opportunity to buy a STi 8 Type UK with 45k on the clock, full history, balance of Subaru warranty for the princely sum of 7k plus my 2001 Audi A4 T-Sport, with 67k in exchange (new shape), that's a chop in value of around 10k.

What are you thoughts?

I am racking my head, having owned a couple of impreza's over the last few years I'm dying to get back in the cockpit! Everything looks sweet, insurance is cool and funds to support the new purchase are available.

One slight quandry, as we are looking to start a family in the near future, I am worried that the loss of additional income and inflated costs of owning a scoob and raising a nipper may be too much for the bank manager to handle. I know that if the brown stuff hit the fan, I would have to flog the scoob in a hurry, not convinced the market is lean enough on STi 8's to go that quick...

Please help Jim, I know you can fix it!

Seriously, all advice welcomed.

Cheers,
Eddie

LoneGranger

as u say the market is overflowing with 03/04 STi - do u really mean 45k miles??

S777EDW

Yep, the guy who owned it previously was a salesman. He had enough courage to pop on an group N box too which means in terms of Mods, the car is ready to drive away to my simplistic requirements.

bluenose172

iTrader: (2)

Eddie I think there are better deals out there. 45K sounds too high, there a quite a few out there going very cheap with a lot less miles!

lem0ncurd

I wouldn't want to spend that sort of money on a scoob with that high mileage. Just imagine, keep it for a year or two, it'll have 65k miles and be worth next to nothing. These cars are very mileage sensitive when priced, most people won't touch a scoob with high mileage cos u know it'll have had a hard life.

Have a look on Autotrader, u can pick up MY 01/02 STI's with mileages in the low teens for 13-16K.

Here's some examples:

2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi TYPE
UK, 2002, 51 reg. 17500 miles, Registered Feb 2002, World Rally Blue, Aircon, CD player, tow bar immaculate condition. £15,800 . 01452 739096.
Tel: 07768 693700
Distance:* 80 miles
Price:* £15,800

2000 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi V7,
2000, X reg. 8000 miles, Prodrive Bodykit, Gold Alloy Wheels, 6 Speed, CD and MV Player, STi Embroidered Seats, Superb Condition, 300 Bhp, 16000kms No Accidents or Damage History. Faultless. £13,500 . ovno.
Tel: 0796 8181101
Distance:* 180 miles
Price:* £13,500 ovno.

2001 51 Reg*SUBARU Impreza 2.0 WRX STI VERSION 7
4 Doors, Saloon, Petrol, 3,500 miles, Blue. ABS, Air Bag, Air-Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Driver Air Bag, Electric Adjustable Mirror, Front Fog Lights, Full Service History, Heated Rear Screen, Immobilizer, Leather Gearknob, Leather Steering Wheel, Manual Sunroof, One Owner, Paint Metallic, Passenger Air Bag, Power-Assisted Steering, Rear Spoiler, Rear Wash/Wipe, Tax. Click the dealer web site button to view website.MOBILE 07831 487437 £15,995.

Definately walk away mate!!

LC

SiDHEaD

LC: those are 7s, he wants an 8!

forest172

I`d let mine go at £18,500 my03 sti, WR BLUE, with 14,000 miles, prodrive springs, brandnew Goodyear eagle F1`s, FSSH, boost gauge, afterburner vortex and original zorst & Subaru Mudflaps. It`s also a TYPE UK

sKunk

I just picked up a 10 month old STI8 with PPP with 5k on the clock for £21k.

LoneGranger

X-Roads?

sKunk

???

Private sale in Edinburgh, dunno what x-roads is.

Sideways

Scooby's with high mileage are tops. My old wagon had 110K on when I sold it to a mate and its now done 135K and still runs like a dream.
45K is nothing and still warrantied for 15K miles.

17K sounds like a bargain I paid £20 K for a standard 53 plate ( Oct 03 ) in WR Blue with 12K two weeks ago.

Go for it

Jas

LoneGranger

Local main dealer has for sale / just sold latest STi 03, mint low mileage with full PPP +18"s around £21k

S777EDW

Thanks guys, as stated earlier, I really am after a version 8 (no offence to all the bug eyes out there). It sounds like a good deal to me and the only thing putting me off is the re-sale timescale. I'll have to accept a grand or two in residual, but it's actually selling the beast that could put a serious damper on things should the patter of tiny feet turn up at ANY time!

I think they call this a mid-life crisis don't they?

Ed

forest172

i bet 45,000 miles on the clock it`s peppered with stone chips!

S777EDW

It is forest, but the dealer is willing to get it cleaned up and pushed through a main dealer 40 point check prior to sale.

In some ways I wish that the bloody thing would sell to somebody else, then it wouldn't come and haunt me every time I drive home from work and see that other bloke in the STi8 with a big cheesy grin as he pushes the boost that bit further...

Lucky bar-steward...

GarethE

iTrader: (1)

Don't let the high mileage put you off...I'm running an STi8 PPP, its got 43,000 on the clock and is nicely run in

In some ways high mileage can benefit the car, as long as its serviced regularly and properly, which mine has. That sort of mileage will indicate a lot of long runs so less chance of start-short trip at high speed-stop driving. Of course there is always the possibilty that its been mistreated, but AFAIAC its in my interest to ensure she's looked after. You still have the warranty and the checks the dealer should perform before the sale so I wouldn't worry about the car.
Depending on the mileage you are likely to put on the car, it may be worth looking at the extended warranty and take that out before the 60,000 point.
I'm not to well up on the current values, but don't dismiss the car just on the mileage...you may be able to bargin in the 50,000 service free

G00ner

Impreza's don't do high mileage, anybody that says otherwise is trying to comfort themselves.

I've run a WRX and STi, the former to 40,000 and the latter to 60,000 and they both became rattly piles of crap, the dealerships are a joke and when you go to trade them in you'll get peanuts.

Keep searching for low mileage examples, there are plenty around.

S777EDW

Interesting cross section of replies. To update, I am currently considering my options. By the way, anyone got any views on either the V6 4motion Golf or GT TDI version? OK, not the same motor by any means, but a lot less money and in the case of the TDI, nearly double the mpg....

I've got a head like a squashed orange!

simo

I ran a my99 for 2.1/2 yrs to 62k & a P1 to 45k in 2 yrs with no probs

the my99 did tens of track days the P1 a few & the ring twice, no probs with either

fssh & receipts, I cant see probs as you should still have warrenty to 60k & u can increase to unlimited mileage as well

simon

sKunk

I think your wrong. I know plenty of high milage scoobs, some 150k+ and they are still solid cars with great performance. As long as they are not over-revved and serviced regularly they will last good and long.

I just sold my MY97 with 70k on the clock. Completely solid, no rattles and went like stink.

sKunk

In fact, my 53 plate sti8 has more cabin rattles than my my97 did.

lem0ncurd

There is no disputing that scoobs can endure high mileages easily if looked after, but the reality is that the PERCEPTION of most people means that they're generally put off by higher mileage cars. This means that buying a car with already high mileage for it's age is gonna have serious consequences on it's resale value.

Added to the fact that Eddie is especially concerned about resale-ability, I'd say that this would be a very bad idea.

LC

ethanrob

iTrader: (3)

Ive just bought an sti 2003 with 40 odd k on the clock fssh,Granted, only had the car three days but runs like a dream, no rattles Didnt even consider the milage when thinking of buying it,14 months warranty left,couldnt be happier

Go for it matey,give in!

mark

steppers

amazing all of a sudden everyones paid 20k odd for a 10 month old scooby
yet when i stick mine on here with ppp for 20 everyone says wayyyyyyyyyy to high??????????????
baffles me

WH03JAM

Sold my X plate UK turbo a few months ago with 87K on the clock. Never had anything go wrong with it in the 16 months of ownership or the 20 odd tho' mile i put on it..


just buy the extended warranty and enjoy

julian N/W wrx my93

get the snip and buy the scooby!

l3wyy

45K, even so that's got to be pedal to the metal 9-5!

Does the car dealer have big windows?