Testing a V4 Type R - what to look out for?
08 September 2005, 11:05 AM
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Testing a V4 Type R - what to look out for?
A local dealership has a V4 Type R for sale at about £7900. I've been toying with the idea of trying a Type R to compare and possibly buy it over my X reg UK turbo.
Apart from the interior what mechanical differences are there compared to say a 5 or 6? I have told them I would prefer a 5 or 6 and am not fully convinced I do want to change but they still seem happy to let me have a go etc.
What I'm not sure is what things I should look out for? Things like where should I put the diff control settings. Not sure if the dealers know to play with the control but they do have a fair few EVOs being ex-Mitsubishi.
Its not too bad looking, couple of small dings here and there and they'll offer a full 12 month warranty on it. They are quite well respected so I doubt they'd cut up rough if things went south on the car. Plus they know I've owned an Impreza for about 3 years so not easily blagged (hopefully anyway!) if things go awry.
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Apart from the interior what mechanical differences are there compared to say a 5 or 6? I have told them I would prefer a 5 or 6 and am not fully convinced I do want to change but they still seem happy to let me have a go etc.
What I'm not sure is what things I should look out for? Things like where should I put the diff control settings. Not sure if the dealers know to play with the control but they do have a fair few EVOs being ex-Mitsubishi.
Its not too bad looking, couple of small dings here and there and they'll offer a full 12 month warranty on it. They are quite well respected so I doubt they'd cut up rough if things went south on the car. Plus they know I've owned an Impreza for about 3 years so not easily blagged (hopefully anyway!) if things go awry.
Ta!
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08 September 2005, 11:59 AM
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Bloody hell mate!!!! Thats a brilliant price! AND its from a dealer!!!!!!
V5's go for nearly double that price.
V5 and V6's have the newer type of engine and are slightly better.
But for that price mate, I would snap the dealers hand off!
V5's go for nearly double that price.
V5 and V6's have the newer type of engine and are slightly better.
But for that price mate, I would snap the dealers hand off!
08 September 2005, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rooferman
You can get a decent version 5 for aruond £10,000,remember its a buyers market especially with imported vehicles of this type,ie insurance,maintenence etc.
Remember that Type-R's can no longer be imported into the UK, and as such, the demand for them is growing. Prices have steadied on this model and may even start to rise.
08 September 2005, 12:49 PM
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Yeah, I guess the price is pretty good and I'm sure that if the car developed something serious with 12 months they would honour any work required (subject to checking their fine print of course!)
I have to say its not as good condition as my MY00 and I don't like the old style interior but perhaps I'm being too fussy. I'd be gutted to sell my current car which I know from top to bottom for something that soon caused me problems. Also, insurance is probably double what I'm pay now.
What are Type Rs like on fuel compared to UK cars?
I have to say its not as good condition as my MY00 and I don't like the old style interior but perhaps I'm being too fussy. I'd be gutted to sell my current car which I know from top to bottom for something that soon caused me problems. Also, insurance is probably double what I'm pay now.
What are Type Rs like on fuel compared to UK cars?
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08 September 2005, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Never seen one for as cheap as that! Has to be a duffer with a re-built engine for that price!
Remember that Type-R's can no longer be imported into the UK, and as such, the demand for them is growing. Prices have steadied on this model and may even start to rise.
Remember that Type-R's can no longer be imported into the UK, and as such, the demand for them is growing. Prices have steadied on this model and may even start to rise.
08 September 2005, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DazW
iirc Model reports are indeed available for V5's & V6's ...but not for V4's
Type-R's have to be run on Optimax, once they have been re-mapped for Uk fuel.
And they have a smaller fuel tank than the UK Scoobs!
08 September 2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Never seen one for as cheap as that! Has to be a duffer with a re-built engine for that price!
Remember that Type-R's can no longer be imported into the UK, and as such, the demand for them is growing. Prices have steadied on this model and may even start to rise.
Remember that Type-R's can no longer be imported into the UK, and as such, the demand for them is growing. Prices have steadied on this model and may even start to rise.
08 September 2005, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DazW
iirc Model reports are indeed available for V5's & V6's ...but not for V4's
I would imagine it to be for sale as a track car if it wasnt uk road legal
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08 September 2005, 08:56 PM
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I have a type r v4 check the engine number on the log book and number on engine itself to make sure its the original one.
Also check the oil cap and consistincy of the oil as wen i bought mine 1 day later the head gasket went luckly i had warrenty so was covered
If i was you i would take an experienced scooby owner/mechanic with you because as stated seems a tad cheap for this particular scoob.
Also check the oil cap and consistincy of the oil as wen i bought mine 1 day later the head gasket went luckly i had warrenty so was covered
If i was you i would take an experienced scooby owner/mechanic with you because as stated seems a tad cheap for this particular scoob.
08 September 2005, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Juliano
I have a type r v4 check the engine number on the <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=24&k=log%20book" onmouseover="window.status='log book'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">log book</a> and number on engine itself to make sure its the original one.
Also check the oil cap and consistincy of the oil as wen i bought mine 1 day later the <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=24&k=head%20gasket" onmouseover="window.status='head gasket'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">head gasket</a> went luckly i had warrenty so was covered
If i was you i would take an experienced scooby owner/mechanic with you because as stated seems a tad cheap for this particular scoob.
Also check the oil cap and consistincy of the oil as wen i bought mine 1 day later the <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=24&k=head%20gasket" onmouseover="window.status='head gasket'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">head gasket</a> went luckly i had warrenty so was covered
If i was you i would take an experienced scooby owner/mechanic with you because as stated seems a tad cheap for this particular scoob.
Also can you name the dealer pm me if you like i know of a few dogdy ones out there from experience can tell u wether me or any1 else has come across them
09 September 2005, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by rooferman
There are a couple of version 4/5 sti r for sale in the for sale forum,for aruond 10 to 11.5 on this site.......
I'll consider offers, but not silly ones.
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