MY 03/04 Sti buyers guide
25 January 2006, 08:07 PM
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MY 03/04 Sti buyers guide
I have owned my MY02 WRX for a year now and enjoyed every minute of it with the exception of one small detail..........I wish i'd bought an STI 
This weekend i'm viewing a few STI's and am wondering if there are any specific problems to the STI version i should be looking out for.
I will be looking at MY03 & 04 uk cars.
Any pointers will be most appreciated.
Nik
This weekend i'm viewing a few STI's and am wondering if there are any specific problems to the STI version i should be looking out for.
I will be looking at MY03 & 04 uk cars.
Any pointers will be most appreciated.
Nik
25 January 2006, 08:33 PM
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Think my car has had the two most prevelent problems:
Battery going flat
Rear struts needing replacement
Both replaced under warranty.
If you are after PPP ensure there is a Prodrive certificate to back it up.
Battery going flat
Rear struts needing replacement
Both replaced under warranty.
If you are after PPP ensure there is a Prodrive certificate to back it up.
25 January 2006, 09:29 PM
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knocking noise coming from rear suspension is the most common thing - due to the strut being 'sticky' - a few very nice JDM stis availble at the mo - more bang for the buck
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27 January 2006, 02:00 PM
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no real probs
No real probs - tracking was set wrong right from start and the front tyres needed replacing at 12.5 K (although most say thats very good anyway!!)
buy mine its in the general for sale at offers over £16K - type UK STI September 54 Black/Gold prodrive rear box and in VGC 13,700 miles.
paul.hotholloway@virgin.net
buy mine its in the general for sale at offers over £16K - type UK STI September 54 Black/Gold prodrive rear box and in VGC 13,700 miles.
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27 January 2006, 02:12 PM
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nik52wrx, i am considering selling mine to fund a house move if your interested.
MY03 STI TYPE UK PPP
PFF7 Anthacite Wheels
Prodrive Springs and Geometry
Rears Struts replaced under warranty at 30k service (ie 2 weeks ago)
make me an offer if ya interested...
MY03 STI TYPE UK PPP
PFF7 Anthacite Wheels
Prodrive Springs and Geometry
Rears Struts replaced under warranty at 30k service (ie 2 weeks ago)
make me an offer if ya interested...
I haven't so far
27 January 2006, 02:46 PM
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I haven't...as far as i know. (Type EU). How do you know anyway? Is it just a knocking or does it effect the driving.
(What with the stereo turned up so loud - as recommended
to disguise the creaks/rattles from the dash due to Prodrive springs. I doubt i'd hear it anyway!)
(What with the stereo turned up so loud - as recommended
to disguise the creaks/rattles from the dash due to Prodrive springs. I doubt i'd hear it anyway!)
27 January 2006, 08:28 PM
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Try and avoid dealers - they tend to sell over priced cr@p. I found mine through a fellow S-Net user. That way, I got far more history about the car!!! I paid £17,000 about three months ago for an MY04 STI Type UK, with TSL 333 (330bhp), Gold 18" PFF7 's, Prodrive springs, front and rear strut braces and fast road geometry set up with 13,600 miles on the clock, 1 owner, mint, mint, mint. No problems with mine at all appart from it is too fast!!! I can live with it though!!! I was advised that these are very reliable cars and the only problems are those noted above i.e. batteries (possibly due to Trackers) and rear knocking. Interestingly enough, my car has not suffered from either.Good luck and by the way, look around and do not buy the first one you see - remember there are loads out there and it is a buyers market.
28 January 2006, 12:02 AM
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I'm going to view a my03(53) 17k on the clock for 15950 in black tomorrow.
Hopefully chip away at the screen price untill i'm a very happy boy come saturday night. Failing that im keeping the trusty WRX and buying a Honda CBR600 to compliment her
Hopefully chip away at the screen price untill i'm a very happy boy come saturday night. Failing that im keeping the trusty WRX and buying a Honda CBR600 to compliment her
28 January 2006, 10:13 AM
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sounds ok but........
Originally Posted by nik52wrx
I'm going to view a my03(53) 17k on the clock for 15950 in black tomorrow.
Hopefully chip away at the screen price untill i'm a very happy boy come saturday night. Failing that im keeping the trusty WRX and buying a Honda CBR600 to compliment her
Hopefully chip away at the screen price untill i'm a very happy boy come saturday night. Failing that im keeping the trusty WRX and buying a Honda CBR600 to compliment her
Black 04 54 with less than £14k miles - a year younger lower mileage a years extra peace of mind plus a prodrive rearbox
is this not a better deal?
cheers Paul.
30 January 2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nik52wrx
I'm going to view a my03(53) 17k on the clock for 15950 in black tomorrow.
Hopefully chip away at the screen price untill i'm a very happy boy come saturday night. Failing that im keeping the trusty WRX and buying a Honda CBR600 to compliment her
Hopefully chip away at the screen price untill i'm a very happy boy come saturday night. Failing that im keeping the trusty WRX and buying a Honda CBR600 to compliment her
im also thinking of upgrading to an STi in the next 2 or 3 months...hopefully...!!!
30 January 2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen Pope
Good luck and by the way, look around and do not buy the first one you see - remember there are loads out there and it is a buyers market.
01 February 2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Why not buy the first one? If you're more than happy. I have done with several cars.
You know what I mean, it is easy to fall in love with a dog!!! I am just saying to be careful and not buy a dog. Obviously if you see a belter first, grab it with both hands!!
01 February 2006, 08:33 PM
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Sorry mate, i will have to give the bike a miss.
Picking up the MY03 STI UK on Friday
Can't wait
Picking up the MY03 STI UK on Friday
Can't wait
Originally Posted by brihoppy
got a 2000 'Y' CBR600FY going if youre interested...?!?!
im also thinking of upgrading to an STi in the next 2 or 3 months...hopefully...!!!
im also thinking of upgrading to an STi in the next 2 or 3 months...hopefully...!!!
