STi V5 owner to be - needs help asap please :-)
08 January 2007, 04:41 PM
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i would try ebay mate, been a few sets of origional sti lights go for about 150,
i would take the lexarse ones off u mayb as i am lookin at doin a project with some
what i am calling " de chav" lol
i would take the lexarse ones off u mayb as i am lookin at doin a project with some
what i am calling " de chav" lol
08 January 2007, 04:45 PM
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Looks nice apart from the lights.
As BlacK V5 says though,why the V4 front end?
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08 January 2007, 04:53 PM
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i pranged my front bumper..
people will prob ask why does it have headlight washer jets and no washer jets....
well its off a jap car the bumper andi wanted it as it has a nice splitter.. plus never used the washer jets!
people will prob ask why does it have headlight washer jets and no washer jets....
well its off a jap car the bumper andi wanted it as it has a nice splitter.. plus never used the washer jets!
08 January 2007, 04:53 PM
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V5 and V6 had the final facelift front bumpers. That Impreza hasn't got the final facelift front bumper.
AND from the pics, I can see it has V4 seats. Its a V4 mate with a V6 rear spoiler.
Its probably on a V as thats when it came into the country and they couldn't date it properly.
Its not worth 8999 either.
AND from the pics, I can see it has V4 seats. Its a V4 mate with a V6 rear spoiler.
Its probably on a V as thats when it came into the country and they couldn't date it properly.
Its not worth 8999 either.
08 January 2007, 04:54 PM
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You need to check the Applied Model Number. Its on the build plate and it starts GC8?4ED. The missing letter identifies the model year and therefore the version. Im guessing its a V4...
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08 January 2007, 04:54 PM
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has it got a version 6 spoiler on it?
def a version 4 front end
can tell cos of the number of ribs in the indicators and the front lip
mines a version 6, but version 5 front pumper on the sti's was more or les the same (think slght difference on lip though)
def a version 4 front end
can tell cos of the number of ribs in the indicators and the front lip
mines a version 6, but version 5 front pumper on the sti's was more or les the same (think slght difference on lip though)
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08 January 2007, 04:59 PM
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Don't V5 seats onwards have red patches on the seat bolsters as well as the wing backs?
My V4 had those seats. Along with the v4 front end my initial guess its a v4. Some cars have been given later reg plates in the past when SVA'd and registered BTW. I'm unsure why though.
Agreed get the model no. from the chasis plate and check this via the sidc buyers guide.
Good luck though. If in doubt get your money back as their are plenty of STIs about forsale.
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My V4 had those seats. Along with the v4 front end my initial guess its a v4. Some cars have been given later reg plates in the past when SVA'd and registered BTW. I'm unsure why though.
Agreed get the model no. from the chasis plate and check this via the sidc buyers guide.
Good luck though. If in doubt get your money back as their are plenty of STIs about forsale.
Regards
Esh
08 January 2007, 05:02 PM
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Sounds like it is a V4 then, so if the car is straight and you are happy with a V4 over a 5 or 6 then barter him down based on the fact it is an earlier (lesser) model.
To be double sure get the model number from the chassis plate and one of us can check for you.
To be double sure get the model number from the chassis plate and one of us can check for you.
08 January 2007, 05:04 PM
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That car is defo a v4 as it has the older bumper, v4 seats and the the v4 steering wheel. As the V5 momo steering has a white ring around the momo sign in the centre.
Do you have any pics of engine bay as the coil pack on the V4 is in the middle of the inlet manifold and on the V5/6 have the coilpack slightly offset to the right.
Banny
Do you have any pics of engine bay as the coil pack on the V4 is in the middle of the inlet manifold and on the V5/6 have the coilpack slightly offset to the right.
Banny
08 January 2007, 05:10 PM
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I only said it in the hope that you lot would be able to gain anything from it. Might it be that it was just registered late? if it was made in 2000 then why is it a V4/5/6 or whatever it is? Might it be a 6 with 4 bumpers?
I dont know
Thats why im really appriciating the help from you guys
I dont know
Thats why im really appriciating the help from you guys
Esh
08 January 2007, 05:12 PM
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That is a V4 for sure. I used to have one.
The main giveaway is the steering wheel. V5/6 had a silver/black momo badge. V3/4 had the same colour badge as the steering wheel.
This is my my99 uk turbo, but has the same badge as a V5/6 sti.
Also, the seats are definately V4.
You could also check the engine.
A MY99 v5 should have the coil pack mounted on the right hand side of the inlet manifold, like this one. (MY99 UK turbo)
A V4 will have it mounted in the middle, like my old v4 sti. (again, heres one I made earlier!)
The main giveaway is the steering wheel. V5/6 had a silver/black momo badge. V3/4 had the same colour badge as the steering wheel.
This is my my99 uk turbo, but has the same badge as a V5/6 sti.
Also, the seats are definately V4.
You could also check the engine.
A MY99 v5 should have the coil pack mounted on the right hand side of the inlet manifold, like this one. (MY99 UK turbo)
A V4 will have it mounted in the middle, like my old v4 sti. (again, heres one I made earlier!)
08 January 2007, 05:13 PM
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9k for a version 4 sti 4 door? Someone's having a laugh. A V5 on Ebay went for just over 4k a little while ago, albeit with a little history.
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08 January 2007, 05:18 PM
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looks like a v4 to me chap best you get down to that garage and demand your dosh back for that money there are a lot of good quality subs out there and imho thats seen a new front end and interior or something aint right with the plate its always best to walk away if you have any doubts at all i wish you well with that dealer tho they are going to wriggle
08 January 2007, 05:35 PM
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Sometimes when imports come into the country, if they can't work out what its manufacture year is they'll give it that years registration - at least thats what used to happen. (Seen 1992 Nissan Pulsar registered on an R due to this)
As for this car, it may well be a straight car but its not a V5. Personally I wouldn't bother. For that money you'll get a V5/6 which means you get all the last revisions before they changed the shape.
Ask for your dosh back. If they get funny A) you did't want a car from them in the first place and B) they described a car as something its not so you can use that to get your money back should they get funny.
As for this car, it may well be a straight car but its not a V5. Personally I wouldn't bother. For that money you'll get a V5/6 which means you get all the last revisions before they changed the shape.
Ask for your dosh back. If they get funny A) you did't want a car from them in the first place and B) they described a car as something its not so you can use that to get your money back should they get funny.