mangobreeze

Hi guys im thinking of buying this scooby, please cut and paste the item number and have a look at it-

Item number: 260182844086

Let me know what you think?

Is this wrx jap import genuine?

Its also got the red top engine in it?

Much appreciated, don't want to get stung here!

Cheers.

hux309

Avoid like the plague, if it was an sti it would at least have 4 pots up front not 2 pots, afaik early mc rae cars were blue but i could be wrong on that one.

Looks like a boy racers car, id avoid, much nicer cars to be had if your patient.

Edit: auction has been ended early hmm.....seems fishy.

Hoverbod

Spelling is terrible too. Gives a really bad impression if you ask me.

Jamie

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

mcrae were dbm and it didnt have a red top, and I am sure it would have 4 pots (tidgy?), as said above id find another for that sort of money, can almost guarentee its been hammered, he will probably tell you its well fast innit.

hux309

This car is quite tidy, you can tell it's led a reasonable life.

1996 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TURBO WHITE on eBay, also, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-Jan-08 21:00:00 GMT)

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

where the hell were these people educated right spelt WRIGHT wtf?

mangobreeze

Yeah auction was ended early to sell to me. I havent collected it yet though.

Mark A

iTrader: (1)

Keep looking

hux309

Oh dear.

Why did you go and bid before you got a better idea on here.

Id stay well clear of that car.

what would scooby do

lol, bad spelling and 5 kids - hope he's been more careful with the car

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

if this ISNT a wind up fella... what the hell provoked you to buy that bucket

Paul3446

So at 22:31 you ask for opinions, it is slated by about 6 people, then at 23:27 you buy it?

This must be a wind up, right?

The Zohan

Fools rush in.....

I hope it is a good car, but do doubt it, it rings a lot of alarm bells.

There are so many scoobs out there why rush in and buy with such haste.

Oh well

hux309

Looks like he's been told once before.

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...se-advise.html

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

from what he has said hes just agreed to buy it off ebay, so as far as im concerned he dosent have to does he? its mis represented anyway so thats a good enough reason alone not to buy it.

Choco thats a bit harsh mate, are you still driving that cinquecento?

if you are wanting a true opinion on this I think we need engine pics (close) and also vin numbers, also I live quite close to this so I for one dont mind going to have a look at it with you?

James

GC8

What a charvered-up POS that is! I wouldnt have offered £1500 for it...

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

dont even get me started on what you drive

GC8

My work car has nothing to do with this. That is plainly the worst type of old Impreza. Cars like that and their owners are the reasons that well cared for cars are worth f*ck-all!

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

so you only use it for work then? and it was a joke by the way.....

hux309

Well well well the plot thickens, it seems he posted about being after a silver wrx back in september, hmm may'be it's a sneaky way of drawing attention to his car that's for sale?

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Maybe he actually owns that car.

mangobreeze

What are you on about, this is not my car-yet!!! Gosh I only asked for some advise guys, please don't be soooooo paranoid!!! Looks like some of you guys have had a lot of bad experiences with subarus!!! So is there a way of checking this car out properly? Can I get the vin number for instance and check with subaru directly? Will they know details of imported scoobs?

Also he has agreed to me checkinng it out and driving it tomorrow, what should I be looking out for???

Thanks.

hux309

Your best bet is to ask shaggy if he'll come along and have a look, they are generally solid cars but you need to look at the obvious like cam belt,tyres exhaust, engine oil etc.

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You will find a lot of us critical as there are a lot of beat up sheds around and last thing we'd want it someone to end up buying one.

Here's the vin number list.

Which Car is a WRX STi

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

pm sent

mangobreeze

Basically guys I agreed to buy the car a few weeks ago, so the guy took it off ebay. I have paid a deposit and have the balance to pay next friday when I collect. That is why im looking into the car now before I buy next friday. I went and had a quick look at the car and it definately has a red top engine in it. The paint work is in mint condition and it seemed in overall very good condition. The only reason I have even started asking questions is due to the guy claiming its an upgraded wrx (which I never heard of before). Its got the red top engine, better seats, gear stick, alloy body parts.

To me the car seemed genuine, but now im not so sure. Im goint to drive it tomorrow, what should I be looking out for?

Cheers guys.

mangobreeze

Thanks for that Hux309

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

as per pm how much have you agreed to pay for it?

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

It's just a V2 WRX. Remove all the crap and it'll be an ok car.

The red top could be either the inlet was painted or it has had an STI engine swap in japan. Anything is possible but I'm pretty confident it came form the factory as a normal version 2 WRX (v2 means 260ps model with different interior and other bits as opposed to the earlier 240ps model)

If you paid a reasonable amount for it I don't see what everyone is getting wound up about! Few hours removing stickers and it'll look like any other WRX.

hux309

The way it looks isn't the real bone of contention, it gives an indicator of what the driver is like ie chav.

That and he mentions five kids doesn't bode well for the cars past.

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

thats harsh and really unfair hux, it dosent meen its not been cared for at all.

The Zohan

well put and spot on.

Remember - It is easy to tart a car up for sale. does it have history and a wadge of receipts, even if the guy has done the work himself - HISTORY!

5 kids takes a toll on finances and it may well mean the car has taken a back seat (so to speak) Whilst reliable if maintained the scoob can be a nightmare and a money pit if not looked after, this is true of most cars but factor in a turbocharged 2.0l outputting 240+bhp and a 4wd system and you have a lot to go wrong.

I place a lot of store by the appearance of the owner/family and thier propertytbh, occasionally you find an anorack that spends every penny on his/her car to keep it tip top but otherwise is a scruff owner/house/kids, etc then chances are ther car may not be a top priority and warning bells hould be ringing..

Being able to afford to buy a scoob is one thing, there are plenty of cheap ones about, the proper maintenance and replacment of worn out parts is another.


Buyer beware