M-Torque

Hi guys im new to the forum and am looking to buy scooby. ive only had bm's and am now getting rid od my e46 330Ci. Just wanted to ask for advise on what to look out for when buying. any serious things to look out for? heres a link to one i was looking at, any comments would be appreciated.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/836029.htm

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iTrader: (2)

Personally if you are new to scoobies I'd buy an unmolested (or mildly modded) model.

Preferably from someone with a bit of history on here / SIDC / local club.

I'm not too knowlegable on the clasics (the one on pistonheads) but they are now getting on a bit and unless you like the classic shape I'd go for a Blobeye (2003-2005) STi. A good compromise between age / depreciation

All IMHO

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Shaun

TonyBurns

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First time i have ever heard of a Prodrive induction kit

Tony

timmy2take

iTrader: (7)

Its not good good mileage, most of the new parts there could be bought for about £300 all in.

Full stamped history is a plus but it does seem like your paying a lot extra for his choice in mods. I certainly don't think he'd be losing any money selling at that price.

This model will probably have around 230bhp

Whereas if you go for a v3 sti you've got 280 as standard for around £3500 plus money in your pocket for a rainy day and mods.

Or if your happy to spend £5k and have money elsewhere for something going wrong theres some nice 2dr versions around from £4-5k at the moment. In fact theres a nice type r with engine re-build on here for £5k in the for sale section.

Dug the link out for ya:
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...sale-swap.html

M-Torque

thanks guys, that type r is nice. Its just the imports are a lot heavier on insurance but i know what you mean, for about that price much rather go for something like that.