phil08

Hi ppl,

Currently on the look out for a Subaru WRX Sti with a budget of around £10,000 ( i'd imagine a 52/53 reg for my budget)

I have tried looking for a buying guide as I would like to know what are the tell tale signs to look out for?

Probably looking to trade in my current car, a Mondeo ST220 as it was a stop gap after my last car a Focus RS.

Any help or advice would be appreciated

TonyBurns

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Welcome

We have no real buying guide, but a few things to look out for on the new age STI's (as we call them) are knockiing rear suspension (common unless they have had the uprated struts fitted), usual signs of abuse, wheel bearings can suffer under heavy brake useage (abuse again) crashed/repaired, smoking turbo's, clutches are expensive so check they are not too bad, gearboxes are strong but they can still suffer, they should be easy to engage, warm and cold, ensure the servicing has been carried out on time and the correct service has been done (all the usual car bits really, they didnt suffer from that much apart for the rear struts).

Tony

AndyF1978

ime also new to buying a subaru. But i have just found a v nice sti on a 04 with 25000 and to look at it you would think it has just come out of the showroom. Clean isnt the word. And i have paid £10100. just keep looking and take your time. THERE IS A LOT OF SH*T OUT THERE. Good luck.

zs_phil

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think you will get a newer sti for that money or a very nice one if you decide on an older one

rbaz

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Welcome to the forum.
With 10k you should be looking at a 05/06 car 03s can be had for around 7-8k at the moment
You could probably find a WR1 for that money too

phil08

Oh lovely it appears I have under estimated the prices slightly then. Really do need to trade the St220 in against one so Hopefully dealers will be sensible with prices, i know how tough the market is at the moment.

It is worth holding out for a PPP Sti?

rbaz

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I came across this WR1 in a dealers NV04FPL Used Subaru Impreza 2.0 WR1 STi deffinatly worth a look

AndyF1978

so where are u seeing these 05 06 models that are in showroom condition with low mileage for that money? And i dont mean them ugly hawk-eye things.

rbaz

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Piston heads Ebay Autotrader etc there are loads around.
Heres a few after a very quick look

Subaru : 2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI Type UK

Subaru : subaru impreza wrx sti ppp {reduced} must go ASAP



SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI JDM IMPORT 2005 55 REG BLACK on eBay, also, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 31-Jan-09 15:58:28 GMT)

Auto Trader UK - SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX STi 4dr Saloon

Auto Trader UK - SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX STi 4dr Saloon

Auto Trader UK - SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WR1 STi 4dr Saloon Special Editions

SunnySideUp

No need to buy anything which isn't right these days - buy the best and buy an un-modified one ..... avoid anything which is cheap and anything with loads of owners and a less than perfect Service History.

These cars are pretty bullet proof, if not messed about with - buy a standard UK car with One Owner and you will not go wrong.

AndyF1978

All you have done is show me worse cars for the same monry and newer ones for more money! i saw most of them when looking for mine and didnt think they warented a phone call. But yhanx anyway.

rbaz

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What

scoobi-G

buy a classic!!!