330dan

Ok i need some advice on the following:

when researchin P1's i see that their engines are likely to go at around the 50,000 mile mark.

I then looked into Type R's and was told that these were even more likely to go.

I am now looking at a 2000 plate sti which i believe is the version 6. (it is a classic shape)

It has over 60,000 miles - would this be likely to go bang due to it being a similar age to the p1's and type r's i have enquired about in the past???

If modded up to around 400bhp - how would this affect?

What would be a good price for a good example version 6 with 60 - 70,000 miles? I've been looking at newages for a long time so unsure what would be a good price in the current climate.

Thanks for your help. Any other advice would be appreciated.

Dan

New_scooby_04

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Dan. Depends entirely how it's looked after. The main reason these engines let go is because the 99/00 Stis were configured to run on 100RON octane fuel, so imported over here and run on 97SUL was always going to cause issues! Run on the correct fuel they should be every bit as reliable as UK cars.

If it's been remapped for UK fuel for its UK life, or the owner has used SUL and octane booster, there shouldn't be a problem. To be honest, I'd only get one that had been remapped for UK fuel from pretty much day one of hitting our shores, or that had had a fresh engine build.

If you do decide to go for one a full inspection, including a good engine check is a must.

They can be taken to 400bhp but you'll need to spend quite a bit to get it there reliably. Exhaust, injectors, fuel pump, turbo, intercooler, remap (ideally a simtek ECU, actually). In the current climate expect to pay 5-6k for a really good one, I'd say.

Ns04

Pete

Good bit of advice that Ns04...


Dan,

DON,T be put off with the failures etc you read about, if you buy one that,s been VERY well looked after and especially if already mapped as said, you,ll have a hoot of a car..

Especially if you chooose the TYPE-R route, but i,m biased anyway...

I have a V3 TYPE-R Running 350/350 thanks to API and Bobs mapping and it,s just the best fun car i,ve had and i,ve owned some nice cars..

330dan

cheers for the advice. I am actually looking at a UK model version 6 sti - I was just making the comparision to type r's and p1's becuase they are a similar age (2000 plate). Are the uk version 6 sti's likely to suffer from engine problems?

I want a fun weekend car that is raw and exciting, i know everyone will say go for the type R but ive seen a really nice uk sti version 6 aparently running 400bhp but about 70,000 miles - should i go for it?!?!?!

Do they do version 6 type r's - would that be the one for me????

Cheers.

scoobynutta555

They never made a Uk version sti 6.

New_scooby_04

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As above. V7 was the first STi officially available in the UK.

330dan

oh right! well in that case a version 7 uk spec 400bhp sti (2000 plate)

or a similar aged type r?

what are the uk sti (V7's) like for handling 400 bhp at 70,000 miles???

hhh1234

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v7 sti is not a classic shape car.

New_scooby_04

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Yep, it was the first of the new ages: the bug eye. Till then Subaru didn't want us having the STi in the UK.

330dan

really confused now - im pretty well up on my newages but not classics it would seem!

When i first drove a subaru it was a classic, sti, and thought it was uk - couldnt it have been then???

Im looking at a W reg (2000) sti - will this be a jap model then?

so back to original question - what are these cars like?

330dan

this is the one i have seen. it is a classic, says its an sti, but also says it is a uk model. what do you think of this car? is it raising any questions? has anyone heard of aberdeen tuning?

Subaru : scoby STI 400 bhp

vindaloo

If it's a UK car, it's not a WRX, nor is it an STI. UK/Europe got the "Turbo 2000" model. There are no rear piccies, so can't see if it's got import lights. Interior shows a single DIN centre dash which implies the car is a UK car with added "bits" rather than an import.

Wheels are WR1 PFF7s or replicas, not P1-WRCs.
Brakes look to be newage Brembos... Look larger than 4pots anyway.
Front splitter is a P1 or replica modded to fit his intercooler.

J.

allsop83

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I used to see this kicking about aberdeen but have never heard of "Aberdeen Tuning"..

If it is an STi then it is not a UK version, as far as I know STi's weren;t available as UK models until the bugeye (Ver. 7)

The car has changed hands just recently.....think it was sold maybe 8months ago??

borat52

hat may not be an sti, double check VIN plate model numbers. Other give aways are 8000rpm redline (tho dials can be changed), sti embroidered seats, carbon strut brace (this car has not got one). Only sure fire way is by VIN plate model code

WRX STi Version 6
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Which Car is a WRX STi

EddScott

Thats a UK car with mods. Not an STI and not an imported WRX.

Its not an STI given the seats, colour and general look of the thing and its not a WRX has later WRX had the rev counter in the middle and most had the custard coloured inserts in the seats ala sport special in the UK.

Theres no rule of thumb regarding engine failure - they are many precautions as mentioned above but if its going to break it will. Some don't some do.

Pete

No, UK cars were not STI,s, only bugeye onwards

Yes, a Version 6 Jap STI........

330dan

Did it seem a nice motor - was it fast?!?!?

Its sounding a bit dodgy so far - its being sold as a uk sti (which dont exist - in this model) and there seem to be a few unanswer questions hanging about.

Anyone know of any other nice cars for sale at the moment around this price range - would consider any - aslong as its fast and exciting (will be a second car)

New_scooby_04

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I'd want to know a lot more about the modifications and who tuned it.

Calling a UK classic an STi isn't a mistake that many scooby owners who know anything about the car would make.

Ns04

allsop83

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It did seem in good condition externally but not sure about mechanically....

No idea if it was fast either but packing 400bhp I would imagine it would pack a fair old punch! Lol.

Not knowing what model your car is etc. and/or being tuned by somewhere I haven't heard of would maybe lead me toward looking elsewhere.....
If he doesn't know the model, how can you be assured he knows how to treat and maintain these cars?? If you know what I mean....

Also referring to it as a "STi Scob" and to coming "wiv" service history rings an alarm in my head......

The recession has really hit these car's prices so I'm sure you will find something nice within your budget :-D

Coffin Dodger

There are sooooo many reasons why I wouldn't touch that with a barge poll. The advert alone does the job, wouldn't need to go and look at it

gtijames

surely that should have forged internals and a gearbox upgrade to safely handle all that extra power,if not it will need them soon.unless youre 100% confident what youre looking at,i would look for something a little less modded then get the work done byone of the trusted tuners off here.

scoobyboy1

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I have a Version 6 STi and to be honest it is one of the best cars ive owned, I sold my Evo 6 to buy my STi Version 6 and it cost half the price I sold the Evo for and its the better car, and after 5 months it still makes me smile everytime I drive it.

Paid 4k for my Version 6 STi with 70k miles on clock, HPi clear, mods are full 3" exhaust system, filter, 17" wheels with new Toyo tyres, Tein coilovers and top mounts, and Whiteline anti roll bars, drop links and anti lift kit. and in my eyes a lot of car for very little money!!

scoobyboy1

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The centre console is different to a Sti version 6, the STi has different ***** for the fans/heat etc.

And im pretty sure they didnt do DBM as a standard colour for a version 6 STi, sure it was a UK colour!!!!

gpssti4

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Sti's have a large rev counter and small speedo. So, as has already been established it's a UK car. I wouldn't go near it if it is running 400/400 on a standard (UK at that) gearbox.