JamesyWRX320bhp

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Hi guys,

me again, im really sorry to chuck another car into this forum, but i am trying to decide which one to go for.

i love this Sti in the link below, only thing putting me off is the 95k mileage - is that a problem? its been looked after by scoobyclinic

2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX-STI TYPE UK BLUE NO SWAP!!!!! on eBay, also, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 29-May-09 16:18:09 BST)

any advice please fellas?

JDM_Stig

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the fact SC have looked after would worry me but the car looks nice.

JamesyWRX320bhp

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ha - why about SC? are they not all that?

what about the mileage side of things? is that too much really for an impreza?

stevie1982

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far too high millage mate and the reserve has not been met yet either. find yourself a nice clean low millage example, what is you max budget?

JamesyWRX320bhp

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he wants 8.5k for that one. i do like it and if it had 60-70k i'd prob gone for it.

basically i am hopng to do a deal with my skyline plus a bit of cash.

the 2 cars i'm deciding between now are:

Subaru : 350bhp sti uk

or

Subaru : High Specs WRX FSH Private plate Price Reduced

(i think i prefer the black one, but not sure what the main differeneces are - ones a WRX and the other an STi i think - is that abig difference?)

ruislip

why would it worry you if it had been looked after by scoobyclinic...?

cobraman

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Personally, that looks a very nice Scooby. I think it is a little on the cheap side at the moment. I thought you would be expected to pay around £7500 for a 95k STi.

I've heard good and bad things about Scoobyclinic. But then again, I've heard good and bad things about other Scooby specialists. It all comes down to your own perception of the mechanics.

JamesyWRX320bhp

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Yeah his reserve is actually £8500.

what about the 2 car links in my previous posts? can anyone give me any benefits of one over the other?

(also to mention, the black one is going to cost around £2000 more!)

STI_Baly

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Nice car indeed. If scoobyclininc have looked after it why don't you call them and ask them about the car itself.

I personally wouldn't worry to much about mileage, as i've had scoobs with much higher mileage and have been strong enough to withstand further abuse from me for many years to come. But then a lot of my motors have been looked after i.e. oil changed every 3k miles and services as often as possible. So check with S.Clinic and ask them what they have done to the car and their opinion.

Ved

Mine's going to have high miles when I'm done with it. Currently 2 years old with 45k on it but it's in perfect condition, no mechanical issues and FSSH. I think mine will likely be worth around 6 or 7k when it goes to 80k miles but most of that is motorways anyway so it'll be a bargain for someone!

JamesyWRX320bhp

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thanx mate - if im honest the mileage thing is putting me off, only thinking about when i come to sell and its got over 100k miles it aint gonna be worth too much i bet...

...have you got any views on the other 2 cars on my shortlist please?



Subaru : 350bhp sti uk

or

Subaru : High Specs WRX FSH Private plate Price Reduced

The Trooper 1815

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I'd go for the STi and haggle.

The WRX is pushing the limits at 320 BHP on the WRX gearbox. The WRX is a bit pricey, I sold a WRX of the same age, with less miles, 2 years ago for the same money with similar mods.

IMO opinion, that is.

JamesyWRX320bhp

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thanx mate - so the WRX is out.

you reckon the black STi over the blue one with the higher miles then do you mate?

i am torn

s70rjw

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You really need to drive and examine both cars at least. One might be a dog. If you buy based on opinions which themselves are based on a couple of photos and no knowledge of the car, you could get stung and end up with a pup.