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Old 03 August 2009, 11:45 AM
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Default What classic can I get for 4K these days?
Looking to get back into scooby ownership. Been out for nearly 18 months now.

Ideally looking for a decent, low mileage uk turbo with a recent rebuild. Is it possible for around 4k?
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Old 03 August 2009, 11:47 AM
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Yes its Def Possible at this current car market, you could get yourself a nice Type R/RA for that

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Don't want anything too 'stiff' (ooh er mrs) as the wife and I are starting a family soon. As long as I can get a nice 1999/2000 uk turbo for that money, with less than 70k, I'll be a happy man!
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anyone purchased a classic for similar money recently?
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Helped a friend buy a MY99 UK 2 years ago with around 70k on the clock, under £4k.

I'd rather look for one without a rebuild.

Check the usual place like FS section, Pistonheads and Autotrader.
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why do say look for one without a rebuild, considering the cost of one?
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heres a cheap one mate

1998 SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO 2000 AWD GREEN on eBay (end time 05-Aug-09 19:17:56 BST)
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cheers mate, but the reserve hasn't been met, it is a 1998 and it has over 90k on the clock. Cheers anyway though.
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this mine mate the clock says 96000 but had a compleate engine rebuild at 89000 so its only done 7000 ish since and lets just say its near the reserve if you was intrested
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who did the rebuild mate and what was replaced? does it have aircon?
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
who did the rebuild mate and what was replaced? does it have aircon?
ASHFORD AUTO'S FITTED IT AND TOOK IT OUT AND A COMPANY CALLED SMR ENGINING REBUILT THE BLOCK

the replaced the big and little end barings
pistons and rings
a whole gasket kit plus water pump and thermostate this was done in march last year
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There are some nice ones with fsh on pistonheads

Subaru : Subaru Impreza 2.0 ltr Turbo 2000
Subaru : Subaru Impreza RB5 (No. 336 of 444 made) (no mileage indicated though )
Subaru : Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0 Turbo
Subaru : UK SPEC IMPREZA TURBO 2000 (looks pretty good )
Subaru : impreza turbo uk, history, mica blue


Tried to go for the none chavved/owned ones

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Cheers Tony, some very nice ones there.
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That blue xplater is bang on the money. My classic was worth 4.5K 2 months ago X plate 60K according to the price guide thing.
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you can easily get a decent uk turbo with low miles for around 4k

but i dont think i could pay that price for one! in the back of my head i would be thinking i could spent that 4k on a sti
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Originally Posted by subaru-impreza-2000
you can easily get a decent uk turbo with low miles for around 4k

but i dont think i could pay that price for one! in the back of my head i would be thinking i could spent that 4k on a sti
Same here, STi3/4 for that money maybe? The only reason I put up with Chris' moaning is because he showed me the way with red UK classics. Certainly wouldn't get near £6k for one now unless it was somthing very special. Have no idea who's got my old one now, last owners just sold it - gone forever

Chris, get a red 'un, for me
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Haha. I know, I can't believe I sold my old classic for £6800 18 months ago!

I am tempted by the sti's (have had two already, v3 and v4), but I just loved how well the uk turbo suited our roads. If I can find a mint sti with a rebuilt engine for 4k, I'll bite the owners arms off!

Mint uk turbos are getting rarer all the time. And as they are so cheap at the moment, I just must have one!

The only colours I don't want are silver and yellow! Red ones seem a little bit rarer though.

Ideal spec would be pretty much the same as what I had before:

MY99/00
tek2/tek3 map
decat
eibach (sp) springs

and thats about it.
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My old MY99. So wish I hadn't sold it!

https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...000-miles.html
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This one looks very tempting!

Subaru IMPREZA STI HAND PICKED IN JAPAN SEE THE BEST on eBay (end time 18-Aug-09 20:41:56 BST)
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Its got a diff wheel - it shouldn't have a diff wheel.

It also has the DCCD lights on the dash. Someone must have fitted DCCD to it??? Never seens a factory black STI with DCCD.
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good spot!
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
My old MY99. So wish I hadn't sold it!

https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...000-miles.html

Had a bet in my head it would be RED

Good luck with the search Chris..
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
There are some nice ones with fsh on pistonheads

Subaru : Subaru Impreza 2.0 ltr Turbo 2000
Subaru : Subaru Impreza RB5 (No. 336 of 444 made) (no mileage indicated though )
Subaru : Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0 Turbo
Subaru : UK SPEC IMPREZA TURBO 2000 (looks pretty good )
Subaru : impreza turbo uk, history, mica blue


Tried to go for the none chavved/owned ones


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The RB5 has 126,000 miles on it! A little too high, but nice looking example.
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I sold my03 STi uk with 346bhp 63000 miles on in black for £6350 in November last year.. Before you say anything it was a family SOS and needed it sold very quick ... I put it on pistonheads at 5.30am had my 1st phone call at 6.45am and the 2 lads drove from cardiff to birmingham to collect it by 11.30am !!

My advise is keep searching ebay and pistonheads day and night for new adverts if your really want a good one and you might just catch someone else who has a family emergency and needs a very quick sale...

I almost burst into tears when they drove off !! oh well ..lol

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...4/DSC00306.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...4/DSC00233.jpg
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wow, that was cheap!
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i know but it was a family emergency and needed to help.. i was gutted to say the least...

Not that i wish anyone bad luck but sometimes there are bargains out there, just make sure your the 1st to find them..

Good Luck mate
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I gave just under £4k for my Sonic blue Uk turbo W reg 76k
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I gave £3300 for a V3 STI with 72,000 miles. Defo out there if you have a good look about.
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How about this one?
Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA UK TURBO 2000, ONLY 61k, 1 OWNER, 1
(ok they are not the best spellers in the world but it looks promising )

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Does it have to be a classic?
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