Jay_bee

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I'm currently on the lookout for an STi as I've now flogged my BM, almost every car I've looked at so far has either been crashed and repaired or had some mechanical issues.

Now I've found one that looks and sounds like a real minter, FSSH, loads of receipts etc etc but the guy I've been speaking to about it has said its his nephews car and he's just helping him sell it as he's not great at stuff like this. He has the V5 and all the paperwork etc but I was wondering if anyone had any advice about what to do in this situation (obviously I'll HPi check it, and also make sure the engine, VIN numbers all match up etc). Other than that, I'm not sure what else to check to make sure its right and that I'm not getting scammed etc...

SkullFudge

I would personally walk away from that one matey. Why is he selling it for his Nephew?

There are plenty of nice Scoobs about. You may well find a better one for the money.

Check out the sales section of this site or try this one.


Subaru Imprezas for Sale

tenacitygold

Hi Jay Bee, buying a second hand fast car is a task as they go fast and plenty crash and of course you want to determine a quality scooby prior to parting with your money... I am 40yrs old and have learnt the hard way... Here is the solution, get 'Dekra' vehicle inspection outfit that Autotrader front on their home page and spend £159.00 for a 206 point check. Mate they will find out anything not good with the car for example they will go around the car with a Micron Metre and will determine if any of the panels have been sprayed damaged etc. They will take the car on a 10 mile test drive, top and bottom money well spent. I just bought a WRX Bugeye 62,000 and had my best mate mechanic look at the car he said its beautiful, but still I got 'Dekra' in they did find issues that my mate didnt come up with, but then again its what they do... Money well spent, dont think you can determine its a good car or not, as we buy with our hearts and emotions, 'Dekra' tell you how it is and come in £100.00 cheaper than AA or RAC... Good Luck, but be sure your dream doesn't turn into a nightmere and all because she looks good dressed up...

Jay_bee

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He's helping his nephew sell it apparently cos he's rubbish at dealing with stuff like that.
Its not the road worthyness I'm concerned about, its more of the ownership side, IE The guy that is selling it doesnt own it, apparently his nephew owns it. So how do I know he's legally entitled to sell it etc etc

Midlife......

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Have you got a link to the car ??

Shaun

tenacitygold

Well start with an HPI Check £10 or £20 off net... Ask to see the logbook, but, but Intuition is telling me their is something not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TonyBurns

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My old JDM is for sale by the 2nd owner, its a bit of a trip but the car has only done 6k in 2 years which is nothing really and I would haggle that price slightly, just depends on what you want? (never crashed when I had her )

Subaru : Subaru Impreza STI Spec C

Tony

Midlife......

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Tony

And the best colour too

Shaun

TonyBurns

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She had the suspension stripped and rebuilt before going to litchfields as it was squeaking slightly (not knocking).

Tony

Jay_bee

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Unfortunately Tony, its out of my price range at the moment. I took a massive hit on the BMW (lost £12k in <3 years) and I'm also saving for a wedding.
I remember the car from when you got it though. V nice!

Heres the one in question:

CLICKY

I've told the guy I think its heavily overpriced and he wasnt unreceptive to it after told him some prices of similar stuff.

TonyBurns

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Yup that is a bit steep should be around 1-1.5k cheaper for a 7 year old car that was 26k new.
See what else I can find

Tony

Mifo

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By the sound of it , Id say this guy is a dealer. People who sell cars on the side just make up stories like Im selling it for a mate/relative etc.
He is also selling another car at the bottom of the advert.

It looks tidy but I think you could get a newer sti for 8k.

Jay_bee

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I've sent him a load of comparisons, similar age etc that are typically going anywhere from £6000 to £7500 (asking prices). He said that was just a price his nephew felt it was worth. I've told him that its well over priced for age and mileage, but it does look and sound like a clean one. He's sending me some more photos in a bit. He reckons its mint.
I've also sent him stuff that is a bit newer, less miles for similar money. I think if its genuinely that mint and well looked after, if I could get it down a fair chunk say £6500 - £6700 then it might be worth it, and that's give me some money to start 'tinkering' with it.

At that price though, its def a no but he did seem ok about taking a lower offer. Hadnt spotted that he might be a dealer. That'd explain the story, and also makes it a little more legit possibly. I was mainly worried about getting scammed but I suppose a part time dealer wouldnt want to register it.

TonyBurns

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JDM
Subaru : Subaru Impreza Sti JDM 350 BHP
MY05 PPP
Subaru : Impreza 2.0 STI PPP 2005 (bit of a trek though )
Another JDM
Subaru : Subaru Impreza STI 2003 (VERY VERY GOOD CONDITION)
Properly priced MY02 PPP car
Subaru : STUNNING Subaru Imprza Wrx Sti Prodrive Performanc

Your going to have to interrergate them about any of those cars though Jay, one with the history at AS performance looks not bad, you can always speak with the garage on that one still its all down to what your after, I travelled 200+ for my V5 type R and its not blow up yet

Tony

Jay_bee

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That first one Tony has had quite a serious front end collision. I should have picked it up yesterday as I'd agreed a purchase price with the owner, he took it to get MOT'd and a wheel alignment done as it was pulling to the right and he took it off sale as its basically had a front end and there still damage!

The second one, I emailed him a week ago and he never got back to me.

I would ideally prefer a JDM car (and in black or white ideally) but finding one that hasnt had an accident so far has proved fruitless.

I'm also talking to the owner of this:

Subaru : Subaru Wrx Sti Prodrive Style

And this:

Subaru : 2004 Immaculate Subaru Impreza STI PPP

I dont mind travelling for the right car either.

TonyBurns

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Forget that first one then pretty hard still to find a good one, you could have a chat with someone I know to see what he could do.... will PM you that

This one is pretty close, you may get him down to 10k

Subaru : subaru impreza sti

Tony

Jay_bee

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Cheers Tony,

I'm trying to spend a little less than that really, about £8k is about as much as I want to spend at the moment if possible. Trying to leave money for mods, if its not 400+ then I wont be happy

I'll see what Pete has to say tomorrow though

rbaz

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That car isnt a Prodrive one anyway which makes it more overpriced

Jay_bee

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I've just got the new pictures, its not what I'm after so the search continues!!

TonyBurns

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Japanese Used Cars Auction Online

Always worth having a look at the prices in japan

Tony

Midlife......

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Subaru : 2004 Immaculate Subaru Impreza STI PPP

Subaru : subaru impreza sti

About the closest so far

Shaun

Jay_bee

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I've just had a quick look on that Jap auction site... YUM YUM!!

Just need to work out how to get one bought and brought over now

As for the other two, I'm already in talks with the UK one thats in Ireland and the other one is too much wonga.

Terminator X

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Nice, although exhaust looks a bit weedy

TX.

Terminator X

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Whilst these guys haven't a good rep this car is bonkers & has been on their site for almost 12 months ... must be able to get it for £8k?

SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX STi 7 V7 Type RA Spec C Light Weight- Auto Trader UK

TX.

Jay_bee

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I've seen that in the flesh, its hideous

Terminator X

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^^ Eh?! I think that it looks great!

TX.

Jay_bee

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Well you buy it then cos it aint for me