ScoobyNoobie

Hi,

I may have the chance to do a p/ex for a 03 jdm sti for my 05 uk sti.
Mine has nearly 25,000 miles, the JDM has 44,000.

Just wondering if any of you were in the same boat, would you do a swap and how much would you want along with the 03 to swap your 05??

Also, another possibility is a 00 V-limited sti, is this strictly a 2-door with dccd and about 280bhp in standard tune?

Mikkel

If the 03 is a bug eye then I wouldn't swap, but that is just personal preference.

I love classics but they really are getting old now, so there a few good ones left.

What is wrong with your current car? Why not upgrade it? If I was to change I would want either a very special classic or a completely different car to be honest.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

The only advantage of the 05 uk car over the 03 jdm is the geometry setting and slightly better dccd configuration, all the rest favours the jdm (well servicing is 6 monthly on the jdm)

Tony

ScoobyNoobie

The 03 is a blob, with 74,000kms on it. Apparently just had T-belt done.
Bar the 05 being a little wider track the 03 is prob a nicer car isn't it?

higher rev-limit, twin scroll, quick steering rack?

I want to down grade as recently I've started doing a lot more mileage. And 100-120 quid a week on juice is getting a bit sore on the pocket. And at that, I'm still driving carefully, and having to think about whether I need to travel somewhere or not.

The idea would b to take the 00 V-limited or the blob and money my way, an buy a cheap diesesal run about.

verdasco1

Oh that makes sense. I´d go for the blobeye. I´ve got one and its a great second car and you don´t feel too guilty having it stuck on the drive most of the time. I´d be wanting at least 3 to 4 grand to make it worth your while though, and you can pick up a nice golf IV tdi with the change!

ScoobyNoobie

Thats exactly what i was thinking.
I'm in ireland, so was thinkin 5-6k euro to change down to 03 blob.
With that i could buy an 02-03 tdi van for brining the MX'er around the odd weekend!

verdasco1

Good one! No kids then you lucky bleeder otherwise it would be the 5 door and no crosser!

ScoobyNoobie

You better believe it.

Any way, having kids "should" be a choice, and i'm certainly not ready to choose them!
I'm only 25 anyway, but going on 19-20!

verdasco1

SN you got another 10 years minimum to think about that stuff! Try 41! My bikes are just a thing of the past now! Have fun!