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07 January 2010, 12:26 PM
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New Scooby your thoughts please!!
Hi all I've been looking for a scooby for my sister for around the £2000 mark does anyone know this one and what do you guys think 
SUBARU IMPREZA STI 1995 SPORT SPECIAL AWD on eBay (end time 12-Jan-10 12:51:49 GMT)
or do you have something of interest
Thanks Phil
SUBARU IMPREZA STI 1995 SPORT SPECIAL AWD on eBay (end time 12-Jan-10 12:51:49 GMT)
or do you have something of interest
Thanks Phil
07 January 2010, 12:39 PM
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I think your asking for trouble buying an Sti for £1500, it will probably cost you treble that in a year.
Could be lucky though and pick up a good one, I personally wouldn't take the chance but then again I'm crap on the tools.
Could be lucky though and pick up a good one, I personally wouldn't take the chance but then again I'm crap on the tools.
07 January 2010, 12:51 PM
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lOOks too much of a gamble to me. Only done 9k miles and had a lot replaced. Engine bay looks tatty (what's going on with the intercooler?).
It's not been converted to MPH either. There's better out there IMO.
It's not been converted to MPH either. There's better out there IMO.
07 January 2010, 01:15 PM
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As above a bit of a gamble imho - says its an STI import, but its got UK spec rear lights, if its only done 57k miles then shouldn't have needed replacement turbo or injectors either i wouldn't have thought. I would keep looking
07 January 2010, 01:23 PM
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not to sure on ther aearly models myslef but the dash has a platic indicator pannel inbetween the rev and speedo is that not a automatic gearing pannel?
as the door light, handbrake and seat belt are on the top and the rear mist light at the bottom which i assume ahs engine cheack light, oil light with that so the centre indicator pannel has to be the automatic gearbox lights for park , reverse etc, i might be wrong though
plus never heard of an sti sport special? sure its not a sport with an sti engine fitted?
as the door light, handbrake and seat belt are on the top and the rear mist light at the bottom which i assume ahs engine cheack light, oil light with that so the centre indicator pannel has to be the automatic gearbox lights for park , reverse etc, i might be wrong though
plus never heard of an sti sport special? sure its not a sport with an sti engine fitted?
07 January 2010, 01:25 PM
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leave it well alone well alone just ran a day insuranxe quote on 3 websites and it comes back as a SUBARU IMPREZA SPORT - UK CAR this is NOT a sti and if you buy it you will be very very upset.
07 January 2010, 01:26 PM
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07 January 2010, 01:28 PM
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Scooby546 : not all sti have the clear sti rear lights my version 2 555 sti has the same style as the uk rear lights. I think the may have got the clear version from version 3 onwards.
Stevie1982 : the indicator panel you mention is for the DCCD.
Stevie1982 : the indicator panel you mention is for the DCCD.
07 January 2010, 01:41 PM
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same here, I just ran it through MID, it came back as
Vehicle Make/Model:SUBARU IMPREZA SPORT 4WD
although the ad says
Originally Posted by ebay
Hi All,
Well come to my Auction. Its a Subaru Impreza STI Sport Special All Wheel Drive Version Red top Engine ( A limited edition with extra BHP). Its a Japanese Import (Personaly Imported). Im the first Owner. I have done only 9000 miles (for 4 years), coz my job involves lots of travelling and never had the time to play with this beast.
It got a Kenwood DOUBLE DIN STEREO (CD), Turbo timer, boost gauge, Digital Boost controler..etc
Milage is 57121 miles
Cam Belt done (2345 miles before)
I have replaced Following
Injectors
Radiator
Cluch Plate
Pressure Plate & Bearing
Turbo
Well come to my Auction. Its a Subaru Impreza STI Sport Special All Wheel Drive Version Red top Engine ( A limited edition with extra BHP). Its a Japanese Import (Personaly Imported). Im the first Owner. I have done only 9000 miles (for 4 years), coz my job involves lots of travelling and never had the time to play with this beast.
It got a Kenwood DOUBLE DIN STEREO (CD), Turbo timer, boost gauge, Digital Boost controler..etc
Milage is 57121 miles
Cam Belt done (2345 miles before)
I have replaced Following
Injectors
Radiator
Cluch Plate
Pressure Plate & Bearing
Turbo
I've contacted the seller, will see what the reply is
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07 January 2010, 02:12 PM
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just checked this on my vrm at work linked to dvla
comes up no differently than my old m plate imported car
its a jap import
registered on 1/12/05
speedo looks like its still in km still so done 91000 which is 57k miles
i think makes it a v2sti
wheels correct for that version as well as the spoiler
also angled intercooler is correct for year just looks like its past its best.
comes up no differently than my old m plate imported car
its a jap import
registered on 1/12/05
speedo looks like its still in km still so done 91000 which is 57k miles
i think makes it a v2sti
wheels correct for that version as well as the spoiler
also angled intercooler is correct for year just looks like its past its best.
07 January 2010, 04:05 PM
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Hi, dont trust the MID, i know first experience,,
It will only display what the owner declares the model as, (in some cases)
One of my skylines came back as a 2,0 auto non turbo, when i bought it,
when i insured it , it was corrected,
good luck
07 January 2010, 04:53 PM
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Goodluck with your search. Here are a few sites that might be of interest and help;
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07 January 2010, 05:12 PM
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I seen an ad many months ago with someone selling a sti sport, when i asked him is it a sport or sti as a sport is a non turbo, the reply i got was 'it says sport on the V5'. So its more than likely been registered that way in the UK and the guy doesnt know much about subaru's to think any differently.
07 January 2010, 05:33 PM
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07 January 2010, 07:34 PM
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Well i think its more like 157000, would never contemplate a car like that, seems good to start and cheap but like most of the guys say on here, if it seems too good to be true then probably is, get what you pay for these days. good luck in finding one though
07 January 2010, 10:02 PM
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08 January 2010, 12:08 AM
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I was half tempted in this until I got these answers to my questions:
Dear p.defender,
Hi again mate. I would ring but it's a bit late.
What will you take to end the auction early? Bearing in mind you wont have to pay the ebay final valuation fee.
I've got a few questions that would need answering before I came to visit:
What make are the tyres? What tread is left?
How much life in the pads and discs?
Do you have the receipts for the parts replaced? & were they new?
What make is the boost controller? & What boost do you run?
Many thanks
Tim
I will take 2200 last for it. I will check the tyres and let u know tomorrow if u call me coz now the car is in my gurage. To be honest i havent got a clue what tyres it has. It still has the tyres it came with when imported from japan. I have no receipts for the work carried out. But my local gurage has it in their system. I can ask them tomorrow and get u a copy of the service history, I have never touched the boost controler. Its just showing some figures and havent got a clue what it does. how should i check the boost figure. All i do is start it and drive 3 - 4 times a year. All the parts i have replaced was new.
Not knowing the tyres I can live with. But being 4 years old I'd imagine there not great!
Why the **** wouldn't you have S/H? Any garage will give you a receipt for the parts even if it is a cash job as they'd have to get the parts from elsewhere. The person he'd see from the garage is more than likely a computer guy of his that will knock up some paperwork, I mean how would he know the garage has it on there system?
The boost controller fills me with confidence as well. One that I'll leave for someone else I think, not that desperate to take the chance.
Dear p.defender,
Hi again mate. I would ring but it's a bit late.
What will you take to end the auction early? Bearing in mind you wont have to pay the ebay final valuation fee.
I've got a few questions that would need answering before I came to visit:
What make are the tyres? What tread is left?
How much life in the pads and discs?
Do you have the receipts for the parts replaced? & were they new?
What make is the boost controller? & What boost do you run?
Many thanks
Tim
I will take 2200 last for it. I will check the tyres and let u know tomorrow if u call me coz now the car is in my gurage. To be honest i havent got a clue what tyres it has. It still has the tyres it came with when imported from japan. I have no receipts for the work carried out. But my local gurage has it in their system. I can ask them tomorrow and get u a copy of the service history, I have never touched the boost controler. Its just showing some figures and havent got a clue what it does. how should i check the boost figure. All i do is start it and drive 3 - 4 times a year. All the parts i have replaced was new.
Not knowing the tyres I can live with. But being 4 years old I'd imagine there not great!
Why the **** wouldn't you have S/H? Any garage will give you a receipt for the parts even if it is a cash job as they'd have to get the parts from elsewhere. The person he'd see from the garage is more than likely a computer guy of his that will knock up some paperwork, I mean how would he know the garage has it on there system?
The boost controller fills me with confidence as well. One that I'll leave for someone else I think, not that desperate to take the chance.
08 January 2010, 08:27 AM
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I just got a message back
He says it has no alarm etc.. is this normal? every time I have got insurance, they want see the certificate and I think without it I wouldn't be covered for theft, is that right
How much for a new cat1 fitted?
He is also unsure of what the chassis code is!!!!!
Phil
He says it has no alarm etc.. is this normal? every time I have got insurance, they want see the certificate and I think without it I wouldn't be covered for theft, is that rightHow much for a new cat1 fitted?
He is also unsure of what the chassis code is!!!!!
Phil