ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

hello chaps, right im looking to buy my 1st scooby been looking only a little while and ive found one which i have to a shine to im trading in my 330ci convertable for this so i havent got cash its a part x with some pennys so ineed to keep to trade adverts.
i am compleately new to this so here i go.
it has prodrive stickers on it and wheels but no certifcate??? how can i find out if it has has got ppp any tell-tail things i can look out for(and im not very engine minded lol) so speak to me in thick people languge please
the one i have seen is a 03 impreza sti up for 9500. another thing he has all the services but no book?? could i get another book and get it re stamped? and i dont think the cambelt has been changed couldent find no reciept? how much is a belt and labour on these models? the dealer has took the car in as a part ex and i dont think he knows to much about them either so asking him things i aint getting no were.
another thing is the spoiler not seen one like this before is it a copy??
i just dont want to get mugged of heres the link anyway
any help and advice would be great thanks dan
Auto Trader UK - SUBARU Impreza 2.0 WRX STi

bigh221

Hello mate, I think it looks tidy, but for me the history has to be comprehensive, no history on a car with 65000 for me is a no go. I'm sure other people on here will provide a different angle


Good luck with the search

best regards
neil 06 2.5 WRX PPP

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

yer big h... all the recipts are there for the service history but not the book

bigh221

Oh right, best advice is ask somebody with good knowledge to give the car a full check, spending that sort of money rac or aa would be a good bet. At the back of the engine bay you should see a blue y piece with prodrive on it, you could also call prodrive see if you can get the certificate. The shockers on these models are prone to knocking, it may have had an upgrade on suspension but listen out for knocking from the rear on test drive -)

regards

Neil

V4JDMSTi

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I agree no service book, no purchase at that price. If the car's ok I'd want it for a fair bit less than that. Don;t forget to come and say hi in the Essex Section. We've got a meet next Thursday at The Lodge in South Woodham. Pop along for a chat

Rubberscooby

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Looks good mate. if your happy to have no book, just receipts maybe use it as getting something knocked off and get him to get the belt done.

Very nice car, wouldnt be surprised if someone on here knows it.

b road blaster

seen one of them spoilers before they are aftermarket ones the car seems a bit overpriced to me i'm sure you could find the same or better cheaper if you look about mate

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

thanks people for the info im gonna hit him tomoz for a reduce in price for a cambelt and no service book and see what he says?? its easy said then done to have a look around lol when i see something i like i just wanna buy it straight away or buy another as quick as possible another thing i might ask the dealer for the previous owners phone number he might be able to shed some light on the subject and thanks for the invite mneame as soon as i buy one i will be there

how much is a cambelt and labour on one of these so i no what to go in with to the dealer?

DDS789

iTrader: (2)

Agree with the price being too high, especially with mileage, age and history!

Stay clear, theres loads knocking about on pistonheads.

Pick an 05 plate up for that kind of money

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TonyBurns

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Very expensive (your pushing 05 car for that), go have a look at www.pistonheads.com for better cars.

Tony

TonyBurns

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Here you go, its the uprated 05 model for the same price and about a third of the mileage and fdsh
Subaru : impreza wrx sti

Tony

PS, you will travel for the right car

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

how far back do the reciepts go for all the services? i take it this is the car that is along the A127? As for it being a prodrive, if there is no certificate then it probably aint! The wheels can be bought aftermarket and if it has the cat still fitted and not a sports cat then its certainly aint How much is you BMW worth and how much does he want on top? this car used to belong to a member on here and it seems to be well lokked after with a few nice subtle mods like the rear spoiler stiffies but it is slightly over priced so try and have a haggle

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

cheers l.j.f, he wants to give me £6,500 for mine and the rest would be on finace as i havent got the rest in cash gutted, but mine needs a new clutch in the near future. because a few of the other chaps on here showed me some right good buys but i just havent got the £££ it does look well looked after with a stunning audio/dvd system and pro instalation. no chips scratches or dents he just had new pads all round,a rear shock because it was nocking, and plugs ,and oil filter.

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

and has got a dcated exhaust and he has the origanal exhaust

does any one no the old owners user name of this car???

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

https://www.scoobynet.com/essex-scoo...whos-then.html

JUST SPOTTED THIS THREAD ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ABOUT THE CAR

Rubberscooby

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SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX STI TYPE UK 4DR- Auto Trader UK

Or this one... travel and save yourself £1000

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ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

cheers for them.....ive seen the black one about...but like i said i have not got the diffenrence in cash...like way to drive when hi tryes and mugs me of with my one :P

V4JDMSTi

iTrader: (2)

No need to have a scoob to pop along fella. There's more non scoob owners at our meet lately than those that own scoobs. Most of them have sold up and bought a focarse rs.

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

ive got it over the moon....lol and found a scooby doo in the boot which my daqughter likes better than the car lolool

millzy555

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bring it to mocom racing for cambelt change and service. Great company with loadsa knowledge and advice. They are based in north weald. Search google for the website!!!

Oh and enjoy the car lol

Pm me for any more info needed

Rubberscooby

iTrader: (1)

Well done mate. as above though get cam belt and service done. Get some pics up too. :-)

TonyBurns

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Did you get that MY03 car in the end? did you knock about 1k off the price? sometimes its nice to shop around, some real bargains to be had, especially with the MY05 cars which are better

Tony

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

good stuff mate, as said about get it looked over for piece of mind and then you can really enjoy it

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

yer i did buy it and i did get a chunk knocked of not loads but enough to get the bits done...been out in it since 5oc and i fuxxing love it omg its so quickkkkk...

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Dont forget that these only like super unleaded fuel
Glad you got some money off, was a bit steep for an MY03, they are fun also just dont go mad until your use to it, brake pads are a bit crap and are worth replacing with something decent.

Tony

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

CHEERS TONY,he had done a service for me before i bought pads,oil filter..etc and a rear shock (knocking)..sorted now. i allways run my other cars on super uleaded...ive herd about this vpower?? and what about tesos super it says 99 octaine??

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Knocking shocks are a known fault so getting them sorted is good as for v power and tesco 99, I prefer v power in my classic JDM (I also ran it in my newage Spec C) but some people prefer tesco's 99, either way you wont go far wrong, nice with the shell card though

Tony

Aaron1978

iTrader: (12)

Either of those are good. Welcome and nice car mate

ESSEX_BOYZ_DAN

cheers azz ....i will put up some pics tomoz

bobs_p1

iTrader: (4)

nice dan hope you enjoy it cant go wrong with shell v-power tho and agree with tony with the shell card lol