Deposit down on new STi ;-)
11 February 2010, 07:41 PM
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Deposit down on new STi ;-)
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So finally got a loan today and have put a deposit down on a MY06 STi. It seems too cheap for the milaege it has done but I can't wait. The last Impreza I owned was a WRX Bugeye in 2006. Never driven an STi and haven't even test drove the one I am buying saturday. Just hope I like it. It comes with Prodrive springs and exhaust but no PPP which is a shame. Suppose I'll get it remapped at some point. Heres the car: Not my postcode just a made up one
Auto Trader UK - SUBARU IMPREZA 2500 cc WRX-STI TYPE UK
So finally got a loan today and have put a deposit down on a MY06 STi. It seems too cheap for the milaege it has done but I can't wait. The last Impreza I owned was a WRX Bugeye in 2006. Never driven an STi and haven't even test drove the one I am buying saturday. Just hope I like it. It comes with Prodrive springs and exhaust but no PPP which is a shame. Suppose I'll get it remapped at some point. Heres the car: Not my postcode just a made up one
Auto Trader UK - SUBARU IMPREZA 2500 cc WRX-STI TYPE UK
11 February 2010, 07:47 PM
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There are no bargains at Subaru Main Dealers ..... I hope you got at least 10% for cash?
The STi's are an aquired taste, the drive will knock your fillings out - many cannot live with them as an everyday car.
How, and why, have you put a deposit on a car you haven't driven yet?
Confused ............ but I hope it all goes well
The STi's are an aquired taste, the drive will knock your fillings out - many cannot live with them as an everyday car.
How, and why, have you put a deposit on a car you haven't driven yet?
Confused ............ but I hope it all goes well
11 February 2010, 07:55 PM
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I've looked on Pistonheads and seen nothing near that for £15,000. I have just sold an Z4M Coupe so I'm sure it will not be anywhere as harsh as that. That was just raw power and handling. I just hear so many good things about the STi that I can't see there being any problems with it and I'm sure I will like how it drives (hopefully) Its only done 12,000 miles too so should be like new 
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11 February 2010, 08:08 PM
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How would you be messing him about by not paying a deposit?
Anyway, salesmen are paid to be messed with!
Good luck with it ..... I would be concerned if it is, indeed, cheap (Subaru Main Dealers know what they have and what it's worth).
Anyway, salesmen are paid to be messed with!
Good luck with it ..... I would be concerned if it is, indeed, cheap (Subaru Main Dealers know what they have and what it's worth).
11 February 2010, 08:14 PM
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What can be wrong with it? Dealers can't in take dodgy cars can they? It must be HPI clear and it comes with a years warranty so can't see what the problem would be.
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11 February 2010, 08:18 PM
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I don't want to concern you at all, far from it.
Just I cannot imagine paying a deposit on a car I haven;t seen or driven ..... and I cannot imagine a Main Dealer selling a car too cheap - you do know that there is money which they will knock off .... don't you?
I genuinely hope it all works out .... but why would thay sell a car cheap? (if it is cheap, I don't know)
Just I cannot imagine paying a deposit on a car I haven;t seen or driven ..... and I cannot imagine a Main Dealer selling a car too cheap - you do know that there is money which they will knock off .... don't you?
I genuinely hope it all works out .... but why would thay sell a car cheap? (if it is cheap, I don't know)
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11 February 2010, 08:23 PM
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Dealer or no, i would still do a hpi check. In this day and age there is alot of dodgy dealers. Nice car.... Do you know how many owners it has had...
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11 February 2010, 08:31 PM
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Maybe its not cheap, its just that the one ones for £15000 on Pistonheads seem to have higher mileage. I will be the 3rd owner. The bloke who owned it before had it for just over 2 years and just traded it in for a new STi Hatchback. Its just had its MOT and its 30,000 mile service even though it only has 12,000 miles on the clock but its 3 years old.
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11 February 2010, 08:34 PM
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That looks just like my STI, only mine has the PPP as well. You will love it mate, it's got some pulling power! And I paid a lot more than that for mine when I bought it a year ago from a main Subaru dealer.
11 February 2010, 08:52 PM
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It was only £100 deposit so no big stiffy. If I don't like the test drive I will get deposit back. Will look into a remap in a few months. Does it still feel quick standard?
11 February 2010, 09:08 PM
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yeah you will notice a difference over your old wrx, i aint a fan of the 2.5 sti tbh i would much prefer a jdm version. infact if you look in the for sale section on here there is a type 25 for sale which is going at a good price at the moment!
12 February 2010, 06:21 PM
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Yes I will give it a year then look at a remap. Might be tempted to change the Prodrive exhaust for a Ninja II if its too quiet.
I do like the Type25 in the link but just want the Hawkeye as I really like the front and Xenons
I do like the Type25 in the link but just want the Hawkeye as I really like the front and Xenons
12 February 2010, 07:23 PM
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Finally got one eh, if your still living in the same place as you were a while back I'll look out for you.
I'm in a silver hatch SWTI now and loving the move up from a WRX.
I'm in a silver hatch SWTI now and loving the move up from a WRX.
12 February 2010, 09:12 PM
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Hi Arron. Yes mate still in the same place but in a house now. Seen you in the STI . Looks really nice. Hopefully getting it tomorrow. Wouldn't mind a look in yours if you wouldn't mind.
Cheers Scatty. I'm hoping I feel the same way as soon as I drive it. Will post up some pics soon.
Cheers Scatty. I'm hoping I feel the same way as soon as I drive it. Will post up some pics soon.
14 February 2010, 05:34 PM
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I did the same don't forget you should get a 12 month warranty with it also any problems they will sort it. Worst case sinario if you don't like it get your dipper back.. I have had a few STI's and the Hawk is the best i have driven. Enjoy buddy
15 February 2010, 11:31 PM
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Yes I'm loving the new car. What an all round package. Wish the brakes were a little better but seems Subaru struggle with powerful brakes. Will look into some braided hoses.
Hi Renny. Top car mate. Well looked after I'll be keeping it the same. Don't do too many miles myself so will probably be one of the lowest mile hawkeyes on the road in a couple of years.
Hi Renny. Top car mate. Well looked after I'll be keeping it the same. Don't do too many miles myself so will probably be one of the lowest mile hawkeyes on the road in a couple of years.