Does anybody know the person who owned this car? Wouldnt mind asking them a few questions!
Thanks

 

If it helps mine is a YX and was registered in Hull.

dunx

 

Same here.

Think you'll find the car is an Euro import from Motor Depot.

 

Is euro a good thing or bad thing? Im sure it said type uk though

 

If its got Type UK in the rear windows then its not a euro

euro's generally have a higher trim level

 

Yeah, but only if you order the higher spec'd car?

My understanding of WRX STI euro hatches
base model - I assume same as standard type UK
S model - no idea?
Premium SE model - I understand this is the same spec as a UK 330S car but with different wheels.

 

So euro is a good thing if anything really, i didnt notice about the sticker in the rear window, ill have to check next time i go! All i really need to know is if its had the reflash and if its had any trouble in the past!

 

I'd check it's had it's re-flash, (any Subaru dealer can tell you this with the reg)

Check for white smoke on cold start up

The V5 will have the previous owner, can you not obtain that?

 

Just make sure it's a damned sight cheaper than a proper Type UK car!!!

Come resale time you will not get UK Car money - so, factor that in!

 

There was white smoke on start up now you mention it! Ill have a proper look at the log book when i go down! If it hasnt had the reflash, would i be able to take it to subaru and get this done?

 

Yes Subaru should do it for you. Had my euro STI re-flashed at the 1000 mile service under warranty.

Dealer didn't know anything about at the time. Showed them the US Subaru bulletin and they contacted IM who provided the update

 

Cant believe it, its sold, had my heart set on it aswel! Oh well thanks for the info, saves me asking next time i see a decent one
thanks again

 

Tread very carefully, white smoke has been the common symptom of the piston ring lands going.. Ty it again when you next go down...make sure you have a grease monkey or salesman watching...if it does it again, insist on a compression test before shelling anything out.

 

That solved that!