Saalro

iTrader: (8)

i'm looking for a project and would like a 2 door yet all i've seen is expensive ones, i want one for about 2 thousand in any condition considering the body works not to messed up.

I've looked on Pistonhead and eBay but no luck.

Thanks

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

I'm not sure you can consider cheap and 2 door in the same sentence.
They are very sought after, not just as a road car, but a track/rally machine.

They only way you may be able to get one cheaper, is by importing one from the US, but it will be LHD. Thier first classic Impreza over there was a 2 door, 2.5 non turbo.

Saalro

iTrader: (8)

Damnnnnn, thought that might be the case. Wonder if i could pick a shell up.

Thanks

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

It'll be the same story. Rally guys would probably prefer a shell anyway, as they'll use all there own engine/running gear.

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

Keep your eyes peeled. I managed to pick up a minted 2 door shell for £1k

Saalro

iTrader: (8)

What model did you pick up. How was the build to get it running? How long did it take?

Thanks

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

Well I have not even started the build. Should take about a year but thats mainly down to ££ and the fact i want a reliable 550bhp. I managed to get a V5 shell

Ricerocket0_1

You've got no chance mate, £2k is going to buy you a good shell maybe if you can find one? Other then that it's going to be a smashed up basket case at £2k!
You could probably pick up a tiered V3 for £4-£4.5k or my lovely V4 for £5k if you are quick. In the long run it will cost you a small fortune building one from shell up, you may as well buy a good running example to start with. That's my opinion from experience and having built many projects. At the end of day..... you get what you pay for and £2k buy's you squat in regards to Type-R's. Good luck

Saalro

iTrader: (8)

Are you going to respray it? I was looking to strip to the very bare shell and spray it all.

Might just do it all to my 4 door.

Thanks all.

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

Or, buy a 2 door and then strip and sell the bits you don't need/want - gearbox, brakes, suspension etc to get your money back.

Saalro

iTrader: (8)

Don't think i'll get £4000+ back from standard parts!

Might just look out for a shell and in the mean time carry on with a 4 door but only modifications that can be used on a 2 door for the future.

Thanks

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

Maybe not, but it depends on how desperate you are for a 2 door over a 4 door! But, if you only spend £4k on a complete V3 Type R and sell all the bits for £2k then you've your £2k shell.............