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Old 17 November 2010, 08:01 PM
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Hi, anyone got any info on this type r?? looks nice but the price looks to cheap?? not complaining about the price but some times its to good to be true
any help would be appreciated.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2265878.htm
Old 17 November 2010, 08:23 PM
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Not sure about the front bumper, the OEM one looks better IMHO. I thought that MY Type R STi only came in a very limited colour range. White, silver and black ??

Suspiciously cheap

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Old 17 November 2010, 08:45 PM
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The ad shows a few mods that i wouldnt be happy with, as theres no mention of an aftermarket ecu, and he claims its 350bhp. If its 350, it wont be a safe 350hp..
Old 17 November 2010, 08:51 PM
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Looks a decent type R.
Front bumper looks Tommi Kiara style...
Too cheap imo.....
Old 17 November 2010, 10:14 PM
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I'd be worried about it coming through Ireland first, recognise the first picture from on here I think but it does seem very cheap but then they may need the cash
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vehicle is still limited to 112mph, but he then goes on to say it is tuned to 350bhp???

i know the limiter is in the clocks but surely they would be changed to read in mph?
Old 17 November 2010, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispy200+
I'd be worried about it coming through Ireland first, recognise the first picture from on here I think but it does seem very cheap but then they may need the cash
Why be worried about it coming from Ireland?
Some of the nicest cars advertised that i have seen originate from the emerald isle....
Still too cheap though...
Old 18 November 2010, 01:49 PM
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Chances are it hasn't done 34k miles either. They are so frequently clocked on import
Old 18 November 2010, 03:32 PM
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** GUYS BE AWARE MY MATE WENT TO SEE IT ** he said it looks like engine has been changed and he thinks the car has been clocked back and he has had the car for quite a while at it is not selling Hence Price thats what my mate told me so thought i will share
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Originally Posted by Zen1
** GUYS BE AWARE MY MATE WENT TO SEE IT ** he said it looks like engine has been changed and he thinks the car has been clocked back and he has had the car for quite a while at it is not selling Hence Price thats what my mate told me so thought i will share
Changed to what??? Doesnt matter if engine been changed, as long as its not knocking and it drives o.k, and the car comes back clean on h.p.i, then its a cheap type R, not going to be the cleanest and the price reflects that.

Could be a cheap Type R, im guessing he would shift from that price if he has had it up for sale for a bit!!!
Old 18 November 2010, 05:03 PM
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That's what he told me he was upset because he really liked it oh well
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Originally Posted by Zen1
That's what he told me he was upset because he really liked it oh well

What else was wrong with it, Apart from maybe being clocked??? Was the gearbox smooth no crunches etc, paintwork in decent condition????

Does look a cheap car, wonder if a bit of TLC would sort it, and a new front bumper.
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Originally Posted by f4la k
The ad shows a few mods that i wouldnt be happy with, as theres no mention of an aftermarket ecu, and he claims its 350bhp. If its 350, it wont be a safe 350hp..
Why is it not safe to run 350hp? sorry i am learning about the Subarus. what power can you run the the standard ecu?

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Changed to what??? Doesnt matter if engine been changed, as long as its not knocking and it drives o.k, and the car comes back clean on h.p.i, then its a cheap type R, not going to be the cleanest and the price reflects that.

Could be a cheap Type R, im guessing he would shift from that price if he has had it up for sale for a bit!!!
Have you h.p.i the car in question?? it is on my to do list, but if you have all ready done it it would be great could you post up or p/m me the result please thank you.

Thank you for everybody's input.
Old 18 November 2010, 05:44 PM
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Pm'd
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With the hpi he is still waiting for v5 to come that's what my said
Old 18 November 2010, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Changed to what??? Doesnt matter if engine been changed, as long as its not knocking and it drives o.k,
That also depends on if the engine was changed like for like and not just replaced with any old ej20, with the heads being the main reason for what i say.
Old 18 November 2010, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jayallen
That also depends on if the engine was changed like for like and not just replaced with any old ej20, with the heads being the main reason for what i say.
i didnt ask my mate about the engine he just looked under bonnett he said and straight no and he has worked with and for subaru garage as a mechanic for 15 years
Old 18 November 2010, 09:00 PM
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Im sure Ive seen the first piccie on here or sidc ??
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