muttleyturbo

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I have a budget of 4-5k and want a nice classic Impreza, not too fussed on colour. But prefer a 3 door but I know type r's etc are worth more so would prefer a better condition 4 door not saloon to a trashed type r etc if that makes sense.

So what would 4-5k buy in terms of model / condition and spec for a classic Impreza?

thanks

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Should be a late, VGC UK spec, MY99-MY00 for that money. You could probably get something already modded to around 300bhp no problems.

muttleyturbo

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I wouldn't mind spending a tad more maybe up to 5.5k, really all I want is something very clean bodywork wise (good paint and 100% rust free) and a very reliable engine (low mileage or rebuilt engine). Obviously service history is more important but it's nice to know it's a low mileage car since other components won't have traveled so far.

I'd love something already modified reliably for good bhp, 300 is a figure I'd be happy with.

I'm just in love with the classics after briefly owning one and have been waiting a while to get back into one but this time a minter one since I have a lot bigger budget.

kj200sx

iTrader: (7)

get a v4-5-6 Sti better car all round

Paul&bon

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You could buy my car for 4k then have an sti8 block fitted.

Paul Hutch

There plenty of nice type r's on ebay for 5.5 k

muttleyturbo

iTrader: (5)

What is better about these imports compared to the UK models?

Lovely wagon but sadly want a saloon this time round, had a UK Turbo2000 before and after buying it always found myself wanting the looks of the saloon.

I am partial to Type R's but buying on ebay is not my fave thing to do, seems to be all the dogs that end up on ebay (to a point) that haven't been able to sell elsewhere so resort to auction.

jef

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i like turbs one, maybe a touch on the low side tho,

as above i would never buy a car on ebay,

youll get better deals and better quality cars on enthusiats sites imo

that money should get you something v nice, as at then moment the selling market seems v weak

you have the power lol

Gear Head

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Infact I would completely disagree.
On enthusiats sites people will also want more than what the car is really worth.
You will find a good one on here, but not a cheap one!

wrx287

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You should be able to get a decent Type R for that money
Like these.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2346977.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2672293.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2260463.htm

jef

iTrader: (13)

yes im totally wrong - my mistake

but right with getting a better quality car

or a better chance of getting something quality - but your right, youll pay for it

altho youll still get a lot of car for that money

Black-Hawk

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Love the last one Calv

wrx287

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If only i had a spare 4.5k

subaruian

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I was gonna look at that black r its been on their for a while now but ended up buying from snet

Ian

turbs

Thanks jef

She is quite low but not to low as to scrape, adjustable though

SpecDscooby

For that money you could get any type of classic you wanted in this economic situation.

Not a huge number of people looking for an ageing gas guzzler in truth.

For me anything but a P1 is a possibility for that money......

paul 439

5.5 and id consider selling my RB5 wich is standard apart from p1 wheels and a fujitsubo quiet exhaust, just done 45000 miles on the engine which was brand new subaru supplied.