thought on this type r
08 June 2011, 12:39 PM
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thought on this type r
i have seen this advertised for ages and thinking about buying it but not in a position to throw money away on a cement mixer. any thoughts on this car
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260463.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260463.htm
08 June 2011, 12:51 PM
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Concerns:
-No mention of mileage - Usually means it is sky high or can't be proven.
-P1 Bits may look nice, but does that it has been in a shunt??
Price wise, if it is genuine and has below so 80k, then it seems ok, especially for a black one. I just don't like the mis-match of parts.
-No mention of mileage - Usually means it is sky high or can't be proven.
-P1 Bits may look nice, but does that it has been in a shunt??
Price wise, if it is genuine and has below so 80k, then it seems ok, especially for a black one. I just don't like the mis-match of parts.
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08 June 2011, 12:57 PM
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quite like that - as long as the engine hasnt been modded - i tend to err away from modded cars, but the front end face lift is common and not always a sign of a shunt...
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08 June 2011, 12:58 PM
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It may only be me but I'm put off by adverts like that straight away.
Piston heads don't restrict you on advert length but still the seller is happy to write the bare minimum about the car.
Yea yea you could just ring and find out about it but for me, I like to see a well written advert detailing mileage, history of the car etc etc.
Piston heads don't restrict you on advert length but still the seller is happy to write the bare minimum about the car.
Yea yea you could just ring and find out about it but for me, I like to see a well written advert detailing mileage, history of the car etc etc.
08 June 2011, 01:08 PM
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seems hard to sell these type r scoobys at the moment. mine hasn't sold and i thought it would fly out !( i dont think the length of time it's been advertised is a bad thing, if your looking for one you know what to look for so its gotta be worth a look atleast.
08 June 2011, 07:46 PM
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If I'm right this is a trader based near Balshall Heath, Birmingham. I went along once to view a scooby - all in a lock-up just delivered from the docks, not prepared, dust, grime, dents... need I go on? I was supposed to choose one, leave a deposit and then they prepare it 
08 June 2011, 07:54 PM
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It's been for sale there for at least a year I think .
Time taken to sell and varying opinions of the trader are a put off. If it were me, I would only purchase if the trader was prepared to allow a full report carried out on the car. Don't the RAC do something like that? Would a Subaru specialist be prepared to check it over if all the costs were covered?
If the engine blows up or the gearbox lets go within 3 months fine, my luck. What I'd want is a professional opinion on the cars structure. Has it been crashed, has it had paint.
A V4/5/6 Black Type R is probably my ideal classic - I've looked at this one many times. I'd be happy to spend a few hundred quid getting it checked before making a purchase.
Time taken to sell and varying opinions of the trader are a put off. If it were me, I would only purchase if the trader was prepared to allow a full report carried out on the car. Don't the RAC do something like that? Would a Subaru specialist be prepared to check it over if all the costs were covered?
If the engine blows up or the gearbox lets go within 3 months fine, my luck. What I'd want is a professional opinion on the cars structure. Has it been crashed, has it had paint.
A V4/5/6 Black Type R is probably my ideal classic - I've looked at this one many times. I'd be happy to spend a few hundred quid getting it checked before making a purchase.
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08 June 2011, 08:03 PM
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My brother bought his STi from the same garage, Had it 4 years and bought it with 70k miles and now got 104k miles with no problems and engine still going strong!! I wouldnt be put off by the garage as the owner is a nice enough bloke!!!
Garage is in Wednesbury, West Midlands!!!!
Garage is in Wednesbury, West Midlands!!!!
09 June 2011, 12:27 AM
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looked at this agesssss ago but ended up buying trinitys/ianhs old black type-r glad id did lovely motor now on the hut for a nice spec-c to add to the fleet lol btw take your time mate good look luck in your search
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09 June 2011, 05:15 AM
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Gotta pay high prices for good imports, places like new era charge a premium because their cars are top quality.
Not too sure on this dku guy but I'm sure this type r was listed as sold 4-5 months ago.
09 June 2011, 02:30 PM
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You could always buy a bargain basement bucket and modd it to your specific choice:
Not a lot of money:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2884791.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2871657.htm
Not a lot of money:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2884791.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2871657.htm