shurm

Got let down on a Spec D this week it had overheating issues

Have 10k ish burning a hole in my pocket at the minute, been talked out of anything with a 2.5 engine either for pistons or head gaskets.

Fancy a really late blob or some kind of JDM engined car.

Suggestions please as I can't seem to find an ideal car for 10k ish.

Cheers

juggers

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http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2655166.htm I would say this as it's a spec c ,but it's got the 2.5 conversion so I would expect the same thing to happen. Otherwise for 10k its a cracking deal.

Says something about a donor car tho not to sure what thats all about??????

shurm

Yeah seen that seems a genuine chap emailed him, hmmmm

1000rwhp

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2908953.htm

juggers

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*** me that was my old car. Got it brandnew back in 2003 when the 8 first come out. Brings back memorys that would love to buy it back might put an offer in.

Steve001

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offer the guy 8k for the specD i think it costs about 2k to get head gaskets done

shurm

I was buying it for £9500 so I was thinking £7500 !! He's trying to trade it in I think somewhere.

juggers

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Feel sorry for the garage who ends up with that,one pissed of customer £3k bill to repair car...........etc

shurm

Yeah I saw it an autotrade mail the day after I rejected it (I'm in the trade) someone was after an underwrite on it so I rang them up and gave him the info needless to say he pulled his ad and told the bloke to go elsewhere.
Beware a Spec D from Preston 56 Plate.

zed0

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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2862994.htm

have a look at this, nice spec.

shurm

God that's some power/spec but want something ideally with less miles, keep them coming though. Cheers to everyone with an idea.

Steve001

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go to a main dealer, if they are confident in a car they have for sale they might well give you a subaru 12 warranty. the warranty was good enough on my car to get the dreaded head gaskets done no problems since.

shurm

Not to keen on paying Dealer prices just want a private sale, someone parting with a really nice car they want going to a good home.

Not really much JDM stuff out there on the blob or new hatch. Fancy the 2.0lt twin scroll engine. I know a good Subaru garage just need to find a car :-(

BlueBugEye

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Looked at Litchfields stocklists?

mylilscooby

i have seen the perfect car fot 10k on ebay mate ill find it again perfection

mylilscooby

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-SUBARU-IM...item35b2938123

if i had 10k i would of taen a trundle down there already

shurm

It's just that LPG conversion has anyone else done this ? Seems a good idea with fuel prices etc but does it work ???

mylilscooby

yeah my mate has it done and im booked in next week to have mine done please dont think im being rude but he wouldnt have it done if it never lol im looking forward to using the LPG on the long **** motorway runs

shurm

Lol yeah I know it works I meant like with no problems I suppose. Don't do big miles 5-6k a year so it's not worth the bother really. Sold a STI 55 Plate 20k on here in about March 09 for £9500 can't get a proper mint one now for that price !!!

The Pink Ninja

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Just to let you know shurm that the above JDM was sold a few months ago for 2k less than its up for sale for now, I was looking at it but the LPG put me off, Think it was sold for around £7300 or £7800, there is a thread on here about it somewhere.

DJ_Jon

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Did you not go for a deal on my old Spec D then Shurm?

shurm

Thanks mate, how much did you pay for yours it looks well in red

Someone's just put a White Hawkeye on hmmmmm

shurm

Suspected head gaskets mate I was that gutted I didn't even look at it once I got tipped off.

Told me it was perfect and advertised it as so

The Pink Ninja

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Got mine for what i think is a bit of a bargain, MY03 Imported in the UK in 2005 with 2k on the clock, 1 previous owner now has 36k on the clock and full Jap & UK history/service, loads of paperwork/receipts etc.. All for the grand total of £8650, I know some people think the Spec-c`s are a bit of a hardcore everyday car but if i`m honest its quieter and more comfy than my last scoob

JDM all the way, the twinscroll set up is just perfect, Way better than the VF35 on the UK`s, only slight issue i have is the gearing on the JDM box, You`ll always be looking for another gear, great for acceleration but not ideal for the motorway

shurm

Good price that I'm looking for a white one (or waiting lol) or maybe just a JDM STI.

Seen the pics on Lads looks really well.

If you see anything PM me.

cookie79

Scooby stu from west-mids-imprezas is selling his hawkeye for £9000

53

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Nowt wrong with UK Hawkeyes, just need to find one that hasn't been penny pinched IMHO Although with £10k that maybe all you can afford tbh.

shurm

Thats why I said I was after a late UK blob or JDM car. Wasn't really expecting a Hawkeye and I've owned a Forester STI before now that needed head gaskets so perhaps I'm a little suspicious of the 2.5 engine.

Can spend more for the right car though, just trying to stick to a budget.

stuart69

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you need one like this shrum




although still un-decided weather to sell of not

shurm

I know I was hinting at yours spotted you saying you might sell, I was going to PM you. Are you in Lads seen your in Lancs i'm in Accy.