So I Bought..... a classic Impreza WRX STI
12 August 2011, 04:31 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So I Bought..... a classic Impreza WRX STI
So guys,
After looking at Evo's and Imprezas, i finally came across a cheap one which has had an enguine rebuild 2000 miles ago and is in immaculate condition (not a mark on it).
It cost me £3800 with 3 months warranty and 12 months MOT.
Spoke to a garage i found amongst the receipt and he said its immaculate but a tad over priced (to be expected with a dealer). He said for the money though you wouldn't find a better classic in that condition. He vouched he did the rebuild and was running extremely well and was shocked that the previous owner part exchanged it for a new STI.
Chuffed to bits with it and picked it up yesterday
Couple of dealer pics:
My girlfriend hates it! And yes i could have got one cheaper private, but after being stung so many times i can't really trust buying a car like this privately. Especially it being an Import.
Enjoy! I will get some new pics when i get chance! Oh and i love this car! Never had a Jap car... always been a ford boy. I tell you what! I won't be going back!
Thanks,
Shep.
After looking at Evo's and Imprezas, i finally came across a cheap one which has had an enguine rebuild 2000 miles ago and is in immaculate condition (not a mark on it).
It cost me £3800 with 3 months warranty and 12 months MOT.
Spoke to a garage i found amongst the receipt and he said its immaculate but a tad over priced (to be expected with a dealer). He said for the money though you wouldn't find a better classic in that condition. He vouched he did the rebuild and was running extremely well and was shocked that the previous owner part exchanged it for a new STI.
Chuffed to bits with it and picked it up yesterday
Couple of dealer pics:
My girlfriend hates it! And yes i could have got one cheaper private, but after being stung so many times i can't really trust buying a car like this privately. Especially it being an Import.
Enjoy! I will get some new pics when i get chance! Oh and i love this car! Never had a Jap car... always been a ford boy. I tell you what! I won't be going back!
Thanks,
Shep.
12 August 2011, 04:32 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
oh! forgot to ask. Are there any must have upgrades i ought to do/get? Little things to big things?
Someone mentioned to me about piston 3 and parallel fuel lines.
Someone mentioned to me about piston 3 and parallel fuel lines.
12 August 2011, 04:43 PM
#3
WRX STi Version III -- albeit with a v.6 wing, bonnet vent meshes painted white, side/rear skirt end caps, full crystal lights conversion and de-tango'd indicators/repeaters. 
Very clean looking example and stuff. Nice!
(And the best colour on a Classic too
).
Very clean looking example and stuff. Nice!
(And the best colour on a Classic too
).
Last edited by joz8968; 12 August 2011 at 08:20 PM.
12 August 2011, 04:49 PM
#4
The world's your oyster when modding an Impreza - you need to give a budget.
But the classic [pun lol] cost effective "stage 1" is:-
K&N or Green replacement panel air filter - £40
Walbro 255 fuel pump - £70
NGK PFR7B plugs - £30
Decat downpipe - £80 2nd hand
Simtek ECU + remap - £1074. Jolly Green Monster can supply fit and remap at a location of your choice - even on the roads near where you live!
Should see 320+ and similar lb ft of torque. A decent c.16% increase over the stock 276bhp. But also much nicer driveability/throttle response, etc.
But the classic [pun lol] cost effective "stage 1" is:-
K&N or Green replacement panel air filter - £40
Walbro 255 fuel pump - £70
NGK PFR7B plugs - £30
Decat downpipe - £80 2nd hand
Simtek ECU + remap - £1074. Jolly Green Monster can supply fit and remap at a location of your choice - even on the roads near where you live!
Should see 320+ and similar lb ft of torque. A decent c.16% increase over the stock 276bhp. But also much nicer driveability/throttle response, etc.
Last edited by joz8968; 15 August 2011 at 11:12 AM.
12 August 2011, 04:53 PM
#5
Scooby Regular
Hello mate
Spoke to you via OCUK
You'll get some great advice and help on here
Think I said about the fuel and piston 3 melting. It's my understanding that some engine failures are due to booting the car with low fuel - making piston 3 run lean and let go - pretty sure thats right but happy to be corrected. Either do the parallel mod or don't let the fuel gauge go under 1/4 of a tank.
Spoke to you via OCUK
You'll get some great advice and help on here
Think I said about the fuel and piston 3 melting. It's my understanding that some engine failures are due to booting the car with low fuel - making piston 3 run lean and let go - pretty sure thats right but happy to be corrected. Either do the parallel mod or don't let the fuel gauge go under 1/4 of a tank.
Last edited by EddScott; 12 August 2011 at 04:56 PM.
12 August 2011, 04:54 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The world's your oyster when modding an Impreza - you need to give a budget.
But the classic [pun lol] cost effective "stage 1" is:-
K&N or Green replacement panel air filter
Walbro 255 fuel pump
NGK PFR7B plugs
Decat d/p
Apexi PowerFC or Simtek ECU + remap.
Should see 320+ and similar lb ft of torque. A decent c.16% increase over the stock 276bhp. But also much nicer driveability/throttle response, etc.
But the classic [pun lol] cost effective "stage 1" is:-
K&N or Green replacement panel air filter
Walbro 255 fuel pump
NGK PFR7B plugs
Decat d/p
Apexi PowerFC or Simtek ECU + remap.
Should see 320+ and similar lb ft of torque. A decent c.16% increase over the stock 276bhp. But also much nicer driveability/throttle response, etc.
I know its not the same but on my Escort RS Turbo people said it was best to remove the ABS as it was terrible and was dangerous. I removed it and it improved the car a hell of alot!
Not suggesting removing the ABS but just wondered if there are some quick, cheap mods people recommend doing to prolong the life of the car etc.
Trending Topics
12 August 2011, 04:55 PM
#8
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
12 August 2011, 04:59 PM
#11
No such issue on the Impreza I don't think.
Last edited by joz8968; 12 August 2011 at 08:04 PM.
12 August 2011, 05:02 PM
#13
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Only problem i have with it is that even though its had a new gear box, 5th gear crunches when going up from 4th. 3rd gear crunches when going down from 4th and reverse crunches. They don't crunch all of the time but i would say 75% of the time they do. That is the reason i managed to get £700 off the asking price.
12 August 2011, 05:05 PM
#14
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I shall be booking it in with ScoobyTechnix in Fleetwood next week hopefully for a health check and see what it comes back with. I have 3months warranty with Graham Walker LTD. in Chester so i imagine if there are faults with the car that need sorting then the guys there should pay for them to be rectified. Obviously they won't pay for any optional upgrades i want but they should honour my warranty if there are genuine problems with the car.
12 August 2011, 06:09 PM
#20
12 August 2011, 10:13 PM
#29
