1stscoob

As above wondering what's on the market for this price don't want a bug sti as I already have a bug wrx. Something with a lot of power?

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fully forged classic with a decent spec m8 and done properly hopefully and would be quick with plenty of power

Yellow R

iTrader: (2)

As above get yourself a nice classic along the lines of a Type R

1stscoob

Livin in Blackpool It's riddled with stis lol so I can't catch aids twice lol.

TonyBurns

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There is a nice 2008 STI on ebay with about 10 hours left at 5.5k and 32k on the clock, only issue is that its minus an engine, still.....

Tony

zippy!

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as above nicely tuned type r classic or a blob sti if you look hard enough

1stscoob

Looking for something that's runs to honest lol. I would like a blob sti but didn't think they were as low priced at that I also like the classics only thing that puts me of them is to the average public they just think there old bangers of course that isn't the case.

Yellow R

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There is this on fleebay I just had a brief look at it the mileage is high but you might be able to haggle them abit on the price if you like it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-03-SU...ht_1798wt_1388

1stscoob

Black as well my favourite colour for a car what you make of the 104000 on clock would you think this could be a money pit ?

Yellow R

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Well there will be mixed opinions on this one, But what I would say if its been maintained,regular service cambelt etc I don't see a problem, But a Subaru with a 100k could do with a rebuild, If you was thinking of a power build soon etc But do your homework and don't rush in to it mate, as something should pop up

1stscoob

Seen on pistonheads there some blob stis on there with an 70-80 k miles for 5500 but I've also seen a classic type r at that price with 69k fully forged engine etc running at 383 bhp at 1.2 bar?

Yellow R

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Personally if the type r is genuine il go for that, But make sure it all checks out

ditchmyster

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104k is not a lot of miles for a 9 year old car, and there is no reason it won't go on for another 100k if it's looked after, it's better than one that has spent most of it's life in a garage or doing lots of short trips/odd weekend blast to the local pub.

These cars are getting old now particularly the classics, and as such you need to factor in wear and tear, especially on a car that was designed to run 300bhp that is now running close to 400bhp and 15yrs old.

Whatever you buy you need to make sure you have some spare cash for the unexpected, especially if it's your only car, as even good ones are expensive to run.

Happy hunting.

paul 439

My RB5 with new power upgrades and scoobyclinic map on simtek

1stscoob

Hi my classic info is virtually Nile lol what's an rb 5 specs etc

rich666

U can have my wife for 5 grand ul get her 1 week to do wat u want cook clean if ur lucky she may do ur ironing : ) but cash up front pls

paul 439

It's just a limited edition edition uk, made 444 in the best colour grey with blue alcantara interior mine has 18 " rota gra's, sti suspension, front mounted cooler mapped at 310 bhp loads of history with the car just had cam belt and tensioners etc etc. I haven't decided on defiantly selling however if you are genuinely interested I would want less than £5000 for it as that is money for type r or sti 8's even saw a hawk eye for £5800 last week.

1stscoob

Cheers but yeah I'm after an sti really mate I've got a bug running around 330 so looking for something. More than that. And il have to pass on the wife mate she's to dear for me haha

chocolate_o_brian

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You'll not need a classic STi running 330 to keep up with your heavier Bug Wrx. 330 in the classic will feel quick, especialy with the right gearbox. I'd go for either a classic STi or UK car with forged engine, stronger box etc. My humble UK wagon is running a "mere" 284 ponies and 317 torques (to quote Jeremy Clarkson), but scares standardish Bugeye STi's due to the weight.

rich666

No worries lol : )

prodriverules

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310 classic would be quicker than you bug at 330 fella

Dave-W-

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hi luke have you got rid of the bug yet ?

im sure you could find a good early blob sti for that money its a buyers market m8

hurry up and get sorted so we can go do the same route as last time

paul 439

It's only 310 due to bad fuel causing det on the day of mapping, top figure was 342 but for safety until remap 310 was the safest map for fuelling, it doesn't sound much but the car is light and is faster than most 350+ new ages oh it has launch control and anti lag.

jayallen

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To be fair you will do well to find a big power classic for 5k even in the current climate.

prodriverules

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I'd have to agree with you Jay,especially a properly setup one which could handle the power ie brakes/suspension

jayallen

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Yes mate, and more importantly....gearbox!

prodriverules

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Aye gearbox as well

jayallen

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Sold my PPG box a few weeks back...silly silly cheap!! was going to keep it for a rainy day...

IMO people put to much emphasis on how much lighter a classic is over say a Newage STI forgetting how much money it takes to just to get the classic to even stock Newage STI level in terms or parts.

5k may well get you a forged classic but to exploit the forged engine you're looking at another couple of grand or so on top of the purchase price for a box.

Power to weight ratio counts for a lot but hey, DG doesnt do to bad in Time Attack in his lardy Newage...

kennyc

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Was the car from Glasgow by any chance? Do you have a link?

Rover800FastBack

You can easily find a Rover 800 Vitesse FastBack Turbo easily less than £1000 and these can be easily modified to about 250hp like mine will be when i fix the head gasket. Rovers are a lot more refined and better to drive and you will get the chicks all over you