munnsy

little strange this tbh,
basically i recently bought a fully working classic sti in silver,
completely stock
unfortunately was recorded damaged in 2009 but was back on the road after 3mnths being repaired.
the car has just had a refurbed set of front 4 pots,
has exhaust
filter
few lamco gauges

it has since just started to leak water into chambers, didnt over heat but got warm 3/4 on temp gauge and blew hold and cold through the heater.
i since carried out sniffer test and it failed

so basically genuine subaru jdm sti, in reasonable condition just needs headgaskets doing.

just put uprated pump in it, fuel filter, new plugs!!
was just about to do oil etc before it went.
Bug eye newage alloys

whats it worth as it stands??

cheers guys

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

Not very much as a non runner I wouldn't think.

gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

I brought my v4 sti 1998
For just over a grand with rattling shells.

They don't hold cash well. Best to do heads and sell it on...
But when you've done it I bet you won't sell it

RICHARD J

iTrader: (4)

Unless it's a very high spec car running big BHP they are worth very little in good order, so as is it's worth next to nothing. Unless you want to sell for next to nothing you need to repair or break it, & if you are looking to sell you won't be able to justify the cost of a proper repair.

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Break it and sell all the parts, get more than it is now anyway. Or someone will buy it off you cheap and I mean cheap and do the same

johnnybon

iTrader: (70)

Nothing realy when can I pick it up

gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

Wait your turn
We can split it just want front bumper and wheels..

munnsy

Haha voltures
Just weighing up what to do tbh,
Now the cost of repair and to get the power I'm wanting out of the engine it would be far cheaper to do this rb25 conversion I was seriously thinking of doing.
On the other hand I was thinking just sell as is and cut my losses,
Trouble is the car is accident history anyway so that doesn't help,
I mean realistically what's it worth as it stand in £££
We talking 500 or we talking nearer 900??
Decisions decisions

johnnybon

iTrader: (70)

Seriously does it still run at all ? Is it cat d or c ?
Pm me when you made a decision

RobsyUK

iTrader: (2)

£500 and I'll be at yurs at 9am tomorrow.

munnsy

It runs absolutely fine, you could drive it away.
The head gasket is only just starting to go!!
It hasn't over heated, just misses a bit up the top of the rev range
Can't stress how frustrating its been lol

addi monster

iTrader: (6)

£510 and i will be at yours for 9am in the morning

johnnybon

iTrader: (70)

Back of the que matie

munnsy

Haha the wheels callipers and braided lines are worth over half that pmsl

RobsyUK

iTrader: (2)

09:15 and I'm never late?

munnsy

Seriously though, I don't know what to do!

zippy!

iTrader: (1)

600 quid at most if its 93-96 model

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

£511 and I'll be there at 8.59am

Seriously though with it being a cat registered then your looking at a few hundred quid IMO with the potential problems it has

munnsy

Really!!! I'd get minimum 400 for engine gearbox, prop ecu etc!!

johnnybon

iTrader: (70)

£512 and it me knocking at the door any chance you opening it

munnsy

Potential problems it may have??
It's one of the cleanest i have seen tbh, not rotten drives straight and handles very well.
Only issue is head gasket
Can see the rb conversion looming lol

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Then your just throwing money at it which will probably be worth more than the car in the end and when you come to sell it with it being cat registered you will sell it for under it's value anyway as to why the best idea financially would be to break and buy another one

johnnybon

iTrader: (70)

Great advise you have my pm ? And what cat is it that makes a big difference C or D

munnsy

This is true, but I want something different, and not in this to make money,
Just want something to play with on weekends tbh,
The ej will not supply the reliability I'm after at my power goals so the rb seems to be best bang for the buck
The conversion isn't a small task though but think it will pay off in smile factor when finished.
Mmmmm

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

If its c it won't sell or if it's d it may sell but cheap

munnsy

Was unfortunately a D from memory.
Looks like rear quarter was damaged as looks new compared tithe opposite side

RICHARD J

iTrader: (4)

Problem is it'll need a full strip & rebuild with new shells as bare minimum as well as the head gaskets. As you can imagine the cost for a specialist to do this is quite considerable. A classic STI can be bought for under 2k in good condition, so your only viable options are to give it away for peanuts or break it. However if you love the car rebuild it to a high spec, increase the power & keep it forever.

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Hmmm seems like you have money to throw away, you can throw money at me then and buy mine for £5k

addi monster

iTrader: (6)

Why wont a cat C sell

Munsy bought it so im sure somone else will (obviously will reflect in value)

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

exactly, that would be the type of person that buys it,
Im gonna crash my car any offers?


Seriously munsy, we are offering honest advice here and trying to save you wasting money but if it's so sentimental to you then go ahead and spend numerous amount of money