Jordan94

Hi guys just looking for some advice! I have never had an sti before but im lookng at one that was made by the monster unit guys? It has 90'000 miles amd looks emaculate, was just womdering if anyone had heard of these guys amd if not the car would be decent or totaly thrashed! Cheers guys much appreciated!

sunny1989

built by a member from here do you mean?

http://www.monsterunit.net/home.html

they look like a show car club that do the odd trackday, not sure they build cars themselves?

either way I wouldn't want to bank on it being immaculate just because its owned by one of the members! I'd want proven history to back the car up, proof of any modifications carried out properly from the relevant company's. proof of any common faults being addressed etc (depending on model).

Jordan94

Yeah i think they build all themselfs, yeah well i am going to go and see it anyways and have a closer look! what would be the best things to watch out for? Its not a club member who has it a guy from aberdeen bought it at 88'000 and is selling it at 90'000

Jordan94

Its on gumtree if you search impreza sti in scotland, its on for 7000, would you mind having a look at it on there for me mate? Would be much appreciated! As i havent got any knowledge lol!

Jordan94

And yeah thats them i think!

sunny1989

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...#photo-content

This the one? Looks like a nice example and well cared for, it's been built by Andy Forrest by the looks of things. He is very well respected in the Subaru world! I'd get in touch with him if your serious about buying to confirm it's history.

It's the earlier 2.0 so has the much stronger engine than the newer 2.5, good spec on the chassis too. Rear shocks are common issues on these, but it's AST coil overs so that's already rectified! I'd do the usual check on it's history for accidents etc.. But looks like a good example. Possibly get some pounds off too with the higher mileage! I'm not too clued up on exact pricing figures so hopefully someone else will confirm that..

Jordan94

My phone wont load that oic but yeah the black one? Yeah i have heard that! Okay thanks alot mate very much appreciated! I will go have a look and get in touch with andy! Cheers mate!

sunny1989

Not a bother buddy, Aye that's the one, black with black bbs wheels.

Let us know how it goes, get a project thread up if you buy it

bigarf

iTrader: (67)

think I'd be looking to buy one with a few less miles tbh.94000 miles is nocking on a bit now,within 6 months itl be into 100000 miles.

grey_boy

Buy it....mileage is fine, I run a 120k WRX and a 100k STI and both are fine, as well as you look after them that is

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Where does it say it was built by Andy Forrest? Mapped - yes, serviced - yes, built - no. It may be but it does not say it.
AST's are know to corrode very badly and are not cheap to reapir when they start leaking. Whiteline parts are also know to corrode.
The mileage is high and similar with less mileage are available for less.

Jordan94

Okay cheers guys might go have a look see anywyas amd just offer something really low, i got hold of the monster unit boy who was the first owner and he says he hadnit fir two years and he kept it emaculate, then he sold it to a boy in glasgow who thrashed it kept it for 2 months then sold it and this is the 3rd owner.. What are the best things to look for when i view it? And also look for coroded stuff?

Jordan94

Anybody know of a decent similar one? Was looking for around the 340-360bhp mark! Cheers

sunny1989

That's why I said 'it looks like' it's been built, I presumed he would have fitted the parts or had some input. Hence saying to contact him to get the full story..

Perhaps a better choice of words would be 'looks like the parts have been fitted by..'

Just trying to help someone out

sunny1989

Perhaps try pistonheads buddy, had a look last eve and there appear to be a few on there.

Stidara

Mileage is just a number in my eyes , as long as the car has been looked after , well serviced and maintained it will be fine regardless of mileage

Jordan94

Okay cheers will do! And yeah ive heard some pretty bad stories about the previous owner thrashing it to death so thats kinda put me off! Haha