Help on an Sti v5 please
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Help on an Sti v5 please
hi all,
new to the forum. Im interested in buying a classic shape subaru, the one im looking at is a 1997 R plate sti. Just like to know if this is a version 5 or did these start slightly later.
As i have seen a version 3 for sale to which is a 1996
Both Subarus i have owned previously were UK Spec Sti's.
Its a more or less a standard car with not much mods, any advice on what to look for when buying this would be appreciated.
Just bit hesitant with the amount of imports iv seen with blown engines
thanks all
new to the forum. Im interested in buying a classic shape subaru, the one im looking at is a 1997 R plate sti. Just like to know if this is a version 5 or did these start slightly later.
As i have seen a version 3 for sale to which is a 1996
Both Subarus i have owned previously were UK Spec Sti's.
Its a more or less a standard car with not much mods, any advice on what to look for when buying this would be appreciated.
Just bit hesitant with the amount of imports iv seen with blown engines
thanks all
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http://www.type-ra.com/what-model-is-my-impreza/
You need to check the VIN Plate for the Applied Model Code, as per the guide above. Many of the cosmetic items can be changed, like the steering wheel, clocks, brakes etc. But the MY 99 cars are registered from Sept 1998 to August 1999.
You need to check the VIN Plate for the Applied Model Code, as per the guide above. Many of the cosmetic items can be changed, like the steering wheel, clocks, brakes etc. But the MY 99 cars are registered from Sept 1998 to August 1999.
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cheers for that lads, my mistake its an R reg but add says its a 1998
I did think its possibly a ver4.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item2589e1ea4f
above is the car im looking at
I did think its possibly a ver4.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item2589e1ea4f
above is the car im looking at
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hi all,
new to the forum. Im interested in buying a classic shape subaru, the one im looking at is a 1997 R plate sti. Just like to know if this is a version 5 or did these start slightly later.
As i have seen a version 3 for sale to which is a 1996
Both Subarus i have owned previously were UK Spec Sti's.
Its a more or less a standard car with not much mods, any advice on what to look for when buying this would be appreciated.
Just bit hesitant with the amount of imports iv seen with blown engines
thanks all
new to the forum. Im interested in buying a classic shape subaru, the one im looking at is a 1997 R plate sti. Just like to know if this is a version 5 or did these start slightly later.
As i have seen a version 3 for sale to which is a 1996
Both Subarus i have owned previously were UK Spec Sti's.
Its a more or less a standard car with not much mods, any advice on what to look for when buying this would be appreciated.
Just bit hesitant with the amount of imports iv seen with blown engines
thanks all
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I once see a classic sti advertised as a 2004. They must have been talking about import year!
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Although it is unusual to see a newer car with an early registration, even the later JDM cars have a few anomalies with regard to number plates.
My 2003 Blobeye Twin Scroll had to be put on a 52 plate (2002) and not a 53 when imported new. It was not the only one either.
My 2003 Blobeye Twin Scroll had to be put on a 52 plate (2002) and not a 53 when imported new. It was not the only one either.
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Its more the older cars with newer reg thats wrong. For example a classic that has a 01/51 etc type plate is wrong! With private plates you can make car look older but not newer.so surely its the same rule for imports. I have a 53 reg uk blobeye that is February 04 on log book, like your 2003 52reg this is normal
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