1997 Version 4 STI Type R, 2 owners from import, 1st owner pretty much owned it to import and sell. I've owned it for the past 4 years and its only ever been a weekend driver.

126K on the clock but 120 was in km, then 6K in miles, so approx 79K miles.

Currently is SORN'd and has short MOT but will be sold for £5499 with new MOT and 6 months tax.

Bottom end spun a shell after 2K miles of my ownership so its had a full rebuild and has 4K on fresh build, just run in basically ! and it is a red top STI engine although most of the paint has flaked off as they do !

Dyno sheet from Eurospec Jap Specialist shows a decent and reliable 293.3bhp. Couple this non stressed powerplant with the Group N gearbox and you have a 0-60 of around 4.5 seconds !

Usual spec of all electrics, which all work, and include climate control. DCCD diff controller which allows transfer of power between front and rear bias and standard I/C water spray.

Bodywork, interior and mechanics are all good. There is a small dented area on the NSR quarter panel and a small crack in the paint on the rear bumper but these are honestly small and generally un-noticable. The interior has one small mark on the drivers seat but other than its perfect !

Modifications include:

Cat 1 Viper alarm and immobiliser with built in turbo timer.
Cusco fully adjustable coilovers and adjustable top mounts.
Full Japspeed S/S exhaust system including 4-1 manifold, up pipe, down pipe, basically the only original part of the exhaust system is the turbo !
Large Alloy radiator as standard one sprung a leak, water temps never get overly hot even in traffic !
Stainless mesh unbranded induction kit.
18" Rota wheels professionally finished in amazingly stylish STI pink, with 225/35/18 Falken tyres.
Interior sound has been made slightly better with Alpine components in the front and some real dodgy looking Kenwood 3 ways on the parcel shelf (installed before my ownership!).
Prosport guages for the essentials - Oil Pressure, oil temp, water temp and boost.
There are also 2 x 9" sun visor TV screens installed although they aren't connected to anything but you could easily add a TV tuner or games console.

This is honestly a well looked after toy of mine that I've loved for 4 years (although admittedly I prefer to drive it than wash it on a sunday morning !) and I'll happily allow any AA/RAC inspection and/or test drive with proper insurance as I believe the drive will speak for itself. The only reason for sale is because I'm getting old and fancy something a bit less rally spec

Bear in mind that I think this is a fair price for what you will get and I don't need to sell in anyway so the price there is the least I will take for it so please no silly offers. I will however accept £5300 to drive away as is without tax or new MOT.

The private plate will be removed prior to sale.

Obviously the vinyl on the bonnet and wing can be removed prior to sale as it won't mean much to most people !

Further pics and details available on request.

Would be interested in a p/x against an E46 M3 Cabriolet.

 

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