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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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hi all,

im buying a Subaru impreza sti this week but cant decide between 2 ive seen. here are their specs

2006 Subaru impreza sti hawkeye, 55 k miles, 361 bhp, 402 torque, blue, fsh, coilovers etc, noticed osr door been sprayed and crack in paint on front bumper lip. £8500

2005 Subaru impreza sti ppp blobeye, widetrack, 36k miles, completely standard, blue, mint. £8600

any help would be appreciated
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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If the second car has full service history then maybe that one but I would negotiate a better price seems a bit rich to me.SJ.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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yes it has full service history, serviced again yesterday, 4 brand new Michelins all round, new tax and mot. he wont take any less for the car either, it is very clean in and out in fairness. no kerb marks on wheels, ppp certificate
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobywrx320
hi all,

im buying a Subaru impreza sti this week but cant decide between 2 ive seen. here are their specs

2006 Subaru impreza sti hawkeye, 55 k miles, 361 bhp, 402 torque, blue, fsh, coilovers etc, noticed osr door been sprayed and crack in paint on front bumper lip. £8500

2005 Subaru impreza sti ppp blobeye, widetrack, 36k miles, completely standard, blue, mint. £8600

any help would be appreciated
UK Widetrack STI PPP if its got FSH for my money but a bit juicy on price.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobywrx320
yes it has full service history, serviced again yesterday, 4 brand new Michelins all round, new tax and mot. he wont take any less for the car either, it is very clean in and out in fairness. no kerb marks on wheels, ppp certificate
Where is it?
Pictures?
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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its on ebay in bridgend but cant upload photos sorry, and the other is on autotrader in Swansea. both got fsh
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...k-2004/1443929

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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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And Alsieboy from CSC as his for sale on Ebay for £7499 Buy It Now but it's got stupid stickers on it
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
And Alsieboy from CSC as his for sale on Ebay for £7499 Buy It Now but it's got stupid stickers on it
Going to see his car on Saturday and hopefully if all good it will be mine this saturday
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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De-sticker it FFS Lee ☆
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Does that mean you are parting with the Z-Car Lee?

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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Went a while ago.
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Originally Posted by catalunya 172
Going to see his car on Saturday and hopefully if all good it will be mine this saturday
Well the Z didnt last long fella but after speaking to you at the last run i had a feeling a post like this was coming. Good luck with the search mate
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The second one, cheaper tax and more reliable.
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Originally Posted by Dan W
Does that mean you are parting with the Z-Car Lee?

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sold it a little while back fella was a great car but was hard work just two seats
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Originally Posted by evil.soup
Well the Z didnt last long fella but after speaking to you at the last run i had a feeling a post like this was coming. Good luck with the search mate
hopefully be back in one very soon and yes your right mate i have had the escort rs and the 350 and now its time to come back
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by catalunya 172
sold it a little while back fella was a great car but was hard work just two seats
Thats a fair point Lee.

They are nice cars but two seats would put me off as I have family.
How long did you have it in the end then?

I am a saloon car type of chap all the way though.
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Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
And Alsieboy from CSC as his for sale on Ebay for £7499 Buy It Now but it's got stupid stickers on it
Referee..lol! I love my stupid stickers
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But fair.
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