Dan W

I know I have mentioned it several times that I want to sell my Hawkeye STI but the time has definitely come now as my wife and I want to gather up our funds for a deposit on a house.

I have thought long and hard about this and no matter which way I look at it and no matter how much we save, if I also sell the Impreza I can add another £10,000 to our deposit.

So if anybody out there is interested in the car, a 2007 plate Hawkeye STI with 380BHP and 22K on clock. A former Ace Performance Cars Impreza, feel free to make me an offer.

I am open to sensible offers.

Cheers

Dan

The Trooper 1815

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and my kettle is still prepped for the brew . It's a top car with a great pedigree from ACE.

Don't be a stranger Dan.

dave_t

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thats a shame mate, but a fair decision.
1. Sell the car
2. Get the house
3. Remortgage house
4. Get the car
everyones a winner!

Cpt Jack Sparrow

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I've always said , you can sleep in a car you can drive a house

tubbytommy

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Prepare for the onslaught of idiot offers,timewasters and the generally stupid.


Good luck with the sale though looks a great car.

Cpt Jack Sparrow

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Sounds like you really have had a gut full of it matey!!!

tubbytommy

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I was prepared to be fair,not the first time I've done it.

My block stupid pm method works a treat lol

KJD Mk1

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Andy took me out in this car when it was in his ownership, to say it goes well is an understatement!!

Good luck Dan

evil.soup

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Also drove it myself once quite a few years ago, great piece of kit and well modified, not OTT.

Dan, I am sad to see you are selling up but I really do understand why you have to let it go. Good luck with the sale and the new home mate, hope to see you around again one day driving something exotic

Dan W

Well, although I am certain that I am selling the car I am hoping that I will not be leaving the Subaru Fold.
My plan is to buy a bug or blob wagon. Something I don't mind abusing as a daily driver.
They are going cheap these days so I will keep a look out for a bargain.

I just need to free up the funds tied into the Hawkeye first.
Show my wife a bit of willing and put a lump of money into the pot for our house deposit.


I went up to see Andy up at Ace Performance Cars last week and he has kindly agreed to sell the car for me so its going there once there is some room. This weekend or next week hopefully.
That's not to say that I won't try and do so myself but my problem is am soooooo busy with work and looking after 3 children. My wife is also back in work full time so we are rushed off our feet.

Dan W

Cheers Ian,
trust me - its Scooby's for life for me so I will hopefully get a wagon for now.
After that ... I quite fancy a P1.

Dan W

Cheers Kev.
I have to admit it goes like a train. Great torque from the engine.

Dan W

I know Ian, I am bloody awful at visiting people.

I defo won't be a stranger.
Ideally I will sell the Hawkeye, pocket the cash but put a little slice aside and wait for the ideally priced Bug or blob wagon to show up in the ad pages.

I have seen them going for as little as £1500-£2000. Pennies nowadays.

I will defo be happy enough in one. Ideal for the family too.

Dan W

Well, it has taken me over a week to mention it but I sold the car last week to a chap from Hornchurch in Essex.

Withdrawal symtoms are acute but i manage them by examiniing the small ads for my next purchase.

evil.soup

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I think the turbo impreza in any form can give the same buzz so sure you will find something to scratch that itch

Dan W

I agree Ian.
I am just trying very hard to show some restraint and not rush out and scratch it to soon.
I need a think.

KJD Mk1

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Better to have owned and sold than never owned at all.

Good luck with the next one Dan

The Trooper 1815

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Dan,

The kettle switch is itching to be turned on.

I have done some interesting stuff with UHW All Wales Veterans Health Services recently. Not clinical but pathway and sign posting.

See you in a bit

oliVeR6

Hi Dan, if you don't mind me asking how much did it go for, you can PM if you prefer?

It's just I'm trying to sell my 56 forged hawkeye STI with 48k and getting nowhere with it. So I might have to adjust my price somewhat depending on what a high specced car such as yours went for.

Dan W

Hi Ian,
I will make a concerted effort and come down to see you either next week or probably the week after.


Don't let me forget I said this.

Dan W

I have sent you a PM regarding the sale price of my car.

Personally I think I just got lucky that Evil Soup knew of a guy on Pistonheads who was thinking of buying another Impreza.
Evil Soup mentioned my post here so the guy took a look.
He saw that other's had vouched for the car so it tipped his balance into agreeing to buy it without viewing.

Peronally I think you should have no problem getting at least what I got for mine (See PM) given that yours is forged.

Sadly its that time of the year when not many people have money to spare.

Hang in there- someone will have it off you.

Dan

oliVeR6

Got your PM buddy thanks. I know what you're saying it's so frustrating when there's another car that you want sat there waiting for you but you need to sell this one first haha.

Dan W

I agree.

Presently I am running around a beat up Pug 106 while I look for another Impreza.

There is a few that have caught my eye but because I want a classic this time I am taking my time.

usually I am like a kid in a sweet shop.

Dan W

You are absolutely right there Kev.
I have had 3 now and whilst I have always spent money on them all I don't regret it.
I am now looking for number 4 which I will no doubt spend even more money on.
But there is nothing else that I care for beyond my cars - well except my wife and kids, but thats different.

I would live in a shed if it meant I had the car I loved. My wife doesnt quite agree alas. So that is why the hawkeye had to go.

Time for a classic this time. Nothing special, just something I can drive withthe enthusiasm i drive my Pug 106.