Buying a UK classic now they are old - what to look out for?

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26 September 2008, 02:14 PM

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Yep, know what you mean - not even anything out there that I fancy instead mate!! Good luck with the hunt!

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26 September 2008, 02:24 PM

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Cheers fella, will post up what ever I get

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26 September 2008, 02:30 PM

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For insurance try Keith Michaels. Mods don't seem matter that much for the premiums. Prices are very good.

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26 September 2008, 02:33 PM

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Cheers, already got my Passat sport with them and doing the scoob with them as a 2nd policy hopefully

Gary has been very helpful!

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26 September 2008, 11:41 PM

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What did the Subaru sports pack add on a 98 model? Never heard of the sports pack.

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27 September 2008, 10:21 AM

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I've been thinking the same for a long time. I want another Impreza and it will only be a weekender and the odd burn to work on a fine day when I can't be bothered to bike.

I don't really want to spend any more than £5K on a car that isn't going to be used that much. I'd love to spend 8+ on a P1 or Type R but I don't want it to cost a fortune for a "toy". A nice tidy UK car like an RB5 or something, look after it and don't abuse it and its not going to cost the earth to run it assuming something expensive doesn't let go.

I'll also be keeping it looking as standard as possible. I felt that once I'd stuck the big wings and spoilers on my old car, it had lost some of its class.

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27 September 2008, 10:29 AM

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I,m after another one too, just sold my cossie this week and fancy a nice Classic RA, TYPE R, RB5 or something.

I miss my RA tbh, ok wasn,t as quick as the cossie in a straight line, but for a B road car is was SUCH a hoot to drive, and acceleration was nuts...

you was @ 120 mph in no time...

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27 September 2008, 10:33 AM

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When did you sell your RA Staffi?

I was parked opposite you at Japfest last year (I think). Surprised you sold it - its actually the version I ideally want (colour, the seats, roof vent, DCCD)

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27 September 2008, 10:42 AM

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Just out of interest don't you guys that own imports worry about the history from Japan? That is the one thing that stops me buying an import as I have no way of knowing if it has been written off, clocked, stolen recovered blah blah

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27 September 2008, 11:09 AM

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When did you sell your RA Staffi?

I was parked opposite you at Japfest last year (I think). Surprised you sold it - its actually the version I ideally want (colour, the seats, roof vent, DCCD)

Sold it near on a year now must be....

Was a great car too, you do these silly things...

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27 September 2008, 03:44 PM

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I'd be looking for the last of the classic shape, the my00 engine seems like a good one. We have a classic my00 wagon and I love it.. plus you get 4 pots and the nicer front end with the 99/00 model.

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27 September 2008, 04:03 PM

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Have a look at mine mate as your only round the corner from me. Mines an import but as with most cars the HPI report etc wont tell you everything as claims aren't always made. It's not until you get chance to look around the panels etc for yourself that you can make your mind up.

Subaru : Impreza STI Version 3 with 300BHP (280 as standard

If you look at posts on here with people asking should they go for a UK/WRX or STI 99% of people say STI as you'll be spending the money you saved buying a 215/260bhp car into 280+ BHP.

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28 September 2008, 05:55 PM

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Just put a deposit down on this with only 44k miles

1 owner from new with leather, sport pack, air con and I bloody love it, picking it up Tuesday night.

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28 September 2008, 06:03 PM

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Looks good, how much out of interest? Mines up for £3.5k for 2 weeks now and just had a load of young chavs on the phone and I know they won't get insured so don't give them the time of day.

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28 September 2008, 07:11 PM

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I got it for £3.5k! At 44k miles, full history and 1 owner from new and original condition as it came out the dealership I couldn't miss out plus a tracker. Was more than I was intending on paying for one as had been looking at sub 3k ones - there is another 1 owner from new on Pistonheads in Essex for £2900 with 93k which I considered but the low mileage and leather made me spend out the extra. Needs cambelt and that's it as far as I know so far.

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28 September 2008, 07:21 PM

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Nice mate, is it UK? & what reg?

Does seem exceptionally low mileage but i'm sure as its one owner it'll have all the history to back it up. Best of luck with it.

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28 September 2008, 07:23 PM

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Good cheap to run second car it's the way forward for sure.

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28 September 2008, 07:50 PM

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It's a UK2000 my98, same as I had before

It's one owner and was a weekend toy hence low mileage. Subaru history to back it up. Still got to get it yet so Tuesday can't come fast enough. Then sticking it on the drive and not using it until the cambelt is done.

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28 September 2008, 07:53 PM

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Did you manage to get a quote from Alex @ Hiroshima Power?

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28 September 2008, 07:57 PM

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No, did try but was no answer Saturday morning. Will try tomorrow, got a few people to try now as tracked down the guy that used to do mine and he is now in the Scottish Highlands but has a friend who has taken on many of his clients that can do it down in Tenterden.

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