ehhhh sorry how much?????? rb5
15 November 2010 | 03:00 PM
#31
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2251986.htm £4500, higher mileage and older than mine, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2243715.htm £4495, higher mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2135508.htm £3995, higher mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1899868.htm £3500 higher mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2167753.htm £4000, slightly lower mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2135618.htm £3995, lower mileage, 3 years older, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1683020.htm £4400 lower mileage, lesser spec, older car.
this is what iv found whilst looking for nice uk turbos with low miles, i think this proves that based on the market my car is very fairly priced. the point to this thread was that the rb5 is overpriced, the nearest priced rb5 i can find is £6250, most are around the 4k mark.
please feel free to come and view my car and tell me that its not worth 4k.
I had an offer of 4k when i had the car priced at 4250, who travelled from kent by plane, needless to say i thought he would pay the asking price, i stuck by my guns and wanted the 4250, he never haggled only made one offer of 4k, so he lost out on the car. in hindsight i should of just accepted his offer, hindsight is a great thing, and trying to sell a car at this time of the year is a struggle.
I conclude that the rb5 in question is overpriced, and that my car isnt.
Neither am i on medication.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2243715.htm £4495, higher mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2135508.htm £3995, higher mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1899868.htm £3500 higher mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2167753.htm £4000, slightly lower mileage, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2135618.htm £3995, lower mileage, 3 years older, lesser spec.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1683020.htm £4400 lower mileage, lesser spec, older car.
this is what iv found whilst looking for nice uk turbos with low miles, i think this proves that based on the market my car is very fairly priced. the point to this thread was that the rb5 is overpriced, the nearest priced rb5 i can find is £6250, most are around the 4k mark.
please feel free to come and view my car and tell me that its not worth 4k.
I had an offer of 4k when i had the car priced at 4250, who travelled from kent by plane, needless to say i thought he would pay the asking price, i stuck by my guns and wanted the 4250, he never haggled only made one offer of 4k, so he lost out on the car. in hindsight i should of just accepted his offer, hindsight is a great thing, and trying to sell a car at this time of the year is a struggle.
I conclude that the rb5 in question is overpriced, and that my car isnt.
Neither am i on medication.
15 November 2010 | 03:10 PM
#34
At the end of the day any car is only worth what somebody else is willing to pay for it! If somebody wants a low mileage RB5 they will pay that for it and the same with your car Mr Hat if not then it will stay for sale until you drop the price!
Its the sellers car and they can advertise it for what ever price they want, if it sells is a different matter
Its the sellers car and they can advertise it for what ever price they want, if it sells is a different matter
15 November 2010 | 05:31 PM
#39
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Mr Hat,
I sort of agree with you, as I'm in the same boat, http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2205284.htm
We see the value in our own cars (compared with some of the c**p for sale), trouble is it's a buyers market, and a rubbish time of year to sell. Plus some of the prospective buyers haven't got a clue about the need to make sure what you are buying is genuine, they dont understand the importance of these cars being looked after properly (until something goes wrong in a big way - then their wallets will be telling them they should have looked for a car with better history etc..).
Unfortunatley buyers for our cars, who may be willing to pay a little extra for a non modded std car (and to be honest - 'old' car)are a bit thin on the ground. I think it's just a waiting game, they are out there, but if you need to sell then you need to take a hit on price.
A car is only worth what someone will pay for it..
Ian..
p.s. I'd probably take £4k for mine - if someone offered it. It will be a sad day when it does go, but needs must.. Still the best car I've ever owned by a country mile ...
I sort of agree with you, as I'm in the same boat, http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2205284.htm
We see the value in our own cars (compared with some of the c**p for sale), trouble is it's a buyers market, and a rubbish time of year to sell. Plus some of the prospective buyers haven't got a clue about the need to make sure what you are buying is genuine, they dont understand the importance of these cars being looked after properly (until something goes wrong in a big way - then their wallets will be telling them they should have looked for a car with better history etc..).
Unfortunatley buyers for our cars, who may be willing to pay a little extra for a non modded std car (and to be honest - 'old' car)are a bit thin on the ground. I think it's just a waiting game, they are out there, but if you need to sell then you need to take a hit on price.
A car is only worth what someone will pay for it..
Ian..
p.s. I'd probably take £4k for mine - if someone offered it. It will be a sad day when it does go, but needs must.. Still the best car I've ever owned by a country mile ...
15 November 2010 | 05:37 PM
#40
I remember you, you're the same mr hat who trolled the rb5oc forum last year and harassed one member's for sale thread because you thought £6k was overpriced for a mint rb5 that you had no intention of buying.
Got a bit of a bee in your bonnet about prices have you?
Got a bit of a bee in your bonnet about prices have you?
15 November 2010 | 05:42 PM
#41
at last, somebody sensible posts on scoobynet. your car looks great, and is exactly what i looked for when i bought mine, but they are very thin on the ground (low mileage minters) i have had a few enquiries in the last couple of days, two of which are local to me, so i will wait and see if they turn out to be genuine or just time wasters. it is a bad time of year to sell a car. good luck with your sale.
15 November 2010 | 05:45 PM
#42
oh oh............. here come the angry rb5 members who think there cars are worth so much more than uk turbos. i was looking for a classic, and considered a rb5, they after research decided that they werent worth it for a badge. so i bought a uk turbo instead and specced it way above a rb5. you have a problem with that??
15 November 2010 | 05:56 PM
#44
oh oh............. here come the angry rb5 members who think there cars are worth so much more than uk turbos. i was looking for a classic, and considered a rb5, they after research decided that they werent worth it for a badge. so i bought a uk turbo instead and specced it way above a rb5. you have a problem with that??
15 November 2010 | 06:12 PM
#45
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From: West Wales
AudiMan has said nothing nearly everyone has said to you in your other threads. 95% of the replies on all these threads have all been reasonably supportive but you won't have it.
As for whats gone before in your other threads and on the RB5 forum, you're really not painting a great picture of yourself.
15 November 2010 | 06:13 PM
#46
Ah confirms what I posted then, mr hat is not all the ticket!
15 November 2010 | 06:50 PM
#47
oh oh............. here come the angry rb5 members who think there cars are worth so much more than uk turbos. i was looking for a classic, and considered a rb5, they after research decided that they werent worth it for a badge. so i bought a uk turbo instead and specced it way above a rb5. you have a problem with that??
I'm also not angry at all infact I'm very happy. The only reason there were ever any angry rb5 owners is because you trolled the owners club and acted like a **** because they were too expensive for you.
I don't have a problem at all with your car, I quite like it but I'd definitely rather have an rb5 any day.
15 November 2010 | 07:46 PM
#50
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As said above - there isn't enough to an RB5 which would make me splash more cash over and above a uk turbo. In fairness though, i don't think Subaru have produced a special edition which is different enough other than a P1or 22B.
15 November 2010 | 07:46 PM
#51
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I no of a guy who purposely overpriced his car so it wouldn't sell , he only advertised it too shut his wife up and show to her he was trying to sell , 3 yrs or so on and I'm pretty sure he still has it . Think she may be gone tho 
15 November 2010 | 08:11 PM
#52
If my rb5 was for sale i wouldnt let it go for anyless than 8k.
44k from new.
All old mot's/tax discs from new.
Im the 4th owner.
Never driven in the wet and taken off the road through winter!
Some may say im mad wanting that price for my car but in the condition its in with the low miles loads and loads of history and with a great spec i think its worth it.
Spec of the car:
SUBARU IMPREZA RB5 NO.79
ENGINE
Bob Rawle EcuTek 3 remap
Ninja down pipe (Sports cat)
Ninja de-cat centre section
Ninja 2 4.5” slash-cut backbox
Turbosmart dump valve
RCM K&N induction kit
NGK pfr7b plugs
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Samco intercooler pipeing
Carbon fibre slam panel cover
Prodrive oil top
Prodrive battery strap
SUSPENSION
Tein mono flex coilovers
E-tec front strut brace
Cusco rear strut brace
WHEELS
18” Prodrive pff7
STI wheel nuts
Yokohama Parada spec 2 215/35/18 tyres
BRAKES
Front - AP Racing 6 Pots with 335mm discs
Rear - AP Racing 4 Pots with 305mm discs
Goodridge braided brake lines
EXTERIOR
HT autos P1 front splitter
Prodrive WR rear spoiler
Sti rear lights
Crystal front indicators
Crystal side repeaters
Crystal side lights
Silvatec bulbs all round
Piaa chrome headlight/sidelight bulbs
Black wedges
Scoobyworld mudflaps
Areo wipers
Small front number plate (Jay 411n)
INTERIOR
STI pedel covers
STI gear ****
Prodrive mats/rear boot mat
S.E.C.S monitor
Jvc headunit
More pics here: https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...-rb5-79-a.html
44k from new.
All old mot's/tax discs from new.
Im the 4th owner.
Never driven in the wet and taken off the road through winter!
Some may say im mad wanting that price for my car but in the condition its in with the low miles loads and loads of history and with a great spec i think its worth it.
Spec of the car:
SUBARU IMPREZA RB5 NO.79
ENGINE
Bob Rawle EcuTek 3 remap
Ninja down pipe (Sports cat)
Ninja de-cat centre section
Ninja 2 4.5” slash-cut backbox
Turbosmart dump valve
RCM K&N induction kit
NGK pfr7b plugs
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Samco intercooler pipeing
Carbon fibre slam panel cover
Prodrive oil top
Prodrive battery strap
SUSPENSION
Tein mono flex coilovers
E-tec front strut brace
Cusco rear strut brace
WHEELS
18” Prodrive pff7
STI wheel nuts
Yokohama Parada spec 2 215/35/18 tyres
BRAKES
Front - AP Racing 6 Pots with 335mm discs
Rear - AP Racing 4 Pots with 305mm discs
Goodridge braided brake lines
EXTERIOR
HT autos P1 front splitter
Prodrive WR rear spoiler
Sti rear lights
Crystal front indicators
Crystal side repeaters
Crystal side lights
Silvatec bulbs all round
Piaa chrome headlight/sidelight bulbs
Black wedges
Scoobyworld mudflaps
Areo wipers
Small front number plate (Jay 411n)
INTERIOR
STI pedel covers
STI gear ****
Prodrive mats/rear boot mat
S.E.C.S monitor
Jvc headunit
More pics here: https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...-rb5-79-a.html
Last edited by jaypug; 15 November 2010 at 08:13 PM.
15 November 2010 | 08:32 PM
#53
If my rb5 was for sale i wouldnt let it go for anyless than 8k.
44k from new.
All old mot's/tax discs from new.
Im the 4th owner.
Never driven in the wet and taken off the road through winter!
Some may say im mad wanting that price for my car but in the condition its in with the low miles loads and loads of history and with a great spec i think its worth it.
Spec of the car:
SUBARU IMPREZA RB5 NO.79
ENGINE
Bob Rawle EcuTek 3 remap
Ninja down pipe (Sports cat)
Ninja de-cat centre section
Ninja 2 4.5” slash-cut backbox
Turbosmart dump valve
RCM K&N induction kit
NGK pfr7b plugs
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Samco intercooler pipeing
Carbon fibre slam panel cover
Prodrive oil top
Prodrive battery strap
SUSPENSION
Tein mono flex coilovers
E-tec front strut brace
Cusco rear strut brace
WHEELS
18” Prodrive pff7
STI wheel nuts
Yokohama Parada spec 2 215/35/18 tyres
BRAKES
Front - AP Racing 6 Pots with 335mm discs
Rear - AP Racing 4 Pots with 305mm discs
Goodridge braided brake lines
EXTERIOR
HT autos P1 front splitter
Prodrive WR rear spoiler
Sti rear lights
Crystal front indicators
Crystal side repeaters
Crystal side lights
Silvatec bulbs all round
Piaa chrome headlight/sidelight bulbs
Black wedges
Scoobyworld mudflaps
Areo wipers
Small front number plate (Jay 411n)
INTERIOR
STI pedel covers
STI gear ****
Prodrive mats/rear boot mat
S.E.C.S monitor
Jvc headunit
More pics here: https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...-rb5-79-a.html
44k from new.
All old mot's/tax discs from new.
Im the 4th owner.
Never driven in the wet and taken off the road through winter!
Some may say im mad wanting that price for my car but in the condition its in with the low miles loads and loads of history and with a great spec i think its worth it.
Spec of the car:
SUBARU IMPREZA RB5 NO.79
ENGINE
Bob Rawle EcuTek 3 remap
Ninja down pipe (Sports cat)
Ninja de-cat centre section
Ninja 2 4.5” slash-cut backbox
Turbosmart dump valve
RCM K&N induction kit
NGK pfr7b plugs
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Samco intercooler pipeing
Carbon fibre slam panel cover
Prodrive oil top
Prodrive battery strap
SUSPENSION
Tein mono flex coilovers
E-tec front strut brace
Cusco rear strut brace
WHEELS
18” Prodrive pff7
STI wheel nuts
Yokohama Parada spec 2 215/35/18 tyres
BRAKES
Front - AP Racing 6 Pots with 335mm discs
Rear - AP Racing 4 Pots with 305mm discs
Goodridge braided brake lines
EXTERIOR
HT autos P1 front splitter
Prodrive WR rear spoiler
Sti rear lights
Crystal front indicators
Crystal side repeaters
Crystal side lights
Silvatec bulbs all round
Piaa chrome headlight/sidelight bulbs
Black wedges
Scoobyworld mudflaps
Areo wipers
Small front number plate (Jay 411n)
INTERIOR
STI pedel covers
STI gear ****
Prodrive mats/rear boot mat
S.E.C.S monitor
Jvc headunit
More pics here: https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...-rb5-79-a.html
Lovely car mate,and i,d say it was well worth 8 grand
15 November 2010 | 08:47 PM
#54
all i know is if i read old evo reviews etc, the one impreza they always bang on about is the rb5 with all the upgrades from prodrive; i know for the money which one i would buy.
15 November 2010 | 09:40 PM
#55
The problem is the price range Mr Hat's car is in.
So many Imprezas for sale, through so many price ranges. 4-7 thousand is a weird amount for selling any car private, just due to the fact that many people don't have 5k for a used car. Look at small cheap car garages. Everything is around £3k as it's a price that sells.
The average Impreza driver is either going to have a couple of grand in cash and want something cheap to hoon around in, or enough to splash on a £10k + one, or get one on finance.
So many Imprezas for sale, through so many price ranges. 4-7 thousand is a weird amount for selling any car private, just due to the fact that many people don't have 5k for a used car. Look at small cheap car garages. Everything is around £3k as it's a price that sells.
The average Impreza driver is either going to have a couple of grand in cash and want something cheap to hoon around in, or enough to splash on a £10k + one, or get one on finance.
15 November 2010 | 10:58 PM
#58
Best example, Escos, prices hit rock bottom, thrashed & bad examples are gone or disappearing, mint examples command a premium with ltd editions such as Monte's even more so, now the classic impreza will eventually go the same way!!!
