boneso82

SOLD SOLD SOLD!!!

CAR IS NOW AVAILABLE TO DRIVE AWAY FOR £1500. (NO OFFERS)

its a 1995 sti v2 555 ltd ed
Covered nearly 86000kms (55000mls), cambelt changed at 76000kms.
had recent service with new iridium plugs, oil, filter etc etc...

I'll get the bad bits out of the way first so u dont waste your time with the rest of the ad.
its chucking water out of the overflow tank and overheating now and then and there is no obvious reason why. it starts fine, idles fine, drives fine, no smoke, coolant system has been flushed through to eliminate airlocks and blockages, no oil in water or water in oil. Temp gauge goes up and down though (all the way to the top sometimes, depending on how the car is driven). i am not driving the car now as it has no MOT (just ran out last week) and i dont want to do anymore damage but u can drive it fine as long as u dont boost, it will then probably overheat.

it failed MOT with the following:
excessive emissions (I went to change the lambda sensor today and it wasnt connected which is obviously one of the reason why it failed. i have a replacement sensor but havent fitted it yet)
2 rear and 1 front cv joint rubber mountings need replacing
os steering rack gaiter split

im starting to lose patience with the coolant issue and dont really have the time or money to get it up to scratch to pass the MOT as im moving house next week. i would love to be able to sort it out now and keep the car but i may have to sell it. so heres the spec:

Engine:
Redtop STI engine (280bhp standard)
HKS Mushroom Filter
Turbosmart supersonic BOV
New Iridium spark plugs
Intercooler water spray (standard on 555’s)

Wheels, Brakes and suspension:
18” Gold Inovit Tarmacs
215/35 18 Nankang tyres
Carbon fibre Front Strut Brace
New front Discs (pads still bedding in)

Exterior:
53c Blue paint work, no rust at all (only on 555’s)
Crystal sidelights, indicators and repeaters
Roof Vent (standard on 555’s)

Interior:
2001 Front and rear seats
HKS Turbo Timer
Greddy Boost gauge in door pillar pod
MP3/USB CD Player
Nardi Torino STI steering wheel (standard on 555’s)
Lockwood white dials
Alloy pedals

Security:
TOAD Ai606 CAT 1 alarm and immobiliser
Tracker fitted

Iv probably missed stuff so feel free to ask questions.

If ur interested please call or text me on 07973988395, please no time wasters or silly offers. These Ltd Ed 555's, running perfect, are up on most websites for 3k+ at the moment so the 1500 im asking for i think is very cheap for the amount of work it needs. cheers, Mike (Bones)


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Bealescooby

iTrader: (36)

sounds like headgasket m8
u would probably make a lot more breaking it

St!

Looks like a very clean 555 mate, shame about the problem, good luck with the sale

stevehf2

iTrader: (12)

Is there a dent on the front n/s wing?

SCOOBYGAVin

hi mate it could possibly be your thermostat which me be gubbed had this problem myself before managed to get it in time b4 there was any damage think the thermostat was about 40quid max maybe something for you to think about

boneso82

yes

boneso82

tested thermostat, its working fine.

phones been off the hook today guys so it wont be around for long.

boneso82

i know i probably would but i dont have the time.

matscooby

iTrader: (3)

I have the same car mate and i had the same problem, it came down to the seal gone on the header tank and a faulty pressure cap on the header tank

happydude303

iTrader: (1)

at 1500 quid its a bargain as it will only cost 800 quid to sort out if it is the head gasket

340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

PM sent

boneso82

Car has just been trailered away guys, phone has been nuts all day, didnt realise how much interest i would get lol.
gotta find another motor now, doh! theres nuthin in south wales.

anyone got something tidy for sale for 1500quid or less?

V555MAC

iTrader: (4)

Someone's had a right result with purchase!!, keep us posted on the progress whoever bought it!, I've got the same model and would like to know how you get on with it!, I maybe able to help with any queries you may have to!!

340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

Agreed

V555MAC

iTrader: (4)

Is it yours now??

340BHP-WRX

iTrader: (6)

No mate,wish it was. I missed out on it

V555MAC

iTrader: (4)

I love these cars!, all the best bits from the RA, but without the normal day to day compromises ( for me anyway ) and the 555/McRae link is pretty cool to!!

Mine's in my avatar!, had it 7 months now and have loved every minute of it!!

boneso82

so back to my no car issue, do u reckon i can buy a decent wagon or sumthin for 1500? or should i stay away from scoobys altogether til i get more cash?

boneso82

glad u got a decent one. i loved mine for 6 months, im telling u i have the worst luck with cars. iv had 14 and sold nearly all of them because of a big problem i couldnt afford to fix.
your car does look mint mate, i am truly jealous.