Bugeye.....how to tell an import
14 March 2006, 08:02 PM
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Bugeye.....how to tell an import
Any ideas how to tell if a 2001 WRX bugeye is an import or UK car?
I need to know for my intended buyer.
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14 March 2006, 08:29 PM
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If you mean JDM, then easiest to spot would be rear wash wipe.. for an EU you could give the buyer your chassis number (if you are confortable doing that) he can ring any Sub dealer and they can confirm the spec/country in which it was sold, or the first PDI stamp in the service book will show selling dealer, if it was an EU import will be obvious from that..
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Rear fog bolted on?
14 March 2006, 08:30 PM
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The Import will be 33% cheaper than the proper UK car!
14 March 2006, 08:42 PM
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Any ideas how to tell if a 2001 WRX bugeye is an import or UK car?
I need to know for my intended buyer.
thanks
Cliff
Don't you have the history/service book from new
14 March 2006, 08:51 PM
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i would have thought you would know that cliff...
no rear wash wipe is the giveaway
japanese cd in stereo??
picture of it at the docks??
14 March 2006, 08:53 PM
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i would have thought you would know that cliff...
no rear wash wipe is the giveaway
japanese cd in stereo??
picture of it at the docks??
I know
I just tried calling him. Rear wiper is a dead giveaway.
14 March 2006, 09:00 PM
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14 March 2006, 09:13 PM
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Should I move this to muppets?
14 March 2006, 09:19 PM
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no.i think it needs as much high level coverage as possible before moving it to its proper home
oh and if he starts getting shirty, I will tell you about his window cleaning antics
14 March 2006, 09:19 PM
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Be kind guys, sure Cliff is talking about EU not JDM... maybe
14 March 2006, 09:24 PM
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dosent matter if it is an eu pr parallel import, you get the same warranty cover and it dosent matter on insurance, but JDM status does (well used to)
so no we wont be kind
14 March 2006, 10:07 PM
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Well well well, all the kids are out to play tonight
Unfortunately Bryn it was a question of Jap or UK, and im gutted to say I missed a big flipping clue like a rear wiper!!!!
Anyhoooooo, my buyer is concerned because of my square plates
It must be an import if its got those eh!?
Or, how can I tell if my scoobs actually an Evo in disguise?
Maybe its a motorbike too
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JDM also does not have electric headlight adjustment, but does have electric folding wing mirrors amongst other things.
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Anyhoooooo, my buyer is concerned because of my square plates
I can understand where they are coming from there because it did make it look like an import.
Is it all on track still?
14 March 2006, 10:37 PM
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Haven`t got a clue to be frank. The buyer says the insurance company is trying to fleece him so he`s going to try Gary at Keith Michaels insurance.
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14 March 2006, 10:52 PM
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So would I
What is it with these people
14 March 2006, 11:01 PM
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I dont think people realise how much Imprezas cost to insure. I dont actually know how old the guy is or what he drove before, but it doesnt sound like he`s had a high performance car if insurance is a problem for him.
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dear god, the man needs a slap
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Yeah, £300 is a LOT to insure one of these wild beasts!!
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check the markings on the glass
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14 March 2006, 08:29 PM
I just tried calling him. Rear wiper is a dead giveaway.
Or, how can I tell if my scoobs actually an Evo in disguise?
