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Old 30 April 2008, 11:31 AM
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Hi all,

Im off to buy a juvly STi8 with full PPP this week, I just wondered if I could bug you fine lot for some general tips, common problems / issues / things to look out for / check for when buying an STi8 (blobeye, WR Blue)!

Old 30 April 2008, 11:36 AM
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rear shocks
Old 30 April 2008, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jd5217
rear shocks
fronts too.

Clonking noise over speed bumps is a give away.
Old 30 April 2008, 02:36 PM
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If you bought mine you'd have nothing to look at. LOL.
Old 30 April 2008, 02:42 PM
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You need to look out for..


...me overtaking you on the A169
Old 30 April 2008, 09:19 PM
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Yeah defo rear shocks (drive slowly over uneven road surface maybe drop the rear wheel of a curb very slowly and listen for a klunk), Check for obvious accident damage, cambelt history and Brake disc/pad wear as these are expensive to replace and must reflect in the asking price.
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Yeah, the PPP is crap, go for TSL 333 instead - more power and as its an 04, the warranty does not matter anyway!!

Subaru : REDUCED WRX STI TYPE UK WITH OPTIONAL TSL 333 PACK
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