Still looking to buy. Opinions on this one please
14 April 2009, 04:30 PM
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Still looking to buy. Opinions on this one please
Hi guys, still looking for a very clean classic. Blue, white or black. Sti or similar power. What do you think of this?
2000 *SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO 2000* AWD *SONIC BLUE* on eBay, also, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 20-Apr-09 15:57:08 BST)
2000 *SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO 2000* AWD *SONIC BLUE* on eBay, also, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 20-Apr-09 15:57:08 BST)
14 April 2009, 04:40 PM
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I wouldn't buy a car if it's had a respray, also I think the starting bid is too expensive. If a car has had a respray and different bumpers I would walk away but that's just me.
14 April 2009, 04:45 PM
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14 April 2009, 04:46 PM
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Hmmm sounds dodgy to me, just the fact that what the hell is it, it says its a 2000 but year of manufacture is 1996, its been resprayed and rebuilt from the shell up, they want 3k+ for it.... it has a 2005 wrx engine in it (223bhp/225ps)...
The description is very confusing, personally if i were looking for a scoob, i would look elsewhere (ie pistonheads) for a nice green 1999 reg scoob with 41k on the clock and not ??k which this car has done (45k on the original engine and 30+ on the new engine??) its not just the engine that wears!!!!
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/902779.htm
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The description is very confusing, personally if i were looking for a scoob, i would look elsewhere (ie pistonheads) for a nice green 1999 reg scoob with 41k on the clock and not ??k which this car has done (45k on the original engine and 30+ on the new engine??) its not just the engine that wears!!!!
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/902779.htm
Tony
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14 April 2009, 05:39 PM
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He says API altered the clocks when the new engine was fitted so it showed the right miles for the new engine. Is that legal? The new engine may of only done 30k but the rest of the car hasn`t.
Iv sent david at api a pm with a link to this ad as i think he will find it of some interest.
Iv sent david at api a pm with a link to this ad as i think he will find it of some interest.
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14 April 2009, 05:43 PM
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Hmmm sounds dodgy to me, just the fact that what the hell is it, it says its a 2000 but year of manufacture is 1996, its been resprayed and rebuilt from the shell up, they want 3k+ for it.... it has a 2005 wrx engine in it (223bhp/225ps)...
The description is very confusing, personally if i were looking for a scoob, i would look elsewhere (ie pistonheads) for a nice green 1999 reg scoob with 41k on the clock and not ??k which this car has done (45k on the original engine and 30+ on the new engine??) its not just the engine that wears!!!!
Subaru : 41,000 Genuine Miles - Standard UK Impreza Turbo
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The description is very confusing, personally if i were looking for a scoob, i would look elsewhere (ie pistonheads) for a nice green 1999 reg scoob with 41k on the clock and not ??k which this car has done (45k on the original engine and 30+ on the new engine??) its not just the engine that wears!!!!
Subaru : 41,000 Genuine Miles - Standard UK Impreza Turbo
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14 April 2009, 06:01 PM
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Well sonic blue on MY00 cars were imports only (eu turbo's) and are quite rare (my last one a few months back went for about 5k with 46k on the clock with some very nice mods 
) and dont be picky about the colour, it reduces your option greatly, its nice to get the colour your after but in the end its the quality of the car your buying, not the colour that determains what sort of car you end up with 
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PS I never liked green cars until I bought a green mondeo as a runabout, it was actually a nice colour to live with
) and dont be picky about the colour, it reduces your option greatly, its nice to get the colour your after but in the end its the quality of the car your buying, not the colour that determains what sort of car you end up with Tony
PS I never liked green cars until I bought a green mondeo as a runabout, it was actually a nice colour to live with
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15 April 2009, 09:26 AM
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We don't alter clocks when engines are fitted. That is illegal. It is also an electronic speedo and there is no way to do what he claims with kit we have here. lt is a specialist job done by various people in the likes of Exchange and Mart and Auto trader.
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15 April 2009, 10:51 AM
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What about this? Comes with all the support I can offer and is a genuine car.
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Call me on 01926 614333 if I can help David APi
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15 April 2009, 11:04 AM
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I bought my RA from David. Fantastic car and a nice chap to deal with 
Sticking to one or two colours does reduce choice and I agree with the comments but if you intend to keep the car for any length of time I would hold out for the colour you want. I had to have some sort of WRC edition. You could argue that the RA is the baby of the WRC edition bunch (Type R, STI RA) but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Sonic Blue is a lovely colour.
Sticking to one or two colours does reduce choice and I agree with the comments but if you intend to keep the car for any length of time I would hold out for the colour you want. I had to have some sort of WRC edition. You could argue that the RA is the baby of the WRC edition bunch (Type R, STI RA) but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Sonic Blue is a lovely colour.
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15 April 2009, 05:18 PM
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What about this? Comes with all the support I can offer and is a genuine car.
API Engines
Call me on 01926 614333 if I can help David APi
API Engines
Call me on 01926 614333 if I can help David APi
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15 April 2009, 05:31 PM
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Theres a white 1997 v4 sti fresh import on pistonheads for £3150, looks like a nice car.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/983664.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/983664.htm
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15 April 2009, 05:37 PM
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Subaru : SUBARU STI V3 325 BHP
Subaru : Impreza STI Red Top
Subaru : 1996 v3 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
What you think???
15 April 2009, 05:41 PM
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No to the top and bottoms. The middle one doesn't look too bad.
Strawberry Cars of Chorley : Mint Condition Impreza Turbo
This looks good for a UK car.
Subaru : Subaru Impreza WRX STi V5 330Bhp Import
Quite clean looking. Money spent but needs a few hundred to get it just so.
No to the top and bottoms. The middle one doesn't look too bad.
Strawberry Cars of Chorley : Mint Condition Impreza Turbo
This looks good for a UK car.
Subaru : Subaru Impreza WRX STi V5 330Bhp Import
Quite clean looking. Money spent but needs a few hundred to get it just so.
15 April 2009, 05:55 PM
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PM'd you.
No to the top and bottoms. The middle one doesn't look too bad.
Strawberry Cars of Chorley : Mint Condition Impreza Turbo
This looks good for a UK car.
Subaru : Subaru Impreza WRX STi V5 330Bhp Import
Quite clean looking. Money spent but needs a few hundred to get it just so.
No to the top and bottoms. The middle one doesn't look too bad.
Strawberry Cars of Chorley : Mint Condition Impreza Turbo
This looks good for a UK car.
Subaru : Subaru Impreza WRX STi V5 330Bhp Import
Quite clean looking. Money spent but needs a few hundred to get it just so.
Thanks for your help buy the way
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