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Old 19 January 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Hi all - Just having a look through Autotrader as you do and came across this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...p&platform=DFA

Looks extremely cheap! I was not aware that Subaru made white Blobeye STIs in the UK so could this be an import however no rear wiper??

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Old 19 January 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Looks like an import on a re-reg
Old 19 January 2011 | 07:17 PM
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GJ06FZH, a Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk.

according to dvla.

its on his website for that price too.
Old 19 January 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by j4mou
GJ06FZH, a Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk.

according to dvla.

its on his website for that price too.
I sit corrected thanks!!
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You could get Type UKs in white and black, but most sold were blue.
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Price seems extremely low especially with low mileage. The updated blobeye STI is my ideal scoob but didn't think I could afford one until I saw this however my WRX has probably lost a similar amount in value!
Old 19 January 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Does seem a very good price, proceed with caution maybe....
Old 19 January 2011 | 07:50 PM
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buying from a trader is safer than buying privatly dont forget
Old 19 January 2011 | 08:02 PM
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It looks spot on.. I'm thinking i'm spending far too my on my classic and i should get newer.

I really want a spec c but out of price range. This on the other hand..
Old 19 January 2011 | 08:38 PM
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It's on vcar so could be damaged repaired or stolen recovered . Could be something or nothing .
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I'd look elsewhere. selling it on will be a nightmare as its on VCar. Its cheap for a reason
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Originally Posted by s70rjw
I'd look elsewhere. selling it on will be a nightmare as its on VCar. Its cheap for a reason
True mate
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Have you noticed , that the cars are in an old evans halshaw forecourt that is all boarded up!!! and website says view by appointment only ! caution me thinks!
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Originally Posted by HAGGY
Have you noticed , that the cars are in an old evans halshaw forecourt that is all boarded up!!! and website says view by appointment only ! caution me thinks!
I did actually notice that the cars seemed to be in a carpark rather than a forecourt lol
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£8k seems too cheap

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Originally Posted by Terminator X
£8k seems too cheap

TX.
My thoughts exactly!
Old 19 January 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Selling 12 other cars, certainly cheap but he probably got it is a trade in from a despirate owner, or picked it up at auction..We all know Subaru's are'nt selling great. I would look at it for sure/.....not every good deal is in fact a bad deal...
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looks well nice and cheap 2
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It's had a colour change and recorded as V car 4 times, see copy paste on HPI report below:

VEHICLE DETAILS FOR: GJ06FZH WHITE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX-STI TYPE UK

MAKE SUBARU Year of Manufacture 2006
MODEL IMPREZA WRX-STI TYPE UK No. of Former Keepers 3
ENGINE SIZE 1994 cc Start Date Of Current Keeper Change
COLOUR WHITE Previous Colour GREY
FUEL Petrol Date Colour Changed 01/10/2009
DOORPLAN 4 Door Saloon Wheelplan 2 Axle Rigid Body
ENGINE No. 344185 Gross Vehicle Weight 1880 (KG)
TRANSMISSION 6 Speed Manual Petrol Exported No
DATE OF 1st REGISTRATION IN UK: 01/03/2006 Scrap Marker No
CO2 RATING 265 (g/km)

Recorded against VRM
Recorded on VCAR Category D Insurance Loss. Vehicle Damaged But Repairable - Insurer Decided Not To Repair
Description SUBARU IMPREZA W
Date 09/11/2006

Recorded against VRM
Recorded on VCAR Category B Insurance Loss. Bodyshell Should Have Been Crushed Vehicle Should Not Be On The Road
Description SUBARU IMPREZA W
Date 13/09/2008

Recorded against VRM
Recorded on VCAR Vehicle Recorded As DVLA SCRAPPED MARKER On Condition Alert Regstr
Description SUBARU IMPREZA W
Date 13/09/2008

Recorded against VRM and VIN
Recorded on VCAR VIC PASS: This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA. The V5C will state "substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked on 19/10/2009"
Description VIC PASS
Date 19/10/2009

Cheap for a reason, stay away buddy!

Hope this helps
Old 20 January 2011 | 12:33 AM
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How can a catB car intended for the crusher end up back on the road?
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So it's been written off twice?
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Looks like the text box on Autotrader was just too small to fit all that info into then................
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
How can a catB car intended for the crusher end up back on the road?
Feckin bang on, that is just nuts dealer car too, well out of order.

TX.

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thats unreal makes you want to fire a load of questions at the *** thats sellin it!! argh
Old 20 January 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Thanks Kevin_STI looks like it's had a colourful past then surely it shouldn't still be on the road!

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It's had a colour change and recorded as V car 4 times, see copy paste on HPI report below:

VEHICLE DETAILS FOR: GJ06FZH WHITE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX-STI TYPE UK

MAKE SUBARU Year of Manufacture 2006
MODEL IMPREZA WRX-STI TYPE UK No. of Former Keepers 3
ENGINE SIZE 1994 cc Start Date Of Current Keeper Change
COLOUR WHITE Previous Colour GREY
FUEL Petrol Date Colour Changed 01/10/2009
DOORPLAN 4 Door Saloon Wheelplan 2 Axle Rigid Body
ENGINE No. 344185 Gross Vehicle Weight 1880 (KG)
TRANSMISSION 6 Speed Manual Petrol Exported No
DATE OF 1st REGISTRATION IN UK: 01/03/2006 Scrap Marker No
CO2 RATING 265 (g/km)

Recorded against VRM
Recorded on VCAR Category D Insurance Loss. Vehicle Damaged But Repairable - Insurer Decided Not To Repair
Description SUBARU IMPREZA W
Date 09/11/2006

Recorded against VRM
Recorded on VCAR Category B Insurance Loss. Bodyshell Should Have Been Crushed Vehicle Should Not Be On The Road
Description SUBARU IMPREZA W
Date 13/09/2008

Recorded against VRM
Recorded on VCAR Vehicle Recorded As DVLA SCRAPPED MARKER On Condition Alert Regstr
Description SUBARU IMPREZA W
Date 13/09/2008

Recorded against VRM and VIN
Recorded on VCAR VIC PASS: This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA. The V5C will state "substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked on 19/10/2009"
Description VIC PASS
Date 19/10/2009

Cheap for a reason, stay away buddy!

Hope this helps
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Well it is a rally car....rofl
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Originally Posted by Gary WRX
Thanks Kevin_STI looks like it's had a colourful past then surely it shouldn't still be on the road!
No probs mate if you want me to send you the full report via post I will do.

Just comes to show dealers are as dodge as anyone else need to be very caredul now adays!
Old 20 January 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Terminator X
Feckin bang on, that is just nuts dealer car too, well out of order.

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Surely a dealer can't do that?

There must be some made up government department that prosecutes dealers like this, the dealer needs reporting!!

Some poor perspective buyer who is to trusting and would not think to run a hpi check as it's from a dealer would get seriously stung,
Old 20 January 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevin_STI
No probs mate if you want me to send you the full report via post I will do.

Just comes to show dealers are as dodge as anyone else need to be very caredul now adays!
Thanks but I don't need the report I think I have seen enough!
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That car is the ultimate death trap for some unsuspecting potential buyer and his/her family. How would we all feel if someone bought this car and we heard at a later date that the car fell apart, or similar, at high speed and killed all the occupants???

Ive just copied and sent the HPI report to the dealer asking if he is aware of the car's history.

I will let you know his reply.

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