Looking for a car and find one I fancy on autotrader. An alledgely 555 that looks smart. I Call the dealer ask about the loads of history and details on the vin plate... He hasnt got a clue and the car isnt on the premises to check, I dont get a warm feeling about it. Should I walk away?
Anyone know this car?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s?logcode=visc

Its a long way to go for a wrongun, anyone local check it out for me please?

Mods please feel free to move if in the wrong section

Cheers Steve

 

looks ok but it says it's a 1999 car but the reg says it's a "N" REG ??
and £28000 of receipts!! for what???

 

Front grill is N reg too.

 

My thoughts exactly.
The dealer seems to know so little. Seems pointless asking if its a gen 555 ltd.All 555's should have a plaque on the dash? I know what serial numbers should be on the vin plate. Is there anything else I can ask over the phone to check its a 555?

 

555 sti never had a plaque with a number. 500 saloons and 100 wagons were made. Its not a 99 thats an error.
Looks like a good unabused model.

 

The ariel is in the right place for the 555 sti the ra had it on the a pillar. It has the roof flap and side skirts and even has the original mud flaps.

Wrong rear spolier though as it should be the mid level one.

 

Looks like a 555 to me and I can almost see my house in his photos I have a feeling that it's a car that was for sale on here a while ago.

I have the remains of my 555 sat in my garage so you can compare the trim codes if you can get any info from him.

 

Run away mate,drivers door has bad paint,interior trim has caps missing wheres that £28,000 been spent,n plate on a ninety nine,and havent KAZ been associated with keiley,im sure i saw a thread on here about them.

 

Incorrect the seats are correct version 2 555 seats.

 

Thanks. Youve put my mind at rest a bit. If its still there at the weekend I'll go and have a look
Theyre not original wheels?

 

After looking at it again I remember this car being for sale in Wycombe 2 years ago and it had a fast and furious style rear spoiler. Front brakes are Alcon's though

They are P1 wheels, 555's have 16" Speedline Safari wheels

 

Thanks for the info on the door, how could you tell? It will be a bargaining point...

 

Yes your right i can see them now

 

The drivers front door looks awful in the photos and most likely wants a respray.

 

Yeah Version 3 type R 555's had the 555 front seats

 

I can see it in the photos,probably easy to sort out,but considering its had so much cash spent on it ,imo it should look better.
On the plus side it has big brakes on the front.

 

You blokes have been great. Ive got so many questions... Are there serial numbers stamped on the block? Where will I find them? Do worn mains cams/valve timing etc sound the same on a boxer as an inline engine?

 

If you mean horrible then yes,but the sound cant tell how much more will cost you

 

Called the dealer again and still havent got that warm feeling. Other than the engine was changed at 84k (for what i dont know) and the bills total 24k for the life of the car. Part of me says forget it and the other part says I could be missing a goodun. Maybe I'm expecting too much for my 3k buget? Thats 3k for a car where the owner says "yeah I had this done or that replaced etc etc" I think I should broaden my search to include more modified cars