(pls keep this in the Scottish forum as well as For Sale section, ta)

Due to ill health, and the fact that the NHS can't get their **** in gear, I'm likely to be unable to drive my car for months.
Rather than have it sitting in my driveway idle while it eats into my savings, I'm now having to consider the unthinkable option: selling it.
It took me a long while to find a car like this, and likelyhood is I'm not going to be able to find another like it.

There's a list of mods here, along with some which are currently on order and have yet to be fitted.
Hope you all can appreciate the dilemma I'm facing, so here goes.....

Impreza Turbo 4dr in rare Sonic Blue
2000 X reg
30,000 miles
FSH (Subaru dealer and last major service by Falkland Performance at 29,500. Oil change every 3,750 miles)
Dyno'd at 272bhp at Star Performance (print-out available)
Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser, Tracker Retrieve fitted
Usual UK 2000MY spec inc. Air conditioning, Elec windows/mirrors etc - parallel import from Holland
ECUTek3 remap by John Banks
Boost gauge fitted on A-pillar
Centre console gauge pack (oil temp, pressure & voltage)
Lambda Link
Scorpion d/p, Janspeed decat center, Magnex b/b
ITG panel filter
Blitz Iridium Spark plugs
Clear front and side indicators
STI red/clear rear lights
STI V rear spoiler
Fully colour coded
17" OZ Superleggeras with Toyo T1-S tyres
Eibach springs & Powerstation bumpsteer mod & track geometry setup (with receipt and geometry print out)
Mintex 1144 pads
Goodridge braided brake hoses
MRT Brake Support Bracket
Painted Calipers (red & white)
Wax Wizarded by previous owner, always hand washed, excellent condition, all bills, receipts etc

Still to fit:
P1 lip spoiler
VF28 Turbo (which has only covered 9,500mls)
APS Uprated Top Mount IC
APS Dual Dump Valve
Expected to push 300bhp once all mods in place








Price: You tell me.....this car will only go to
(a) Someone who will cherish this car like I do
(b) Someone who is seriously looking

As you can imagine, my illness won't allow me to give test-drives to all and sundry, so don't waste my time.
No cash, not interested.
Components will not be split either. Stuff to be fitted will be added to the car should I sell it regardless.

I'm open to offers. Car resides in Edinburgh.
Those who have seen the car and been in it will agree that it's one in a million.

 

looks great
about ur back... etc... how about seeing a manipulative therapist?

i have seen one for about 10 months about migraines...
i used to get 3 or 4 a week...
now get about 2 a month...

also cured my dads ciatica (spelling)

NHS is a pile of ****.. imho

ur car is great - i remember when it was being sold the last time (i think).

get well soon.

 

Thanks mate.
My condition originated from an injury at work 6 years ago, resulting in episodes of a slipped disc once or twice a year.
However, this year it's degenerated into chronic and constant sciatica (correct spolleng ) with various other problems.
I'm not adverse to trying therapies, however I'm slightly concerned that the problem will only be aggravated by them, so it's time to tackle it head on, which I suspect will result in surgery. Fairly routine I'm lead to believe, however it's the waiting that's causing the problem.

IF I get treatment fairly quickly, then I'll probably not sell the car, however if I'm told to wait whilst the rest of the Afghan asylum seekers get free medical care and housing, then it's goodbye Sonic Blue.

 

u must be in so much pain!
anything hitting a nerve doesnt really respond to pain killers

good luck with it all!

im sure they will sort u out - eventually

 

Pain is a mild word compared to what I'm experiencing.
To say it affects just my health is a major understatement; home and work is becoming severely affected too.

Anyway, who wants P1 power but with 4dr practicality then ?

 

Saw this car @ STAR, one word says it all.....WAW!

Good luck mate!

 

It is a lovely car. Don't rush into a sale if you can avoid it - it's a beauty and it will keep you sane. You may get better quicker than you think with or without op.

 

Tried your e mail does not seem to work indication of price would help if you wish to do this in private send to benview7@netscape.net Hope you are feeling a bit better Cheers

 

Listen to John Theo, he's a doctor

Keep the car
Keep the car
Keep the car
Keep the car

 

Just to let you all know Theo is on a half day and will respond to posts this afternoon.

If he takes my advice it will be staying in his driveway though (sorry)

Gamm

 

Theo off to Hospital - He asked me to thank John Banks for his assistance. ( I assume he meant with the back and not the car)

Cheers,

Gamm

 

Send my regards.

 

Theo is apparently in surgery tomorrow so he's unlikely to be able to respond to posts very soon.

Consider the car not for sale until you hear otherwise.

Cheers,

Gamm

 

CAR IS NOT FOR SALE. Theo will be back driving in the next few weeks.

He apologises for any raised hopes.

Gamm.

 

good news!!

 

Guess who's "back" ?!!!

I should have a t-shirt saying "I survived the NHS !" or summat.

Won't be in the saddle for another 3 weeks or so, so I've to take it easy with the back (had a dodgy disc cut down to size between my vertebrae and now sport a lovely 3 inch stapled scar !!!)

I can now look forward to the day my machine hits 300+ on the rollers, hehehe !!!


Glad to be back amongst friends, would like to thank all those who wished me back to health.

 

I can vouch for the cool staple work on his back. All you need is a metal arm an eyepieces some samco hoses here and there and you'll pass for a borg

 

I got my discs skimmed yesterday!

Welcome back Theo.

 

devil's refugee -
both my father and uncle had v. similar surgery done (they had the discs removed) father back playing golf and fly fishing as though it never happened and my uncle works with me on the farm and i can't keep up with him!! give it a bit of time and you'll think it was all a bad dream - all be it a very painful one

best wishes

keith

 

Glad to hear it mate Hope you are fully recovered asap

Cheers