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FozzyGSI
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Is it possible to get a below average milage (94-98) scoob for the above price? Ive heard that around 50k the engines need a rebuild or replacing is this true?

Really lookin at Wrx sti's

any comments welcome

[Edited on 12-02-2006 by FozzyGSI]
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Impreza WRX STi
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They're a risk at the price, from what I can gather you need half as much again in reserve in case it goes pop, and they're not cheap to insure or fuel.

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Correction!

a decent low mileage subaru will cost you lots more than the figure you wanna spend plus finding 1 that hasnt been mistreated will be hard

[Edited on 12-02-2006 by iceman]
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you wont get much of an STi for that price.

Rebuilds at 50k... bullshit. The engine needs rebuilt when it needs rebuilt. 20k miles, 60k miles, 100kmiles .... whenever.
Good care, and regular servicing help!

You could prob pick up an ok WRX for 4k on a 95'ish plate
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take the plates off and nick fuel job done
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quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=264750


FPMSL I hope thats in my price range
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i'd go for a WRX RA..... mad as a hatter basic spec with better engine than std WRX

WRX STi RA - not for 6k i dont think
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1996 SUBARU Impreza WRX STi Type
RA, 58000 miles, white, taxed and tested, full spec, many upgrades, call for full details, 1 careful owner, no agencies or telesales. £4,995. o.n.o
Telephone: 01896 750009 or 07725 079367
Price: £4,995 ono
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1996 SUBARU Impreza WRX STi V3,
N reg. 50000 miles, Import, white, full e/pack, 16 chrome alloys, ss exhaust, lowered, Quickshift box, f&r spoilers, induc/kit, Red top engine, IC waterspray, bargain, p/x poss. £4,395. ono
S A CARSTelephone: 07816 449299

Price: £4,395 ono
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Just had a look at those scoobs cheers

Whats different about the RA to the others? The RA type seem to be around the same price.
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why not have a look at the import auctions. theres many bargains to be had there
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I own a Scooby.....




Yes they can be a very expensive car if things dont go right.
My engine let go last August after 83000 miles. No warnings or tell tale signs just a bit of a bang.
Have gone down the route of a brand new block direct from Japan and lots of other bits at the same time. Its currently being set up and mapped after i have done 1500 miles running it in.
Since august ive spent £6500 on it and still got the last bill to pay for set up and ecu map etc which could be up to £1500.
The car is worth £8000 so you may think im mad but its one hell of a car.
I know ive spent what its worth on it but i could rip the car to bits and sell everyting off it for near on £12,000 if i want to.
Petrol is the biggest gripe, running 550cc injectors and uprated fuel management system means ill get between 180 and 200 miles to a tank (£55)
If you want to know anything else about them give me a shout.

http://www.splat-graphix.co.uk
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That is nice splatgraphix
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google the specs....

RA is a lightweight basic trim leval with better spec'd WRX engine (5th injector etc)

STi RA - is same trim, but with STi engine, DCCD, close ratio etc

STi R - same as above with slightyl more interior comfort, 2 door
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
google the specs....

RA is a lightweight basic trim leval with better spec'd WRX engine (5th injector etc)

STi RA - is same trim, but with STi engine, DCCD, close ratio etc

STi R - same as above with slightyl more interior comfort, 2 door



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iv just imported a wrx sti with loads of goodies for 6750 and its super clean.
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quote:
Originally posted by craigpcg
iv just imported a wrx sti with loads of goodies for 6750 and its super clean.


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Interesting info here

http://www.grahamberry2.co.jp/impreza_gc8/index.html
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there's a post in genaral chat by big eck titled craigpcg wrx sti
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there's a post in genaral chat by big eck titled craigpcg wrx sti
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quote:
Originally posted by FozzyGSI
quote:
Originally posted by craigpcg
iv just imported a wrx sti with loads of goodies for 6750 and its super clean.


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Right gotta buy one now

http://www.ukwebs.co.uk/infobase/18277--1.html
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thanks alex my friend
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That is the nuts...............hopefully mine (?) will look that good

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