High Miler Advice - STI

[chrisnic0]

Hi guys,

I was looking for some advice. I am looking at moving my 172 on in the next couple of weeks and picking up an Impreza STI. Budget of around 8K.
I have been looking at an 05 DCCD

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251351157409?ssPageName=...

I know 91K isn't alot but I was wondering what I should look out for, is there anything that goes on these types of engine? I dont mind anything over 100k+ if it's been maintained.

At around 8K, is this one of the best models to go for?

Apologies for the nooby questions, I'm not massively clued up on Impreza's

Cheers

Chris

[Art0ir]

The 05 widetrack DCCD is certainly the one to go for, hence how well the prices are holding even at higher mileages. Will there be much of a hit if you try to move it on with 100k+ on it? Who knows.

Personally I'd go for a slightly older car with lower miles. £8k would get you one hell of a non-DCCD Blobeye.

Any owners I've asked whether they use the DCCD have usually played with it for a week then forgot about it unless on track...

[ScoobieWRX]

I'd opt for a 2003/2004 JDM V8 STi. You get DCCD, short ratio gearbox, usually better specced out of the box and there are still a few around with c.60K on the clock. You'll probably pay a bit less for one too.

[chrisnic0]

Cheers for the replies,

Where is the best place to source these from?

Chris

[Ved]

Mine was £6k for a stage one non-DCCD with 73k on it in good condition but perfect mechanically. Just check for full history and ideally a new clutch fitted at some point. Service then and they'll go forever.

Don't worry about sourcing just look for enthusiast cars or reputable dealers but if you want zero hassle have a look at Palmdale who source everything. Good chap there called Ashley is happy to give advice too.

[chrisnic0]

Thanks Ved,

Are belts and issue for these? or the JDM v8 STI?

Im coming from a 172 where the cambelts get hammered!

[Ved]

I think it's every 60k on the belts with an inspection at 50k. They're only a problem if they aren't done to schedule but you won't consider a car hat hasn't had it done.

[chrisnic0]

Hi guys,

is this reasonably priced?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...

Seems like it ticks a lot of the boxes I am looking for

[Art0ir]

chrisnic0 said:

Hi guys,

is this reasonably priced?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...

Seems like it ticks a lot of the boxes I am looking for

I paid less than that for my Blobeye.

[chrisnic0]

Where did you source yours from?

[Art0ir]

Not far from Stansted.

That's very strong money for a bugeye I would have thought?

[chrisnic0]

Yes I thought so too, but it did look clean.

What should that really go for? 5?

[ScoobySpud]

chrisnic0 said:

Yes I thought so too, but it did look clean.

What should that really go for? 5?

Personally I would have said even a little less, I may be wrong though......

[Ved]

I'd say 6k tops for that JDM but only if it's perfect. Nice selection of cars there too but I did see some very ropey ones too.

[GravelBen]

Art0ir said:

Any owners I've asked whether they use the DCCD have usually played with it for a week then forgot about it unless on track...

They use the nicer balance from the rear bias every time they drive it though, whether they're adjusting it frequently or not.

[plenty]

Art0ir said:

I paid less than that for my Blobeye.

Is your blob a JDM? A bug or blob JDM commands a good premium.

[chrisnic0]

How come JDMs command more Plenty?

[plenty]

Basically a much more desirable spec. JDM cars have more power in standard trim, 8k redline, and a closer-ratio box. And much stronger engine internals which allow bigger tuning potential without spending big money.

The blobeye JDM is equipped with a twin-scroll turbo which most people rate better to drive than the UK car's single-scroll.

The Hurst car has been around for a while - perhaps there is some negotiation room in the price.

[chrisnic0]

Thanks for the info plenty, I've got a budget of around £6K.
What type of Impreza would you be looking at?

[plenty]

Depends on a number of variables really. Do you want to modify or looking to stay as standard as possible? Are refinement and comfort important and will you be doing a lot of motorway miles? If so then a newage car is probably the way forward although lots of people (including myself) are partial to the classics which are much lighter and more raw.

A nice Type R would probably be my pick - purchased for £4-5k with some left over for some fettling that will inevitably be required. If newage is your preference, I personally think a JDM bugeye is preferable to a UK blob at your budget.