The market for 2010-2013 STI saloons

[Captain Caveman]

After many years of Classic scoob ownership, I'm considering treating myself to a late 2013 STI saloon. I'm going in with my eyes open regarding the 2.5 engine issues, however I don't want to be left with a lemon that I can't shift if for some reason I want/need to sell.

I'd be interested to hear people's opinions on the market for these cars? All the cars that I've seen on the Trader seem to hang around for ages which I'm worried suggests that the issues with the 2.5 has put people off buying the car. Is this the case? I was hoping that being relatively rare, this would keep its value and be easy to sell on if looked after?

Would I be committing financial suicide paying £19k for a sub 10k miles 2013 car? I am figuring it would be worth say £15k in 3 years time should I want to sell on? There is only 1 private car for sale out of 30 cars available, suggesting that people have been forced to trade in? This is the car:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Otherwise it's buying a Golf R, which on paper is a better car - just doesn't have much character and I find it a little bland. Thoughts?

Edited by Captain Caveman on Saturday 18th June 12:26

[Captain Caveman]

Thanks for the feedback so far fellas. As I said, I'm not too worried about the engine failures, because I always do frequent oil changes and drive with lots of mechanical sympathy. I'm pretty convinced that the 2.5 issues are down to the poor stock map, which runs lean at higher boost, so I'm going to get that corrected - I might even fit a knock sensor. Melted piston are down to detonation, which only occurs due to poor fuel or poor mapping. I only ever run on V-power or Momentum too.

What I am concerned about is being stuck with the car if I need to sell later down the line. I don't want to have to pull my pants down and have to lower the price until someone is prepared to take a punt on it. Do we think realistically that there is a very small market for these cars now? Has the STI become yesterday's niche car?

If the low mileage 2013 STIs on the market aren't selling, it suggests that they're too highly priced. What should I therefore be paying for a 2013 car with under 10k miles?

Thanks for your advice/opinions guys.

Edited by Captain Caveman on Sunday 19th June 12:15

[Captain Caveman]

Quiet in here innit?

Thanks for the comments mate. Any other thoughts from anyone re the market and desirability of these motors?

Keep switching between the safe option (Golf R) and the STi... Aaaargghhhh