impreza wr1 advice please

[sean j g]

Hi all I'm looking at a wr1 at the moment to purchase, however the one I'm looking at has had a 5 speed p1 gearbox and diff fitted instead off its original 6 speed gearbox, any thoughts on why this would be done, also the car has had a fresh respray for some reason which makes me wonder why? it was motd in 2012 then not motd till 2016 so was off the road for four years again seems strange, the car is number 490/500 any info and advise would be great.

Cheers Sean.

[sean j g]

Thanks for all the info and advise, why would someone strip a wr1 of all the best bits seems crazy to me, will leave it alone thanks again.

Cheers.

Sean.

[sean j g]

Just an update the car just sold at bca auctions for 7k plus buyers fee so just under 7.5k, think someone is going to get a shock when they try to find sixth gear!! it will probably appear up for sale soon on the normal internet sites,as it was a dealer who bought it.