ShEp
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what like are they?
has 75k fsh s-reg
what sorta money's it worth,? been offered one as a part ex for my astra
thankyouplease
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Brett
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They like are good
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Colin
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Very good if looked after!
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Phil W
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Mates got one, awesome.
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SetH
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Better then a P1, FACT.
Not cheap when comparing to other imprezas of the same year.
I have seen version 3/4 Type-R's between 6 and 7.5k.
I would put an average condition 5 around 8k? Have seen minters many a time going for 10k+
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SetH
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Get the GC model number of the fijitsu heavy industries plate under the bonnet so you can confirm version. Most 98`s are version 4`s The version 5 STi i am going for was being marketed as a 6 but my investigations revealed its a 5. people often get the version numbers wrong.
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CORSA NUT
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Steve
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Subaru Technica International
[Edited on 15-10-2007 by Steve]
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CORSA NUT
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I hate those WRX stickers though  nice clean back end with no badges please.
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ShEp
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so it'd be around the same value as my 53 plate astra gsi turbo?
i'd be doing well to get cash on top?
i wanted an impreza before but got the astra as the thought of reliability etc got the better of me,
but its been no more reliable than any other car ive had, its ha its problems and bits aint cheap
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alli Ronald
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Better then a P1, FACT.
Why please?
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coke-gsi16v
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they have the redtop engine, really quick, very sexy looking, unbreakable, prices range from 7k-10k swap it swap it swap it!
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mwg
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That grey one looks awesome
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22B
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quote:
Originally posted by coke-gsi16v
they have the redtop engine, really quick, very sexy looking, unbreakable, prices range from 7k-10k swap it swap it swap it!
wouldnt say unbreakable but can be no hassle if looked after, hear a lot of horror stories on import subarus of engine rebuilds and melted pistons. Make sure its been remapped for UK fuel or if not run it on the highest octane you can get, never hurts to add a bit of octane booster to each tank as well, knocklink is also a good piece of kit to have on one of these as it can detect when knock is occurring and can also alert you to which fuels to avoid, may also save you an engine rebuild in the long run.
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Andy Stocker
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quote:
Originally posted by alli Ronald
quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Better then a P1, FACT.
Why please?
DCCD
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SetH
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yes no DCCD, just a uhm minor difference there 
Plus look at the price of a mint P1 compared to a mint STi 5 Type R, the P1 does not justify the extra few thousand imo.
Not saying its a bad impreza by all means, far from it. Just over hyped to fuck and loved generally by those not in the know.
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CORSA NUT
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My advise is to get it remapped before ANYTHING else.Book it in with a pro like Andy Forrest..scoobyclinic..powerstation and get it checked over and mapped properley.
I'd rather pay £600 for all that than 3K for a new engine.
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ShEp
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Andy Forrest is scotland based aint he?
im sure someone told me they had they're car mapped by him in aberdeen,
if so ill be taking it to him, but as far as im aware all thats been done already
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SetH
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If you are serious about it, it needs to have masses of history/invoices etc.
If not most certainly have a spare 4k ready.
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
Andy Forrest is scotland based aint he?
im sure someone told me they had they're car mapped by him in aberdeen,
if so ill be taking it to him, but as far as im aware all thats been done already
AndyF is in Edinburgh mate.
http://andyforrestperformance.co.uk/4436.html
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ShEp
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cheers Eck
setH fully documented history all reciepts and belts done 5k ago
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Stu
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Big end failure is the most common fault with the STI5 engines (same engine as the P1) Usually piston 3 and usually down to detonation due to heat (next to the turbo and last one to be fed with fuel!)
Get a good one, get a boost gauge, oil temp/pressure gauges, use 99 ron fuel (with octane booster if you can) and look after it and they are a great car!
Im only going off what my old "humble" P1 was like and as a general rule I know nothing anyway so your probably best not listening to me anyhow!
[Edited on 15-10-2007 by Stu]
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CORSA NUT
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Just buy it and enjoy it mate 
Sounds like a good un.Like Set says though always keep a few k in the bank just incase anything does go wrong.
I did and my 2nd 3rd synchro went which cost £450 but that was about it.Ran them both on optimax and booster and they flew!
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baza31
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Seth whats this fijitsu heavy industries plate mean?
ta
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penelope
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there is more scobbies in dingwall than council vans
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