New Purchase Impreza WRX STI RA 1995

[Cookie1973]

Hi,

I’ve just joined the forum and have just purchased my first Subaru from a friend who’s had it for years sat in his garage.

I need some advice please regarding what it’s worth if I get an MOT to move it on as I know nothing about these cars or possibly I’ll keep it and enjoy it if I understand more about the model.

I think it is a WRX STI RA model with a factory role cage and only 60,999 miles.

The reg is M954XVE

 

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - looks like it needs some tlc and a bit of recommissioning but it is a drivers car so if you enjoy your driving I would hold onto it

[mattiekane]

I think(don't qoute me) that factory roll cage(assuming it has foam covered feet and STi stamped in) is a very rare item!!

Oh and welcome to the club!

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[Cookie1973]

Thanks for the information I’ll check the cage it’s factory because the dash and door trim are moulded around the bars.

is this a collectible model?

[mattiekane]

Thanks for the information I’ll check the cage it’s factory because the dash and door trim are moulded around the bars.
is this a collectible model?

Again, don't qoute me, but I'd say yes with the cage fitted

Loud pipes save lives

[savage bulldogs]

Hi n welcome. 

The v1 and v2 wrx sti ra are very desirable cars ,especially as their 25 yr old (or nearly) as it makes them eligible for U.S import .

As Jay said the power to weight ratio and lack of driver aids make them so much more fun to drive . As far as the roll cage goes  I'm not if they were a factory option but there is quite a few factory options that I'm not aware of (so it could well be) .Either way if kept relatively standard ,it will only go up in value 😉

[Cookie1973]

Hi, 

Thanks for the info, I’m thinking about getting a MOT and selling it as I have a few cars already. Maybe I’ll put it on eBay and see if I have any interest.

[Jay762]

I dont think you will have an issue finding a home for that motor

[savage bulldogs]

I'd imagine you'd sell it fairly easy but at the right price. As I had a closer look at the pics and it has rust on the outer arches (which normally means the inner arches are worse) and would probably need a full respray too . That coupled with the fact it's been sat a while ,so will probably need a bit of mechanical work,(new brakes,full service and cambelt kit).

Means it's a fairly big project but would certainly be worth saving. 

[Cookie1973]

The friend I bought it off has had it parked in a garage for years so there’s only surface rust. The car has always been on a low loader to the MOT station so the Mileage hasn’t changed.

I’m trying to work out what it’s worth as it is, if I get a fresh ticket on it, or if it’s worth spending money on it to get a better price or when I drive it I could fall in love with it and keep it.

[savage bulldogs]

Dont get me wrong I'd love another early impreza sti project  ,myself 😎

although I dont know if the wife would be as happy as me about it ,As I already have a v1 sti and a v7sti type UK 😊

Also I only mentioned the inner arches as they normally rust from the inside out ,so by the time you see it on the outside the inside is normally far worse .

Just to give you a idea, for a clean original v2 sti ra the price would probably be around £7k . Although its difficult to put a price on yours "as is"  tbh, as it depends on how much work it needs .

It obviously depends on what other cars you drive but I'm sure youd love the rawness and power to weight ratio of a 280hp 1230kg car , once you got it up n running.