Boicey Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Hi all, I am going to view a 2005 WRX tomorrow, never owned one before. The guy says its an import, other than if he proves it by the way of paperwork is there anyway I would easily tell? Chassis number or anything on the motor that may be a tell tail sign please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Dachsy Doo Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Ask to see the V5. It should show the date first registered in the UK. It will be different to the age of the car. Your other option is to pay the minimum subscription to access an HPI enquiry website to get full details on the car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Wotcha and welcome - let us know how you get on, if you are not happy walk away as prices are high currently so it should be the right motor for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 welcome. uk and jdm vin numbers are totaly different in composition, so pretty easy to tell from that. UK has 17 digits, letters and numbers http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/529/95-UK-SVX_VIN_plate.jpg jdm has 3 letter then numbers http://jdm-expo.com/14113-thickbox_default/subaru-impreza-sti-gdb-for-sale-japan.jpg Vin decoder for UK cars https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicle_Identification_Numbers_(VIN_codes)/Subaru/VIN_Codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boicey Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Thanks for the replies I went for it, definitely a UK car but is very clean inside and out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Very nice motor, some subtle mods complete 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Dachsy Doo Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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