licenseduser2 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I came across this "WRX STI" for sale locally and I was immediately interested. I am by no means a Subaru expert and haven't owned one before but always did want one. It is registered with the DVLA as a "Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX-STI Type UK (Prodrive)" and the VIN plate seems to match that as its GDBBKKH and its on a 51 plate But there are some things i gathered online that an STI should have which this one does not appear to have - its a 5 speed not a 6 speed, no blue STI interior, no STI gauge cluster, no Brembo brakes, no STI intercooler. Where the intercooler water spray button should be there is a hole so i'm not sure if it is present. Also the wheel fitment seems a little odd (too narrow wheelbase?) it also has the hawkeye rear lights and bumper. I'd appreciate the help of someone more knowledgable to help me figure out what I'm looking at here? Is it a geniuine STI Shell but with WRX powertrain? or a base model with a fancy bodykit? Also, does the rust look far gone? Maybe someone here even knows this car or its previous owner. I'll be test driving the car soon and i'd like to know more closely what i'm actually looking at here before I make any decision, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarbC Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 not like mine no selectable diff control or intercooler spray in the cabin. small intercooler intake. etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
licenseduser2 Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Would you say its a WRX at least? Or some AWD RS that someone has done some vin engineering to? I was thinking it could be a STI Shell with WRX running gear but it wouldnt explain the wrong interior or wheel fitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARRICADE BILL Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 On 8/1/2024 at 5:53 PM, licenseduser2 said: I came across this "WRX STI" for sale locally and I was immediately interested. I am by no means a Subaru expert and haven't owned one before but always did want one. It is registered with the DVLA as a "Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX-STI Type UK (Prodrive)" and the VIN plate seems to match that as its GDBBKKH and its on a 51 plate But there are some things i gathered online that an STI should have which this one does not appear to have - its a 5 speed not a 6 speed, no blue STI interior, no STI gauge cluster, no brembo brakes, no STI intercooler. Where the intercooler water spray button should be there is a hole so i'm not sure if it is present. Also the wheel fitment seems a little odd (too narrow wheelbase?) it also has the hawkeye rear lights and bumper. I'd appreciate the help of someone more knowledgable to help me figure out what I'm looking at here? Is it a geniuine STI shell but with WRX powertrain? or a base model with a fancy bodykit? Also, does the rust look far gone? Maybe someone here even knows this car or its previous owner. I'll be test driving the car soon and i'd like to know more closely what i'm actually looking at here before I make any decision, cheers If in Doubt BOOT IT OUT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Looks like wrx that has had some badges and a vin plate thrown at it. The VIN is a UK vin number, applied model code does indeed come back as a wrx sti prodrive uk, however i suspect its a ringer. The parts i notice that look wrong, running gear (rear diff is a R160 but should be R180) (2001 wont have DCCD even if it was an sti) gear stick should be lift reverse type, this one isnt so its a 5 speed box engine, no red inlet, missing alternator cover + various other covers and such interior, seats, (carpet was grey for the sti model so is correct) dash (dials should be blue, no intercooler spray buttons) fog lights brakes Wheels rear spoiler is STI replica (light should be at bottom for that year and angle is wrong) WRX headlights rear lights are from a later model one side of the front wing has a reflector, other carbon insert, should be carbon both sides The longer i look more i find, underside looks rather ropey, and for an sti its missing a digit in the price (Although not in the best condition). Short version, walk away. Just for ref, a genuine sti for sale https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407302305530?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Subaru&min-engine-power=250&model=Impreza&postcode=DE5 9TU&year-from=2001&year-to=2002&fromsra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
licenseduser2 Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 Appears the person who ended up buying this car has already re-listed it, seems like I dodged a bullet staying away from this one! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1106505044410227/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Cat D and basicly a wrx, its scrapper that one for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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