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Yeah ive had experience with my current car that dealers are usually the worst and the most expensive! Shocks are added to the list of things to check for! Thanks!

hi. thanks for the reply. thats a good price for that kind of mileage! Thanks for this information though. If you dont mind me asking how did you come across your sti?

thanks for the reply this is some great help! Yeah ive always wanted an sti so ive decided to be patient which im not very good at and wait for the right one to come along. the blob and bugeye are my favourite style but hawkeyes are nice too. im used to noisy drivetrains but what im excited about is the scooby burble from the uneven headers! Anyway thanks for your help!!

ah thanks for this. owning an mx5 has taught me to look for rust! Yeah ive heard the bugeyes have forged pistons too!

Thanks for the reply i want to avoid the 2.5 litre due to reliability issues and its more costly on the insurance for me! I may be mistaken but i actually seem to see a lot more 2 litres of that era than 2.5 litres on autotrader. I may be wrong though!

Hi! I am not an owner yet but i would love that to change soon! I am looking for a 02-05 plate sti either uk or import with the 2 litre engine. This is my first scooby (obviously) and whilst im still young finances are not limitless, but if the right one comes along then maybe ill take on a little more debt! Any advice on buying in terms of things to look out for. ive done my research and know the key problems such as head gasket issues but any tips for buying would be greatly appreciated. Also where would be the best place to keep my eye on for an sti. I check autotrader but are there any other places that tend to have stis for sale. I tend to prefer trade sellers based on the fact there is warranty and is easier to return if they have sold me a dud. Anyway im rambling, any advice on this would be great!! Thanks