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From the history check it all seems to tie up but I guess once I look through the history on the car itself it may show something. Also will get work to do a full hpi on it before going further. There are two other "backups " for wanting a better word but need to speak to the places first to see how they describe them.

That's fair enough and appreciate the input. Here is a link to the car itself http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=131359410205

So as a rough "guide" you would say if all else looks good and it sounds and drives fine £6400 would be an ok price for it? I know this is all speculation as without seeing it's hard to judge but I don't really want to pay over the odds if initially it seems to be. Appreciate any advice, should be seeing it Friday.

I have found an STI that I like the look of and all sounds nice and looks good from what I've been told. It has fsh, 58k is a 03 plate and is a totally standard STI with 265hp, exactly as it left the factory. The seller has told me that it had it's belt changed 6k miles ago and a service over the weekend with proof if these being done in the history. The main issue with the car is the usual rear suspension knock that he has told me about, is this a really big issue and how much could I possibly knock him down because if this issue? The car is in the higher price bracket but if all is good what would people be offering do we think? It's currently up at £6750. Cheers.

After a long wait my other car has now finally sold and has free'd up my funds to look into getting a STI. I am looking for a Blobeye if poss, sti model with under 80k on the clock for £6500 or less. I've found a couple where owners are open to offers but as completely unknown quantities for me I thought if check to see if anyone knows of a good example up for sale. Don't mind if standard or if lightly modded but just don't really want the usual 10+ owners on whatever one I get. Really can't wait to get one now as feels like been ages to get to this stage... Flat 4 fun here I come!!! :D

Yep that certainly goes to show that sometimes asking a quick question gives some big results even if unfortunately not quite the one you were after. Wow, that looks like was some shunt for sure, car looked sweet before that. Such a shame :(

That's the exact sort of reason I keep asking about them. You never know what's lurking in their past and if one question saves the extra money of other checks then it's great. If I do go for it however I will do a full hpi but if anyone did have info upfront of something like that I'd just walk away full stop :)

Thanks Gambit, just thought may be worth an ask as you never know do you.

Sorry that I keep posting up asking questions about the cars and if people know of the cars amongst the group it's only as it's not the previous owner selling was just trying to see if anyone knows any of it's history. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251629036611 He may also take my car in as a swap against it so may kill two birds with one stone but that's not guaranteed yet.

Wow, any find any that sound like that at present at that money. Great find and buy by the sounds of it. Best keep looking then :)

Appreciate the comments guys, it's all helping. May take a while responding today as at the in laws Silver wedding anniversary do. As I said though, appreciate all input :)

Cool, it gives me something to guide against. I know everyone will have a difference in thoughts on this but may help gauging what's a little ott price wise then. Cheers Matt.

This is something I'm still not sure on with these imprezas and that's pricing. I'm not exactly sure when they are over priced albeit slightly or if they are about right. Very hard to tell as they seem to fluctuate a lot on price. For a guide, what would you expect to be looking at payin for say an 04 sti with between 80k on the clock with full history? Also what mileage would start to put it off looking at one of these as there is a very local sti wide track dccd model to me that is under £6k with 110k but rebuild proof, just unsure of the mileage as usually prefer to buy something with less than 100k on the clock lol.

Seen this on line and as am looking to get one thought I'd ask on here what people's thoughts are on it from the write up and look of it? Is it a known one on here or does anyone know who the owner is? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=331331979751

Appreciate the input. After doing a little reading up this evening yes I see there are a fair few differences between the two versions. I don't think I'm ever going to be doing Big power chasing in them as I can't warrant the money got that kind of thing but in fairness I can never leave a car standard. I just want to get the best one I can afford to get, why I'm asking for this advice. Maybe need to consider a little more then first.

I appreciate where your both coming from and this is what I meant by I know all will have their favourites and personal preference. Granted I would love to say yep, I have the Sti version but I would be wondering if it is really going to be something that is going to be viable. I have now found another nice looking one with 85k on it with fsh and belts, bearings and so on all done with paperwork to prove and it's got a gorgeous set if rotas on it too which set it off. This one is on a 53 iirc. I'm sure whichever one I was to go for I would be over the moon with it and absolutely love it, it's just is the Sti going to be physically better or for what I'm looking for at present will I not notice that much in reality? I do enjoy pushing hard when out on my own but have to obviously chill out when family out in the car. Still a boy at heart though which is why I'm unsure ;)

Ah I've seen that the sti I'm thinking about states 6 speed but doesn't mention the dccd on it. I know others have mentioned along with the wide track options. Mileage the wrx has 69k with full main dealer history with full invoices, the sti has 67k with history and a folder full of invoices and receipts the owner says. Both around the £6-6500 price range and at present both are supposedly standard barring the wrx with PPP setup. Tuning wise I think I'd be happy for a while but would probably like to hit 3-350hp eventually. Not major power as would be the family car so needs to be as reliable as a modded car can be but something that would always put a smile on your face when you go out in it all the time. I have been looking through for other sti's that maybe a little older or cheaper to offset the insurance difference but I know with this type of car I don't really want to go cheap as they usually are for a reason. At present it's all from pictures and word of mouth but as both cars are a fair track away and in opposite directions it's seeing which would be best to look at first..

Are they really that much better? I only ask as the insurance is what makes me a little reserved as the sti is coming up at over £400 extra to insure than the wrx. Obviously I will do more phoning round on that but I was a little surprised at the difference. The wrx being £462 & the sti being £938 iirc. A big jump but this is only quoting through my current ins group so may well be bettered. Do all the sti's have the dccd system or is that only on certain models?

I know it's all going to be down to personal preference but I'm currently looking into the Blobeye imprezas and at present two are catchingy eye. One is a 55 plate WRX300 with the Prodrive package the other is an 04 plate Wrx Sti in standard spec. Over the two which would people say is the better one to go for? Wrx300 or Sti? Advice either way on which is best reliability and running wise is appreciated. :)

Welcome along, still waiting to be able to get hold of one myself as I too have wanted one for years but am in the throws of trying to sell my current car to be able to purchase the wrx. If you do get it don't forget to post some pictures up. ;) Craig

Still waiting unfortunately. Had someone that seemed genuinely interested in the car until organising a deposit came up and then they were suddenly having financial difficulties :( I know I can't say they aren't having issues for sure as I'm not them and am not living their life but after all the interest and pestering to have it and agreeing on a price they have now started messing around. Thought the Scooby was in my grasp with this coming about and it seems it's been swiped away yet again. Hate selling cars for this very reason, plus getting really frustrated as they seem to have doubled in my area at present and everyone with an Impreza appears to be out and about whenever I am and taunting me with theirs lol. Wanting one so bad now it's annoying :)

Hi Dan, cheers for that mate. I may well be in touch once we know more what's happening about the cars. My current ins co quoted me over £900 with my wife as they would only insure the car as an sti which it is not but were adamant that's all they could do at present. Went online and got quotes for £470 with it being noted as the wrx300 with prodrive package so a little more than disappointed by my current company that are aupposed to cater for modified performance cars lol. Anyway, I'll stop waffling on but when we know a little more I will definitely get in touch.

Yep, we had to go without a car for a few days a while back and it was murder. Just complicated everything so much having to either wait for public transport or paying over extortionate taxi fayres. We don't drive everywhere, we do walk a lot with our children and enjoy being out and about but as usual when you don't have a car is when you really could do with one the most. Sod's law and all that.!

Haven't actually had a proper look on here at the sale section yet, will do though. Mine is up for sale privately but it's not the most common car and is a little bit left field so depends how quickly it will go. Can't really go without a car as 2 children and work travel, not something I can get around without one unfortunately :( Like the suggestion though :)

"Liked" to help you out :)