Which Sti Would You Go For?

[alank]

mmm. need to start working out a plan here

Options currently are (for v5 STI)

£6/6.5K depending on wheels @ Scoobybits, standard and apparently only 30K. Needs a new wind deflector and is an S reg (98?) Still to be mapped for UK fuel & Mileage it a bit funny as apparenly was not corrected properly on import and now reads 15K which is what appears on MOT certificate.

http://www.scoobybits.co.uk/carsforsale_scoobys.htm

*Smiles'* Wagon

£7.2K some mods, 73K, rebuild bottom end 4K miles ago (STI9), needs some minor paint work. Possibly a bit much for this mileage even with recent rebuild..

http://bbs.scoobynet.com/private-sale-cars...nd-rebuild.html

Or importing something with low mileage from Mr Chapman. However if I want a MY99 car or later looking at a fair bit in import/SVA/Transport costs etc which would mean spending a few more grand than I currently have but by all accounts would have an immaculate low mileage car fresh from Japan... (or look at an earlier v3 or v4 and save on SVA). Metnioned a V5 LTD this week...mmmmm

AGH!!! suggestions on a postcard please guys...

The scoobybits/ unknown older car with low mileage but bog standard and at least in need of mapping and upgrading sooner rather than later?

A well respected club car with high mileage but new bottom end (what exactly is a bottom end when it comes to it anyway) with most of uprgrades already done but some paint work required.

Or hold out and import something special from a well respected source...

Edited October 9, 2007 by alank

[seafar99]

"Or hold out and import something special from a well respected source... "

Just my tuppence worth but this would be my preferred option.

[alank]

It is just the extra outlay and wait that is putting me of importing but if I can find a low mileage clean car...

The one at Scoobybits seems to fit the bill and cant help feel may spend more time and cash and end up with something simmilar. Just the odd mileage has me a little bit worried.

Anyone know scoobybits or any thoughts on that one?

Think the rebuild engine one although tempting is still a 70K+ car attached to that engine so not really an option unless it was to come down to something like 6K

Alan

[alank]

Any idea what the yellow hose is for?

[alank]

Apparenly BIMTA (??) certificate should be sorted out for this car showing the 30K making it more above board.

Any thoughts as it sounds like it is in tip top condition...

Edited October 10, 2007 by alank

[paul555sti]

I could be wrong but is the yellow stuff not an earthing kit?

[dipsy]

That yellow hose is a earthing kit.

Edited October 10, 2007 by Dipsy

[coulty]

The yellow hose is an earthing kit. It is a mod but nothing to really shout about.

[alank]

cheers, just wondered why I hadnt seen it before, not that I even know what that would be for.

Car is apparently completely standard and am quite tempted as mileage is apparently only 30K (but showing 15K)

However at same time it is cheaper than other STIs he is selling which is a bit odd... May stick up a post in general section and see if anyone is in area can check it out.

Really dont know what to do - one sec I decide to import something, next I am back looking at this one and then after that thinking of getting in touch with Smiles to see if I can knock him down a bit. Like his as it is well known and seem to know history but it is a 70K+ car which I assume will have its own problems even with the new bottom end.

Also got these pics...

Edited October 10, 2007 by alank

[drb5]

Jase is still making plenty on that car...believe me.

They ain't that expensive from Japan nowadays fella, but i think it's reasonably priced. Defo worth a look.

[alank]

think I am gonna pay me monies to Stewart and hold out as have a few reservations about buying one with funny mileage story and Smiles aint gonna give me his for 6K (I asked LoL)

[frank c]

I think that's what i would do Alan. See what Mr Chapman can get for you and take it from there.

Good luck !

[alank]

Called him today - once have chq should be paying a dep and taking seeing what I can get.

Now working out if I should go for a v4 and save on SVA or stick to my v5 idea (hence post on your thread)..

Sititng looking at Scoobyworld working out how much it would cost to make a v4 look like a v5 and starting to think that there may not be much in it afterall...

Front & rear lips & crystal lights are th emain bits me thinks

[frank c]

I know it's not much help Alan but try and hang out for the car you really want. As always, timing is the key here (and patience lol). Nothing worse than buying one you think you want and then seeing one for sale you REALLY wanted in the first place..

Not easy eh ?

I was thinking along the same lines as you but i think I'll keep mine for the time being. I've got it just how i want it . Let's hope that's enough...

[alank]

I've got it just how i want it . Let's hope that's enough...

Was there once... for about 2 weeks lol

I like the styling of the v5, could really do with some more accurate pics of v4 to compare just where the differences are - anyone detail just what the facelift entails?

Have looked at front lips, rear lip & crystal side lights, not got as far as interior changes but that alone is about £500 so....

[frank c]

It might be worth contacting Carl Davey, he posted on my thread about it. He opted for the V4 but only because he couldn't get a 5 or 6 at the time. he might have pics ? Seems to know his scoobs too

[RS Grant]

As far as I know.. the visual differences from the outside are:

- Front grill sits flush on the V4 and sits proud of lights on V5

- Front bumper is a twin slat on V4 and single slat on V5, obviously the indicators are totally different

- Headlights are same shape but crystal clear rather than 'frosted' appearance

- Rear spoiler is 'mid-level' on the V4 but is a 'high level' on the V5... as far as I know, the Wagons have the same Rear Spoilers

- Dump Valve bolts straight to intercooler on the V5 and on the V4 comes off a piece of pipe to the right hand side of the intercooler

- I'm sure the Turbo's are different.... I *think* that the V4 uses an IHI VF23 and the V5 uses an IHI VF28 (same as a P1)

- The ECU in the V4 is un-mappable and requires a full replacement (Apexi Power FC etc) where as in the V5 you can get an EcuTek Map flashed onto it.. same as your old MY99

There are differences on the inside too, like the centre of the Momo Steering Wheel is a shiny plastic MOMO badge in a V5 and an embossed MOMO logo in the standard material on the V4... there are probably other differences, but I'm sure others will be along to point them out soon enough.

Cheers,

Grant

[alank]

Cheers guys - been looking at a v4 with a new front lip which aint as bad but as you say the area around the indicators and the crystal head lights are two things I dislike. As is the plastic looking steering wheel.

As for the remap - wondering if an Apexi wouldnt be better anyway as could get rid of the MAF? (I have been told anyway)

Suppose it will come down to what is available on the auctions, would be silly to ignore a gleaming V4 @ the right price just for a few cosmetics.. though the turbo I was not aware of but had read midrange response is better in the v5 which may be down to that. Who knows, could even hold out for a v6 lol