Anybody 'know' This Type R?

[Neil82]

Does any have any info or know the history of this STi? (Ebay Item 270572224059)

Thanks in advance

Neil

[Neil82]

Oh and is there anything major I should be checking the car out for, any known things that go wrong with this model?

Cheers

Neil

[paul555sti]

IT doesnt have a light weight boot and roof for a start it looks pretty rusty under the bonnet as well.

Edited May 7, 2010 by paul555sti

[lewisscoob]

^^^what he said

Also, this is a contradiction in terms as far as im concerned.

"A SERIOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY HAS BEEN SPENT ON THIS CAR. ALL IT NEED IS DISCS AND PADS AS THESE ARE WARPED, SCORED AND PITTED BUT DO WORK "

Why would you try selling a car that has knackered brakes? If you have spent heaps on a car why not sort the brakes?!

I wouldnt be touching it myself.

[Phil MC]

Or at least I'd be very wary of a list of other things needing attention if he's not bothered his @rse even getting the brakes up to scratch before selling it .

[thefastone]

Is it normal to DEMAND a £100 deposit as soon as the auction ends, even though you haven't seen the car yet?

[paul555sti]

Is it normal to DEMAND a £100 deposit as soon as the auction ends, even though you haven't seen the car yet?

It happens quite a bit on ebay mate, i think it is to stop time wasters.

[TrackScotland]

Is it normal to DEMAND a £100 deposit as soon as the auction ends, even though you haven't seen the car yet?

you are supposed to see the car BEFORE bidding! You bid to BUY not VIEW.

[KGB]

I know of the car mate, was an insurance write off around 7 years ago, not sure if current owner knows that and has 'forgotten' to mention it or simply doesn't know. Having said that the car was properly repaired but i'm led to believe it's had some not so careful owners since, last one blew the engine and sold it that way as he couldn't afford to fix it.

But as has been said above, knackered brakes, faded paint and the rear arches getting scruffy, it ain't worth the asking price imo. It was an impressive performing car 7 years ago though!

Cheers.

[Neil82]

Hi,

My pal bought the car in the end but for no where near that asking price, we knew it was a CAT D (owner claimed he didnt know) car has had a version 6 engine installed (so he said anyway) and was RR today at 290 HP and is running spot on.

KGB, what sort of damage was it CAT D'd for?

Cheers for the posts.

Neil

Edited May 11, 2010 by Neil82

[KGB]

Hi,

My pal bought the car in the end but for no where near that asking price, we knew it was a CAT D (owner claimed he didnt know) car has had a version 6 engine installed (so he said anyway) and was RR today at 290 HP and is running spot on.

KGB, what sort of damage was it CAT D'd for?

Cheers for the posts.

Neil

Hi Neil, wondered if you could tell me what happened this type r after your mate bought it? Noticed it was up for sale soon after, did it sell?

Car has been written off again, wondered whether it had any known faults prior to it's latest accident?

Cheers.