Prospective Impreza Owner Needs Help!

[Ken 275]

A good friend of mine is keen to get a hold of a late Classic Turbo with warranty (pref MY99+) and has been offered one at a well known Ayrshire garage. 

I haven't seen it in the metal yet but am told it has the RB5 type splitter etc but interior-wise lacks, amongst other things, the map lights. It is dark metallic green in colour.

Firstly, does anyone know who's car this was (any info/history greatly appreciated); also does the description sound true to a MY99, or more like a MY98 with cosmetic surgery?

TIA,

K.

[jamie_wood]

Has the car got the newer style wiper stalk on it?

Crystal headlamps??

Check the base of the seat belt for the date of build, thats alway a good way to check

[drb5]

This gonna be another Scoob in Dunbartonshire then Ken?

[Ken 275]

Only when we go for runs Davie. I took him out in my (almost) bog standard job and he was so impressed he decided to buy one. The trouble is that there aren't many good Classics on the go right now at reasonable prices from dealers in this area.

Jaysus, I see more Porkers every day now than I do Scoobs!

K.

[drb5]

That's true.

[Ken 275]

Back again.

Thanks for your tips guys.

The car in question wasn't 100% suitable (for reasons which I won't divulge) so the search has started anew.

I won't type what I would like to as it would take too long and is possibly libellous but The Quest is now focussed on non-Subaru dealers and reputable (pref SIDC members [if that's not an oxymoron]) private sales.

Remit : honest, reliable garages, within 1 hour's drive of Glasgow, offering 1 year's warranty.

Or, private sale, subject to AA inspection.

Spec : MY99 / 00 Impreza Turbo 4 door ,average mileage, £8.5K max.

If anyone can offer some pointers I would be very grateful.

There must be something suitable out there!

K.

[MY94]

http://www.mackaytrading.com/

Cars are good but overpriced,just knock him down a grand or so if anything catches your eye.They've a great Sti version 3 wagon at the mo,

[Ken 275]

Cheers, you're not wrong about the Wagon.

I'm half interested myself, but I must remind myself I have an Impreza already and can't afford two.

God knows it's hard enough having one.

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to reply.

That's a nice car...

K.

[teknopete]

Ken,

Try Russ at Eden Subaru. He`s a good m8 of mine and will do you a real deal if he can

Just tell him I told u to get in touch.

Pete

[Ken 275]

Cheers Pedro, sounds like a good deal. I'll see what the "Budget Owner" says about this.

That'll be the dealer in Cupar then? I assume Cupar Fife, not Angus, but I can check. Disnae matter either way.

You can't beat a personal recommendation when it comes to viewing cars and it's good to get a contact to ask for instead of a bonce in a suit who knows feck all about cars, only HP interest rates.

I'm still waiting to see the Legacy 2.5  from a certain Glasgow car-tesco I was promised was for sale, only the boss's son had it out for a "test drive". They even had the cheek to try and discuss terms for a motor I hadn't even seen, let alone driven. Sharks.

Bought an RB5 instead; 'nuff said.

I fully intend to help my mate get a good Impreza, so keep them coming please.

TIA.

K.

[MY94]

Yes,Eden Subaru in Cupar,Fife are very good too.They had a lovely 22b for sale last time I was there,although I think some lucky person bought it...............

[Andy-P]

I have an immaculate 2000my turbo for sale On X plate. Only 17k miles from new..... 700 miles in last year! Red mica, in Glasgow area.

Email me for details if your interested.

turk.ish@talk21.com

Pics here:

http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/turk.ish....album?.dir=e659

[Ken 275]

Somebody please make a clicky.

PM me with price please; looks like belter.

K.

[sheep]

clicky

[sheep]

Clicky not working for some reason

[sheep]

working clicky hopefully

[Ken 275]

That's twice I've lost my reply now.

Just to say thanks for doing the blue link thing.

The car looks sound.

K.

[TypeRA28]

Hi, check my link below. May be a bit older than he would like, but I would be quite happy to discuss price.

Cheers.

[Ken 275]

Nice RA.

What's the mileage, where are you and what's the cost?

PM me if necessary.

Ken

PS. This is pissing me off so much I think I'll end up trading up myself.

[Gumball]

you still selling the RA????????????????

[TypeRA28]

I sure am.

[Ken 275]

Just to close things out in case in the near future another prospective Impreza owner is checking possibilities out by surfing recent F/S threads.

My mate has just picked up Andy-P's car. To say he is over the moon would be an understatement of colossal proportions.

I still haven't seen it yet but will do soon.

Thanks Andy for being a straight seller (albeit reluctant, no wonder!) and for the help of all the guys on this forum.

Let's keep it going.

Dealers : that's another few £K you have lost out on, due mainly to your mutually favourable Scottish pound note premium. Why is it that in the more prosperous parts of the UK that second hand prices are so much lower?  Please get a grip because I for one (two now = about £7K lost revenue) will be looking privately very soon.

Ken

Edited as I didn't want to reply until things were truly sorted.

[Andy-P]

..........Times change............ people move on....................

Who am I kidding!

Gutted.