Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport 2.0 AWD 2001 In truly excellent condition for age and mileage (105,828 miles). £1,850 OVNO, located in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. This is a superb car and has been my pride and joy since 2008, but I've been seduced by a Nissan 350Z and now, sadly, the Scooby has to find a new home. It's been totally reliable and sails through snow, ice and MOT's! It looks the part; makes all the right noises, but has the benefits of cheap insurance, low maintenance costs and very good fuel economy. 1994cc Non-Turbo Two previous owners. Clutch replaced at 79,000 miles. Cambelt changed at 60,000 mile service. MOT until 19 January 2014. Taxed until 30/11/2013. The car has been regularly serviced by me using only the highest quality parts. There have only been three mechanical issues during my ownership, one being the knock sensor, which is a common fault and was replaced about a week after buying the car. I had a rear wheel bearing replaced a few weeks ago (also common on Impreza's) and a lateral link bush was replaced in 2011. In addition, the rear quarter panel was recently professionally resprayed due to some lacquer peeling. There is also an issue with the near side damper which occasionally clonks when coming to a stop. I've been advised that the damper piston is most likely sticking and it's possible to have these refurbished. The original suspension will be included but, if required, the entire Turbo suspension can be bought for around £50 and the existing suspension replaced, however, I am being picky and it has never bothered me. It has also recently had: New battery New wipers New auxilliary belt Modifications (made by me): Prodrive springs and dampers (very rare) P1 replica PU plastic front splitter (not one of the cheap fibreglass versions) Colour coded fog light covers Colour coded front brake air vents De-tango'd (replacement of orange indicators with clear) Clear side repeaters (will come with one spare) Genuine facelift turbo bonnet Custom induction kit 17" Japanese lightweight alloys Short shifter (makes gear changes so much nicer) Custom grey door cards Genuine Momo steering wheel Turbo dials (currently reading 66845 miles but I have photographic proof of previous mileage and mileage of new dials at the time they were installed) Alpine head unit (Bluetooth and USB) 'New Age' front and rear seats New rear JBL speakers Front doors and rear shelf sound proofed to enhance audio quality Subaru mudguards Genuine STI spoiler (very rare) Tinted windows (light tint) De badged Genuine Boral unequal manifold (provides that gorgeous turbo burble!) Non resonated centre section After burner vortex back box (angled Jap style exit) Benen rear tow bar Two pot turbo front calipers with turbo disks and pads Car comes with the option (at no extra cost) of having any or all of the standard items that were removed by me, e.g. suspension parts, bonnet, spoiler, original Sport alloys with nearly new Bridgestone Potenza tyres, etc. etc. It will also come with: Braided brake lines Rear disc conversion parts including rear anti roll bar Bad Bits: Car has 2 very small chips in the windscreen which are not in an MOT failure position. There were some stone chips on the Turbo bonnet when I acquired it. I had intended dealing with these but, in all honesty, they're negligible and I never got around to doing it. In summary, the car looks great and sounds amazing. It's a real head turner and I've even had people ask if they could take photos of it! It drives superbly; has never been thrashed nor been near a track. I purchased the car in totally standard form and all the subsequent modifications have been meticulously carried out by myself. I was a regular contributor to the Impreza Sport Owners Club until it's demise earlier this year and am still a member of the Scoobynet Owners Club. I know it's a cliché, but I really do believe that the first to see this car will buy it! If you require any more information or photos, just ask. Contact me on 01582 536742. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ummm isn't there a 100 post limit before you can sell cars on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 why does it have a bonnet vent if NA And i isnt £1850 alot of money for a pov spec impreza when you can get wrxs and turbo 2000 for around the 1k mark now and 2nd gen sports are hovering 1.5k Nothing personal just looking on AT and EBAY now at prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The bonnet will be from a turbo car. I've not kept an eye on prices since I sold my black sport special a couple of years ago but this car does have a lot of the usual mods done, so would expect it to be top end of the price. I'm quite surprised to not see a turbo interior in there though. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 why does it have a bonnet vent if NA And i isnt £1850 alot of money for a pov spec impreza when you can get wrxs and turbo 2000 for around the 1k mark now and 2nd gen sports are hovering 1.5k Nothing personal just looking on AT and EBAY now at prices +1 You'd have to come in at much nearer the £1k mark for me to come up on Saturday morning and buy it off you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 why does it have a bonnet vent if NA And i isnt £1850 alot of money for a pov spec impreza when you can get wrxs and turbo 2000 for around the 1k mark now and 2nd gen sports are hovering 1.5k Nothing personal just looking on AT and EBAY now at prices The non turbo is more desirable to younger drivers due to cheaper insurance and fuel economy, this is why its more than the turbo models. The bonnet is more for the look and does bring in some cold air for the intake. The bonnet will be from a turbo car. I've not kept an eye on prices since I sold my black sport special a couple of years ago but this car does have a lot of the usual mods done, so would expect it to be top end of the price. I'm quite surprised to not see a turbo interior in there though. GLWTS The interior is from a new age Impreza (turbo), the classic interior isn't as nice. why does it have a bonnet vent if NA And i isnt £1850 alot of money for a pov spec impreza when you can get wrxs and turbo 2000 for around the 1k mark now and 2nd gen sports are hovering 1.5k Nothing personal just looking on AT and EBAY now at prices +1 You'd have to come in at much nearer the £1k mark for me to come up on Saturday morning and buy it off you You are more than welcome to come and have a look, I'm sure the price wont matter once you have heard the flat 4 burble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ummm isn't there a 100 post limit before you can sell cars on here? its not a Zed so rule doesn't apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Cheers Mike, I would be a bit put out if it was removed seeing as this forum is my new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You are more than welcome to come and have a look, I'm sure the price wont matter once you have heard the flat 4 burble. Just had an insurance quote on it of £600!!!!! Second car so no NCB to use on it. Burble or not, I think price would still matter to me... GLWTS tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 You are more than welcome to come and have a look, I'm sure the price wont matter once you have heard the flat 4 burble. Just had an insurance quote on it of £600!!!!! Second car so no NCB to use on it. Burble or not, I think price would still matter to me... GLWTS tho That's a shame Katy, £600 isn't that much when you can make car alarms go off in car parks with the sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You are more than welcome to come and have a look, I'm sure the price wont matter once you have heard the flat 4 burble. Just had an insurance quote on it of £600!!!!! Second car so no NCB to use on it. Burble or not, I think price would still matter to me... GLWTS tho That money would be far better spent modifying the Z. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 That money will be used to pay off the bank (of mum) from buying the Zed! I will be selling my telescope shortly, anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's £150 a year more on insurance than I pay for the Zed!! Fell off my chair, then bid the nice insurance lady farewell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You are more than welcome to come and have a look, I'm sure the price wont matter once you have heard the flat 4 burble. Just had an insurance quote on it of £600!!!!! Second car so no NCB to use on it. Burble or not, I think price would still matter to me... GLWTS tho That's a shame Katy, £600 isn't that much when you can make car alarms go off in car parks with the sound Cant you just tell a Subaru owner , if it aint that its the midnight car show rev limiter salute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 You are more than welcome to come and have a look, I'm sure the price wont matter once you have heard the flat 4 burble. Just had an insurance quote on it of £600!!!!! Second car so no NCB to use on it. Burble or not, I think price would still matter to me... GLWTS tho That's a shame Katy, £600 isn't that much when you can make car alarms go off in car parks with the sound Cant you just tell a Subaru owner , if it aint that its the midnight car show rev limiter salute Afraid so, its an amazing sound though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 they did the same with me its beacuse i had no experience of 4wd?? even though i drive a more powerful car now and also the nature of the car in the last 5 years has been involved in lot of accidents hence price, will go down a lot after a clean year under my belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's £150 a year more on insurance than I pay for the Zed!! Fell off my chair, then bid the nice insurance lady farewell. So why don't you get a multicar quote, should never be as much as that to insure a second car, I only pay £300 for my roadster zed due to it being a second car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Or some classic car insurance companies will insure cars over 10 years old as classics if they are second cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 £600 isn't that much when you can make car alarms go off in car parks with the sound I did that at the Wales meet with my Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think £1850 is a bit high for n/a with 100k on clock. Im sure you can get turbo for £2k? Might be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think £1850 is a bit high for n/a with 100k on clock. Im sure you can get turbo for £2k? Might be wrong... You sure can but this isn't a turbo. They go for more due to insurance. Looks like it may have sold already, I have a bloke coming from Wales to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think £1850 is a bit high for n/a with 100k on clock. Im sure you can get turbo for £2k? Might be wrong... You sure can but this isn't a turbo. They go for more due to insurance. Looks like it may have sold already, I have a bloke coming from Wales to look at it. Fair play GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB-UK Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That is pretty steep for a non turbo with 123bhp?! All well and good setting off car alarms but when you can't outrun the cops in a diesel Astra you've got bigger problems!!! ;-) GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 All sold now, 1 day and its gone. Guess I was right about 'first to see will buy'. Please lock admins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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