Thinking of buying bugeye STi - anyone know the car?
 

hey gang it's me again. I can't stay away from a wrx for very long, it's like an addiction
anyway, i'm thinking of using my september bonus to get back into a wrx
in particular, this STi:

[url=http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bentley/cars-vans-utes/2002-wrx-sti-subaru-good-cond-11-000/1052380097]2002 WRX STi Subaru Good Cond $11,000 | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Canning Area - Bentley | 1052380097[/url]

it's pretty much my maximum budget. does anyone know it? not many bugeye STi's around

Been for sale for ages...

Looks fairly tidy for the kms.

Would be getting a reputable workshop to do a pre-purchase if you are serious about it.

There is a mint blue Bug STI with 70kkms however, it's double the budget :(

I was going to buy this sti but the owner was always busy.

This is available. Rego expires in 2 weeks so a reduced offer might be accepted. Owner is a member too.
[url=http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/my05-2004-subaru-impreza-wrx/1055692492]MY05 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Perth City - West Perth | 1055692492[/url]

Just called him, apparently it's no longer for sale.. Sigh

[QUOTE=thehowlfactor;807349]This is available. Rego expires in 2 weeks so a reduced offer might be accepted. Owner is a member too.
[url=http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/my05-2004-subaru-impreza-wrx/1055692492]MY05 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Perth City - West Perth | 1055692492[/url][/QUOTE]

Cheers Prob still out of my price range tho I only have 11k to spend

[url]http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Subaru-Impreza-2002/SSE-AD-2905676[/url]

I think this one has an STi motor in it. The owner want sure.. Can anyone tell from the pics? Anyone know the car?

I might be wrong to say this but isn't it an sti motor as it has the red intake manifold?


using the Perth-WRX mobile app

[QUOTE=joshwrx;807424]I might be wrong to say this but isn't it an sti motor as it has the red intake manifold?


using the Perth-WRX mobile app[/QUOTE]

That's what I was thinking...

Hopefully someone can confirm but I reckon it is sti

Did he buy it with sti motor? Surely there is papers somewhere?? Like rego paper? As vin plates won't match the sti engine number

using the Perth-WRX mobile app

[QUOTE=joshwrx;807424]I might be wrong to say this but isn't it an sti motor as it has the red intake manifold?


using the Perth-WRX mobile app[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=dnbosiris;807425]That's what I was thinking...[/QUOTE]

Wouldn't trust it on manifold alone, a can of VHT Wrinkle Red is all it takes to make a WRX manifold into an STI one.

[QUOTE=Patch;807429]Wouldn't trust it on manifold alone, a can of VHT Wrinkle Red is all it takes to make a WRX manifold into an STI one.[/QUOTE]

agreed. so what's the easiest way to determine if it's an STI motor or not?

Motor serial number. Dont rush, buy a legit sti.

Crinkle paint red, a few coats later you've got a red STi manifold. So no, just because the intake manifold is red, is it an STi motor.

EDIT: Oh my bad, didn't see a second page to this thread, explaining exactly what I just said hours before I said it. Move along, nothing to see here.

[QUOTE=Tony;807436]Motor serial number. Dont rush, buy a legit sti.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I was thinking that - i'm not in any great rush.
I'm just not sure I can fit an actual sti into my budget of 10k :)

[QUOTE=astralex;807437]Crinkle paint red, a few coats later you've got a red STi manifold. So no, just because the intake manifold is red, is it an STi motor.

EDIT: Oh my bad, didn't see a second page to this thread, explaining exactly what I just said hours before I said it. Move along, nothing to see here.[/QUOTE]

Yeh i hear ya.. to be fair the seller is not advertising it as an STi motor.. he just doesn't know that much about his own car and his words were "yeh apparently its an sti engine i'm not really sure". When driving the thing, it felt loads quicker than a wrx with just an exhaust and tune.

It is cranking 19psi. Does he know who did the tune? You could try ringing around afew of the tuners and telling them the lisence plate number. Maybe one of them has it on the system and will be able to give you some of the history.

Much more than just an engine to an 02 STI, you've got more aggressive computer, Brembo's, 6 speed, way better suspension, hood scoop, interior bits and the all important VIN plate, might be worth waiting for one to pop up.

MMS tuned it, it says so on the dyno sheet. Just wait for an STi and save a bit more coin while you wait.

Didnt even look haha. Ring MMS and ask them what the deal was when they tuned it. 19psi on the standard 205 seems rather high.

found a nice wrb bugeye STi, going to look tomorrow. stay tuned ;)

Saw the silver one at the shops today it's pretty rough, looks like possible hail damage

You talking about this one?
[url]http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/joondalup/cars-vans-utes/wrx-sti-brembos-6-speed/1053942920[/url]

haha na the one with cel xxx plates and its not that bad but looks faily dimpled close up

Guys do you think 13.5k is a reasonable price for an 02 sti with 176k in the clock and just an exhaust?

[QUOTE=dnbosiris;807423][url=http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Subaru-Impreza-2002/SSE-AD-2905676]2002 Subaru Impreza WRX MY02 All Wheel Drive[/url]

I think this one has an STi motor in it. The owner want sure.. Can anyone tell from the pics? Anyone know the car?[/QUOTE]

dont you love it when they use a potato to take pics to post up :rolleyes:

[IMG]http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5604818351207736728.jpg?height=700&aspect=FitWithinNoPad&width=1050[/IMG]

[QUOTE=dnbosiris;807544]Guys do you think 13.5k is a reasonable price for an 02 sti with 176k in the clock and just an exhaust?[/QUOTE]

I think so - how does the car look? If it's in good condish, with some service history, no accidents, genuine owner etc, for that price, could be a goer.

[QUOTE=dnbosiris;807544]Guys do you think 13.5k is a reasonable price for an 02 sti with 176k in the clock and just an exhaust?[/QUOTE]

Depends on the condition its in. FSH?

[QUOTE=wrxwgn;807558]Depends on the condition its in. FSH?[/QUOTE]

stone chips on front bonnet (normal), normal wear and tear inside, but some strange quite obvious marks on the pillar and rear quarter panel. looks like its maybe had vinyl wrap in the past and someone's gone to remove it with a stanley knife. :mad:

mechanically seems OK, engine was rebuilt 5 thou kays ago by an unknown mechanic. drives as you'd expect.

anyway, i'm checking out another one shortly owned by a certain scooby mechanic.. :D

[url]www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/59267-2002-wrx-very-low-genuine-km-sti-running-gear.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Tony;807563][url]www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/59267-2002-wrx-very-low-genuine-km-sti-running-gear.html[/url][/QUOTE]

lol good luck to him...

[QUOTE=dnbosiris;807565]lol good luck to him...[/QUOTE]

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Bughunt! Sti or gtfo simon! With this mob on the lookout you'll find a nice one soon I think.. I'll be sniffing around 4 ya too

Just put a deposit down on a WRB Bugeye STi! Should have it in a few weeks. Driveway thread soon :D:thumbup::thumbup:

Nice one:)

Here we go again! Nice 1 bruv!

got that bug yet?? i see it in ya profile..!

[QUOTE=drewgong;807952]got that bug yet?? i see it in ya profile..![/QUOTE]

Haha well spotted drew. I picked it up over the weekend and am absolutely loving it. Will start a driveway thread soon ;)

Excellent news, from the tiny photo its looks in good condition.