Hey Fellas,

I've been on for awhile but haven't introduced.......

Looking to get back into a Rex after a year out. I have my eye on the 05/06 Spec C rebuild in the classifieds that's going for $25k. Can someone give me some info on the vehicle..... Good buy or point me in the right direction for a decent set of wheels around the $25k - $28k mark.

Cheers.

The conversion you are tyalking about is an absolute bargain at the price stated.

Only thing worth knowing is that it will cost you a few dollars getting it up to scratch. A few prominent dings need repairing and the motor needs some TLC. If you are willing to fix it up I don't think there is a better valued car on the market.

Otherwise, there are a few 05STi's going for around your budget and if you lookde hard enough perhaps even am 06/07 STi.

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"Only thing worth knowing is that it will cost you a few dollars getting it up to scratch. A few prominent dings need repairing and the motor needs some TLC"

Are we talking big $? Only after a daily driver, no track work.

if you arent fussed about the re-painting then worth buying.

there are pics in the carsales add iirc

From what I know, the car is a 2002 Subaru Impreza ADM shell, that has had a front end conversion to an 06 and then spec c gear put in. Motor was replaced from the standard 207 STI block to a 257 (2.5L) motor.

I believe when the car first went up for sale on this forum, it was about $50k, now it's $25k.

I'll let you work out the reasons why it hasn't sold yet and why its halved in price. I don't know...

Aaaah..... Cheers.

Yeh I think i'll focus on an '05 STi or an '05/'06 Rex Hatchback.....

05 STi ftw

not biased or anything hahaha

Sounds like contradictory advice to me. How can something be a bargain if you have to spend money fixing it up, especially the motor?

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05-07 sti would be a better buy.

I'm no mechanic nor have I seen the car so I won't speculate, but I have spoken to someone reliable that has explained the cars situation.

I would happily buy it and have even contemplated doing so.

If you aren't into any trackwork though, maybe not the car for you. For a daily drive you can't beat an 06/07 STi! It might be a bit hard to get a decent one on your budget.

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