RS Grant

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Well after being Impreza-less for over 5 years, I couldn’t stay away and after looking at a seemingly never ending string of abused, rusty, poorly modified Classic Imprezas… I bought myself this unmolested, factory original example of an STi. The car was imported from Japan in 2008 and was converted to MPH and completely undersealed for UK roads. The car has only had two previous enthusiast owners in the UK and one owner in Japan.

The quick guide to the car is:

1997 Subaru Impreza STi Version 3 Wagon
Mica Black
MOT until end of July 2015
98500 miles
Factory Original
Rust Free
Two Keys and Two Alarm Fobs
Extensive service history and A4 folder with receipts for everything bought/carried out on the car, the more important highlights are:

20/07/2008 and 58247 Miles: DVLA Registration and Speedometer conversion to read in MPH. At the same time, a service and inspection was carried out with all certification for this in history file.
22/01/2009 and 63067 Miles: Serviced with Cambelt and Pulley being replaced at this point.
27/05/2009 and 65755 Miles: Full Service.
27/06/2009 and 66092 Miles: Water Pump was found to be slightly noisey and replaced.
16/03/2010 and 71098 Miles: Full Service including replacement spark plugs.
04/05/2011 and 78850 Miles: Full Service including replacement brake fluid.
24/08/2012 and 86657 Miles: New Cambelt/Pulley along with new oil for the Engine, Differential and Gearbox. Coolant flush and replacement. New set of NGK grade 7 spark plugs also fitted.
02/02/2013 and 91000 Miles: Full set of OEM-spec KYB shocks fitted, with a full 4-wheel laser alignment after.
01/06/2013 and 92465 Miles: Full Service.
01/12/2014 and 98200 Miles: Full Service. New Exedy Clutch and Lightened Flywheel fitted at the same time.
08/02/2015 and 98400 Miles: Replacement Lambda Sensor and Exhaust Centre Section.




The STI red top engine is absolutely standard (which is partly what attracted me to the car) so retains the original CAT/exhaust system, turbo, intercooler, ECU, etc. It starts first time, every time and is warmed up and cooled down as required to protect the engine and turbo. It is very smooth and the car has always been treated to Millers 10w40 full synthetic oil and genuine Subaru filters… it has also been run exclusively on Shell Optimax/V-Power and Tesco 99RON since import. The gearbox has no issues selecting gears, the short throw is precise and complimented by the new Exedy organic clutch and lightened, balanced flywheel.







The interior is how Subaru intended, apart from the addition of a Sony CD/Radio headunit and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobilizer. Seats are in good condition; no rips, tears, ruined bolsters or excessive wear. It also has the ultra rare STI carbon fibre speedo/tacho surround fitted too, which is a nice wee touch.







The bodywork on the car is as it left the production line, apart from wind deflectors, which I don't think were standard fitment. It's in great condition and has no rust, even on the notorious rear arches. It has a few marks from inconsiderate car doors and it has seen a little paint, but after all, the car HAS just turned 18yrs old and covered 98k miles, haha.

As you can see, the car still wears its original 16” gold alloy wheels, which have a set of matching Bridgestone tyres on them. The sills and the underneath are rust free due to a comprehensive underseal treatment upon arrival to the UK.







The photos aren’t the greatest since they’re taken with my phone, so I have also recorded a video of the car which I hope gives you an idea of the condition of the car… I would advise watching without volume up, it was pretty windy when recording!!



It is not a concours example, but I’m not asking concours money for it and in my opinion, with a little work, it wouldn’t actually take too much to get up to that sort of level.

After all the hassle I had finding a decent Classic, this is genuinely a reluctant sale... however, I have been offered the opportunity to buy a car which I’ve had a soft spot for since my friend bought it; that is the ONLY reason that this car is for sale.

Please don’t come and waste my time, I’ve tried to be as honest and comprehensive as I can be with the advert to put off tyre-kickers and dreamers who expect immaculate blemish free cars for ASBO motors money.

Also, I’d rather the ‘how much for cash’ brigade didn’t get in touch either because firstly, how else were you going to pay for it?! Secondly, being an old fashioned guy, I think you should actually view a car before trying to negotiate any money off and finally, in my experience, those folk tend to be the biggest messers out there.

If you are keen on buying and live some distance away, then I’m happy to collect you from the local bus/train station or airport in Dundee if that helps.

Price for the car is £3350.

maxest

iTrader: (1)

Now that's how you do an advert.. Lot of car for the money to.. GLWTS

RS Grant

iTrader: (1)

Thanks Max, I'd rather go a bit overkill on an advert so people know what they're dealing with than have one of those ridiculous half arsed advert attempts and then get a stream of questions fired at me about things which should have been included in the original advert.

I was worried about going back to a Classic Impreza after being away from them so long (rose-tinted glasses and all that!) but the car is great!! My plan was to go a bit OCD on it, tidying up any wee details I could while mantaining the standard specification because a standard one is so rare to find these days.


Cheers,
Grant

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Not a huge Impreza fan but sounds like a nice example there Grant...and I totally agree about an extensive advert to sell a car! Says a lot about the owner and the motor

RS Grant

iTrader: (1)

Thanks Rossatron, it's a cracker... the are SO many rusty Classic Imprezas out there it's rare to find one in this condition.

Anyway, the car sold to the first viewer. Just waiting to arrange collection... I will update/lock the thread once it's been collected.


Cheers,
Grant