Buying A Sti

akila_9692 · December 6, 2012

Hey Guys,

Okay I'm not sure if I can post this link, but I really need to check this with people who have an idea about this matter.

http://autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=103209

Is this a original STI? or is it a convert?

The YOM and it being a STI 3 threw me off. Also the back lights aswell.

Waiting to here what you guys have to say.

Cheers.

Chooti Putha · December 6, 2012

On 12/6/2012 at 11:04 AM, akila_9692 said:

Hey Guys,

Okay I'm not sure if I can post this link, but I really need to check this with people who have an idea about this matter.

http://autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=103209

Is this a original STI? or is it a convert?

The YOM and it being a STI 3 threw me off. Also the back lights aswell.

Waiting to here what you guys have to say.

Cheers.

Thats an original STI 3. The tail lights could be changed & is not a big deal at all

Edited December 6, 2012 by Chooti Putha

tiv · December 6, 2012

Sorry for barging in, off topic.. Just wanted to know the current going price of an Impreza STI 9, seen some decent examples for sale, just wanted to justify the price..

NZer · December 6, 2012

Its a fake. The front bumper doesnt match the face. That bumper should have the Crystal light face and the back lights dont match either. The red top also looks painted. Best bet would be to give the chassis Code to the Subaru Dealer. They would be able to tell you straight away.

Schiffer · December 6, 2012

Except for the rear tail light (should be the white light version) the car seems original to me. and ignore what NZer said about the bumper having Crystal light. STI's come without the huge fog lamps as well.

but the best person to confirm this is forum member NadriquE

Chooti Putha · December 6, 2012

On 12/6/2012 at 3:51 PM, NZer said:

Its a fake. The front bumper doesnt match the face. That bumper should have the Crystal light face and the back lights dont match either. The red top also looks painted. Best bet would be to give the chassis Code to the Subaru Dealer. They would be able to tell you straight away.

You cant call it a fake just because the lights have been changed. Many of the older version WRX & STI have changed the lights to the newer crystal lights.

All i know is this is a genuine STI & not a convert.

Crosswind · December 6, 2012

All you need is the chassis number and Uncle Google. Just search for the chassis code for STI models

Schiffer · December 6, 2012

correct me if im wrong guys, but a 1998/1999 STI should be GC8F right?

Supra_Natural · December 7, 2012

The YOM is obviously slightly incorrect... This is an Sti 3 so it should be a 97 or so I believe, the 99 models (sti 5 and 6) got the updated interior with the forester dash..

4age · December 7, 2012

dont know much about sti's..

i was under the impression that all sti's had the gauge cluster with the large rpm in the centre.. or did it come with the cluster pictured aswell ??? someone please clarify..

akila_9692 · December 7, 2012

Thanks guys for the comments.... I think the best way to check is with the numbers. The gauge clusters were different in the sti 3 and previous models, also the intercooler was place slightly tilted. What do you think the market is for one of these?

jaga · December 7, 2012

How come KM number plate for a YOM1998 car??? Could be a blue permit one??

fuzzo · December 7, 2012

car was picked up from a customs auction.. that's the reason for the new number.

Crosswind · December 7, 2012

If its a customs auction car, YoM may not be accurate.

ferrarif50 · December 7, 2012

On 12/7/2012 at 9:12 AM, Crosswind said:

If its a customs auction car, YoM may not be accurate.

why?

Crosswind · December 7, 2012

I meant the YoM in the registration book.

In many cases, customs auctioned vehicles are without many documents. So the YoM in the registration book will be what the customs officers fancy (or what the buyer and them agree upon).

Believe me, I came across an auctioned first-gen Integra with a KN-plate, where the YoM in the book was printed as 1994. Only trouble was the first gen integra ended its production in 88 or 89.

ferrarif50 · December 10, 2012

On 12/7/2012 at 10:23 AM, Crosswind said:

I meant the YoM in the registration book.

In many cases, customs auctioned vehicles are without many documents. So the YoM in the registration book will be what the customs officers fancy (or what the buyer and them agree upon).

Believe me, I came across an auctioned first-gen Integra with a KN-plate, where the YoM in the book was printed as 1994. Only trouble was the first gen integra ended its production in 88 or 89.

got it, thanks