[rhayder]

I am looking at a 2004 STI with asking price of $24k and 40k miles.

I am looking for a second opinion on whether this is a fair price given the mods from someone more familiar with these cars than myself. I think the parts used are quality.

Book value is 19000 do you think this is a fair deal? What is a decent price given the rest of the car is in excellent condition?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Here are the mods:

Engine:

Greddy Turbo Upgrade Kit 20G
ECUTek Tuning
Perin Fuel System kit
Power Enterprises Fuel Injectors 850cc
HKS Grounding Kit
TurboXS Boost Control Kit
Blitz Dual DCIV Turbo Timer

Intake/Exhaust:

Injen Cold Air Intake
GT SPEC-II Header
Injen Up-pipe
TurboXS Downpipe
TurboXS Catless race-pipe
HKS Carbon-ti Exhaust

Suspension:

Cusco Front OS Strut Bar
Perrin Front Sway Bar
Cusco Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
Tanabe lowing springs GF210
Hawk HPS Brakes

[SAMMYBOY]

This could be worth a look too!

eBay Motors: Subaru : WRX (item 160228786871 end time Apr-20-08 12:21:26 PDT)

[boondocksaint]

1) Check the used STi buying guide (link in my sig)

2) Decide whether you're comfortable buying a modded car - they're generally less reliable than a stock car

3) Generally mods do NOT add to resale value - don't overpay. I would look elsewhere.

[rhayder]

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[rhayder]

Originally Posted by SAMMYBOY

This could be worth a look too!

eBay Motors: Subaru : WRX (item 160228786871 end time Apr-20-08 12:21:26 PDT)

HaHa lol!

Thats a good one. I just love it when people say a car has "never raced" and then string off a long list of mods. They must think that the world is full of suckers.

Nobody puts performance mods on a car so they can drive it around like a little ol' lady.

Unfortunately I am overseas and and there aren't alot of US spec cars to choose from. Another car I was looking at was a stock 2005 SRT4 with about 40k miles for $13,000. Torque steer could be a safety issue on an SRT4.

I also found a nice Japanese Spec Honda Integra Type-R for $6,000. But I don't really want to put money into a car that I never really have much hope of ever taking with me if I return to the U.S.

The last car I had was a used 1978 280z that I kept for 15 years. If it was my choice, I would still be driving that car today.

I'm looking for a car that I can keep for the long haul.

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by rhayder

HaHa lol!

Thats a good one. I just love it when people say a car has "never raced" and then string off a long list of mods. They must think that the world is full of suckers.

Nobody puts performance mods on a car so they can drive it around like a little ol' lady.

Unfortunately I am overseas and and there aren't alot of US spec cars to choose from. Another car I was looking at was a stock 2005 SRT4 with about 40k miles for $13,000. Torque steer could be a safety issue on an SRT4.

I also found a nice Japanese Spec Honda Integra Type-R for $6,000. But I don't really want to put money into a car that I never really have much hope of ever taking with me if I return to the U.S.

The last car I had was a used 1978 280z that I kept for 15 years. If it was my choice, I would still be driving that car today.

I'm looking for a car that I can keep for the long haul.

This is new information to us. Please fill out your profile. We have NO idea where you are until you tell us. And we had no idea you were looking for a long-haul car.

Find an unmodded car. That is your very best bet.

[rhayder]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

This is new information to us. Please fill out your profile. We have NO idea where you are until you tell us. And we had no idea you were looking for a long-haul car.

Find an unmodded car. That is your very best bet.

I won't be taking long trips I just want to keep making it better with
no plans to sell.

When the paint is bad I'll have it painted and when the engine fails It
will give me a reason to build it stronger and faster.

11 sec times should make me a happy camper.

My backup plan if I can't find a good used car is just to buy a new
BMW 135i. I just think it wastes money to buy a new car and am trying to avoid that.

[boondocksaint]

Look around, then. You can find a lot of modded cars for sale. Even here.