Possible new owner of '04 STi - Page 2

AjL227 · 05-08-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -andrew-

Second owner started at 70,000 miles and only owned it for 2 months.

I have the carfax if you have any questions.

Also, why is the license plate all bent on it? (in the ad pictures)

You have the actual carfax for that car?

AjL227 · 05-22-2008, 05:36 PM

NEW INFO!!!!!!!!!

Today, I met up with the guy for the first time, and we went up to a Subaru shop which I had no idea even existed. Never seen so many STis in my life. The blue 04 was sitting in the back, and everything seemed great. Interior and exterior were beautiful. Underhood the serpentine belt was taken off, and everything else was there. As well as telling me everything about it, he gave me a write up:::

Factory Options:
- World Rally Blue Exterior
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission
- Day/Night Compass Mirror
- Interior Armrest
- Wheel Locks

Upgrades:
- Brand New 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Engine Short Block
- Professionally installed at DS1 Motorsports to eliminate the Oil consumption problem common to all 04 STi's
- 12 Month / 12K Miles Subaru (Factory) Warranty
- Upgraded Cylinder Heads
- Professionally Machined for Increased Power & Reliability
- Three Angle Valve Job, New Valve Guides, & New Valve Seals
- Turbo XS Turbo Back Exhaust System
- Professionally Installed for Enhanced Power & Durability
- 17" Rota SDR Rims
- Professionally Installed for Enhanced Styling & Weight Savings
- 2 Piece Front Rotors
- Professionally installed for Enhanced Braking & Longevity
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Professionally Installed for Ehanced Braking & Longevity
- Hawk Brake Pads
- Professionally Installed for Enhanced Braking Ability
- Clear Bra Paint Protections System
- Professionally Installed to protect the car's finish against paint chips & scratches ($2000 upgrade)
- Nakamichi Head Unit (CD Player)
- Professionally Installed for Enhanced Sound Quality

chargedvette02 · 05-22-2008, 07:09 PM

I would stiff be iffy man. It's your choice but I would have a different shop to an inspection for you.

arkleseizure · 05-22-2008, 07:19 PM

Autocheck doesn't show anything negative, for what that's worth.

Keep in mind, however, what Andrew said...the car actually has >70k miles. The engine may only have 500, but the odometer and CarFax / Autocheck reports are going to show way more.

AjL227 · 05-22-2008, 07:21 PM

What shop do you recommend I get the car checked out at? Because I'll do whatever necessary to make sure theres no hidden tricks to this car before I buy. The car is still in the shop, so I didn't get to drive it, only sit inside. So it's not going anywhere, and he said there are no other buyers. So I'm safe and I have time.

chargedvette02 · 05-22-2008, 07:36 PM

I would just take it to another Subaru dealership. They know what to look for.

**tyler_sti** · 05-22-2008, 07:40 PM

Just go test drive it. It's a no brainer if its that close to you. But I highly doubt it has 500mi. on it, maybe 5,000 which is still insane for an '04. Good luck!

AjL227 · 05-22-2008, 07:42 PM

Well the CarFax showed 70K miles on it. And today when I asked how many miles it had/the rest of the car minus the new 2007 engine has. He happened to say around 70K. I'm still waiting to test drive it. It is still in the shop, like I said. All I had time for was to sit in it, feel the clutch and move through the gearbox. Tomorrow, I am going back to take pictures and talk more about the deal and find out more in depth about the car. I won't fully know until I test drive it. And like "chargedvette02" said, I'm going to take it to the nearest Subaru dealership and have them take a look at it.

AjL227 · 05-22-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkleseizure

Autocheck doesn't show anything negative, for what that's worth.

Keep in mind, however, what Andrew said...the car actually has >70k miles. The engine may only have 500, but the odometer and CarFax / Autocheck reports are going to show way more.

Exactly. I really can't do much more until it is out of the shop. Tomorrow I am going back and taking pictures of everything for you all to see.

arkleseizure · 05-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AjL227

Exactly. I really can't do much more until it is out of the shop. Tomorrow I am going back and taking pictures of everything for you all to see.

Hope it turns out well for you then...good luck.

AjL227 · 05-23-2008, 10:45 AM

Bump for any more suggestions/comments? I see it again in 4-5 hours when I get off work, and will post up pictures here afterwards.

AjL227 · 05-23-2008, 04:48 PM

Ok so heres an even more updated situation. The ad that says 500 miles is bull**** and always was, it was just to attract attention. The car has 70K on the internals and the old engine. I just got back from the shop, and this time I was with the manager and not the guy selling it, so I asked him a few questions expecting answers to the mysterious things about the car. First off, the guy who is selling it is a salesman who buys and sells cars all the time, so that is why he only owned it for such a short time and is selling it. He has to fix up the engine anyway, but the manager told me that it was a ***** and there was a timing belt that slipped loose, so the manager said to buy a whole brand new engine or get out. So there will be a 2007 STi engine with 2007 Heads/manifold going in. The rest is 3" DP with XS turbo back exhaust stainless steel. On the cars.com ad, he has lowered the price from 23500 to 21500. The manager said the only other thing was the clutch was ok, but could be better. He advised buying a new stock one for $500 and he can order and install it while its still in the shop if I'm serious about buying it. I told him, I'll hold off until I can test drive it and its out of the shop, and I would then bring it back for a new clutch. Otherwise, me and my friend agree its a ****ing steal for 21,500 or less with the light 04 body style and the new 07 engine + manifold. However, since the guy is shady and been confirmed as a used car salesman, I'm still unsure. What do you guys think?

jarvis210 · 05-23-2008, 05:12 PM

I would turn around and run as far away from this car as you can... dude the guy sounds shady and you have said it he is a salesman and used car salesman are even worst....

AjL227 · 05-23-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarvis210

I would turn around and run as far away from this car as you can... dude the guy sounds shady and you have said it he is a salesman and used car salesman are even worst....

Other than the fact, hes a used car salesman. What other reason do you have behind me saying forget this one?

jarvis210 · 05-23-2008, 05:39 PM

i dont know after reading through the thread i just got the feeling the guy was not so honest. but maybee i a wrong its your call...

05-22-2008, 05:36 PM	#17
AjL227 Junior STI Driver Car: Black '04 GTP Fav Mod: S/C Whine! Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi NEW INFO!!!!!!!!! Today, I met up with the guy for the first time, and we went up to a Subaru shop which I had no idea even existed. Never seen so many STis in my life. The blue 04 was sitting in the back, and everything seemed great. Interior and exterior were beautiful. Underhood the serpentine belt was taken off, and everything else was there. As well as telling me everything about it, he gave me a write up::: Factory Options: - World Rally Blue Exterior - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - Day/Night Compass Mirror - Interior Armrest - Wheel Locks Upgrades: - Brand New 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Engine Short Block - Professionally installed at DS1 Motorsports to eliminate the Oil consumption problem common to all 04 STi's - 12 Month / 12K Miles Subaru (Factory) Warranty - Upgraded Cylinder Heads - Professionally Machined for Increased Power & Reliability - Three Angle Valve Job, New Valve Guides, & New Valve Seals - Turbo XS Turbo Back Exhaust System - Professionally Installed for Enhanced Power & Durability - 17" Rota SDR Rims - Professionally Installed for Enhanced Styling & Weight Savings - 2 Piece Front Rotors - Professionally installed for Enhanced Braking & Longevity - Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Professionally Installed for Ehanced Braking & Longevity - Hawk Brake Pads - Professionally Installed for Enhanced Braking Ability - Clear Bra Paint Protections System - Professionally Installed to protect the car's finish against paint chips & scratches ($2000 upgrade) - Nakamichi Head Unit (CD Player) - Professionally Installed for Enhanced Sound Quality

05-22-2008, 07:09 PM	#18
chargedvette02 Silver Member Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\| Fav Mod: Not a post 07 sti fan Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 859 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi I would stiff be iffy man. It's your choice but I would have a different shop to an inspection for you.

05-22-2008, 07:19 PM	#19
arkleseizure The Next Petter Solberg Car: 00 S2000, 04 WRB STi Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 993 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Autocheck doesn't show anything negative, for what that's worth. Keep in mind, however, what Andrew said...the car actually has >70k miles. The engine may only have 500, but the odometer and CarFax / Autocheck reports are going to show way more. Last edited by arkleseizure : 05-22-2008 at 07:28 PM.

05-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#20
AjL227 Junior STI Driver Car: Black '04 GTP Fav Mod: S/C Whine! Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi What shop do you recommend I get the car checked out at? Because I'll do whatever necessary to make sure theres no hidden tricks to this car before I buy. The car is still in the shop, so I didn't get to drive it, only sit inside. So it's not going anywhere, and he said there are no other buyers. So I'm safe and I have time.

05-22-2008, 07:36 PM	#21
chargedvette02 Silver Member Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\| Fav Mod: Not a post 07 sti fan Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 859 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi I would just take it to another Subaru dealership. They know what to look for.

05-22-2008, 07:40 PM	#22
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,481 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Just go test drive it. It's a no brainer if its that close to you. But I highly doubt it has 500mi. on it, maybe 5,000 which is still insane for an '04. Good luck!

05-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#23
AjL227 Junior STI Driver Car: Black '04 GTP Fav Mod: S/C Whine! Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Well the CarFax showed 70K miles on it. And today when I asked how many miles it had/the rest of the car minus the new 2007 engine has. He happened to say around 70K. I'm still waiting to test drive it. It is still in the shop, like I said. All I had time for was to sit in it, feel the clutch and move through the gearbox. Tomorrow, I am going back to take pictures and talk more about the deal and find out more in depth about the car. I won't fully know until I test drive it. And like "chargedvette02" said, I'm going to take it to the nearest Subaru dealership and have them take a look at it.

05-23-2008, 10:45 AM	#26
AjL227 Junior STI Driver Car: Black '04 GTP Fav Mod: S/C Whine! Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Bump for any more suggestions/comments? I see it again in 4-5 hours when I get off work, and will post up pictures here afterwards.

05-23-2008, 04:48 PM	#27
AjL227 Junior STI Driver Car: Black '04 GTP Fav Mod: S/C Whine! Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Ok so heres an even more updated situation. The ad that says 500 miles is bull** and always was, it was just to attract attention. The car has 70K on the internals and the old engine. I just got back from the shop, and this time I was with the manager and not the guy selling it, so I asked him a few questions expecting answers to the mysterious things about the car. First off, the guy who is selling it is a salesman who buys and sells cars all the time, so that is why he only owned it for such a short time and is selling it. He has to fix up the engine anyway, but the manager told me that it was a * and there was a timing belt that slipped loose, so the manager said to buy a whole brand new engine or get out. So there will be a 2007 STi engine with 2007 Heads/manifold going in. The rest is 3" DP with XS turbo back exhaust stainless steel. On the cars.com ad, he has lowered the price from 23500 to 21500. The manager said the only other thing was the clutch was ok, but could be better. He advised buying a new stock one for $500 and he can order and install it while its still in the shop if I'm serious about buying it. I told him, I'll hold off until I can test drive it and its out of the shop, and I would then bring it back for a new clutch. Otherwise, me and my friend agree its a *ing steal for 21,500 or less with the light 04 body style and the new 07 engine + manifold. However, since the guy is shady and been confirmed as a used car salesman, I'm still unsure. What do you guys think? Last edited by AjL227 : 05-23-2008 at 05:24 PM.*

05-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#28
jarvis210 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 SUBARU WRX sti Fav Mod: JDM FOGS Posts: 373 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi I would turn around and run as far away from this car as you can... dude the guy sounds shady and you have said it he is a salesman and used car salesman are even worst....

05-23-2008, 05:39 PM	#30
jarvis210 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 SUBARU WRX sti Fav Mod: JDM FOGS Posts: 373 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi i dont know after reading through the thread i just got the feeling the guy was not so honest. but maybee i a wrong its your call... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.