Possible new owner of '04 STi - Page 3

Phil 05 · 05-23-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AjL227

Yep. But also another reason why I got interested in it. But like I've said, he lives arond 2-3 miles away from me, might as well check it out and test drive it.

I would want to know who did the rebuild job on the motor and why, how many miles on the car, not just the motor, is Subaru giving the warranty on the motor? Don't forget, the rest of the car has many more miles, including the drive train, clutch, etc. Personally, I would stay away from this car as there are plenty of other much more legitimate STI's out there and too many question marks regarding this one. Plus $23,500 is way too much to pay for this car, about 5k too much actually! When you make a purchase this expensive, you do not want any nagging doubts lingering in the back of your mind. How can u ever enjoy this car and not worry about its unknown past?
Just say NO!!!

**boondocksaint** · 05-23-2008, 05:45 PM

Dude, I don't know how many indications you need. A shady car salesman, a heavily altered car - even if it is back to stock... The car sounds like pure trouble to me. Abused and now slapped back together.

You ask people's opinions based on what you're telling us. To most of us, the whole deal stinks. So we tell you to keep looking, and yet you keep asking us to qualify our reactions. You've already cited our reasons - false ad, shop owner thinks the guy is shady, car has had a blown engine (which could easily mean drag launches and bad mods, which could affect things like the diffs, etc.), and it isn't even whole.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is: do not ask us for our opinion if you have no intention of taking it seriously. If you want the car, buy it. If you want our input, accept it. But don't keep citing suspicious facts about the car and expect us to blow sunshine up your ass about it.

Would I buy that car? Hell. No. I'd run, not walk, to my nearest computer and look for one that didn't have a black cloud following it.

lloydchristmas · 05-23-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AjL227

Because it's in my town, and I might as well take a look at it. I don't know about you, but I don't see STis too often in my town for sale or even driving by. You could suggest some specific questions I ask to find out the real reason behind the "new engine"??

Where in Illinois are you located? I too am in illinois. Naperville.. it's about 45 mins away from chitown.

AndresDiaz · 05-23-2008, 05:50 PM

it's got prodrive PFF7 wheels on it

AjL227 · 05-23-2008, 05:59 PM

I'm in Downers Grove, Illinois. Naperville is close.

AjL227 · 05-23-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Dude, I don't know how many indications you need. A shady car salesman, a heavily altered car - even if it is back to stock... The car sounds like pure trouble to me. Abused and now slapped back together.

You ask people's opinions based on what you're telling us. To most of us, the whole deal stinks. So we tell you to keep looking, and yet you keep asking us to qualify our reactions. You've already cited our reasons - false ad, shop owner thinks the guy is shady, car has had a blown engine (which could easily mean drag launches and bad mods, which could affect things like the diffs, etc.), and it isn't even whole.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is: do not ask us for our opinion if you have no intention of taking it seriously. If you want the car, buy it. If you want our input, accept it. But don't keep citing suspicious facts about the car and expect us to blow sunshine up your ass about it.

Would I buy that car? Hell. No. I'd run, not walk, to my nearest computer and look for one that didn't have a black cloud following it.

After what I've learned today, I'm done with it. Yes I'm asking for opinions based on new facts, but I've made up my mind now, and I've said forget it. I will keep looking.

Yankeeballer13 · 05-26-2008, 07:49 PM

salesmen will do/say anything to get a sale..run and hide and dont go back!

Toofast22 · 05-26-2008, 10:03 PM

Theres no way you should buy that car. Ive been looking for STi's the past year in illinois (live in orland park) and have run accross that one so many times and even before he had the ad of the new engine put in. I finally got my STi and am extremely happy, the reason I'm happy is because I waited for the right one. If your debating whether to buy this car or not, its not the right one for you. When i saw the ad for my car I knew right away and went straight to the dealer. I highly recommend you that you don't get this car tho, its been online for the longest time, autotrader and craigs list i believe and hasnt sold. Thats a pretty good sign for you. I got my 05 with 11300 miles on it for 24800, hes ripping you off extremely bad even with offer of 21500. I'll keep a lookout for some good ones for you.

05-23-2008, 05:45 PM	#32
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,580 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Dude, I don't know how many indications you need. A shady car salesman, a heavily altered car - even if it is back to stock... The car sounds like pure trouble to me. Abused and now slapped back together. You ask people's opinions based on what you're telling us. To most of us, the whole deal stinks. So we tell you to keep looking, and yet you keep asking us to qualify our reactions. You've already cited our reasons - false ad, shop owner thinks the guy is shady, car has had a blown engine (which could easily mean drag launches and bad mods, which could affect things like the diffs, etc.), and it isn't even whole. Basically, what I'm trying to say is: do not ask us for our opinion if you have no intention of taking it seriously. If you want the car, buy it. If you want our input, accept it. But don't keep citing suspicious facts about the car and expect us to blow sunshine up your ass about it. Would I buy that car? Hell. No. I'd run, not walk, to my nearest computer and look for one that didn't have a black cloud following it.

05-23-2008, 05:50 PM	#34
AndresDiaz Junior STI Driver Posts: 157 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi it's got prodrive PFF7 wheels on it

05-23-2008, 05:59 PM	#35
AjL227 Junior STI Driver Car: Black '04 GTP Fav Mod: S/C Whine! Location: Illinois Posts: 162 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi I'm in Downers Grove, Illinois. Naperville is close.

05-26-2008, 07:49 PM	#37
Yankeeballer13 Senior STI Driver Car: JBP 04 STI Fav Mod: Stock Location: Las Vegas Posts: 310 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi salesmen will do/say anything to get a sale..run and hide and dont go back!

05-26-2008, 10:03 PM	#38
Toofast22 Senior STI Driver Car: WRB 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Easter Bunny Location: Illinois Posts: 388 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possible new owner of '04 STi Theres no way you should buy that car. Ive been looking for STi's the past year in illinois (live in orland park) and have run accross that one so many times and even before he had the ad of the new engine put in. I finally got my STi and am extremely happy, the reason I'm happy is because I waited for the right one. If your debating whether to buy this car or not, its not the right one for you. When i saw the ad for my car I knew right away and went straight to the dealer. I highly recommend you that you don't get this car tho, its been online for the longest time, autotrader and craigs list i believe and hasnt sold. Thats a pretty good sign for you. I got my 05 with 11300 miles on it for 24800, hes ripping you off extremely bad even with offer of 21500. I'll keep a lookout for some good ones for you. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.