Thinking about buying an STI.....

Bill4458 · 06-01-2008, 10:40 PM

i found a 2004 sti $14,000 white with 105K on the Odometer...claims to be in army and all highway miles...i know having an sti he probably ran it hard here and there so what do yall think? stay away or go all the way

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***reeksti*** · 06-01-2008, 11:20 PM

Stay away.

YeloFva · 06-01-2008, 11:40 PM

105K miles! I would stay away.

FlyinbySTi · 06-02-2008, 03:55 AM

Why would you stay away....

If it is properlly maintained it will continue running strong as it was new.

I have 105K right now almost 106K on my 05' STi and have no problems. There are a bunch of STi's on here with over 100K still running strong.

I say go take a good luck at it, drive it, maybe have another STi owner with some knowledge go with you to take a look at it.

STI Sibb · 06-02-2008, 05:10 AM

Correct me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that our turbos typically last 100k on average. The cost of replacement should be figured in for the turbo.

FlyinbySTi · 06-02-2008, 05:23 AM

The turbo could last longer. It depends on mods. Most people who are stage 2 will do a turbo around 100K or a little higher (I am going to do mine soon). There were members on here with 120+ on their stock turbo and mild mods.

The cost of a VF39 from the dealer is around 1K if I remember right. But the cost of a silghtly used VF39 from a member on here is around $400. So it's really not that bad to put a newer turbo on.

Bill4458 · 06-02-2008, 08:23 AM

replacing the turbo wouldnt be an issue....but is there anything inparticular i should look for with a higher mileage sti.... and yes i am going to look at it with an sti owner

boondocksaint · 06-02-2008, 08:31 AM

Check the Used STi Buying Guide. It's a sticky in the General Forum, I believe.

On a higher mileage car, I'd request permission to do leakdown and compression tests on the engine. Check for fluid leaks, check the radiator for signs of patching. Make sure the car has all the equipment it SHOULD have. Etc.

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FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,350 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Thinking about buying an STI..... Why would you stay away.... If it is properlly maintained it will continue running strong as it was new. I have 105K right now almost 106K on my 05' STi and have no problems. There are a bunch of STi's on here with over 100K still running strong. I say go take a good luck at it, drive it, maybe have another STi owner with some knowledge go with you to take a look at it.

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STI Sibb Senior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: Soap Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 315 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Thinking about buying an STI..... Correct me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that our turbos typically last 100k on average. The cost of replacement should be figured in for the turbo.

06-02-2008, 05:23 AM	#6
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,350 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Thinking about buying an STI..... The turbo could last longer. It depends on mods. Most people who are stage 2 will do a turbo around 100K or a little higher (I am going to do mine soon). There were members on here with 120+ on their stock turbo and mild mods. The cost of a VF39 from the dealer is around 1K if I remember right. But the cost of a silghtly used VF39 from a member on here is around $400. So it's really not that bad to put a newer turbo on.

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06-02-2008, 08:31 AM	#8
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