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Whitekryptonit3 · 02-25-2010, 12:41 PM

So here's the deal, the Subie was involved in a full body roll. Rear quarter panel and rear glass was damaged. Engine then seized and a new one was swapped into the car. What are the expect problems I'll run into with this? (Besides possible frame damage)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...item2eab5d3b71

The car is local to me here in CT.

Ebay Description:

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up for auction, 2003 subaru impreza wrx, 85k, 2.0, 4 cylinder, turbo charged, 5 speed, all weel drive, new clutch,new radiator, rear brakes and tires, the engine has 79k, the car runs and drives excelent, car is extremely clean,The car is completely stock with no modifications, blue exterior, and black interior any questions please ask. my number is 203-723-7247 or 203-627-9921. if not a local pickup, winning bidder is responsible for any and all shipping arrangments, winning bidder must contact me in 24 hr of auctions end, and a 500.00 dollar non refundable deposit is due within 24hr of auctions end through paypal.

TalonTsi97 · 02-25-2010, 12:45 PM

Just don't seem worth it to me. 85K on a damaged body, unknown 79k motor, and the price their looking for is high imo. I think you can find something else in the price range that isn't so uncertain.
Some people may think its a good deal and jump but for me i'd stay away.

jesus_ralliart · 02-25-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

Just don't seem worth it to me. 85K on a damaged body, unknown 79k motor, and the price their looking for is high imo. I think you can find something else in the price range that isn't so uncertain.
Some people may think its a good deal and jump but for me i'd stay away.

+1. Holy hell that price is way to high. I think you can find a stock 03 with that mileage and all original for that price. This would should be half at least.

tcturbo91 · 02-25-2010, 02:32 PM

maybe not half... but 8500 is crazy. you can get a clean bug eye with ok miles and some nice bolt ons (or all stock) for that $

Highline Imports · 02-25-2010, 02:44 PM

Just sold a 2002 WRX with 32000 miles for 12600 One accident, one owner. Car was 99% the 1% is the trunk did not have the carpet... Which we were putting in when the customer said don't... He was gutting the car anyway.

Just an FYI there are better ones out there.

EklipzGSXkid · 02-25-2010, 02:45 PM

There was an 06-07 wrx involved in a crash (rear 1/4), For around that price, With very low milage I was going to buy. It's in CT aswell. I don't know if it's still on there or not though. That is way too high of a price for that car!!!!! DONT DO IT!

Highline Imports · 02-25-2010, 02:47 PM

Also the accident JUST happened. And does the warranty he purchased back in 2005 transfer to you?

420sx · 02-25-2010, 02:49 PM

The fact that the ebay listing says NOTHING about the car's history should be a big red flag.

Highline Imports · 02-25-2010, 02:55 PM

car has frame damage. 5000 - 6000 or walk

EklipzGSXkid · 02-25-2010, 03:04 PM

Dont forget now probably a salvage or reconstructed title, Which basically drops the value of a car down to nothing. Unless they didn't report that. Either way $8,500 or anything close to that is WAY TOO MUCH!!!!

Check autotrader.com and cars.com because there are a bunch on there. There is a mint black one on there with low milage for elss then what that place is asking!

Rally Sport · 02-25-2010, 03:12 PM

You could find a good unwrecked wrx for 8500 pretty easily. Don't do it.

GmFwd · 02-25-2010, 03:39 PM

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=94816

More mileage, and has damage(also a year older), but you could probably get it for half the price as that ebay one.

EklipzGSXkid · 02-25-2010, 03:48 PM

Ya I'm not selling that anymore! I decided to keep it a day after I listed it, but thanks!

Either way, You can DEFINATLY find them at better prices, With the same or lower milage, With NO accidents. You just hafto look on different sites!

Just dont jump into that car only because it's local, Because you'll regret it. Just take your time and look before you spend the cash!

Subie_sleeper · 02-25-2010, 03:50 PM

RUN AWAY!!! Do not walk.

ASIAN JUL · 02-25-2010, 03:59 PM

I wouldn't offer anywhere near 8.5k for that car... I'd say your money can be spent on better quality elsewhere!

MANLYmiata · 02-25-2010, 04:09 PM

umm lulz... the starting bid is 8500, which only means it will go up... way TOO much.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 02-25-2010, 10:20 PM

Agreed....stay away!

Whitekryptonit3 · 02-26-2010, 01:34 AM

Thanks guy/girls I wasn't going to buy it just wanted a opinion. I have a little bit over 15,000 saved. Since my lease is ending next year I'm starting to look for a good dd/project car.

I also want only manual cars since automatic has totally lost it's "fun" in driving.

Rally Sport · 02-26-2010, 11:09 AM

For around 15k you can find a great 04-05 wrx.

jesus_ralliart · 02-26-2010, 11:33 AM

for 15k you can buy a really good dd and have half your money left( if not more) to simply save

02-25-2010, 12:45 PM	#2
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Just don't seem worth it to me. 85K on a damaged body, unknown 79k motor, and the price their looking for is high imo. I think you can find something else in the price range that isn't so uncertain. Some people may think its a good deal and jump but for me i'd stay away. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
tcturbo91 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern DE/ NYC Member #5966 My Ride: is in pieces iTrader: (0)	maybe not half... but 8500 is crazy. you can get a clean bug eye with ok miles and some nice bolt ons (or all stock) for that $ __________________ Previous: 86 5.0, Z32 TT, DC2 GSR Turbo, E30, E36 Turbo, 92 5.0 Current: E28

02-25-2010, 02:49 PM	#8
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	The fact that the ebay listing says NOTHING about the car's history should be a big red flag. __________________ loltst

02-25-2010, 03:12 PM	#11
Rally Sport Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntingdon Valley/TU Member #14869 My Ride: 02 Impreza 2.5RS iTrader: (0)	You could find a good unwrecked wrx for 8500 pretty easily. Don't do it. __________________ -Alex To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-25-2010, 03:39 PM	#12
GmFwd Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hatfield Pa, West Philly/Drexel Member #7981 My Ride: S15 DD, srt4 drift missile iTrader: (0)	http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=94816 More mileage, and has damage(also a year older), but you could probably get it for half the price as that ebay one. __________________ Don't forget kiddies, japan has fanboys too

02-25-2010, 02:44 PM	#5
Highline Imports Former Vendor Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hampton NJ Member #15787 iTrader: (0)	Just sold a 2002 WRX with 32000 miles for 12600 One accident, one owner. Car was 99% the 1% is the trunk did not have the carpet... Which we were putting in when the customer said don't... He was gutting the car anyway. Just an FYI there are better ones out there.

02-25-2010, 02:45 PM	#6
EklipzGSXkid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Member #4554 iTrader: (13)	There was an 06-07 wrx involved in a crash (rear 1/4), For around that price, With very low milage I was going to buy. It's in CT aswell. I don't know if it's still on there or not though. That is way too high of a price for that car!!!!! DONT DO IT!

02-25-2010, 02:47 PM	#7
Highline Imports Former Vendor Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hampton NJ Member #15787 iTrader: (0)	Also the accident JUST happened. And does the warranty he purchased back in 2005 transfer to you?

02-25-2010, 02:55 PM	#9
Highline Imports Former Vendor Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hampton NJ Member #15787 iTrader: (0)	car has frame damage. 5000 - 6000 or walk

02-25-2010, 03:04 PM	#10
EklipzGSXkid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Member #4554 iTrader: (13)	Dont forget now probably a salvage or reconstructed title, Which basically drops the value of a car down to nothing. Unless they didn't report that. Either way $8,500 or anything close to that is WAY TOO MUCH!!!! Check autotrader.com and cars.com because there are a bunch on there. There is a mint black one on there with low milage for elss then what that place is asking!

02-25-2010, 03:48 PM	#13
EklipzGSXkid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Member #4554 iTrader: (13)	Ya I'm not selling that anymore! I decided to keep it a day after I listed it, but thanks! Either way, You can DEFINATLY find them at better prices, With the same or lower milage, With NO accidents. You just hafto look on different sites! Just dont jump into that car only because it's local, Because you'll regret it. Just take your time and look before you spend the cash!

02-25-2010, 03:50 PM	#14
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	RUN AWAY!!! Do not walk. __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-25-2010, 04:09 PM	#16
MANLYmiata Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DELCO Member #9832 My Ride: ZR1 iTrader: (0)	umm lulz... the starting bid is 8500, which only means it will go up... way TOO much.

02-25-2010, 10:20 PM	#17
ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	Agreed....stay away! __________________ 2004 WRX WRB Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! See my member's journal here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-26-2010, 11:09 AM	#19
Rally Sport Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntingdon Valley/TU Member #14869 My Ride: 02 Impreza 2.5RS iTrader: (0)	For around 15k you can find a great 04-05 wrx. __________________ -Alex To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-26-2010, 11:33 AM	#20
jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	for 15k you can buy a really good dd and have half your money left( if not more) to simply save

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