Type R value?

Well for a v4 with that miles with no engine build and not standard and has paint, I'd say it's about right price
 
[quote author=DUFFMAN™ link=topic=44503.msg514159#msg514159 date=1429522764]
Well for a v4 with that miles with no engine build and not standard and has paint, I'd say it's about right price
[/quote]Has paint? Also I thought it was a V5?
 
yep has version 5/6 kit & lights etc but is definitely version 4 engine
and no decal on boot and rear quarter panel decals are hard to see but look iffy not sure if they are originals, i cant tell from that distance
 
It has v4 front seats, v4 engine.

It has v6 rear spoiler witch is different to v5 and v4, p1 front lip, v5/6 lights and grill.
It's had paint by looking at the inner wings under the bonnet, that paint is fresh and is never the same colour from factory as the wings, the front panel doesn't look like it's had paint so maybe not accident damage and just wanted to update the front end.
 
What car that age hasn't had paint at some stage I'd put money on it some of this clubs finest cars have had paintwork done if only to keep things fresh looking
As for the updated front lots of lads fitted crystal lights
 
[quote author=nivek4209 link=topic=44503.msg514200#msg514200 date=1429550713]
What car that age hasn't had paint at some stage I'd put money on it some of this clubs finest cars have had paintwork done if only to keep things fresh looking
As for the updated front lots of lads fitted crystal lights
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Whats your valuation on the car? That's the question
 
[quote author=nivek4209 link=topic=44503.msg514200#msg514200 date=1429550713]
What car that age hasn't had paint at some stage I'd put money on it some of this clubs finest cars have had paintwork done if only to keep things fresh looking
As for the updated front lots of lads fitted crystal lights
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Granted some of the best cars on here have had paint but there is a difference in getting paint to freshen things up and getting paint to repair a major shunt, the reason for the paint will affect the value.
 
My point was that ya can't rite a car off as no good just as its had a bit of paint and the headlights refreshed
Unless you actually go see it
yes it may be like 90% of the type R s out there and have lost it virginity in a hedge somewhere but unless Ya see it you could be passing up on a perfectly good car
Price isn't too bad if it is reasonably straight especially if your trading in
 
I wasn't righting the car off, I was simply telling the Op that it was a v4 as he taught it was v5. It's up to him to decide if it's for him or not.

This is why it's forsale for 6 k and not 10k
 
I'd rather it had all V4 stuff on it or was a V5, then a mix of the 2. The fact it's had paint or not wouldn't bother me I just think it'd be a tough car to sell on.
 
Don't let that put you off, it could be a great car and easily put back to standard, in fairness all the bits put on are good upgrades and won't change the value to much.

I just wanted you to know what you were buying.

And to go back to your original question, yes that's a fair Price
 
dont let anybody sway your decision, if you like the car, looks and drives well and is mechanically sound.
Pay what you are happy to pay, once you are happy with the car that is all that matters.
because of the cost of engine rebuilds, mapping etc it is very hard to get a faultless car for reasonable money.
people either hold onto mint cars or ask big money for them.
you will not get a mint type r that has had a decent rebuild or doesnt have something wrong for under 8k, and 10k for version 5/6.
lads just dont sell them for less without an underlying reason.

the parts alone for my engine rebuild were not far off the asking price of this car.
 
[quote author=seanie link=topic=44503.msg514282#msg514282 date=1429629653]
dont let anybody sway your decision, if you like the car, looks and drives well and is mechanically sound.
Pay what you are happy to pay, once you are happy with the car that is all that matters.
because of the cost of engine rebuilds, mapping etc it is very hard to get a faultless car for reasonable money.
people either hold onto mint cars or ask big money for them.
you will not get a mint type r that has had a decent rebuild or doesnt have something wrong for under 8k, and 10k for version 5/6.
lads just dont sell them for less without an underlying reason.

the parts alone for my engine rebuild were not far off the asking price of this car.
[/quote]I'm not an enthusiast being honest, I do like the classic Imprezas but I wouldn't keep it that long as I'd be too afraid of something big going wrong! Already have a Mk1 Escort mid-build and a Mk2 under a cover and don't need another total money pit, just a nice weekend car for the summer :icon_grin: Might try get for a look at it later!
 
[quote author=seanie link=topic=44503.msg514286#msg514286 date=1429632695]
performance cars are money pits even when they dont go wrong
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Here.
 
[quote author=Codders link=topic=44503.msg514288#msg514288 date=1429634544]
[quote author=seanie link=topic=44503.msg514286#msg514286 date=1429632695]
performance cars are money pits even when they dont go wrong
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Here.
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Ah now lads... they don't need to be money pits if you don't want them to be (unless they blow up on you of course or you go mad on them). :653:

1) My v3 STI got all the servicing, including timingbelt etc... Had it for a year and put 15k miles on her and then sold it so that all said and done she cost me €200 (two hundred) including all parts / maintenance, all tax and depreciation. Moto is buy cheap, take care of it, sell well... and you'll be fine.

2) My Blob WRX SL was my daily for two years. Put 45k miles on her and apart from normal consumables and a timing-belt the only "extra" money I spent on her was a set of KYB Ultra SR shocks and uprated WL droplinks (about €600 all together over two years). Yes, depreciation was about €2k per year, but what newish higher spec car that does that kind of mileage doesn't see that level of depreciation? Servicing on a WRX isn't cost prohibitive with 10k miles between services and not too hard on juice either at 32Mpg. You could argue that a WRX is not a performance car, but compared to most run of the mill stuff and TDIs out there it is pretty decent even as stock.

3) Had two Volvo V70 T5's --- yes they look a bit like a shapely brick, yes they are FWD... and yes there is 250-265bhp out of the box and with a chip / remap sees a very reliable 300bhp. Very reliable, comfortable and hold their value reasonably well. Had both of them for about 18 months each and lost €2000 on one and €500 on the other not counting normal and reasonable servicing costs.

4) Had an UR Quattro for a year about 20 years ago (should never ever have sold her - she's the one that got away). Put 25k miles on her. Sold it when the clutch went in her as didn't have the funds to do that and was moving country at the time. Even with the clutch gone got my money back for her so lost nothing other than the cost of a couple of services and a set of tyres and brakes.

5) Had a MINI JCW for 2 years with 225Bhp. Lost about €2500 per year in depreciation, but that's not bad for a car that was less than two years old when I bought her (previous owner who bought her new dropped 25k on her in less than two years though :eek7:

However... they CAN be money pits if you Want them to be -- my Hawk already has over €4500 spent on upgrades and when she's back on the road I have big plans for more power, suspension etc. How much will it all cost by the time I am done? Don't know... don't want to know... :shhh:

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Sorry for the digression... back to the OP's question:
- if the car is not crashed
- if the car is not rotten with tin-worm
- if the interior is reasonably clean
- if the engine is sound and not knocking, smoking etc
... then the money is very reasonable for a Type R.

Personally don't think that a different spoiler or front bumper / lights is a bad thing at all and makes no difference to the price. Even the colour isn't important at this stage anymore... the Type R's are now getting scarce enough and it is all about how good the chassis is (crashed / rust issues yes/no). If the chassis is good then the rest is immaterial - especially at reasonable money. Hard to fix a chassis, easy to rebuild or replace an engine and at the money quoted you could do a rebuild or replace an engine and still be at (top end of) market value for a mint one. It did show a bit of rust in one of the pics near the rear light. Check the car over for rust, if too much just walk away as not worth it short of being given the car for free... if that pic is the only bit or other few surface bits than negotiate 2k down, so €4000-4500, to allow for a respray.
 
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