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June 27, 2011 12:55 a.m. Woody SuperDork

I've got a friend who wants to get rid of his WRX wagon soon. I'm pretty sure that it's a 2002 with about 180k miles on it. He's the original owner and it's completely unmodified. It needs a muffler and some body work. It still has its original clutch.

It's pretty beat up and, while still roadworthy, with the mileage and some front end damage, trading it in isn't really an option. I'm thinking that it might have some appeal as a Rallycross or Ice Racing beater, but I have no idea how to assign a value to it as such.

Can anyone enlighten me?
June 27, 2011 1:16 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

also depends on where it is...
June 27, 2011 5:21 a.m. ddavidv SuperDork

Have a friend that recently bought one maybe a bit better than what you describe after searching a long time for one that wasn't riced out. I think he still paid around 6 grand. Demand exceeds supply. He bought it via eBay.
June 27, 2011 7:44 a.m. N Sperlo HalfDork

Absolutely nothing. Give it to me.

Edit: Sounds like a challenge car. If I were planning on going this year, id bite. Great rally option otherwise.
June 27, 2011 8:01 a.m. Javelin SuperDork

If it's WRB and a 5-Speed, please tell him $2000 and I'll mail you a check.
June 27, 2011 8:19 a.m. Woody SuperDork

I don't think that's too far off from where he wants to be. He's in Connecticut and I think that the Rallycross market should be pretty strong around here.

I'm curious what constitutes a Bargain in the WRX world right now
June 27, 2011 8:25 a.m. SilverFleet HalfDork

I've seen a few running driving examples dip under the $2000 mark in the past few months. Makes me want to buy another one.
June 27, 2011 8:28 a.m. N Sperlo HalfDork

Its beat up and will need some work soon. I think the consensus will be at or around 2 Gs.
June 27, 2011 11:43 a.m. NGTD HalfDork

Must be nice. That car up here (Ontario Canada) would probably still easily get $5K.

I have seen 97 Outbacks with 300K kms selling for $3500.

I wish I could pick up a 2002 WRX (even ratty) for $2K
June 27, 2011 11:46 a.m. dj06482 Reader

I would guess 2-3K.
June 27, 2011 11:58 a.m. Woody SuperDork

I was going to try and encourage him to list it in the $2011 classifieds, but he is a Canadian citizen and his family has a place in Quebec, so maybe I'll suggest that he try to sell it up there.

Of course, I suggest that he go back to Canada all the time, so he may just ignore me.
June 27, 2011 12:08 p.m. NGTD HalfDork

Woody wrote:

I was going to try and encourage him to list it in the $2011 classifieds, but he is a Canadian citizen and his family has a place in Quebec, so maybe I'll suggest that he try to sell it up there.

Of course, I suggest that he go back to Canada all the time, so he may just ignore me.

Tell him I will meet him at the border with $2500 - Just kidding - wife will kill me!

Here is an example - may not be that ratty, but mileage is similar:

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2002-Subaru-WRX-Wagon-W0QQAdId...
June 27, 2011 1:46 p.m. corytate Reader

I'd say it could actually be worth $5k, around here I'm sure it would sell for that. what he can actually sell it for depends largely on your area. If I had the money, I could see paying 3k for it sight unseen with more info. I'd love to have an early 2000s 5spd wrx wagon.
June 27, 2011 1:54 p.m. Vigo Dork

Where can you guys get them for $2k? Im pretty sure that car would be 5-6k where im at.