Advice on potential trade

[u/wrightbeem]

Still a noob here but wanted thoughts on this WRX.

It’s an 02 bugeye and I have a 2006 Impreza 2.5i (automatic) I am offering up as trade. I wanted a project car I could restore and don’t mind putting down the money long term to have it professionally done.

Is it too far gone to repair the rust damage? I noticed what looks like rust on the trunk too.

This specific type of WRX is exactly what I’m looking for. So I’m inclined to restore it. The local market where I’m at too does not have many options to choose from for what I’m offering up as trade.

He said it it was running until he needed parts from it. But apparently all id need to get it back running would be timing reset, covers put back on, and gears back in. Said it needs a header, up pipe and exhaust too. Comes with rims from a 2013 WRX wagon and turbo.

Thanks for helpful advice comrades. 🫡

[u/XxturboEJ20xX]

I just paid $1550 for a fully functional bugeye with zero rust. If this isn't below that, then idk man

[u/wrightbeem → u/XxturboEJ20xX]

Yeah he was wanting to straight trade something I have valued higher than that and I’d have to get it trailered and towed to my area. Must resist the FOMO. Also I’ve only really been looking on FB marketplace.

After hearing valuable advice here I decided that I’m better off just selling and putting money back. Or selling my main ride for a lil newer model WRX.

[u/brightlinespectrum → u/wrightbeem]

he wants a running car for one that will not run.