Okay, here's our e-mail conversations (start from the bottom then go up)...

Seems like a good deal guys. The car has only 10,800 miles on it. Maybe one of you trustworthy Michigan guys can check it out for me.


I don't have a scanner but I can mail you some pics. The car is silver
and I
am looking for a direct trade. Here is a list of mods and factory
options

Factory premium speaker upgrade
Factory sub woofer
Factory amp

Kartboy short shifter and bushings
K&N panle filter
Samco silicone intercoller hose set ( 3 piece )
UR Underdrive pulley
Blitz SBC-id electronic boost controller
Knocklink with Bosch sensor
MRT turbo back exhaust ( this is 3" from turbo to tail pipe 304
stainless
with 1 high flow cat replacing 2 cats. it has dual tail pipes and looks
and
sounds similar to stock but just slightly louder than stock at idle and
hard
acceloration. It is very conservative and a great system for long
trips and
no trouble with neighbors or police)
The exhaust listed above is not on the car currently as I am awaiting
gaskets to install it but it has 1 year left on a warranty provided by
MRT.
It never gave a CEL and fit perfectly the first time with no rattles
which
most exhausts don't seem to do.

For suspension

Whiteline 22mm adjustable rear anti roll bar
Whiteline H/D endlinks
Goodridge stainless braided brake lines
Motul 600 fluid ( complete flush and bleed at beginning of summer )
Carbotech Panther plus front brake pads
1 set of 4 Yokoham A520 tires ( 225/50/16 ) mounted and balanced on 16
X 7 "
six spoke wheels with less than 1500 miles on them
The factory stock wheels and tires mounted and balanced for winter use

Lastly I replaced the stock sunvisors with cloth visors that have a
much
smaller airbag warning lable and a mirror for each side. Look at the
junk
stock ones and you'll understand why ( they look bad for a Kia let
alone the
WRX )

I live in Michigan but if you are interested we can arrange a meet
somewhere
in the middle.

Mike


----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd"
To: "Mike"
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: ITR for sale


> Mike,
>
> Thanks for the e-mail. Please reply back with any
> pictures and list of mods you have. What color is it?
> Are you looking for a direct trade? Also, where are
> you located?
>
> Thanks,
> Todd
>
>
> --- Mike wrote:
> > I saw your post on I-Club and thought I would offer
> > to trade my WRX sedan
> > for your Type R. I have 10,800 miles on mine with a
> > few mods and most
> > factory/dealer options. I saw you prefer new but at
> > 33 years old this car
> > has been nicely driven and meticuously maintained.
> > Let me know as I have
> > always wanted an ITR
> >
> > Mike

 

damn i'd be all over that

 

Personally, I wouldn't do it jsut because I love my R - but for somebody looking for something different you should on that. Sounds good to me.

 

Okay, so any of you trustworthy members in Michigan wanna help me out?

 

I think if i lived in a bad area and didnt have a garage and what not, id be all over that car. I drove my friends WRX and loved that lil turbo and all that room. good luck.

 

i dunno if i'd jump on it. the wrx will lose value much faster than a itr...

 

Go for it!

 

makes you wonder why he'd be willing to trade a WRX that's "worth" more for a Type R....perhaps the R ownz WRXs?

keep the R.

 

Maybe he's just dumb? hehe

ITR is unique, but at least the WRX is not as likely to end up with its motor in a civic.

it also has boost haha.

 

 

I'd do it in a freaking hearbeat, tell him I've got on for sale w/ 16k miles

 

Damnit Nate. I wish you could understand my reasons.

 

J/K

Seriously...the point was made that the ITR will hold a better value than the WRX a couple of years down the line...
Also my stand on the WRX has been this...it needs a turbo. The ITR doesn't. I always have to chuckle when a WRX owner comes up and says...my car is faster. "Ok, let me slap in a turbo or supercharger and we'll race"...and then"Ahhh that's not fair"...
True they are both stock, but I think the ITR is a better made car, hands down. More engineering, planning, and care went into making the ITR what it is today.

 

I agree with you completely in some aspects. The ITR is a true performance car and does OWN the WRX in many performance categories. It's a different animal and should be respected as such. Unfortunately it is a high maintenance car. I'm tired of worrying about parking it, etc. Not to mention I am building the hatch and the WRX will be good for winter duty.

 

build the hatch ditch the R. You'll alway have the VTEC scream in the hatch and the pssshh of the turbo. The best of both worlds, again I'd do it in a heartbeat. AWD ownzzz in the snow

 

I'll take a look if you'd like me too, Yellow Dragon. E-mail me at both work [kreed2@ford.com] and at home [itrelise@aol.com].

 

i would do it. seems like a fair deal.

 

all i gotta say is this:
GSR=WRX
ITR=STi; maybe
but wait til it comes out then u will be thinking different

 

Chui ~ I'll probably take you up on that offer.

I would do the same for anyone here that needed me to look at a car for them in the cornfields here.

 

My friend's Silver one look sharp but i rather keep my R anytime!



[Modified by machgo5go, 1:41 AM 7/20/2002]

 

I'm pretty set on wanting to do this...just waiting for this guy to e-mail me back with some contact info (so Chui and/or Dropspeed can check it out for me).

I will keep you guys posted.

 

maybe let him know ~

i might do that~ lolz i am very close to MI too

mine~ 01 Canadian itr with 32000km RED seat lol

if you give it up let me know.~^^

 

Dude..,don't hate. Don't be trying to steal my trade.

If I give it up I will let you know.

 

Let me give you a little input. I sold my ITR about 3 months ago, ended up with a WRX a month later....well...Now i'm driving a 00 Civic hatch w/ a swap. The WRX is a nice car. It's QUICK, but it's TOO comfortable for my taste. It's almost numb, I don't know, maybe i got spoiled with the R, but i'm loving the hatch so far. Just think about it and don't be dumb... another thing to think about, i bought my WRX for 26, sticker was 28, i had about every available option on it, 2000 miles and 6 weeks later, had it appraised at carmax, they offered me 19. Your R is worth more still. just some food for thought.

 

keep the R...wrx is nice, but you'll get bored with it sooner