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Built by its seller over two years from a 2014 kit, this 818S has a traceable 2002 WRX drivetrain, custom wiring, and roughly 10,000 miles since completion. The Massachusetts title carries a Replica Vehicle brand, while the bodywork, right-front wheel, oil leak, and difficult first-gear and third-to-second shifts remain disclosed concerns.

Strengths

  • Seller-built Factory Five 818S kit with approximately 10,000 miles added since completion of the build.
  • 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX-sourced turbocharged drivetrain with custom wiring.
  • Assembly manual and additional spare components included.
  • Documented timing belt, water pump, and valve cover gasket service.

Watch For

  • Massachusetts title carries a Replica Vehicle brand and lists the car as a 2016 Replica.
  • Front bumper cover has a crack, with panel misalignment, paint chips, and other bodywork flaws noted.
  • Right front wheel has a bend.
  • An oil leak is noted, along with synchro issues affecting first gear and downshifts from third to second.