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General => General discussion => Topic started by: mk3.owner on 23 June 2012, 21:22
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Ok, Looking to buy a 2006 Subaru WRX Type UK.
Looked through Parkers and they aren't really telling me much so I thought id ask you lovely bunch of people.
So the question is; Anything in particular to lookout for upon looking over/test driving? Common problems? Also how much would you lads pay, Im looking at one that is up for £5500
(Same model as pictured)
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/Lanos1point6/2006-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-SA-Speed-1024x768.jpg)
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Don't get one with budget tyres...Or if you do replace them straight away. A friend had one with proper budget 19's on...Pretty dangerous in the wet.
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Don't get one with budget tyres...Or if you do replace them straight away. A friend had one with proper budget 19's on...Pretty dangerous in the wet.
Ill be 100% honest with you.. Ive thought of everything to check on the car apart from the make of the tyres Lol. Thanks for the reminder :grin:
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I wouldn't skip on a fine one just because it had some remoulds :grin:
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I wouldn't skip on a fine one just because it had some remoulds :grin:
As long as they don't look like this (http://blog.drive24.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/worn-tyre-300x225.jpg)
& you replace them with some goodens :grin:
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Know that 20% of the fuel you put in will be lost in the transmission.
Know too that the 50k mile service will probably cost the best part of £1,000. That's just the cambelt, disk and pads and stuff. Nothing breaks - it's a Subaru...
Lastly know that there is no more precise driving experience to be had for 'normal' money. You will pay through the nose for it but it is a VERY rewarding driver's car. The big scoop thing was something I lived with. The posy spoiler on the back was a worry every time I put it through a car wash. But put it on a B road and it feeds pleasure with every touch of the controls.
Mine was a normal WRX (2002 bugly model) and that is what I would recommend for normal people. The extra you get with the STi isn't necessary unless you are rallying or need bragging points.
But a hugely competent, precise and complete driving experience. Everyone who loves cars should drive one before they die. Most of those will want one as a result.
If I could afford it I would still have one. I can't - so tough luck on me... :sad:
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Go for totally standard/unmodified unless its been done at great professional expense and then all the usual stuff...hpi/warped discs/service history/slipping clutch/smoking turbo.
They are mechanically tough motors but there are tons around so take your time and remember insurance can be pretty steep especially for the modified stuff.
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Thanks for the tips lads..
Go for totally standard/unmodified unless its been done at great professional expense and then all the usual stuff...
The one im looking at is 100% standard. 64 Thousand miles, FSH, HPI clear so all is good upto now. Im going to have a look at it on the 27th so hopefully it will be as good as the women described
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Thanks for the tips lads..
Go for totally standard/unmodified unless its been done at great professional expense and then all the usual stuff...
The one im looking at is 100% standard. 64 Thousand miles, FSH, HPI clear so all is good upto now. Im going to have a look at it on the 27th so hopefully it will be as good as the women described
So the clutch is fu*ked then :grin:
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Thanks for the tips lads..
Go for totally standard/unmodified unless its been done at great professional expense and then all the usual stuff...
The one im looking at is 100% standard. 64 Thousand miles, FSH, HPI clear so all is good upto now. Im going to have a look at it on the 27th so hopefully it will be as good as the women described
Also check for minor parking damage...... :grin:
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Thanks for the tips lads..
Go for totally standard/unmodified unless its been done at great professional expense and then all the usual stuff...
The one im looking at is 100% standard. 64 Thousand miles, FSH, HPI clear so all is good upto now. Im going to have a look at it on the 27th so hopefully it will be as good as the women described
Also check for minor parking damage...... :grin:
And various, random bits of fake pink fur.
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On a serious note, unless its got a turbo timer fitted check the turbo and make sure oil has been changed on time every time, i'm not being sexist but women are not always terribly sympathetic to the needs of powerful turbocharged cars.
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cambelts are fhaucking expensive. like £500 for the belt kit if you DIY it iirc
check engine bay for sings of sh!ttyness oil ocverd wireing looms that get hot FAIL can be right PITA, read the codes and the general look over same as any other car of that type
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have you looked at an evo 7 they can be had for the same cash just bloody expensive to run :smiley:
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have you looked at an evo 7 they can be had for the same cash just bloody expensive to run :smiley:
Not really a fan of Evo's to be honest.. I think they are really over rated (imo) :undecided:
Thanks for the tips lads..
Go for totally standard/unmodified unless its been done at great professional expense and then all the usual stuff...
The one im looking at is 100% standard. 64 Thousand miles, FSH, HPI clear so all is good upto now. Im going to have a look at it on the 27th so hopefully it will be as good as the women described
Also check for minor parking damage...... :grin:
And various, random bits of fake pink fur.
:grin:
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Hawkeye scoobs are the only ones I like. The engine and transmission don't seem to die just from looking at them wrong like the earlier versions
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Hawkeye scoobs are the only ones I like. The engine and transmission don't seem to die just from looking at them wrong like the earlier versions
had a couple of the older 1s an gave them a hard time an never went wrong :smiley:
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had a few mates with classics, both had the engine go then the gearbox lol
Mates P1 was completely standard, engine gave up at 54k
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had a few mates with classics, both had the engine go then the gearbox lol
Mates P1 was completely standard, engine gave up at 54k
it was the classic shape i got that was an old police interceptor an i bet they didnt treat it with any care :smiley:
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had a classic type r for 2 year an in that time i spend £6500 on a full engine rebuild which give me 385bhp but befor that i had to change turbo gear box camshaft oil seals r non for going all the time. just be carefull on what u buy as they do cost a lot of money an fuel as mine was only getting 8mile to the gal :cry:
u will need to service it at least every 3k oil plug etc £500 plus. dont go cheap with brakes as well as will only last ya 5 min. love subaru an would have one any time as long as i had the money to put in to it.
after the 2 year i must have easy spent over 10k.
good luck :smiley:
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Best bet is to check out Scoobynet.com
I would say that 5.5K for a Hawk STi seems a little cheap tbh. Check to see if it's on a register.
I wouldn't touch one with a turbo timer. Useless bit of kit that shows the owner has now clue what they're doing.
To the person who said a service every 3K @ £500?? I ran a heavily tuned Bug. Fresh oil / filter and sump washer every 5K, or track day. Silkolene Pro S race oil with Subaru filter and washer = total £55 and SO much easier to change than a VW.
I ran EBC yellow stuff pads and their uprated rotors. Great stopping power, and although a little dusty, lasted a good long while.
Fuel will be the killer - they drink it for a hobby.