Anyone know Subarus/Opinion and Tips

[mk3.owner]

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)

[scarr89]

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.

[mk3.owner]

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 

[Khare]

I wouldn't skip on a fine one just because it had some remoulds 

[scarr89]

I wouldn't skip on a fine one just because it had some remoulds 

As long as they don't look like this

 & you replace them with some goodens 

[Bandit127]

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...  

[Gavv8]

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.

[mk3.owner]

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

[murraymint]

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 

[Gavv8]

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......