Low Mileage Classics??
26 March 2007, 03:30 PM
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STI Version 2 555 with 67000kms on it
The car was built as a HKS demo car in Hokkaido and never really driven on the Jap roads. Arrived over here with a confirmed, accordong to the JANMAU cert, 39000kms on it
The car was built as a HKS demo car in Hokkaido and never really driven on the Jap roads. Arrived over here with a confirmed, accordong to the JANMAU cert, 39000kms on it
26 March 2007, 10:13 PM
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01 April 2007, 05:49 PM
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my my99 uk turbo has 54,000miles on the current engine, but the car has covered 125,000miles nearly, 5k of those mine since i bought it in december.
bargain at under £4k too
bargain at under £4k too
02 April 2007, 02:30 PM
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08 April 2007, 09:28 PM
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Sorry folks, I've just got to say this......
I just don't get all this low milage thing.
Surely you buy an Impreza to drive it ?
Enjoy your car's !!
Use them for what they were made for. -- DRIVING !!
I just don't get all this low milage thing.
Surely you buy an Impreza to drive it ?
Enjoy your car's !!
Use them for what they were made for. -- DRIVING !!
08 April 2007, 09:42 PM
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All due respect but everyone is different and intitled to do as they wish, some people don't need to use as an everyday car so just get an oppertunity to drive at the weekend hense some low milers.
08 April 2007, 10:35 PM
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I'm the 3rd owner of mine in 7 years. 22k on it when i got it 
I agree they are meant to be driven but if you dont use it that often, i.e., only on summer weekends, then you end up with a virtually pristine, low mileage car that might be worth something in a few years.
We all know that mint, low mileage classics are getting pretty rare.
I agree they are meant to be driven but if you dont use it that often, i.e., only on summer weekends, then you end up with a virtually pristine, low mileage car that might be worth something in a few years.
We all know that mint, low mileage classics are getting pretty rare.
08 April 2007, 10:36 PM
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My 1998 type R has done just 12000 miles
Thats the engine that done that is that not included then the car has actually done 93k,getting a bit worried about hitting that 100k mark
10 April 2007, 10:52 PM
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My UK MY99 just hit 100k over easter......so how long before it goes bang?
...mind you with no mods except the exhaust I'm guessing at least another 50k,
just in case though what sort of mileage do you need to start looking for any problems? I've noticed some people have changed engines around 100k and did have a problem with the MAF a while ago.
...mind you with no mods except the exhaust I'm guessing at least another 50k, just in case though what sort of mileage do you need to start looking for any problems? I've noticed some people have changed engines around 100k and did have a problem with the MAF a while ago.
10 April 2007, 11:19 PM
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31k miles on a MY99 UK Turbo Wagon in White.... bought for an absolute bargain basement price, guy didnt know what he had. Surprising as he was a trader?! 
Still, one mans loss is another mans gain.
Cheers,
Grant
Still, one mans loss is another mans gain.
Cheers,
Grant
11 April 2007, 05:15 PM
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Your inbox is full there, just sending you a PM.
Thanks.
11 April 2007, 06:15 PM
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MY97 UK Turbo 29,000 Miles one owner from new (me) and currently adding around 2000 miles per year
Just out of interest theres all these low mileage cars anyone got a really high mileage car still on its original engine?
Just out of interest theres all these low mileage cars anyone got a really high mileage car still on its original engine?
12 April 2007, 06:32 AM
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12 April 2007, 01:22 PM
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Always a 'little' bit suspect when you find a realtively old car with extremely low milage.
I've always found that if you get one and then start 'really' driving it, all the previously unstressed components start dying and need replacing! My ethos is drive it hard and enjoy it - BUT look after the bloody thing as well! Alwasy depresses me when ypou hear of a lovely motor going pop simply due to the owner never checking the oil!!
Having said that I've got a MY99 with 73K on the clock and its going strong (touch wood!!)
I've always found that if you get one and then start 'really' driving it, all the previously unstressed components start dying and need replacing! My ethos is drive it hard and enjoy it - BUT look after the bloody thing as well! Alwasy depresses me when ypou hear of a lovely motor going pop simply due to the owner never checking the oil!!
Having said that I've got a MY99 with 73K on the clock and its going strong (touch wood!!)
12 April 2007, 08:59 PM
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MY98 UK Turbo 47700 miles. Just had another service today and seen that id only done 2000 miles since last service six months ago. Mentioned to Subaru technician that was thinking of selling it and he
said to give him call if i do as he regularly gets asked by customers / mates whod be interested in mint , low milers.
said to give him call if i do as he regularly gets asked by customers / mates whod be interested in mint , low milers.