basiclly im thinking of buying a 93 wrx got 85000 miles jap import gunna take a mate....basiclly what are the common faults to look out for on these cars not to fussy about basic things not working mainly engine...i no obviouse oil leaks signs of bodge repair neglect so any stuff encountered your self or no off thanx

 

tell the seller you want to start the car from stone cold (listening for knock/slap)

while doing 40mph in 5th floor it and check for clutch slip

listen for clunks etc while on bumps and round corners

try everything electrical-twice! (dont be fooled by "just needs a bulb, mate" trick)

wear pattern on the tyres

bleed valves are a means the turbo has prob been worked beyond the norm.

wet/damp carpets boot and front footwells especially



good luck

 

all the above and look under the bonnet for oil leakes and or coolant leaks from header tank/header tank cap and expansion bottle

 

wear old clothes so you can get on the floor and have a good look under the car it you plan to vue late in the evening take a tourch also look for signs of body damage make sure all the lines on the doors and bonnet line up with the wings and bumpers lift the boot lining and check for damage take your time when looking around it and fiddle with every thing to make sure it all works good luck

 

dont go in the dark!
let the seller do ALL the talking
and as above check, check and triple check gaps they should be even all over

if in doubt, walk away

 

Be wary of baseball caps, dump valves and 95RON petrol.

 

i love this site they should charge for all the info and facts u can get on her i love cheers guys for info any more is better .....

 

bleed valves??? where they located to and easy to reconise??? cheers...

 

a bleed valve will be a thing that looks like a tap on a pipe comming off the actuator
which is situated on the turbo......


just ask if it has one and to see it if you cant find it (if it has one)
if it does-walk away imo, youll only need a rebuild or new engine soon

 

i get u now yeh cool thanx...........

 

no worries, make sure ya post some pics if ya buy it

 

Adding to the above: a Dawes or similar will almost always be accompanied by a boost gauge.

There are good older cars out there, but they are outnumbered by many to one, but charvered-up f*cked about with pieces of sh*te...

The Fast and the Furious has a lot to answer for (as well as completely stealing the plot from No Man's Land!).