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14 July 2007, 03:52 PM
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advice on buying a car...
first of all, hi to everyone...
im currently looking for a subaru turbo, im after advice on what to look out for, i have a budjet of around 4k... what sort of car could i get for around that sort of money, any help would be great, cheers.
im currently looking for a subaru turbo, im after advice on what to look out for, i have a budjet of around 4k... what sort of car could i get for around that sort of money, any help would be great, cheers.
14 July 2007, 05:03 PM
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welcome. id say if after a uk model, probably a half decent 97-99 car with average miles would be round £4k.
got my 99 uk turbo for £3900 but with 120k miles on it last december. engine however had 50k miles so budgeted for wear and tear items, knowing the engine should have lots of miles left.
got my 99 uk turbo for £3900 but with 120k miles on it last december. engine however had 50k miles so budgeted for wear and tear items, knowing the engine should have lots of miles left.
14 July 2007, 10:48 PM
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The number 1 piece of advice is VITAL:-
Do NOT, ever, ever, buy a 'cheap' Impreza Turbo!!!
Other than that it's the usual solid gold advice:-
UK car - no need to go the Import route
1 Owner, or as few as you can get
Full Subaru Service History for 5 years at least and independent after that
Avoid all modified cars, no need to take on another mans tat (make your own!!
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Get an Inspection done!!!!!!
Good luck, if you buy with the above in mind you stand a chance of getting your bum into one of the great cars of recent times!
Do NOT, ever, ever, buy a 'cheap' Impreza Turbo!!!
Other than that it's the usual solid gold advice:-
UK car - no need to go the Import route
1 Owner, or as few as you can get
Full Subaru Service History for 5 years at least and independent after that
Avoid all modified cars, no need to take on another mans tat (make your own!!
)Get an Inspection done!!!!!!
Good luck, if you buy with the above in mind you stand a chance of getting your bum into one of the great cars of recent times!
14 July 2007, 11:38 PM
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If that was me i would firstly ring my local Subaru garage or even call in which is better and ask them to keep an eye out for a classic which is being used as a part ex against a newer Subaru, more often than not if someone is part exing an impreza at a main dealers for a newer impreza then it will have been well looked after regardless of the milage.
Obviously do the usual as well and keep your eye out on piston heads and in the auto trader and take someone along that knows about impreza`s as its easy to cover up problems on an older car like with grease and paint etc.
Just be patient is my main advice, never be tempted to buy the first thing you see so that you can get out on the road and enjoy a subaru as you may regret it further down the line. Don`t restrict yourself to travelling a certain amount to view a car, i would go nationwide for the right car.
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Obviously do the usual as well and keep your eye out on piston heads and in the auto trader and take someone along that knows about impreza`s as its easy to cover up problems on an older car like with grease and paint etc.
Just be patient is my main advice, never be tempted to buy the first thing you see so that you can get out on the road and enjoy a subaru as you may regret it further down the line. Don`t restrict yourself to travelling a certain amount to view a car, i would go nationwide for the right car.
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ignore the "avoiding the import route" dribble lewis spouts. youll find, as with many of his posts, theyre full of ****e.
but as much history as possible helps. some times higher mileage cars that have been well serviced will run better than lower mileage cars that may have been track dayed, poorly serviced/maintained.
obviously as lewis says, as fewer previous owners as possible too.
oh and if buying privatley, defo worth taking a mechanic mate along for a full inspection. if the seller is arsey about this... you know they have something to hide...
but as much history as possible helps. some times higher mileage cars that have been well serviced will run better than lower mileage cars that may have been track dayed, poorly serviced/maintained.
obviously as lewis says, as fewer previous owners as possible too.
oh and if buying privatley, defo worth taking a mechanic mate along for a full inspection. if the seller is arsey about this... you know they have something to hide...
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cheers for the advice guys...
marc394 i tried to look but it aint working,maybe because i have to register which i just have but still aint working,(probley have to wait a few hours to register...?)
ive had a look around and i found this one, ok its fairly expensive, but it looks well priced for what it seems to be... check it out and let me know what you guys think... Subaru : RARE *Black STi Version 3* original ULTRA FAST!
marc394 i tried to look but it aint working,maybe because i have to register which i just have but still aint working,(probley have to wait a few hours to register...?)
ive had a look around and i found this one, ok its fairly expensive, but it looks well priced for what it seems to be... check it out and let me know what you guys think... Subaru : RARE *Black STi Version 3* original ULTRA FAST!
15 July 2007, 03:26 PM
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cheers for the advice guys...
marc394 i tried to look but it aint working,maybe because i have to register which i just have but still aint working,(probley have to wait a few hours to register...?)
ive had a look around and i found this one, ok its fairly expensive, but it looks well priced for what it seems to be... check it out and let me know what you guys think... Subaru : RARE *Black STi Version 3* original ULTRA FAST!
marc394 i tried to look but it aint working,maybe because i have to register which i just have but still aint working,(probley have to wait a few hours to register...?)
ive had a look around and i found this one, ok its fairly expensive, but it looks well priced for what it seems to be... check it out and let me know what you guys think... Subaru : RARE *Black STi Version 3* original ULTRA FAST!
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15 July 2007, 03:40 PM
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TRY THIS MATE
Series McRae No.149 For sale Spec's as Follows
Brand new 18' Konig Crosshair's the 215/35/18 Toyo T1s tyre
3' Decat from Turbo + full Jap Innovation SS Exhaust
This car is fitted with a TDo5 turbo.
IP induction kit+Sti 4 TMIC just needs fitting.
Piston dump value (make not known)
New Quick shift
Brand new Tein Coilovers
White line Anti-lift kit and Front and Rear drop links
Brand 330mm big brake conversion (disc and bells) Caliper are 4 pots
It has a 22b front and rear bumper and adjustable rear spoiler.
The car is fitted with morette twin head ligths and sti rear lights
The front end has also had the 2000 upgrade.
With being a series Mcrae it also has the limited edition fishnet Recaro seat that are like new .
Panisonic head unit with 10 disc changer+ all 6 speakers are Kenwood.
There is the original bill of sale for the car and alot of litrature
Tax & Mot
£ 4500.00 NO OFFER'S
Only got e mail address at moment cant find his number
CARL@WHEEL-BASE.CO.UK
Series McRae No.149 For sale Spec's as Follows
Brand new 18' Konig Crosshair's the 215/35/18 Toyo T1s tyre
3' Decat from Turbo + full Jap Innovation SS Exhaust
This car is fitted with a TDo5 turbo.
IP induction kit+Sti 4 TMIC just needs fitting.
Piston dump value (make not known)
New Quick shift
Brand new Tein Coilovers
White line Anti-lift kit and Front and Rear drop links
Brand 330mm big brake conversion (disc and bells) Caliper are 4 pots
It has a 22b front and rear bumper and adjustable rear spoiler.
The car is fitted with morette twin head ligths and sti rear lights
The front end has also had the 2000 upgrade.
With being a series Mcrae it also has the limited edition fishnet Recaro seat that are like new .
Panisonic head unit with 10 disc changer+ all 6 speakers are Kenwood.
There is the original bill of sale for the car and alot of litrature
Tax & Mot
£ 4500.00 NO OFFER'S
Only got e mail address at moment cant find his number
CARL@WHEEL-BASE.CO.UK
15 July 2007, 03:42 PM
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Series McRae No.149 For sale Spec's as Follows
Brand new 18' Konig Crosshair's the 215/35/18 Toyo T1s tyre
3' Decat from Turbo + full Jap Innovation SS Exhaust
This car is fitted with a TDo5 turbo.
IP induction kit+Sti 4 TMIC just needs fitting.
Piston dump value (make not known)
New Quick shift
Brand new Tein Coilovers
White line Anti-lift kit and Front and Rear drop links
Brand 330mm big brake conversion (disc and bells) Caliper are 4 pots
It has a 22b front and rear bumper and adjustable rear spoiler.
The car is fitted with morette twin head ligths and sti rear lights
The front end has also had the 2000 upgrade.
With being a series Mcrae it also has the limited edition fishnet Recaro seat that are like new .
Panisonic head unit with 10 disc changer+ all 6 speakers are Kenwood.
There is the original bill of sale for the car and alot of litrature
Tax & Mot
£ 4500.00 NO OFFER'S
Only got e mail address at moment cant find his number
CARL@WHEEL-BASE.CO.UK
Series McRae No.149 For sale Spec's as Follows
Brand new 18' Konig Crosshair's the 215/35/18 Toyo T1s tyre
3' Decat from Turbo + full Jap Innovation SS Exhaust
This car is fitted with a TDo5 turbo.
IP induction kit+Sti 4 TMIC just needs fitting.
Piston dump value (make not known)
New Quick shift
Brand new Tein Coilovers
White line Anti-lift kit and Front and Rear drop links
Brand 330mm big brake conversion (disc and bells) Caliper are 4 pots
It has a 22b front and rear bumper and adjustable rear spoiler.
The car is fitted with morette twin head ligths and sti rear lights
The front end has also had the 2000 upgrade.
With being a series Mcrae it also has the limited edition fishnet Recaro seat that are like new .
Panisonic head unit with 10 disc changer+ all 6 speakers are Kenwood.
There is the original bill of sale for the car and alot of litrature
Tax & Mot
£ 4500.00 NO OFFER'S
Only got e mail address at moment cant find his number
CARL@WHEEL-BASE.CO.UK
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thats a fooking lovely looking scoob...as long as it hasnt the lexus lights on the back, thats superb...
17 July 2007, 05:47 PM
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Series McRae No.149 For sale Spec's as Follows
Brand new 18' Konig Crosshair's the 215/35/18 Toyo T1s tyre
3' Decat from Turbo + full Jap Innovation SS Exhaust
This car is fitted with a TDo5 turbo.
IP induction kit+Sti 4 TMIC just needs fitting.
Piston dump value (make not known)
New Quick shift
Brand new Tein Coilovers
White line Anti-lift kit and Front and Rear drop links
Brand 330mm big brake conversion (disc and bells) Caliper are 4 pots
It has a 22b front and rear bumper and adjustable rear spoiler.
The car is fitted with morette twin head ligths and sti rear lights
The front end has also had the 2000 upgrade.
With being a series Mcrae it also has the limited edition fishnet Recaro seat that are like new .
Panisonic head unit with 10 disc changer+ all 6 speakers are Kenwood.
There is the original bill of sale for the car and alot of litrature
Tax & Mot
£ 4500.00 NO OFFER'S
Only got e mail address at moment cant find his number
CARL@WHEEL-BASE.CO.UK
Series McRae No.149 For sale Spec's as Follows
Brand new 18' Konig Crosshair's the 215/35/18 Toyo T1s tyre
3' Decat from Turbo + full Jap Innovation SS Exhaust
This car is fitted with a TDo5 turbo.
IP induction kit+Sti 4 TMIC just needs fitting.
Piston dump value (make not known)
New Quick shift
Brand new Tein Coilovers
White line Anti-lift kit and Front and Rear drop links
Brand 330mm big brake conversion (disc and bells) Caliper are 4 pots
It has a 22b front and rear bumper and adjustable rear spoiler.
The car is fitted with morette twin head ligths and sti rear lights
The front end has also had the 2000 upgrade.
With being a series Mcrae it also has the limited edition fishnet Recaro seat that are like new .
Panisonic head unit with 10 disc changer+ all 6 speakers are Kenwood.
There is the original bill of sale for the car and alot of litrature
Tax & Mot
£ 4500.00 NO OFFER'S
Only got e mail address at moment cant find his number
CARL@WHEEL-BASE.CO.UK
take a look at this one, its work now.. Subaru : RARE *Black STi Version 3* original ULTRA FAST!
17 July 2007, 09:22 PM
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Thought you only had a budget of 4k 
thats nearly 6k, for that you can get a much newer car and know where its been 
If your up in the rochdale area (where that car is) then id suggest looking though the auto trader
Tony
thats nearly 6k, for that you can get a much newer car and know where its been If your up in the rochdale area (where that car is) then id suggest looking though the auto trader
Tony
18 July 2007, 05:59 PM
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Doubt he will knock off over 17% off the value, doubt he will knock off more than a couple of hundred really, plus you have the mine field of an imported car, chances of history with it are minimal, and its very important to have history.
The car WILL need a HPI and/or vehicle check (depending on what you buy, note that the HPI wont tell you any history of a fresh import so it could be a write off and you wouldnt know it).
Insurance is the other problem, the STi's will cost you considerably more than a UK turbo, plus the ammount of dogs out there (esp imports) is quite amazing....
Realistically, you have set yourself a 4k limit, stick to it, find a nice lowish mileage (for age), full service history example and start there, forget about the imports, too many not so good ones and the last thing you want is to spend 5k on a car then pay another 3k for an engine rebuild
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18 July 2007, 06:33 PM
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OK, a bit above your limit (about 300 quid) but worth buying cos of the rarety (full prodrive equipped car by the looks, leather, ppp, a/c fsh etc )
Full Description: Glossary of Terms
Manual, 80,000 miles, R Reg, Blue.U.K.Car, full SUBARU service history including all stamps mot's & receipts, 10 months mot,5 months tax, factory PRODRIVE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE incl. uprated 240bhp engine-exhaust-suspension brakes-bodykit&17in prodrive alloys, forge dumpvalve, full recaro leather,michelin pilot sport tyres,cat1 alarm&immobiliser, cd+12 disc changer, AC,Ewindows,rare reddish blue colour, 2 previous owners & owned myself for last four years, V.good condition, new business forces a reluctant sale, Institute of Advanced Motorists member. £4,350. ono 07041 381417
Not sure where it is though, worth travelling for a good un but still get it HPi'd and inspected, owner should have no problems with this
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)Full Description: Glossary of Terms
Manual, 80,000 miles, R Reg, Blue.U.K.Car, full SUBARU service history including all stamps mot's & receipts, 10 months mot,5 months tax, factory PRODRIVE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE incl. uprated 240bhp engine-exhaust-suspension brakes-bodykit&17in prodrive alloys, forge dumpvalve, full recaro leather,michelin pilot sport tyres,cat1 alarm&immobiliser, cd+12 disc changer, AC,Ewindows,rare reddish blue colour, 2 previous owners & owned myself for last four years, V.good condition, new business forces a reluctant sale, Institute of Advanced Motorists member. £4,350. ono 07041 381417
Not sure where it is though, worth travelling for a good un
but still get it HPi'd and inspected, owner should have no problems with this Tony
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