Hi to everybody i am new.

I am on the look out for an early wrx 93-95, just wondering if any1 has any useful tips/advice etc.. on what to loook out for...

I am new to import/jap car scene, so I would be very graftful

thanks

(Also please check the for sale section, as my Caged Vts is for sale)

thanks

 

keep well clear of the classics. G o see your bank manager then come and buy this

 

but if not youll get some good advice on here

 

hehe thanks, I am paying 2 loans off now, so I got to try and raise the funds myself at mo!!!! lol Nice btw though m8.

I am 26(just) and am selling my beloved Caged vts to fund my scoobyhunt. I will be looking to have around 4-5k. Is that a good enough budget? Ie I dont want a scooby which as been ra*ed and is now use to me, ie paying big reparis bigs etc...!!!
ANy advice please

O yea as for sale wont let me post, I have put link below to my vts:
Citroen : White CAGED VTS - Track/Road Ready

Thanks

 

For 4-5k go for a 99 spec uk turbo. Cheaper to insure and easier to get those precious ponies out of. Almost all of those out there will already have a stainless system and the cats removed so all thats needed is a green panel filter, walbro fuel pump and a remap which will see 270bhp and similar torque.

 

Or buy a 95wrx with 260ps (256bhp) already (needs to run on super unleaded to get the best out of it though)
Most imports normally come with full exhaust system (over here a pre July 95 import gets an easier emissions test http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/repo...01992-2002.pdf.

IMO would be best to buy an fairly unmodified one (suspension,exhaust fine but any weird electronic gizmos i would stay away from)

Most importantly you cannot run these cars if you are on a tight budget imo

 

Thanks for input. Running it will be fine, its just i need to get the cash for buying a good 1, and then moveon from there.

Other than looking for smoke, checking levels etc.. what other things should I look at for, as around my budget, the car will be on quite high mileage?!

Thanks

 

normally japanese imports are of a low mileage even at that age my 93 wrx came over 4 years ago with about 56000km.
If you know someone already with an impreza may be worth taking them along when you go to have a look at 1.

 

Get yourself a nice STI RA, £4k - £5k will get you one.

Or if you stick with a WRX then get a 95> (as said above) as you'll get nicer seats, 260ps etc.

 

ok thanks for the input

 

What other common faults, signs of msitratment do I look for

And any good import places ( in southwest uk) - I am from Bath.

Will 4k get a good example?