How many miles on yours when u bought it
14 August 2008, 01:07 AM
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How many miles on yours when u bought it
Having 2nd thoughts now on a bugeye i've put a deposit on, done 85k
a mates big end has gone on his (fellow member on here), he's not had his long and has put should I or shouldn't I in my head
I used to have a classic way back and big ends going didnt seem common place like now, was piston slap then
put some positive thoughts in my head
a mates big end has gone on his (fellow member on here), he's not had his long and has put should I or shouldn't I in my head
I used to have a classic way back and big ends going didnt seem common place like now, was piston slap then
put some positive thoughts in my head
14 August 2008, 01:18 AM
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Bought my bugeye with 32k on, and my current one with 8k.
I think the most important thing is the car's history... 85k is nothing if the car has been well maintained and has had full services when required.
I think the most important thing is the car's history... 85k is nothing if the car has been well maintained and has had full services when required.
14 August 2008, 02:02 AM
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Mmmmm my 2001 bugeye WRX has 158500mls on the clock.
Up until when I brought it (about 2 months ago) it has been fully Subaru serviced. Its been driven fairly hard by the previous owner (a friend of mine) but is still ok (fingers well and truly crossed at this moment!) it has never been used for track days and I'm happy to take the chance.
My friend used to drive it about 130mls a day on A roads and country lanes so I'm expecting general wear and tear to take its toll.
I've had so much fun with it in the short time I've had it I could only ever recommend buying a Subaru. I think you have to make sure you pay the right price by having a good look round at whats available and in my personal opinion be prepared to pay for its upkeep as it will cost you more to maintain than a bog standard motor!
The second hand market seems a bit flat at the moment so it is probably a good time to haggle the best deal you possibly can on any secondhand car purchase.
Up until when I brought it (about 2 months ago) it has been fully Subaru serviced. Its been driven fairly hard by the previous owner (a friend of mine) but is still ok (fingers well and truly crossed at this moment!) it has never been used for track days and I'm happy to take the chance.
My friend used to drive it about 130mls a day on A roads and country lanes so I'm expecting general wear and tear to take its toll.
I've had so much fun with it in the short time I've had it I could only ever recommend buying a Subaru. I think you have to make sure you pay the right price by having a good look round at whats available and in my personal opinion be prepared to pay for its upkeep as it will cost you more to maintain than a bog standard motor!
The second hand market seems a bit flat at the moment so it is probably a good time to haggle the best deal you possibly can on any secondhand car purchase.
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14 August 2008, 10:32 AM
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What gets me is how some people manage to keep the mileage down. When I got mine last Nov with 45k on the clock I thought I'll only drive this now and again to preserve its condition and low miles. Ten months later and its at 52k. The temptation is too much: just going to get a paper, two hrs later...
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14 August 2008, 02:20 PM
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Bought my MY00 with about 5 miles on it. It's now got 62 000 miles (and a few extra bits) on it after seven and a half years of ownership 
14 August 2008, 05:13 PM
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Mine's was born is 1993, I got it in 1998 when it had 45,000 miles on it, it now has 129700 miles, still going strong as it passed the MOT last night without any serious work needing done
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bought mine in dec 06 with 121,000miles on it (engine rebuild at 70k)
sold it june 08 with 142,000 miles on it to a very happy new owner (new gearbox @ 135,000 miles)
sold it june 08 with 142,000 miles on it to a very happy new owner (new gearbox @ 135,000 miles)
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Mine had 60k on it when i bought it, head gasket went so had engine stripped and acl race shell put in, 'old' ones looked spot on when they came out.
Ok, settled your thoughts on the big end front and made you worry about the head gaskets now lol.
If it looked good and sounded well with history to match, but it and enjoy yourself.
Ok, settled your thoughts on the big end front and made you worry about the head gaskets now lol.
If it looked good and sounded well with history to match, but it and enjoy yourself.
14 August 2008, 08:56 PM
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Mine had 85,000 ish KM's when I bought it 3 years ago. Now on 117k KM's and I've kicked it's **** in at every legal opportunity.
Only had to replace the gearbox, twice
Only had to replace the gearbox, twice
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My three Imprezas have had 7, 9 and about 70,000 miles respectively.
The first (standard UK model) had big end failure at about 62k miles, due (possibly) to a faulty oil pump. The second I sold at about 15k, and the third is still going strong.
From what I've read, the most common big end failures seem to be on late classic STI engines between about 40k-60k miles. A bugeye (presumably a WRX) at 85k should be fine IMHO.
The first (standard UK model) had big end failure at about 62k miles, due (possibly) to a faulty oil pump. The second I sold at about 15k, and the third is still going strong.
From what I've read, the most common big end failures seem to be on late classic STI engines between about 40k-60k miles. A bugeye (presumably a WRX) at 85k should be fine IMHO.
