Hi all.

Can someone please tell me what to look out for when buying the almighty P1. I'm looking at one tomorrow, but am also getting an AA inspection aswell. Please help as I don't want to waste my hard earned money.

Regards

Kev..

 

Making sure it's blue would be a good start!!

 

Check the condition of the front lower spoiler, ie. not cracked and stone chip damage. Check service history careful, very very important its spot on. Find out what mods have been done if any.

 

The guy has said its got 1 stone on the front spoiler.....Oh and its been ppp. I guess there should be qa receipt to show that.

Regards

Kev

[Edited by ScoobyKev - 1/30/2003 10:08:50 PM]

 

Ahh but only 99.9% of them were blue

Andy

 

As far as I'm aware, there was no PPP for a P1, he might be trying to pull a fast one, be cautious!

 

...an Evo6?

(sorry couldn't resist)

 

Where is the plaque situated in the car, and will the number of the P1 be on the log book...?

Regards

Kev..

 

Definitely no PPP for the P1 a lot had the prodrive upgrade WR sport pack which was alcons brakes and prodrive 18" wheels fitted though I think.

The plaque as such is actually a number on the VIN plate IIRC. VIN is under the bonnet top of suspension passenger side.

[Edited by chrisp - 1/30/2003 10:57:31 PM]

 

So will the log book show its a P1 ..?

Regards

Kev..

 

yes it should say Subaru Impreza P1 - 2 door saloon (looking at mine right now

also couple of things to check (not entirely comprehensive) :

rear spoiler, paint bubbling on the P1 logo, armourfend (or equivalent) on the front splitter/front bumper.

Yes, no PPP for P1 [280bhp is enough power for most] check all reciepts for servicing and any mods, check exhaust (has d/p cat+centre resonator) (if poss)
Make sure you look down the sides of the car, front to back and vice versa, make sure no body repair etc.
Let it idle alittle and make sure there is no "hunting" could be a sign of a dodge MAF,but can fixed around 70quid for new MAF sensor.

official upgraded brakes will have Prodrive logo on the caliper, standard ones have subaru logo

Oh yes, let it warm up alittle before booting it!

[Edited by P1_scooby - 1/30/2003 11:31:29 PM]

 

Always good idea to phone up the garage where its been regularly serviced. Check the mileage at each service ties in with the book. (I caught someone out when looking for my scooby who clocked the mileage ... the garage said he had it serviced at 45000 and was only showing 33000 on the clock .. Joker !!)

Ask the garage if they know the owner and also what work has been done on the car.

good luck

aj

 

Its in excellent condition except for a stone chip, size of a finger nail, on the front spoiler. Its got different alloys on it, makes me wonder why. I'll definately be doing a HPI check/AA inspection.

Does anyone know where I can get a descent warranty from, if something goes wrong I don't want the bullsh!t "fair wear and tear" syndrome.

I hope its in excellent condition, but you know what people are like when it comes to description of cars

I'll keep you informed.

Regards

Kev..

Thx for the info m8

 

hasn't it got any subaru warranty left

 

Its "W" reg 2000 model, it has but I want to extend it. You know what its like having a sports car, if anything goes bang then I'll be safe

Kev

 

kev ul guess who this it secured for 17k or a better offer if u make one.

 

 

If it still has the balance of the Subaru warranty, then extending it would be a good move.

Changed wheels are just a personal thing, but the PPP worries me. There was no PPP for the P1, and the WR upgrade was just a P1 with all the extras (18" wheels, backbox, brakes, recaro seats). When you open the hood, the plate showing the P1's serial number is on the right, behing the suspension turret.

Josh

 

how about the one at http://www.oneboiledegg.com? A colleague of mine is selling it.

 

Something smells fishy. No PPP ever made for the P1. Suggests owner is BS merchant. That alone would make me walk away from that one, seriously, as you never know what other misinformation you're being fed.

 

Check the CORNER....