been looking at a P1 and had RAC check it over this morning, couple of pointers oil level was just above the min mark, is it wise to buy? could there be any issues? last impreza suffered big end failure don't want this to happen again! rear diff leaking cost to fix?

rob

 

Im not hijacking this thread but i would be interested to know what you need to look for in a Subaru when buying one. Im too looking for a P1 / TYPE R (not sure yet) and i dont have a clue what im looking for ie, tell tail signs for a dog. I used to have an M reg Subaru Impreza WRX and from day 1 it kept juddering when it was cold mostly and when i put my foot down. I was told the head gaskets were on their way out so i got rid. I dont want to have this happen again!. Any advice i would be most grateful for as well being in the same position as scoobyrob.

 

Simple advice is if you see something you like, ALWAYS get an inspection from a specialist. Guys at prosport done an inspection on a 22b for me and I walked away from it. Looked alright to me, but was slated as a total dog in the report.

Best couple of hundred quid you can spend on a car.

 

Regarding the P1 that was inspected. Who are you buying from a garage or private? The car should be serviced and warranted for a few months from a garage.

There are still P1s around with subaru warranty left, Id get one of these, otherwise theres no point in buying one over a grey import, IMHO, unless it has a warranty. My old p1 has over a year left on the warranty and can be extended for another year

 

exactly true-especially with scoobys where turbo/engine/clutch can be costly and if you do not know you will be unhappy with big bill!
i presume all the big scooby specialists will do inspection at a cost-ie tsl/prosport/scoobyclinic a lot will depend on where in the country you are
martin

 

For more P1 info try www.p1woc.co.uk

 

Ian Litchfield has a P1 in at the mo. I rang today to see what 2nd hand stock he has in. I don't know price.