Want to get a second car for a bit of fun
would probably want a sportwagon (to fit the paramotor in )

am I just buying a bag of trouble? or are these durable cars that if not thrashed every day will actually go to 200,000 miles like other jap cars.

I would definately want a turbo model as thats the whole point!!!

I have done a couple of searches but have not found the answers as yet.
Any help, advice links to other good threads etc. would be appreciated

Cheers MM

 

IMO, i'd reckon it's gonna depend entirely on how well the things been looked after really ..... i guess i'd probably expect the turbo to be on it's last legs at the least though and possibly some *cough* "well used" *cough* drivetrain components

Then again, might find one that's been religiously looked after by a genuine enthusiast that's just a good old fashioned bargain

 

im picking up a 96 wrx import in white , standard , great condition £1500
taxed , moted and runs great

 

Good on you Dan enjoy!

all cars have weak spots so apart from the obvious thrashed to bits up and down kerbs knackered type which applies to all makes. What goes first on a scooby that is to watch out for?

It would seem cam belts and regular (twice a year) oil changes would be a good sign.
Along with all service history if available

Would I expect mid 20mpg on a run and 15mpg if thrashed?

I dont know I'm new to Impreza's and realise there is an awful lot to learn perhaps some of you would share?

Cheers MM

 

I'd be wary - a lot of owners of older well looked after cars probably wouldnt bother selling for £2K or less, they'd just keep them - the cheaper end of the market is always going to be either knackered old chavved up cars, being sold because the owner couldnt really afford to run it in the first place, or cars with something wrong with them.

Even though Imprezas have got cheap, parts havent ( like any old performance car ) - so would you rather by a well looked after car for £3500, or a shed for £2000 that will imminently need £2000 spending on it to keep it going ?

You may be lucky and find a real bargain car, but you'll probably waste your time looking at 50 sheds before you find it ( I did when I bought 3 years ago - at the time the cheapest cars were around £4000, but you couldnt get anything half decent until you spend another £1500 ).

 

i dont see why you couldnt buy a great scoob for 2000 quid , there are plenty of ****ters out there but just look around and u will find a nice standard one or that money

 

I would try and find a fresh import WRX wagon from a reputable dealer. Might be more like £3k, but you'd likely get a very good car for its age ('94-96). Most have below average miles, but check for the usual clocking signs.

 

my mate went out and got a y reg bugeye , he paid 5.5k , 3 weeks later the bottom end went
dont really matter how much u pay , if its going to go wrong it will

 

or even an STI!

P REG SUBARU IMPREZA STI VERSION 3 ESTATE !!! FRESH IMPORT- Auto Trader UK

 

Definatly able to buy a good one for this money mate, as long as you do all the usual hpi, have a mechanic to look over it and walk away from anything your not sure of, as there are plenty more out there, the reason they are this cheap is not because there is anything wrong with them but because there are so many about, definate performance bargain to be had, good luck searching.

 

Best thing to do before you part with your money whether it's 2k or 5k,if you don't know much about these cars then find someone who does or a competent mechanic.slip him/or her a few quid and take them with you,and give the car a good checking over.A guy not far from me was looking for 7 months before he found a scoob,and that's when you can start to become inpatient when it takes that long and think sod it,and end up buying a shed.obviously a service history is always desirable.I wouldn't say spending 2k on a scoob is a waste of time,just don't get taken in when the sales guy starts it up,and your sold on the sound of it..

 

Im selling my classic m8 have a look

https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...sic-turbo.html

make me an offer?

 

Thanks for the replies folks keep them coming,
will definately be taking mechanic friend before parting with cash.
was thinking a wagon might be less likely to be thrashed, but I think well serviced is perhaps more important.
I do like the fact wagons look a little slower, also usual paint job is less, ummh 'loud'.
cheers MM