bingedrnker

Hi everyone I am currently looking to buy an impreza been to view a few but haven't found the right one as yet , but I was told to register here and speak to you guys see if anyone had any advice or if anyone knows of one for sale .
Hope I'm not breaking any forum rules I'm sure ill get told if I am .
Looking for a 98-00 model or similar if anyone can help with things to look out for I would be most grateful
Paul

The Dogs B******s

Welcome
I'm sure someone will be along shortly to offer some advice.

Tom WRX RA

First of all, dont rush into anything just because a paticular example catches your eye. It is very easy to be smitten by these cars. Check as many out as you can and decide which one is the best. then come on the tunnel run

bingedrnker

oh ill be on the tunnel run before you know it , i know what you mean though i went to see one the other day and had the money in my hand was a close call sleeping on it made me come to my senses !
if it wasnt for insurance id probly pick an import up but with the quotes uk model is all i can afford still talking near £200 a month though insurance has just gone silly

Tom WRX RA

Yeah insurance is a pain I had a renewal of 1500 from 1000 last year but managed to get it down to 800 on my imported RA with a japenese import specialist, insurance history in a performance car is important and also a decent alarm helps to bring it down

Razorwrx1

iTrader: (21)

Insurance is crazy now. Even more so on these. As above, just see as many as you can. There's loads out there at the mo and one will have your name on it. FSH is a must, with regular oil changes. Rear shocks going is a common problem. Fronts seem to be ok. Ask if it's been Decatted or not. Prob tell with the sound Just for MOT's and Cell Lights etc. I've got the newage one so I'm not that sure on Classics. Afew others on here will help you out soon enough buddy.

Good Luck

scoobyverysoon

iTrader: (1)

hi - whats your budget

bingedrnker

Well thanks for the speedy advice people like I said I was suggested to come here get some notes from you lot sounds like your going to play a major role in the next few years of my car life , good alarm check , history check , rear shocks hmmm not too sure how ill know .. but de carted oh ill know about that its the sound and the look of these cars that has me hooked can tell when one is coming from a mile round a corner from the burble

lordharding

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Need to check out the local forums and clubs
Cheshire ?
So you have the LADS ,north Wales group and of course the CADS all within your area
Bit further afield Cumbrian Scoobs ,south Scottish group and TTS and NESF in the north east
Always some cars getting sold and are club cars so well known and documented
Why not go along to club meeting and get talking to the people who will have their cars there and they will give you hands on advice what to look for and of course there will be some that they know off for sale
We also have the Blackpool lights run
Check out northern and there will be over 100 cars going so always a good chance to look around

pimmo2000

iTrader: (6)

If you don't like good customer care you could try Graham Walker

Failing that, I always find dealers to give you an idea of how much a model is worth .. take about £1k off the price they have them for sale for

Buying from a long term member on here too is a good idea, use the search function to check out any issues they've had ..

bingedrnker

All great tips people ill try and find out a local meet and pop up as ling as I'm not going to get laughed at in the golf (waits for the sniggers) ill try not to so my usual and jump in feet first brain later !

BLU

iTrader: (27)

Welcome
Get yourself registered with our club, link below in my sig. We're only a stones throw away from the Wirral just past Queensferry. Our chairman (richgreenscooby1) is a subaru mechanic and I'm sure he'll be happy to advise you with any queries you may have.
Take your time and take a good, long look at any cars you go to view, including any paperwork that comes with them. Be prepared to travel for a good one too.

Classics are fairly solid but watch out for rusty rear wheel arches, a common problem on theses unfortunately.

Good luck with your search

oldman-wrx

Agree with Pimmo have a look at Graham Walkers to give you an idea on prices and yes you are looking at dealer prices with them. http://www.grahamwalkerltd.co.uk/use...=2&make=SUBARU got my last 2 cars from them and happy with both.

Clubs Cheshire and District Scoobies http://www.cadscoobies.com/forum/Blah.pl? couple of us from the wirral in this

also North Wales & Chester Scooby Club http://www.nwcscoobyclub.co.uk/forum/ I'm in both lol

Post up approx how much you looking to spend and the folks on here will be able to advise what you can realistically look to get for your money.

ps dont forget to look out for the tunnel run posts on here if you like the burble it is awsome with 20+ cars going through the new tunnel

bingedrnker

Think I may have found one bit older than I wanted but as I said insurance has really pushed my budget down . Going to oswestry tomorrow to have a look sounds genuine and looks tidy enough needs a few bits but for the money can't complain so all being good I may be in the gang by the weekend .. and you can all tell me if I did a good job next tunnel run

stucooper

iTrader: (4)

Hi mate dont be put off by the import my mate Steve lives about 50 feet from me and mine is cheaper to insure because its imported dont know why lol same age job etc that's with a-plan insurance also come along to the tunnel run or if you feel silly in the golf just meet us at tescos ill show you what to look for ie decat and im sure any questions you have we will be more than happy to help

pimmo2000

iTrader: (6)

I was saying they are ****

bingedrnker

Nice one stu ill keep my eye open and pop along try and catch you for a chat . Pimmo I got what you were saying don't worry ! Just on route to view this one now and found a nice wagon goin too bit of bubble on rear arches but near full service and been well looked after .. want a saloon though

bingedrnker

Quick update ... What's with people making these cars look like a corsa engine seemed sweet but bodywork was awful

stucooper

iTrader: (4)

There are a few bad ones out there lol take it you have checked the for sale section on here and pistonheads ill keep my eyes open for you

ade_sti

iTrader: (2)

I may be selling mine soon - if i can find an sti i like. will be going the tunnel run if you want a look. look at as many as you can. also spend as much as you can to get the right one instead of getting a cheap one and the in a few months time end up spending thousands fixing it. Good luck. ade

oldman-wrx

yes I know you were


bingedrnker there is a 1995 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TYPE RA STI WHITE for sale on CADS dont know your budget but you never know

bingedrnker

I'll check that one out mate been up the hospital all night my 7yr old broke his arm satd and didn't even notice lol nurses were stunned when he started laughing as they put the cast on him 3 days with a broken arm and not a noise out of him ! Sorry had to say that made me laugh social services here we come ..
I'll check out cads now mate

bingedrnker

well im thinkin im seriously under budget think maybe im gona have to stay in the golf till after crimbo, looked at a few now that are in my price range and i wouldnt sell em to the breakers so unless a miracle pops up think ill wait ! but may pop along to the tescos on tunnel run day say hi and have a look see what you lot are running

P1 LTD

Been reading this thread bingedrnker! If you can make it on sunday down tesco's you will get a chance of seeing different types of classic's be worth a trip just on info and chat

bingedrnker

gutted mate wanted to come along but got jumped while i was out friday and am sporting a lovely black eye and swollen face , ill make the next meet hopefully looked like a dew of you turned out aswell