Turbo Wagon Question
Hi Guys
I am new to this site but am looking for some advice. I am about to test drive a '99 Impreza Turbo Wagon at lunch, and am really looking forward to it. One thing though - is there anything I should look out for? Im expecting the car to be quite fast (I currently drive a Toyota Supra). Is this a particularly good/bad year of Impreza to purchase? Thanks in advance for any tips or advice on this Cheers Nick |
Originally Posted by NickPotts2
Hi Guys
I am new to this site but am looking for some advice. I am about to test drive a '99 Impreza Turbo Wagon at lunch, and am really looking forward to it. One thing though - is there anything I should look out for? Im expecting the car to be quite fast (I currently drive a Toyota Supra). Is this a particularly good/bad year of Impreza to purchase? Thanks in advance for any tips or advice on this Cheers Nick Morning and welcome :D. I'm assuming is a UK wagon? Are there any mods? If its a standard UK then as long as car has a *good* service history then you should be fine. Some owners *may* (not all ;)) thrash their car, so look and feel for clutch wear/judder and notchy gear change. Turbo should be quiet. The car will be nimble but not really fast - but it depends on what you're used to :D. The MAF sensor tends to be a bit weak during later life (symptom is searching for idle and/or staggered hesitation around 4K) but only is £80 change. 45K is the cambelt change service BTW. Enjoy the ride! :thumb: Cheers |
Welcome. Some common faults : -
Check for a snick into 5th Unplug the MAF sensor (sensor just before the airbox / Induction) while its running it should stall if its working. These are a very weak component on 99-00 cars. Then its just the usual stuff service hist,brakes etc..... |
Thanks for the replies guys - thats just the sort of info I was after.
I will check the MAF, as well as all the history and cambelt change. I am assuming the car is a UK spec, so will also check this. I will let you know how I get on later! Regards Nick |
Also check what petrol the previous owner was using and the oil thats in it.
Should give you an indication of what type of care the car has had. |
If its a standard UK then as long as car has a *good* service history then you should be fine. Some owners *may* (not all ;)) thrash their car, so look and feel for clutch wear/judder and notchy gear change. Turbo should be quiet.
Read First. http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm#3.5 |
Originally Posted by Heple
Also check what petrol the previous owner was using and the oil thats in it.
Should give you an indication of what type of care the car has had. |
Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
If its a standard UK then as long as car has a *good* service history then you should be fine. Some owners *may* (not all ;)) thrash their car, so look and feel for clutch wear/judder and notchy gear change. Turbo should be quiet.
Read First. http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm#3.5 |
Thanks for the messages guys - goes to show how good this Forum is for advice!!
I didnt know about the toe changes or thought about the tyre differences so will spend some time looking at them as well as the oil, fuel and spare wheel. One thing - what sort of exhaust fume colour should I expect?? If the turbo has blown will this give me some indication?? Cheers |
It shouldnt have any colour simple as!!!
Should look like the same as your average car. See BLUE = RUN HARD AND FAST AND DONT LOOK BACK !!!! |
Also the turbo's are very reliable so you prob wont get any smoke from it - suppose it all depends on the milage.
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Originally Posted by NickPotts2
Thanks for the messages guys - goes to show how good this Forum is for advice!!
I didnt know about the toe changes or thought about the tyre differences so will spend some time looking at them as well as the oil, fuel and spare wheel. One thing - what sort of exhaust fume colour should I expect?? If the turbo has blown will this give me some indication?? Cheers A real blown turbo sounds like a jet engine and has no power! You'll know it when that happens... ;). All you should hear in the cabin is a gentle, subtle whine. |
Mileage is circa 60k. I will definately watch out for non-clear smoke!!!
Is it worth noting the engine/chassis number to confirm it is what it says it is? With the Supra's (which I own at present) there is a clear cut way of identifying the model/engine type etc, by looking at the engine stamp inside. Im assuming there is a similar thing with most/all cars including scoobs? Apologies for lack of techie knowledge here guys!! Nick |
Originally Posted by NickPotts2
Mileage is circa 60k. I will definately watch out for non-clear smoke!!!
Is it worth noting the engine/chassis number to confirm it is what it says it is? Nick Oops scrap that! Thats for JDMs!!! :brickwall |
There's some info on UK engine/chassis on the IWOC site here:
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/ukcode.html Not much info yet but it includes a MY99 wagon. |
Hi Guys
Just got back from the test drive. The car is in superb condition, with not a mark on it. The engine was cold when I arrived and gave a nice clean exhaust fume once I started it up. No sign of MAF damage or clutch problems. The car drove nicely, and was immaculate inside. All four tyres were the same (Goodridge). Overall I was very impressed. The car picked up well and had clearly been looked after. Came with full Subura service history, and was unmodded apart from an exhaust at the back (original supplied as well).... All in all a good UK spec car from the looks of things. Price is 7k, but I managed to talk him down to £6,700 including full service, MOT and valet. Cheers for all the help guys, much appreciated. Lets hope one day I can return the favour! Nick |
cool, get some pics up:)
Originally Posted by NickPotts2
Hi Guys
Just got back from the test drive. The car is in superb condition, with not a mark on it. The engine was cold when I arrived and gave a nice clean exhaust fume once I started it up. No sign of MAF damage or clutch problems. The car drove nicely, and was immaculate inside. All four tyres were the same (Goodridge). Overall I was very impressed. The car picked up well and had clearly been looked after. Came with full Subura service history, and was unmodded apart from an exhaust at the back (original supplied as well).... All in all a good UK spec car from the looks of things. Price is 7k, but I managed to talk him down to £6,700 including full service, MOT and valet. Cheers for all the help guys, much appreciated. Lets hope one day I can return the favour! Nick |
Sounds like you've got a good one.
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Originally Posted by bullet917
cool, get some pics up:)
Nick |
You'll have to host the pics at another site such as www.photobucket.com then link to it from your post
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Originally Posted by bullet917
cool, get some pics up:)
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Scoobies !:)
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Cheers guys....
Follow this link for a piccy - hope this works. I will get some more next week when I collect it to post. Nick http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41...y50/scooby.jpg |
Originally Posted by NickPotts2
Cheers guys....
Follow this link for a piccy - hope this works. I will get some more next week when I collect it to post. Nick http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41...y50/scooby.jpg Enjoy.:) |
What a lovely tale. Fair warms the heart :D
Welcome :thumb: |
Originally Posted by punkie
Lovely mate. Get it de tango'd by the way (Orange repeater's and indicators must go).
Enjoy.:) Nick |
:cool: very nice mate :)
what interior did it have? |
Erm, good question!
As far as I can remember it had racing style bucket seats in black. Rear black seats as well in black, neither of them leather (not too sure if this is an option or not). It had a Momo steering wheel, although I think I am right in saying that this is standard for a '99 car? Are there many interior options available for this model do you know? I take it some are more desirable than others? Thanks Nick
Originally Posted by j4mou
:cool: very nice mate :)
what interior did it have? |
most of the uk ones ive seen are pretty plain interiors. or even worst the tweed :o
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welcome to wagon ownership! I've had my MY99 wagon for just over a year now and it's superb.
The momo wheel is standard, plus on the MY99 you get an ECU that can be remaped without the need for a piggy back chip, better brakes than the previous years, facelift front end and the stage 2 engine. Just for your own piece of mind, replace the MAF, for £70 from a main dealer it's worth it to save your engine. Mine appeared to be working fine, but i thought i'd replace it anyway last week. the difference is that through the rev range the car is even smoother and drives better. Granted mine has 80k miles on the clock but some people change it every year as a matter of course but most say every 50k miles The part number is 22794AA010 So, next thing is de-tango - scoobyworld do packs where you can get crystal indicators, repeaters and side lights here's mine with said crystal bits http://www.whenzombiesattack.co.uk/s...heels/pic2.jpg Appart from that, enjoy it - it's also practical! James |
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