Johnboy2110

Hi guys and gals (if there is any) i'm john, new to the forum, currently on r32oc, i'm the proud owner of a mk4 r32 at the moment, bentleys and bagged. I'm considering selling up and will be looking for a hawkeye soon. Love the golf to bits, and always owned german cars, mostly golfs. I latley seem to have a scooby itch that needs scratching lol. My budget will be 10-12k i'd like one as standard as possible, and then put my own mark on it. Do you guys have any advice on what i should be looking out for, other than the usual stuff? Never owned a jap car so its all new to me, anyway hope to here from some of you guys soon. John.

Pedroturbo

welcome m8,

Low mileage, full service history, no rust anywhere, pay for independent inspection.

Keep up with your servicing and don't abuse it and any of them can run forever.

:-) Im in a 1997 with 168K miles on the clock

Johnboy2110

Thanks for the reply mate, low mileage is a must for me, my golf only has 53k on the clock. And i wouldnt abuse it, i'm not like that lol. What are the common problems with them?

Pedroturbo

iv had 2 classic subarus over 5 years. So far iv had leaks on the power steering pump, power steering rack, rocker cover gaskets. so I would check these.
Also iv had new radiator cos it was fooked
my 168K had new gearbox 10k ago.

Clutch change is a pain in the *** and expensive to pay a garage so check that for sure.

Listen carefully to the engine after start up from cold to here excessive bottom end bearing noise.

if I was spending that sort of money I would seriously pay for a decent inspection for peace of mind on any car

Johnboy2110

Ok cheers mate, i think i'd be willing to wait and buy one from litchfields, i hear they have a good reputation.

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

With a budget that high, go for the STI, saves getting the wrx, then spending a load to get same bhp as STI

Some other guys on here will tell you the best engine to go for, some are better than others

I've owned 4 scoobys, all classic shape, one i got now on 80k owned for years never leaves garage lol

marco58

Welcome along mate I was also on r320c then the Scooby bug hit again,go for a type r with your budget you would get a mint one with money left in your pocket for a few beers

Johnboy2110

I think i remember you on there saying that you was a scooby man at heart lol, didnt realise there is so many differant models of imprezas. Mine field lol

LSherratt

iTrader: (1)

£10-12k budget and ideally looking for a newage hawkeye. Why is everyone talking about classics??

You have a nice budget but people will tell you not to go for a UK hawkeye. With that budget you can get a very nice JDM blob eye (2003-2005). The JDM's are superior to the UK cars. You may be even to stretch and wait for a JDM 2006 model which will have the hawkeye shape. You will also find a UK hawkeye with a forged engine for that money if you wait long enough. You will be waiting a long time though. Other alternatives is a Spec C. Keep browsing through the sales section on here to see what you can get for your money.

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

I was taking bout Hawkeye sti

marco58

Yep that was me did you find a car?

Johnboy2110

No not found one yet mate, still got the r32 which needs putting back to standard ready to sell.

marco58

Have you made up your mind on which version you want yet?

Johnboy2110

Not really mate no, couple of nice hawks for sale but either high mileage or loads if mods.

Johnboy2110

Not really mate no, couple of nice hawks for sale but either high mileage or loads if mods.

marco58

Try http://www.hurstcars.co.uk/used-cars they have a couple of nice jdm cars low mileage and in you price range white one at the bottom of page one is nice

Johnboy2110

Cheers mate, just had a look, looks sweet the white one.