miller2023

I am looking to buy my first scooby I have seen one for sale
It's a 54 plate wrx in vgc good service history cambelt / oil plugs etc with receipts to prove done 75000 miles all good tyres
Is there any thing i should look for in particular on these cars ?
Or is there any one out there in the wolverhampton area or knows anyone ( the car is in penn) who could have a look at car for me willing to pay or shall I get an rac inspection ?
Does any one know this car reg DE54KZV any help / advice would be great please

Thanks miller
Ps I think car is a bit pricey but sure the owner willing to drop price a bit

BoozyDave

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hi miller
nothing specific to look out for, just the normal stuff like most cars.
you say cam belt has been done, was it done last year? or at 60k miles?
check for rust along the top of the windscreen
Then when you're there check the bodywork for dent/scratches/****ty paintwork, check the tread on all tyres, check the outside and inside for cuts or bulges, check the wheels for curb marks, check how the bolt on panels line up as its a good giveaway of an accident repair.
Check the inner panels under bonnet, check for rust under the arches.
Check for leaks under the engine bay and check all oil levels.
Make sure everything works inside the car electric wise.
Drive the car make sure it starts nicely and sounds fine on tickover, make sure once its warmed up it doesnt knock or make any strange sounds.
Take it for a test drive check it drives straight and the steering wheel is centred, listen for any clonky noises from the suspension, check it comes on and off boost nicely and pulls hard through the gears, and check the gearbox makesure it goes into each gear well
check for panel gaps and accident damage too

(quote from barxy)

miller2023

Thanks for info will check car as you say Think I will get a rac inspection on it as well just be on safe side
Thanks Miller