Imotepify

Hi guys, just joined up and was wondering if you have any tips or things 2 look out for. We are selling our Audi A4 DTM and looking 2 get an STI maybe the 330s around 2008 - 2010 hatchback but would appreciate some advice on specs and things 2 look out for on the test drive.

Thanks in advance, Karl.

yabbadoo4

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have a look here if your considering a 330s : https://www.scoobynet.com/828990-200...ilures-59.html

Imotepify

Thanks for the heads up fella, anyone make cars that last these days lol

Imotepify

Is this an ongoing issue or has there been a recall?

Uncle Creepy

Welcome to the forum!

I have no personal experience with the 2.5 engine, but I have read even the WRX STi saloons (latest shape) continue to have problems. By all accounts, Subaru generally doesn't seem to want to know. If the car is still under warranty, Subaru will rebuild the engine, but will use the same OE parts, so its the same problematic engine, just a new one, which could go pop in 20-30k miles. Many hatch owners get a forged build, which costs several thousand pounds. Apparently, a forged 2.5 engine makes a very good, drivable road car due to its torque, but even some forged builds can still have problems and a finite life.

If you're prepared to buy an older Impreza, Bugeyes (01-02) and Blobeyes (03-05) have the more reliable 2.0 engines. If you're only interested in buying a hatch, you have three options: buy one with a standard engine but put aside approximately £4k for a potential rebuild; buy one that has already been forged, but be sure to check paperwork for the build, and also check on here that the person/garage that did the build is reputable; or buy a JDM hatch (JDM = Japanese Domestic Market, ie. an import). These retain the stronger 2.0 engine. However, they are less common and usually command a premium over UK hatches.

Autotweek

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You can also get them in Saloon, which i must say seem to hold their value better.

Imotepify

It's the hatchback we are after 2 make a more usable family car. Have found a few forged ones on the net and some jdm but not 2 many about

ryan51

My old one is for sale on here.was great car.kind of regret selling it.my family is expanding and would really suit me but its up for 1k more then i sold it for a year ago with a lot more miles and not a lot else.that sai its a great car with great history,very clean,tasteful mods and goes pretty well.

Imotepify

Any link? I'm after a low mileage hatch

ryan51

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282123138097

Also in the for sale section on here

Imotepify

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, have been watching this one! Wish I had found it when you were selling with less miles and less £££ lol

ryan51

Allways the way mate.it was and i dare say still great car.lots of history,expensive parts etc.the wheels are pretty much one off,they were machined for the revolution motorsports demo car where the kw's were also scourced from.engine buils was done by subaru under warranty.i only got rid as i bought an evo.that lasted 3 months and i went back to subaru which has also since been sold.

Imotepify

And ur only up the road from me lol

ryan51

Located in watton so probably not too far at all.

The Trooper 1815

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http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...That-Suck.aspx

A very interesting read with regards to the 2.5 engine. It's a US site but the technical details remain the same.