WaitroseCarpark

Hi all

I miss the burble. Had a 93 WRX wagon, 99 UK Turbo and 2001 Bugeye STI, but they all went a long time ago. Got a young family now and WRXs come up very rarely here (I'm from the UK and used to import cars from Japan, but now I live in Estonia and market here is very small (also car has to be LHD)). Think I'm looking at a 2010-on WRX hatch. Not an STI. I know about the problem with the 2.5 engine which is why I'm looking at post 2010 but I'm finding it difficult to find info on what to look out for on this year/model.

So, what should I look out for? Any help appreciated!

the shreksta

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post 2010 wont save you buddy I'm afraid.........

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

All 2.5 engines have issues. You need to be looking for a forged engine.

nikon-man

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my 09 wrx had around 65k miles when I sold it and it never missed a beat.. never used oil etc etc

WaitroseCarpark

****e. Oh well, I'll have to see what comes up. Thanks for the advice re: all 2.5 engines, I wasn't quite clear on that. Some kind of big FAQ on all the models and years and what to look out for would be super useful, does such a thing exist?

And it's great that this forum is so welcoming and helpful. Was reading the thread on the dude with £6k looking for a car, you're all really understanding, especially as all that info is in here (albeit probably buried somewhere in multiple threads), thank you all again.

Matty81

hedgecutter

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Check tailgate inside for rust, and roof seams that run to tailgate

Gambit

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2.5wrx is nowhere near as problematic as 2.5sti

as long as it's well serviced run on good fuel and not mapped to it's limit it'll be more than reliable

don't listen to the general avoid all 2.5's at all costs.

jaygsi

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There's an YouTube explaining about the 2.5 STI engines. Not saying you can't get a 2.5 that doesn't develop a fault. But the problem is how do you know. And are you prepared to run the risk.

WaitroseCarpark

Roof seams - on the outside? Or like open the tailgate and check around near the inner seal at the top of the boot? What happens, they get rusty as water just sits in them? And the tailgate - you mean the actual tailgate itself, inside as in - take the trim off and check inside? Or inside of boot nearest where the tailgate closes?

This is all great intel by the way...

Gambit

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rather than jumping on the every 2.5 is a ticking time bomb bandwagon....why dont you start by paying attention to what the OP is saying first and foremost.....

jaygsi

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But there's no good news there either. As i said i know people who have owned the Hawkeye for years and no faults. But as far as i know there's no check list to find out if its a time bomb or not. To be honest it wouldn't put me off. The hatch models seem to be cheaper than most anyway, i'd buy one then save for rebuild. Or buy one with a blown engine. and forge it.

the shreksta

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anybody buying a 2.5 in either wrx or sti flavour needs to be aware that the 2.5 is a flawed engine and more often than not will require a re-build at some point,a slush fund of around £3k-£4k should be set aside ready just incase.

the year of production matters not, there was a guy on here whos 2017 model with 6k on decided to lunch itself.

jaygsi

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Who was the guy who took Subaru to court he just posted a video about that on here. Believe due to faulty engine. But you can pick them up for not much money.

the shreksta

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think it was some guy from the usa