RB5 Buying Tips
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Hi all, looking for some advice on buying an RB5. Currently the search function seems to be throwing a wobbly every time I use it so apologies for the repetition.
Basically I am looking at moving from a sporty coupe (Honda Integra Type R) to a more family orientated car which still excites. I’ve done a bit of research and the RB5 seems to have achieved glowing reps during its time (the P1 etc are outside my budget!). So for my questions:
Is an RB5 without the WR kit the same as a standard Subaru apart from wheels and some trim detailing?
Any particular faults to look out for?
The car I am looking at is up for £13k with 25k miles on it (99 T-plate), is that a typical price for a dealer?
Any other tips for Subaru ownership
P.S I can only apologise for the questions which have no doubt been asked countless times but until the search function and my PC get on I am forced to ask!
P.S.S Ignore the user name a father with a blank mind and a 4-year old son offering his idea!
Kevin
Basically I am looking at moving from a sporty coupe (Honda Integra Type R) to a more family orientated car which still excites. I’ve done a bit of research and the RB5 seems to have achieved glowing reps during its time (the P1 etc are outside my budget!). So for my questions:
Is an RB5 without the WR kit the same as a standard Subaru apart from wheels and some trim detailing?
Any particular faults to look out for?
The car I am looking at is up for £13k with 25k miles on it (99 T-plate), is that a typical price for a dealer?
Any other tips for Subaru ownership
P.S I can only apologise for the questions which have no doubt been asked countless times but until the search function and my PC get on I am forced to ask!
P.S.S Ignore the user name a father with a blank mind and a 4-year old son offering his idea!
Kevin
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Worth looking a these pages as they give the original spec :
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/rb5sukpr.html
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/impse.html
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/rb5sukpr.html
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/impse.html
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Is an RB5 without the WR kit the same as a standard Subaru apart from wheels and some trim detailing?
Any particular faults to look out for?
The car I am looking at is up for £13k with 25k miles on it (99 T-plate), is that a typical price for a dealer?
Any other tips for Subaru ownership
P.S.S Ignore the user name a father with a blank mind and a 4-year old son offering his idea!
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