Jazzie1

Hi,
I am really looking for some help.I have 5k burning a hole in my pocket and want a Subaru Impreza WRX.Now i guess i can get one about 93/94 for that money and add to it as i go.
I have looked at one which appears to be quite clean,well looked after,and plenty of paper work for services etc.
Now here comes the blonde bit.............how do i know for sure that it is a WRX? Its not mentioned on the log book.........i appreciate all the spec differences but is there something obvious which visually sets it apart?

I apologise for the stupid question,but i want to learn,and dont want to buy a heap.

Thanks and sorry.

Jazzie

16vmarc

i think they have red top engines (or is that just sti`s?) well if its got all the import paperwork then it has to be a wrx surely?

jpmason33

Have a look at the model code on the VIN plate

compare to the model codes on here

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm

93-94 WRX 4 door code: GC8B48D
94-95 WRX 4 door code: GC8C48D


J

[Edited by jpmason33 - 10/20/2003 2:30:25 PM]

IN THE STICKS

Try clicking here for a bit more info SIDC FAQ

Dave

Jazzie1

When you say 'red top engines' do you mean the rocker cover?

Jazzie

care3

have a look into the petrol tank,imports have a much larger neck and need a ring inserted into it to hold the petrol nozzle to pass the sva(import test)

16vmarc

according to that site a ppp was tested 0-60 and achieved 4.94 and 5.08 sec. sum 1 forget to start the timer?!!!!!

16vmarc

well its the manifolds i think (prepares to b corrected!!)

dhorwich

rear windscreen wiper

bucket style seats (red/black)or (grey/black)

Nardi steering wheel and gear ****

Air con

(i) grill badge

Dan

RichB

dodgy looking rear fog light hanging off the rear bumper.
Low mileage.
...actually the SIDC faq is your best bet.

I know someone selling a lovely silver WRX for £5900ish!
Maybe a bit far from Norfolk though, this one's in Bournemouth.

Jazzie1

This is great guys.Just the sort of help i have been looking for.

IN THE STICKS

Owners manual in Japanese etc

Mortywrx

just one thing jazzie1 when marc adv it may have a red top you'd know once you saw it if it did or not? it as a red inlet manifold on the top..the wrx doesn't have this its just the STI's visually unless its been debadged that is, it should have WRX in either block or bubble writing on the boot. the speedo should also read in kph unless otherwise changed and as per prev notes the S/h should be of jap origin.

darren

Scooby96

No red top on my wrx (my93)

Jazzie1

Cheers,

Am on my way now to look at one.

Fingers crossed

Jazzie

grabber

red tops only on sti s

IN THE STICKS

IT WRX FOR ME

If it goes like a rocket then its a WRX.
Happy hunting.

Jamie

Turbo_Steve

*If you haven't driven one before they ALL go like rockets!

WRX's also TENDED to have alloy bits (bonnet, bootlid etc) though it seems that this is not a given.

The Powder coated Red inlet manifold (apparently this colour is "Cerise" not Red) is on the STi's only. Which is a shame, because it looks lovely.

As the engine is a Flat 4, the rocker covers are at the sides, not on top!

Numberplate hole will probably be Japanese sized too.

After all, a WRX was _only_ available as an Import from Japan.

scooby_si

IT WRX FOR ME get thee to the Cov area meets
Good tip for buying as well is go to local meets & befriend local knowledgable types & i'm sure they'll be willing to help u find a scweeeeet un
Si
Si

IT WRX FOR ME

When are these meets then scooby si? I'm from rugby so not far to go. I have passed the macky d's on the hollyhead road and noticed a few cars in there?

scooby_si

Next Cov meet is this Sunday as per this link & there are plenty of meets wherever anyone else might be, best place to look is the meets sections at the bottom of the initial scoobynet board page.... But Rugby is local to Cov so come along m8 we get peaps from all over the place
Si

casper555

si are you after a sexy lady type in a wrx you better behave young man hes on da perv mode again ..

[Edited by casper555 - 10/20/2003 8:22:08 PM]

Jazzie1

Have had a look at two............
First one was 94 L 76K in a really dark blue...£6000
This seemed to have everything,including stale smoke as an interior.

Second one seemed more subtle,silver,50k but no rear spoiler and no front fogs,should that be a concern?This was up for £4995


Jazzie

scooby_si

no lights at all where fogs wood be sounds a bit unusual, but there are a few models which as standard dont have a rear spoiler, type RA for example which is a VERY quick & nice model so depends on the full spec i guess but means you can equip to yer fancy wood be optimistic way of looking at it
Si

IT WRX FOR ME

Count me in then scooby si. Will come over for a mooch.
Hope to see you over there.

scooby_si

personally i'd be more concerned with history & status of engine etc, eg has it had recent cambelt change as if done every 3 years as per wot it should be worst case then that age maybe due one & that aint cheap although i guess appearances should be good also, hell i'm just paranoid lol. But the phrase of you get what you pay for normally rings true but then paying OTT for a lemon still wont make it any better oh well i'll get me coat
Si

kazlo

thread hi jack,sorry Jazzie .it wrx for me i'm in Rugby too have to meet up sometime m8

scooby_si

cool dont be shy i'll be the good looking, delusional, muppet in a mondeo
Si

scooby_si

[continueing the thread hijack]Convoy to Cov from Rugby then lol
Si