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18 November 2004, 03:33 PM
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Hi guy's & gals - I'm new to this site and would like some expert advice !
I'm looking at buying a WRX Sportwagon - got kids, dog etc.
I looking at paying around 4-5K, what should i be looking for
problems etc any any goodies that would be nice to have on the car.
Cheers
Rob
I'm looking at buying a WRX Sportwagon - got kids, dog etc.
I looking at paying around 4-5K, what should i be looking for
problems etc any any goodies that would be nice to have on the car.
Cheers
Rob
18 November 2004, 03:37 PM
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you're looking at a 94-96 model for that price, problems? make sure the gearbox and engine sound ok, knocking and bad gear changes only spell trouble, imports will have more goodies on them than a UK car, though insurance will be higher on an import 
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Originally Posted by flat4
you're looking at a 94-96 model for that price, problems? make sure the gearbox and engine sound ok, knocking and bad gear changes only spell trouble, imports will have more goodies on them than a UK car, though insurance will be higher on an import
Saying that, can you recommend any one.
Also what are they like on fuel ?
I drive a BMW at the moment and get around 90 miles on a tenner !
18 November 2004, 05:09 PM
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erm, depends how you drive 
i managed 50 miles to half a tank at the weekend 
should get at least 250-300 to a tank normally
insurance, have a look in the dedicated forum on here, tescos, liverpool & victoria seem popular, adrian flux might be worth a shot too
i managed 50 miles to half a tank at the weekend should get at least 250-300 to a tank normallyinsurance, have a look in the dedicated forum on here, tescos, liverpool & victoria seem popular, adrian flux might be worth a shot too
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Wouldn't early WRXs of that age have the smaller petrol tank?
Be fussy - there's plenty of choice of cars of that age. The more standard the better in my book unless you can find out what garage has done any work / fitted mod's to the car.
Chris.
Be fussy - there's plenty of choice of cars of that age. The more standard the better in my book unless you can find out what garage has done any work / fitted mod's to the car.
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Thank's for your replies everyone, i'm gunna be a regular here i think and everyone seems friendly.
I've been using the BMW forum for some years and it's a great way of getting advice and gaining knowledge.
A great site by the way, well done !!!!!
I've been using the BMW forum for some years and it's a great way of getting advice and gaining knowledge.
A great site by the way, well done !!!!!
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I wouldnt just stick to the WRX wagons, id also look at the UK wagons too.
The WRX wagon has 220ps on 100 ron fuel (approx 218bhp) v 208bhp in the uk car, ok the wrx has more goodies as standard, but it also needs 100 ron fuel, which is not available in the uk (so you need the highest octane fuel plus octane booster).
The insurance will be more (depending who your with insurance wise) over a UK car, but the biggest advantage of the UK car is the fact it has a bigger turbo over the wrx wagon 
so if you want to mod the car, you have a good starting point
Tony
The WRX wagon has 220ps on 100 ron fuel (approx 218bhp) v 208bhp in the uk car, ok the wrx has more goodies as standard, but it also needs 100 ron fuel, which is not available in the uk (so you need the highest octane fuel plus octane booster).
The insurance will be more (depending who your with insurance wise) over a UK car, but the biggest advantage of the UK car is the fact it has a bigger turbo
over the wrx wagon so if you want to mod the car, you have a good starting point Tony
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