scoobyJR

HELLLLLOOOOOO!
Im new to this forum! So thought I would introduce myself!!
My name is France, I'm 19 and female, and from the Shropshire area.
I will be getting a wrx in the next few weeks.
You've probably been asked this a million times, but... Is there any thing I need to look out for when viewing a wrx? I'm not sure on what to look out for!

Kuro

Hello


Whaty model are you looking at exactly, a UK WRX, new shaper, or classic Import WRX?

scoobyJR

Im looking at getting a 1995 import wrx.

Kuro

well in that case I would have it HPI'd (standard really) and inpected by the RAC. Extra cash I know but could prove very worth while.

Only buy from an enthusist who know's their stuff. Ask where and how often it's been serviced, and what fuel it's been run on. Ideally you are looking for a wad or reciepts etc.

Make sure all of the gears work, take the up to speed, watch out for smoke on start up, check out the panel gaps and make sure they're all uniform. Make sure the tyres are good, you don't want a £400 bill within the first few months. Make sure the tickover is nice and steady when warm, no rising and falling. Check the clutch by selecting 5th at say 30 and nailing it, if the revs rise but speed doesn't walk away.

There are stacks around, so you can take your time. There's a lot of good advice on here as well. Generally though just take your time, I've lost count of the peeps who have fell in love with the burble, only to have it go pop a month later. (and that's a bill you don't want!)

If you can, take along an extra pair of eyes, they'll always spot something that you might not.

Good luck anyway

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

make sure you can get insured on an import at 19

scoobyJR

thanks for the advise Kuro, very helpfull!
And I have already got my insurance sorted, didn't think it was possible but it was so I'm happy
Thanks again kuro

scogsywrx

iTrader: (1)

hello and welcome scoobyJR ......hope you find the one your looking for and enjoy it.....

(my93 wrx import)

Trap2Terrorist

iTrader: (3)

I would also warn that when you test drive, if the gearbox makes a slight grinding noise going into 3/4/5th gears at 3k+ rpm's, walk away. It won't be a big, graunchy noise but you will notice it and feel it through the gearstick.

You may also notice a whirring/whooshing noise start at around 2.5k rpm's, this is the turbo spooling up . However if it is VERY loud or sounds 'grindy' (bad desciption but I can't think of another word!) - walk away as the turbo is probably on its way out.

Finally, check the exterior cosmetics. Has the front splitter been kerbed and re-glued, do the front fog lamps have any stone chips (£80 new to replace), are there many door dings, have the wheels been badly kerbed, etc.
All usual stuff and not necessarily something to stop you buying the car (unless it's obvious it's been abused!) - but it may give you some ammunition when trying to negotiate a better price.

Good Luck and welcome to SN. Look forward to seeing some pics!

Big Den

Who's gonna be first to ask for a pic?

Not of the car either

sti-04!!

scoobyJR

Thanks for the advise again! pics will follow soon when I get the car!! But heres one of me now

Brun

How the hell have you sorted the insurance?

Brun

.....nice pic

scoobyJR

It wasn't cheap but you gotta know the right people (Thanks Lucko)

Baggers

Welcome, hope you find a good example. Take your time, it's very very much a buyers market, especially for early imports. Buy privately from a real enthusiast, check the classifieds on here. I'd agree with the above advice of getting a full inspection done by the RAC / AA when you think you've found the right car, money definately worth spending. If the insurance causes problems look at a UK car, much more affordable.

p.s. you'll come to regret posting a pic, it just encourages these guys, lol.

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

yello

daftiebaws

would you like to come to a party in ardentinny?

i would like to introduce myselfs

ScoobyAddict

So what made you decide on an Impreza?
Have you actually driven one yet, boyfriend or brother's car maybe?

RS Grant

Sorry, the pic just seemed fitting......

Welcome to Scoobynet.


Cheers,
Grant

PHILL-WALES

WHO NEEDS PICS OF THE CAR WHEN U AS SEXY AS U ARE

scoobyJR

hahaha thanks for the welcomes

Ive been out in a few Impreza's but always wanted one since i was very young. Dunno what it is about them i just like them!! My boyfriend is wanting an rx7, but i hope to meet some of you at the scooby meets

ScoobyAddict

OMG! YOU'RE getting an Impreza & HE wants an RX7, two of the most cash-consuming, "wrap-'em-up-in-cottonwool or suffer the consequences" cars around!
You'll both be bankrupt by the time you're 21, never mind, at least you'll have had some fun!

scoobyJR

totally agree with the above post! But you only live once!!!!!

ben44

Classic wind up.

So will you get a carbon bonnet, large exhaust, strange rear lights(after burners IIRC), blue squirter light bulbs( ), wierd spaced number plate, funny front lights and the ability to do donuts outside Teco's?

Brilliant

scoobyJR

Errrr NO! That may be to your taste but im not a CHAV and certainly do NOT wish to act like one!

Wind up!

TAINTON

Welcome to scoobynet

Id keep checking the for sale section and as suggested buy one from a enthuisiast............in theory it should have been looked after.

Could also try places like scoobyclinic and other places as they sell 2nd hand cars just let them know your price range and im sure they could hunt one down for you

Cheers Ash

Adz Turbo

Welcome to SN.

Good old LUCKO helped me out aswell!

Robbie T

iTrader: (8)

Reading through the titles of threads this morning, i think to myself 'that's a lot of replies to a newbie saying hello thread'. I open it up and imagine my surprise its a 19 year old female , no wonder we're all so happy to help!!

Especially when you've shown us a piccie as well

Hello , by the way

scoobyJR

Hello robbie T, its not cause im female its cause im special

Robbie T

iTrader: (8)

You're FIT, 19 and you're getting a scoob. Does your dad own a brewery, if so i think you might be my perfect woman