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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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are the import wrx L plate and how often do they servicing and rough cost of doin a service ya self.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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My 1994 WRX had been extremely reliable during the last year of ownership and has covered just short of 150,000 kms. There are a couple of things to look out for though, such as the plastic part of the radiator where the top hose joins. I had to replace it shortly after I bought the car.

As for servicing, I do some interim oil changes myself (every 5000 kms!) but the rest of the servicing is done by a garage. Usually about £150 a go and it goes in once a year. Oil filters from Subaru are about £5, fuel filters are pricey at about £25. Graham Goode Racing and Roger Clark Motorsport do a lot of servcing parts for Suabarus but they are not genuine.

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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can i still get parts for the car from the uk dealerships
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Roger Clark Motorsport has my vote 11/10

Bit of a long way for you & yes they are costly, however they are like many others, a quality operation.

PNB - MY93 'L' WRX-RA
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Most of the UK dealers won't want to touch 'old' classic imports with a sh*tty stick. Best place really is Roger Clark Motorsport or Graham Goode Racing for parts.

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