hi

i'm going to look at a subaru impreza turbo today, my96 import model. Having never owned a subaru or turbo before what should i be looking out for, are there any usual places to look for rust etc?

Thanks.

 

I dont know what to suggest to look out for mechanically but if it is a private sale see how much the owner knows about proberly warming/cooling the car before thrashing it, if they use octane booster or if it has been converted to run UK fuel. I am sure someone will tell you what else to look for - I have a UK turbo so wouldnt like to comment.

 

Auction report, mileage, rust on wheel arches, history. Normal things when looking at a car

 

check whats coming out the exhaust ie steam, smoke etc could indicate if turbo is knackered

really give it a thrash through the gears etc, check oil especially on imports and what fuel it has been ran on!

hope this helps!

 

Baseball caps, exagerations, VTA dump valves and people who rev the car or thrap it from cold.....