Hi Guys

Been lookingon ebay for a scooby for a while now. I found this one that looks like a sweet buy, but getting some conflicting reports on what engine is actually in it.

2 Offical Subaru delaers have assured me that no other model than the gull grill has the 2.5 litre engine.

Where as the dealer selling this has assured me its a UK car with the 2.5 engine in as standard.


Can anyone give us a clue whos telling fibs.... I personally didnt know you could get a 2.5 in the previous model.

LINK:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...QQcmdZViewItem

 

I don't know mate but 25,000cc

That is a lot of capacity!!

 

its not a UK car if its a 2.5 in that shape. If they dont even know the engine size of something they are selling then it may be wise to avoid!!!

 

Well its right hand drive. so it must be UK or JDM. UK only used a 2.0 in that shape. JDM use 2.0 in all impreza`s. Yanks got 2.5 in that shape but then it would be left hand drive.

 

Odd isnt it.

It states they have 25 Years of Subaru Experince.... Pretty ****e Experiance in My Eyes......

 

That's not a 2.5 litre he's selling - it's a 25 litre monster!!!

 

no type UK badge but no rear window wiper so cant be a JDM

 

All JDM are 2.0. Even the latest shape.

 

He assured me that it said 2.500cc on the Books,

Im going to ask him to scan them tommorrow as i doubt it.

 

I am also not aware of any bug eye with a 2.5 engine fitted by Subaru at the factory. It would not be a big shock if they did not have a clue what they are talking about, dont know the dealer in question but when I ask easy questions of sales persons they often have no idea.

 

check vin number with Subaru UK

 

it may even say it in the book, but it wont be a 2.5, no unless its had an engine swap.

Which, if it has, you may wish to ask why is has.....

I cant remember if the engine type i.e. EJ257 for a 2.5 is stamped anywhere in the engine bay....

 

you can just see the Type Uk badge in the picture, everything about that car screams 2.0! surley they have made a mistake/registered it wrong?

 

Anyone got the number for Subaru UK? Cant find it, just there dealer numbers.

If anything i dont want some unlucky ******* who doesnt know his **** to buy a car thats not what it promises.

 

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I thought all the new models with the 2.5l had a drive by wire throttle and not your conventional cable setup.

 

Tell him to read off the engine code on the engine block to the left of the alternator and behind the oil pressure switch.

 

There are a few MY05 cars with 2.5 motors in 'em

Don't think this is one of them though

 

Nah. Dont look like a type 25.

 

Emailed the seller...and this is what he replied...

Hi,

Please do not question our integrity the Subaru Impreza comes fitted standard with the 2.5 engine.

This was factory fit & available in 2005 including transferable diff.