high mileage an issue?
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high mileage an issue?
hi, have seen an impreza for sale its a 2000 V however im concerned that the mileage is just too high...how long does the boxer engine normally go on for?
its done 130,000 the ad states 'The car comes complete with 10 Months MOT and 6 months tax. There is also a full service histroy with the car, of which 11 stamps are Subaru main dealer! and There are no out of tune noises coming from the engine, transmission or anywhere. It's in perfect condition mechanically. It has a full service history. The body work is also great with nothing to mention.
is it worth considering? its quite a distance so dont want a wasted trip if 130k is just too high!
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its done 130,000 the ad states 'The car comes complete with 10 Months MOT and 6 months tax. There is also a full service histroy with the car, of which 11 stamps are Subaru main dealer! and There are no out of tune noises coming from the engine, transmission or anywhere. It's in perfect condition mechanically. It has a full service history. The body work is also great with nothing to mention.
is it worth considering? its quite a distance so dont want a wasted trip if 130k is just too high!
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hi, have seen an impreza for sale its a 2000 V however im concerned that the mileage is just too high...how long does the boxer engine normally go on for?
its done 130,000 the ad states 'The car comes complete with 10 Months MOT and 6 months tax. There is also a full service histroy with the car, of which 11 stamps are Subaru main dealer! and There are no out of tune noises coming from the engine, transmission or anywhere. It's in perfect condition mechanically. It has a full service history. The body work is also great with nothing to mention.
is it worth considering? its quite a distance so dont want a wasted trip if 130k is just too high!
cheers
its done 130,000 the ad states 'The car comes complete with 10 Months MOT and 6 months tax. There is also a full service histroy with the car, of which 11 stamps are Subaru main dealer! and There are no out of tune noises coming from the engine, transmission or anywhere. It's in perfect condition mechanically. It has a full service history. The body work is also great with nothing to mention.
is it worth considering? its quite a distance so dont want a wasted trip if 130k is just too high!
cheers
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For me it would have to be dirt cheap. My Uk99 has 103k and i always have a nagging doubt in the back of my head that it will sooner or later, let go. It has done the last 15k running over 300 Bhp and 40k before that running over 260 so it does seem to have staying power
It's possible however that my "nagging doubt" is in actual fact me secretly hoping it will let go so i can go for some big numbers with a good excuse
It's possible however that my "nagging doubt" is in actual fact me secretly hoping it will let go so i can go for some big numbers with a good excuse
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Don't want to rain on your parade, but if it's done 130k, it's pretty certain that in the next year or two it's going to want an engine rebuild (£2000+), a gearbox rebuild (£700), a clutch (£500), sensors will start deteriorating (£100-£300 a time from Subaru). Running a leggy Impreza is not a cheap business. Only buy if it's being virtually given away or you're prepared for this expense. I know everyone says it's OK to buy a high mileage motor, but they're talking about Vauxhall Omegas owned and driven by double glazing reps, not Imprezas.
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it seems to have a decent spec on it. shoud i ask about clutch and turbo etc then?
its a shade under 5k and has a lot of kit p1/sti bits n 18's!
but as said has full subaru service history!
its a shade under 5k and has a lot of kit p1/sti bits n 18's!
but as said has full subaru service history!
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mine had 123000 on it when i bought it, its not covered 130k and not missed a beat apart from a cv joint, its the same as most cars if they are maintained and serviced then there shldn't be a problem
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A shade under 5K seems way too much. I'm part exing my MY00 with 123,000 on the clock for a lot less than that. You can have it for £3000 cash if you want! With those miles on the clock for that car I wouldn't pay more than £3500. Have you looked in glasses guide or equivalent to see what the book price is?
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These cars can do that mileage if Serviced correctly - £4999 is just WAY too much for a V Plate 2000 Impreza ...... and for that I would NOT buy it!
If was £3500 then it would probably be worth the risk ........
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There are so many for sale that it pays to DEMAND the best - the BEST will only cost about 10% more than the crap.
This one has also been foooked about with - with STi and P1 bits and pieces?? I wouldn't touch it with UncleBucks!!
If was £3500 then it would probably be worth the risk ........
BUT
There are so many for sale that it pays to DEMAND the best - the BEST will only cost about 10% more than the crap.
This one has also been foooked about with - with STi and P1 bits and pieces?? I wouldn't touch it with UncleBucks!!
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These cars can do that mileage if Serviced correctly - £4999 is just WAY too much for a V Plate 2000 Impreza ...... and for that I would NOT buy it!
If was £3500 then it would probably be worth the risk ........
BUT
There are so many for sale that it pays to DEMAND the best - the BEST will only cost about 10% more than the crap.
This one has also been foooked about with - with STi and P1 bits and pieces?? I wouldn't touch it with UncleBucks!!
If was £3500 then it would probably be worth the risk ........
BUT
There are so many for sale that it pays to DEMAND the best - the BEST will only cost about 10% more than the crap.
This one has also been foooked about with - with STi and P1 bits and pieces?? I wouldn't touch it with UncleBucks!!
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