NEWBIE LOOKING FOR SOME ADVICE/INFO
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NEWBIE LOOKING FOR SOME ADVICE/INFO
Just sold my FTO and looking for a 51-53 plate WRX. Looking forward to being a frequent user/member of this site :-)
I've got a 'must have' list for searching for my Impreza which is...
1. No more than 50k on the clock - prefer around 40k mark
2. No more than 2 owners - prefer 1
3. Either World Rally Blue ot Silver
4. Budget of around £8k mark
When looking at Imprezas are there any common problems to check for?
What are the service intervals? When does the cam belt need changing?
Any help is very appreciated as I aim to get out and view some this weekend.
Cheers
Lee
pics etc of what I'll be coming from are here if your interested
Mitsubishi FTO GPX MIVEC - Rare 5 speed manual
I've got a 'must have' list for searching for my Impreza which is...
1. No more than 50k on the clock - prefer around 40k mark
2. No more than 2 owners - prefer 1
3. Either World Rally Blue ot Silver
4. Budget of around £8k mark
When looking at Imprezas are there any common problems to check for?
What are the service intervals? When does the cam belt need changing?
Any help is very appreciated as I aim to get out and view some this weekend.
Cheers
Lee
pics etc of what I'll be coming from are here if your interested
Mitsubishi FTO GPX MIVEC - Rare 5 speed manual
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Hey mate, welcome.
I'm the same, just buying my first Scooby, it's a silver 02 plate with 55k on the clock.
Service intervals are every 10k miles I believe, and the cambelt change is at 50k. For that reason, you *may* be better off looking to buy a scooby with just over 50k on the clock (if you want to buy one with 40k(ish) anyway).
As for common problems, I'll leave that to the experts on here as I'm not too sure.
I'm the same, just buying my first Scooby, it's a silver 02 plate with 55k on the clock.
Service intervals are every 10k miles I believe, and the cambelt change is at 50k. For that reason, you *may* be better off looking to buy a scooby with just over 50k on the clock (if you want to buy one with 40k(ish) anyway).
As for common problems, I'll leave that to the experts on here as I'm not too sure.
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Cheers all - how much on average should a cam belt change cost? How much is the cam belt itself?
I will carry out all other servicing myself but don't trust myself with changing the cam belt and I don't own the correct aligning tools
I will carry out all other servicing myself but don't trust myself with changing the cam belt and I don't own the correct aligning tools
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You're gonna have to change the private reg now fella!! Nice FTO mate, like that a lot!
You can prob pick up a 2001 WRX for 7K+ now. Mine has a few cosmetic mods and if I was selling I'd prob sell mine for about £7500. Mine does have 60K on the clock though. I had my cambelt done at 50K. So far my only problem has been replacing the Lambda sensor. Subaru wanted £250 to do it. I bought one of a helpful guy on SNET for £30 and a local garage fitted it for £30. Bargain. Other that that just wear and tear....
Here's mine
You can prob pick up a 2001 WRX for 7K+ now. Mine has a few cosmetic mods and if I was selling I'd prob sell mine for about £7500. Mine does have 60K on the clock though. I had my cambelt done at 50K. So far my only problem has been replacing the Lambda sensor. Subaru wanted £250 to do it. I bought one of a helpful guy on SNET for £30 and a local garage fitted it for £30. Bargain. Other that that just wear and tear....
Here's mine
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Sold the car with plate - looking for L33 WRX or L33 AWD but already sold :-(
So pretty sound cars as far as common probs then - if you know of anyone selling what I'm after please let me know - prepared to travel for the right one
Cheers
Lee
ps can't see the pic as currently in work as dam firewall blocks certain images depending where they have been uploaded - check it out later tho
So pretty sound cars as far as common probs then - if you know of anyone selling what I'm after please let me know - prepared to travel for the right one
Cheers
Lee
ps can't see the pic as currently in work as dam firewall blocks certain images depending where they have been uploaded - check it out later tho
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How about this one for sale on SNET? A lot higher mileage than you wanted but a good motor for £7500!
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ar-8000-a.html
link states £8000 but has been reduced now
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ar-8000-a.html
link states £8000 but has been reduced now
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my friend is selling ho 2001 wrx ppp,has sti spoiler,tracker,mudflaps,upgraded exhaust,fsh---> had cambelt change,quad headlight,wr blue, v good condition done 49k, he wants 8k for it if u're interested m8.
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I bought my 02 WRX with 48k on the clock it's now up to 72k without any major problems know what you mean it's nice to have a low mileage but if you buy one AA/RAC inspected then it should be OK, that is what I always do.
I bought my 02 WRX with 48k on the clock it's now up to 72k without any major problems know what you mean it's nice to have a low mileage but if you buy one AA/RAC inspected then it should be OK, that is what I always do.
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looking forward to finding a nice example :-)
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