GMN-680

Hi everyone,

i'm new to the site and have some if little knowledge on Subarus.

I have a friend who has a V4 WRX that has had some front end damage from a small accident. That has been put down to a bent front cross member that can be easily replaced.

The mileage is currently in excess of 100k miles. I've also been offered this car at what looks like a reasonable price. (£2.5k as is). AFAIK the maintenance has been kept on top of since it was imported.

What kind of life can I expect out of the car, but most importantly the engine and drivetrain?

What are the common problems with this version?


Thanks in advanced

Simon 69

V2 or V3, not a V4: they werent manufactured until September 1997 for the 1998 model year.

GMN-680

it must be the V3.

im lookin at spending upto £3500 maybe £4000 but that includes buying the car.

Ill see if i can get some pics of the damage but not %100 if he`d be ok with it.

Cheers Guys

wrx287

iTrader: (8)

For about 4k you could get a lowish milage wrx import or depending on your needs a mint condition wagon with tidy milage seen them around for about 3k with low miles.

GMN-680

yer you make a good point, i live in the isle of man and alot of the ones ive seen that are good value are mostly uk based.

Also i wouldnt mind throwing abit of money into after market parts so the less i spend on buying the car the more fun i can have afterwards.

Cheers for the advice tho, keep it coming