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Old 11 January 2001, 03:03 PM
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Nearly time for the 15000/6mths service - shame the car's only one year old and 7600 miles. Never mind.

I think that this is the 'body inspection' service. So, do I have it done or not?

The bottom line is as the title suggests - is it worth the £100 or so if the Impreza never rusts anyway? I haven't got the book to hand, so can't remember the corrosion warranty period, but I have 6 yrs in the back of my mind

Anyone got a rusty scoob, ever made a corrosion warranty claim, or know anyone who has??
Old 11 January 2001, 03:07 PM
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Martin,

I think that the body check is a waste of time, how many other cars have to have a body check after only 12 months??

The problem is that scoobs are getting harder to sell by the day and if you want to get top dollar for your car when you come to sell it I would recommend getting it done. If I was looking to buy a scoob I would be much happier buying a car with all the correct service stamps/body checks etc. I know it is 100 odd quid but I think you will get the benefits when it comes to selling time.
Old 11 January 2001, 08:11 PM
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I used to have the sales brochure for 1998 or 99 and it said that the Impreza used galvanized body panels. I would assume that this would mean that there is little or no chance of major rust problems. Has the Impreza had galvanized panels since it was first introduced?
Old 11 January 2001, 09:01 PM
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Martin I can show you one thats covered in rust and its only 6 months old!
Old 11 January 2001, 09:22 PM
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Arron

Yeh, but what about an Impreza though

Tell me/us more. I'd almost made my mind up not to do it. But Joey swung me to yes, then Andrew to put me back to no, and now you seem to be a definite yes (ie do it).

I need help here guys, please
Old 11 January 2001, 09:29 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MartinM:
<B>Arron

Yeh, but what about an Impreza though

Tell me/us more. I'd almost made my mind up not to do it. But Joey swung me to yes, then Andrew to put me back to no, and now you seem to be a definite yes (ie do it).

I need help here guys, please[/quote]
Just ask around or search about a bit.

Old 11 January 2001, 09:59 PM
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oops - major posting problems - see below

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Old 11 January 2001, 10:04 PM
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Arron

So I've looked around...

These are the 41 posts you've contributed to at least once in the last month...

Anyone know about Nissan Skylines? (12/12/2000)
I need part numbers! (13/12/2000)
To P1 or not to P1? (15/12/2000)
Tag lines - what's your favourite? (19/12/2000)
Coppers are not all bad (16/12/2000)
More P1 problems.................................. (19/12/2000)
More P1 problems.................................. (21/12/2000)
Find owner of car - Follow up (19/12/2000)
Need a race suit.... (21/12/2000)
New WRX owner (19/12/2000)
Thank you MRT! (19/12/2000)
What does this mean? (20/12/2000)
Paint Code for RB5 & P1 wheels (19/12/2000)
Donington 30th Dec...a few questions (20/12/2000)
Accident Black Spot (Weather) - C4, Tuesday 19-Dec-2000 (20/12/2000)
Subaru 2001 Diary (23/12/2000)
Anyone know where the search facility is? (20/12/2000)
painting sideskirts (21/12/2000)
2000 was the year that..... (22/12/2000)
P1 options questions (30/12/2000)
Upgrading to 17" wheels (30/12/2000)
Question for Buddy (29/12/2000)
Help needed fitting scoobysport backbox (29/12/2000)
Impreza on Scoob Video - what front spoiler? (28/12/2000)
Joined the ranks of ImprezaLess Members (28/12/2000)
Japanese Perfomance (26/12/2000)
Dont drive today if you dont have to!!! (29/12/2000)
Dont drive today if you dont have to!!! (29/12/2000)
Snow & Type R diff setting (28/12/2000)
New Plugs @ 15,000 mile service???? ...is that right? (28/12/2000)
Race/Rally car sales. (29/12/2000)
idleing problem- anyone experienced it (28/12/2000)
New Wheel Required (28/12/2000)
Snooper advice (28/12/2000)
ABS Fuse - Which One? (29/12/2000)
P1 problems and now the Tax man wants some... (08/01/2001)
What are your P1 Horror Stories??? (07/01/2001)
Scoobynet Screensaver (07/01/2001)
Sky News (06/01/2001)
North Yokshire have another unmarked unit!!!!! (09/01/2001)
How noisey??!!! (07/01/2001)


So, now I understand. You have my sympathy for your problems, but I don't have a P1 or DS3000's, so I don't think its really representative. So, I'm back to a 'no' (don't do it) for the moment

Any more for any more??

PS I knew volunteering to be a tester for the new search facility would come in useful...



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Old 11 January 2001, 10:04 PM
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Martin, S like this m8 u pays u r money & takes u r chances. I wouldn`t bother like, i can say that though eh cause I`ve got a 93 WRX without a spot of rust on it S ur call..
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Nice one Martin :
Old 11 January 2001, 10:21 PM
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Likewise, I have a MY93 WRX (imported last year) - no rust (ally bonnet helps tho').

Come to think of it, I've never seen a rusty Impreza of any age - has anyone, and if so where do they go first?? There must be at least one or two scrufy cars around now.
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