Hello,

Looking to buy a Classic Subaru Impreza Wagon (1999-2001), but the ones I've seen have got rust around the windscreen. Some worth than others.

Is this a common problem?

Is this just caused by a carelessly fitted new windscreen?

Is the rust just likely to be cosmetic? Is it simple enough to fix?

Cheers.

 

Can be. There are so many good cheap scoobs around, don't buy a rusty one !

 

Very common on classics mate, as said above if your after a minter hold out for one, As its a pain in the a$$ to fix

 

Got bubbles on the roof front and rear of the Glass on my car!

Will have to get it sorted........ and I thought jap cars were rust proof!

 

No car is rust proof, some are more resistant than others.

 

They are pretty good on the whole, the advent of pressure washers forcing water between presses hasn't helped. Common areas are the glass areas normally due to poor repair or worn seals. Similarly where mud flaps are removed by kerbs you can compromise the rear arch press and water gets in. Earlier cars had no arch rubbers either Many imports come to the UK without proper undersealing, not that this affects the roof.

 

Worst car I ever had for rot was a Lancia Delta Turbo,not far off plunk plunk fizz fizz as it drove through puddles!

And Lancia said they had sorted out their rot problems after the Beta debacle........ HA.