lox

Iv had an evo but never a subaru so I found this, just wondering what you guys think? is it worth the money?
What negatives should i look out for? I keep getting told a 96 is too old.
Care to shed a light.

Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA STI V2 *PRICE DROP*

Thanks

timmy2take

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Would of thought you could pick that up or one simialr for an easy £2k

V555MAC

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Don't worry about the age to much. I've always gone by condition, history and mileage. I bought a MY96 V2 sti '555', it had only done 48,000 documented miles and a full service history. It only needed a bit of cosmetic tlc and it's been the best car I have ever owned!, what's your budget and also what sort of Impreza experience are you after?

lox

iv got my head set on the wagon, really for the boot space and 4 doors. Like i said above had an evo so i compromised with the wife, 4 door it had to be, then my habit for jap cars took over and i got a 02 type r not thinking about my 2 kids. So now im getting it in the ear. What experience am i after.......... well im used to power from 200bhp up and i want a nice drive when iv got the family, plus when i go on holiday space for the suit cases. But when im on my own i need a fun drive. Hopefully i wont be disappointed. Iv also been told that subarus oil has to be check often weather old or new ??? how true is this? I now older cars are prone to burning oil

TonyBurns

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Well dont go with his bhp figure, its less than that at 260ps (257bhp) and not 280ps (276bhp).
You may need to sort out the intercooler as all those fins look very bent so they are not providing the best cooling but if your happy with the car and its condition then go for it

Tony

PS it wasnt until the version 3 STI where they started pushing 276bhp standard

V555MAC

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Why not go for a saloon, 4 doors and good boot space and better power as standard if you're going for a import Scooby

M444GY

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looks like the coolant header tank has had some overheating action imo and why is the battery clamp attatched to the front of the manifold ??

lox

can you indicate in the pic which bits these are, im not that versed on subaru engine bays.

lox

i see what you mean with battery clamp, no alternator cover

M444GY

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the coolant header tank on the left hand side of the pic has alot of rusty residue around the top and rusty spray marks around the air filter housing , normally an indication it has boiled over at some point ,


the battery clamp is the thing that is above the pulleys lol

lox

lol dude i wrote to the guy about those two points which i clearly see now, and he hasnt replied. what does that say..................... Thanks this is the kinda of help which is best for a first time buyer " Knowledge is Key" also will im talking about first time buying i remember about a month ago i asked if there was a sticky thread on how to buy a used sub and what to look/listen for etc......... is there 1 already or can some 1 work on that pretty soon, because it saves the need for pointless threads Thanks again M444GY

chris270181

looks like the ns doors have been sprayed. Unless its just lighting on the photo

M444GY

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