gazza1591

hi all

looking to buy a uk 2000 turbo with 108 on it

was just wondering people with the above cars how many miles are on yours ? and how many miles are the engines good for ?

also if the engine were to go how much is a rebuild going to set me back ?

thanks

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

An engine rebuild would end up costing more than you paid for the car i would think.

steveo2579

depends on mods done bodywork and chassis condition car with that high mileage likely need a clutch and flywheel if not already done and gearbox be showin signs of alot o wear ...BIG BUCKS... id go for a early wrx or sti stronger and faster and better for tuning purposes ..uks r lower bhp, a new ngine or good rec cond in region of around 1600 mark
hope this helps ..there expensive but worth it mate

gazza1591

well have a budget of about 5k but need to buy from a garage as i need half on finance

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

5K will get you lot better than a uk turbo with that mileage. Have a look on pistonheads or the likes.

gazza1591

yea like i said i will only have 2.5k cash rest on finance

bighead

iTrader: (1)

go for a lower mileage exampl imho , 100k on the clock means big bills to follow !!

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

There are plenty of import / dealers that sell on pistonheads that have cars around your budget. I am sure they will be able to arrange finance. Just make sure that you get the car looked over by somebody who knows these cars so you dont end up with a dog.

steveo2579

pistonheads or autotrader ....for 5 k u be ablt to get a minted early scoob,,,wrx..wrx sti...ra. possibley type r!! lots out there but look very closely and be careful alot of sheds out there that will come back to bite u in the ****:O:O

a16pse

A good friend of mine has a 2001 WRX with 195,000 on the clock he has had the car from new and has never ever had a problem with it , he said his secret to the engine being in such condition is that he changes the oil every 5,000 miles, he commutes from nottingham to france 3 or 4 days a week and trust me he likes to get his foot down so it may be fine if its been well looked after mate, good luck with it.

steveo2579

holy **** 195 i hope that in ks mate :O:O

a16pse

No miles mate.

steveo2579

:O

gordy07

Thats an impressive mileage!

guinnessman2001

My MY99 UK turbo has just turned 106k. I've had it 2 years and got it showing 78k. Full service history and had been owned by two previous owners. Oil changed every 6k, cambelt and all followers done at 90k.

Had it MoT'ed last week and it needed nothing, that's two years in a row.
Garage said it was totally solid underneath, only expenditure has been on a new set of tyres every year plus discs and pads all round.

The car does get hammered occassionally but only when fully warmed, and it still pulls like a train. It uses no oil between changes and no water either.

I'm sure there are many other people with similar stories about their Classic Imprezas.

There are good condition higher mileage cars out there it's just a case of doing all the checks.

gazza1591

thanks all well just seen a nice SUBARU IMPREZA 1994 cc 2.0 WRX 4WD 51 plate for £5400

phoned and asked about it all seems very good he is going to sort out a finance deal and get back to me

what are the main things to look out for when going to buy a car like this ?

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Marmite.

Bugeyes need a little bit of TLC to the front end, they is "Fugly as ****" but I had two and loved them.

gazza1591

yep i like the look of the bug eye

scixer6r

£5400 for a 94 wrx dont do it that is way over priced,there are much better cars out there for that sort of money.

scixer6r

What a dumbarse didnt read that right,2001 wrx about 5k from dealer.