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30 May 2010, 05:09 PM
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New member seeking advice :)
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Ive been browsing the forum for a while and decided to join up as Id like to get some advice on a scooby im thinking about buying. I dont really have much knowledge on the scoobies so i hope you guys could give me a bit of guidance on what i should be looking for? The car Ive seen is a 2001 Impreza WRX STi performance, now its got 120k on the clock but as far as i can see shes been very well looked after and has a full service history. What Id like to ask you guys is would you go for one with this kind of mileage on and if so what kind of things should i be looking out for?? Ive often been lead to beleive that scoobies are very reliable hardy cars so would 120k really be a biggie if its been looked after?
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Ive been browsing the forum for a while and decided to join up as Id like to get some advice on a scooby im thinking about buying. I dont really have much knowledge on the scoobies so i hope you guys could give me a bit of guidance on what i should be looking for? The car Ive seen is a 2001 Impreza WRX STi performance, now its got 120k on the clock but as far as i can see shes been very well looked after and has a full service history. What Id like to ask you guys is would you go for one with this kind of mileage on and if so what kind of things should i be looking out for?? Ive often been lead to beleive that scoobies are very reliable hardy cars so would 120k really be a biggie if its been looked after?
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120k is 120k, things will be starting to get old.
Common faults, knocking rear shocks on the sti,
check turbo for oil leak on boost (exhaust has blue smoke when you boot it)
Look for oil leaks around the rocker cover gaskets. Full service history is a must, with cambelt replacements documented,
The clutch should be replaced by now so check for that.
Car should have good security, with a tracker aswell hopefully.
You really need to find a good mechanic who can look over the car for you, as as tough as these cars are, there are alot of people who mess with them and compramise the cars reliability. Knocking bottom ends have happen simply due to the fact that owners don't keep an eye on the oil level well enough.
There must be someone local to you on here that might do it for a ahem...."drink"
Kind regards,
Matt
Common faults, knocking rear shocks on the sti,
check turbo for oil leak on boost (exhaust has blue smoke when you boot it)
Look for oil leaks around the rocker cover gaskets. Full service history is a must, with cambelt replacements documented,
The clutch should be replaced by now so check for that.
Car should have good security, with a tracker aswell hopefully.
You really need to find a good mechanic who can look over the car for you, as as tough as these cars are, there are alot of people who mess with them and compramise the cars reliability. Knocking bottom ends have happen simply due to the fact that owners don't keep an eye on the oil level well enough.
There must be someone local to you on here that might do it for a ahem...."drink"
Kind regards,
Matt
30 May 2010, 08:14 PM
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The car is up for 4.5k and this dealer has made me a generous offer on my current car as part x. It has got lots of service history/reciepts with scooby clinic and the cambelt has been done but I will look into all the other parts that have been mentioned - thanks 
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http://www.safewaycarsales.co.uk/148571/showroom.htm
Heres the link Shaun, its not the blue one on page 1 its the red one on page 2
Heres the link Shaun, its not the blue one on page 1 its the red one on page 2
30 May 2010, 08:33 PM
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120k is 120k, things will be starting to get old.
Common faults, knocking rear shocks on the sti,
check turbo for oil leak on boost (exhaust has blue smoke when you boot it)
Look for oil leaks around the rocker cover gaskets. Full service history is a must, with cambelt replacements documented,
The clutch should be replaced by now so check for that.
Car should have good security, with a tracker aswell hopefully.
You really need to find a good mechanic who can look over the car for you, as as tough as these cars are, there are alot of people who mess with them and compramise the cars reliability. Knocking bottom ends have happen simply due to the fact that owners don't keep an eye on the oil level well enough.
There must be someone local to you on here that might do it for a ahem...."drink"
Kind regards,
Matt
Common faults, knocking rear shocks on the sti,
check turbo for oil leak on boost (exhaust has blue smoke when you boot it)
Look for oil leaks around the rocker cover gaskets. Full service history is a must, with cambelt replacements documented,
The clutch should be replaced by now so check for that.
Car should have good security, with a tracker aswell hopefully.
You really need to find a good mechanic who can look over the car for you, as as tough as these cars are, there are alot of people who mess with them and compramise the cars reliability. Knocking bottom ends have happen simply due to the fact that owners don't keep an eye on the oil level well enough.
There must be someone local to you on here that might do it for a ahem...."drink"
Kind regards,
Matt
Sound advice Matt
Thanks for that! It does have a tracker fitted but I think I need to take it for another drive (the dealer drove it today when I went out in it)
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Evening fellow Yorkshire person
How many miles a week is this car going to do? If its only weekend fun, then the mileage isnt such an issue however if you is a high mileage girl you may want to avoid this one.
Any link to the car?
How many miles a week is this car going to do? If its only weekend fun, then the mileage isnt such an issue however if you is a high mileage girl you may want to avoid this one.
Any link to the car?
30 May 2010, 08:38 PM
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I do most of my mileage at weekends and even thats nothing significant and I will be using it for the 6 mile round trip to and from work about 3 days a week. Ive posted the link to the car above
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Deffo not an sti. Doesn't mention what modifications have been done either, who did them, or if it's been mapped by anyone reputable. Tread carefully mate.
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try jason at jct cars rotherham top bloke gives a good px aswell and fantastic backup service if out goes wrong just put jct cars in google and it will come up ill go bk to him for my next scoob
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its a little steep for the mileage Faye 
plus as said, its not an STI, its a WRX, you could be better to check out www.pistonheads.co.uk for what your after, and what is your budget? oh and avoid some of the not so nice places to buy your cars from in yorkshire (mainly in the Bradford area, but come back on here with anything you find and we will say ok or not to buy from 
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plus as said, its not an STI, its a WRX, you could be better to check out www.pistonheads.co.uk for what your after, and what is your budget? oh and avoid some of the not so nice places to buy your cars from in yorkshire (mainly in the Bradford area, but come back on here with anything you find and we will say ok or not to buy from )Tony
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its a little steep for the mileage Faye plus as said, its not an STI, its a WRX, you could be better to check out www.pistonheads.co.uk for what your after, and what is your budget? oh and avoid some of the not so nice places to buy your cars from in yorkshire (mainly in the Bradford area, but come back on here with anything you find and we will say ok or not to buy from )
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plus as said, its not an STI, its a WRX, you could be better to check out www.pistonheads.co.uk for what your after, and what is your budget? oh and avoid some of the not so nice places to buy your cars from in yorkshire (mainly in the Bradford area, but come back on here with anything you find and we will say ok or not to buy from )Tony
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Nick - thanks for that i'll give them a try
Tony - I dont have a budget as such but im trying to keep it cheap as im saving for a house but i still want to have a nice car that has a bit of fire in its belly and puts a smile on my face like my nurburging astra did. Im currently driving a 2002 astra sri turbo and this dealer has made me the best offer so far on it. I do wish id just gone straight for a scoob after the Burg.
Tony - I dont have a budget as such but im trying to keep it cheap as im saving for a house but i still want to have a nice car that has a bit of fire in its belly and puts a smile on my face like my nurburging astra did. Im currently driving a 2002 astra sri turbo and this dealer has made me the best offer so far on it. I do wish id just gone straight for a scoob after the Burg.
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Nick - thanks for that i'll give them a try
Tony - I dont have a budget as such but im trying to keep it cheap as im saving for a house but i still want to have a nice car that has a bit of fire in its belly and puts a smile on my face like my nurburging astra did. Im currently driving a 2002 astra sri turbo and this dealer has made me the best offer so far on it. I do wish id just gone straight for a scoob after the Burg.
Tony - I dont have a budget as such but im trying to keep it cheap as im saving for a house but i still want to have a nice car that has a bit of fire in its belly and puts a smile on my face like my nurburging astra did. Im currently driving a 2002 astra sri turbo and this dealer has made me the best offer so far on it. I do wish id just gone straight for a scoob after the Burg.
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Faye, have a look at things like these (its a dealer/trader by the looks) as you can get more car for your money than you think just check service history etc but this is an STI for a good price
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1702597.htm
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just check service history etc but this is an STI for a good price http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1702597.htm
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Faye, have a look at things like these (its a dealer/trader by the looks) as you can get more car for your money than you think just check service history etc but this is an STI for a good price
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1702597.htm
Tony
just check service history etc but this is an STI for a good price http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1702597.htm
Tony
Tony is right Faye. Its a buyer's market. You can get alot of car for reasonable money if you're patient.
31 May 2010, 12:56 PM
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why not get the blue ,alot less mileage for not much more ,personally i would look on pistonheads as there is more to choose from.
These cars are becoming cheaper as fuel and tax go up
These cars are becoming cheaper as fuel and tax go up