Stomppers

does this look a bit tatty to you guys would it put u off buyin an impreza that looks like this under the bonnet?

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Looks perfectly fine to me, I can't see how an engine bay from a 16year old car can look much better unless it has had loads of cash thrown at it??

Steve T

iTrader: (14)

No, I wouldn,t be put off. Considering it,s age it looks O.K. Steve.

IainMilford

iTrader: (15)

As above, plus find out modding history, has it had a remap as I see it has an induction kitt which can cause the engine to run lean.

Stomppers

cheers guys going to look at it tomo im so excited need to use my head not my heart tho ive told the guy to make sure its not started untill i get there i want it stone cold

Stomppers

dont think its had a remap but got chance of orignianl fit air box for £9 so tha would be the 1st thing on my list gettin tha straight off!

jh1

nothing to worry about mate. looks like it needs a good clean imo. not every driver takes time to clean under the bonnet lol. i,m a bit lazy myself only cleaned under my bonnet once in 7 years lol, but my car is serviced more than most

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Save your £9, don't put the original airbox on as it will kill that turbo Speeds that is and not life span

Stomppers

in past experiance buyin used car i always liked a more mucky engine bay as u could see any tell tale signs of previous failures from stains

Stomppers

may do but id rather have not running lean tbh

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

If you buy this car will you keep the engine bay clean all the time as if your pleased with the car???? So why can't the last keeper??

scoobynutta555

I'd be more worried about the Barryboy grille mesh. Has the rest of the bodywork been 'modded' to a similar standard?

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

That, just that.

Stomppers

its the tommi karia ow ever u spell it front bumper with the mesh sprayed red tho?? personally if i got it id wana facelift it anyway so its not an issue

53

iTrader: (41)

Induction kit, dump valve, barryboy grille, wannabee oil filler cap, lack of abs and aircon....unless it's £1000 I'd find another

Stomppers

mixed opinons

DonNedly

iTrader: (10)

I'm always suspicious of an engine bay that is too clean. So that wouldn't put me off but the induction kit without a remap?
Damage could already been done. Looks like owner liked to just bolt mods on wherever they felt like it.
However if the price is right...

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Everything I noticed plus the grill is held on with a cable tie on one side, with all of that evidence I'd either go over it thoroughly or look elsewhere because it looks like it could have been bodged.

Moley

iTrader: (9)

How much is it up for?

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

Im an **** **** so a dirty engine bay is just as bad as a dirty exterior/interior etc,so yes,i wouldnt buy a car on that pic above.

If someone cant cut a cable tie end when its been zipped up,**** em (holding the grill on) unless its uber cheap etc

Not saying it hasnt had its oil changes on time and looked after,but,as theres lots to choose from etc etc


but hey,go look at it and you can always knock some off and clean it when you buy it :-)

scoobynutta555

Put up the link, I have a feeling there's more to be wrung out of this

Stomppers

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-SUBARU-IM...item3cb5699ef7

theres a link to it guys

maydew

iTrader: (9)

looks tidy just take into account its an old car and may need some more cash putting into it.

check cambelt change
does not throw coolant out overflow on boost(temp stays half way)
clutch feel
brakes
rust round arches/sills etc
rocker cover/sump leaks
turbo smoke
diff leak/noises
excessive piston slap when cold

who done h/g and clutch work?

Stomppers

cheers guys yea prob i have hear is what is excessive piston slap?? very loud i guess? yea im aware it may need some money here n there b it brakes bushes n those usual areas n thats not really a problem nor bothers me..see how tomo goes maybe be finally b a member that owns one then

maydew

iTrader: (9)

have you brought it as saying listing no longer available?

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

The grille would put me off more than the engine bay TBH....I've seen Imprezas half that age with worse/dirtier engine bays.

It does however have a MAF killer and chav valve installed. But then, find me an impreza that doesn't have one fitted....

Stomppers

is there any tell tale signs of the maf being killed off? i dont plan on keepin tha induction on it at all replace with the proper box and a panel filter gd chance ill prob keep the dump valve untill it annoys me tho lol

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

What's going on with the fuse box?

Stomppers

it looks to me like someone had a thing for red as the batt clamp looks to be sprayed red or somthing and guessin the fuse box was done but paint has all flaked off or so it looks??

maydew

iTrader: (9)

its an old car ffs ,paint the grill matt black ,air box back on ,good clean enjoy .

dump valves etc etc are just bolt on bits removed in minutes
worry when stupid body kits have been silicone on