jamie_sti

Hiya everyone im currently looking to buy a Blobeye STI and after some advice on what i should be looking for when viewing ?

Thanks Jamie

greatgonzo

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Hi Jamie

Full service history.
Noisy rear shocks.

Is it standard?

NOSSY_89

See how the previous owner treats it. Does he warm it up, does he push it to much when he goes on a test run.

Don't forget to check for rust on the rear arches.

jamie_sti

This is one im very interested in https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...p-type-uk.html and a couple of PPP cars

L&G.scooby

Buy it! And buy it now!
It won't be there for long at that price. If I had not bought mine 3 to 4 months ago I would have that for sure.

jamie_sti

Thats what i was thinking but in a previous thread his stated the clutch as started to slip so got to think about the cost of that on top

Coffin Dodger

Usual stuff really:

Any white smoke out of the exhaust on start up / under load.
Check the oil - does it look fresh
Check the coolant - any oil in it.
Check engine bay for oil leaks especially round the rocker covers.
Is the engine quiet - no rattles or knocks.
Bodywork - look for accident damage.
Noisy shock absorbers
Decent tyres, same make and similar tread depth on each axle. Cheap and nasty tyres usually a sign of an owner who doesn't care too much.
Unmodified or sensible mods.
Full service history.
Old MoT certs to verify mileage.
Do an HPI check.
etc etc.

chet123

iTrader: (7)

Well put Coffin Dodger, spot on!

Daphne01

iTrader: (2)

It looks a bargain, but well done for checking the other posts. Two posts above are the usual things. I know about visual checks but as I'd only ever driven 2 of these cars and before spending thousands on a new pride and joy, I used these chaps

DEKRA- https://www.dekra-expert.co.uk/

They were cheaper than on the website. A guy who knew what he was talking about and they send you a report. I managed to bargain the amount of the inspection off the sale.

However if you are a bit more tech savvy than me (this is likely) then you may be happy to do a lot of the checks yourself.

Bristol98

I second the DEKRA check, better than AA/RAC checks.............

jamie_sti

Thanks for the advice lads , as the clutch as started to slip what sort of price would i be looking at to have it replaced and best place to take it in the essex area ?