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Old 13 December 2011, 11:00 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3487898.htm

Dodgy?
Old 13 December 2011, 11:07 PM
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shame it has that engine problem ! could be very expensive ?
Old 13 December 2011, 11:11 PM
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Yeah that's what worries me slightly ....
Old 13 December 2011, 11:36 PM
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In other words,
He bought it in september but has since picked up an engine issue so he's trying his best to get out of it.
And brutal performance....lol. Uk turbo with PD is what, 240bhp at a push.

Steer clear buddy.
Old 13 December 2011, 11:50 PM
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Even with the supposed drop in price is still over priced. Walk away.
Old 14 December 2011, 12:29 AM
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"it is much quicker than your bog standard impreza turbo. This is a PRODRIVE car!"

says it all, i stopped reading after that
Old 14 December 2011, 12:50 AM
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Have allowed £500 to to fix cylinder compression issue..

Need bit more then that mate.
Old 14 December 2011, 01:04 AM
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You can buy mine for that lower miles tones of mods and looks loads nicer
Old 14 December 2011, 06:49 AM
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its about 2 grand over priced if you ask me.a turbo 2000 that needs an engine rebuild,but even on 3 cylinders is still brutally fast
Old 14 December 2011, 07:21 AM
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Hard to tell from the pics what sort of condition. it really is in. Needs pics of interior and some close ups of the bodywork.


IMHO he bought a 'lemon' with engine issues and has only just found this out due to it being a second car/weekend toy

Re problems -- MY99 car with loss of compression - likely MAF related so allow for a rebuild due to melted piston(s) - given that is the case then he needs to knock off £1200.00-1500.00

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Old 14 December 2011, 08:13 AM
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2750 and you have to allow for £1800-£2200 for a engine rebuild
Remember it's nearly 12 years old ,arches will need doing soon so allow £600 for that so that's up to over 5k for a old Subaru
Prodrive options were only a couple of grand options when new in 2000

When the engine goes pop which it will ,here trying to sell so the car is then worth £800-£1100
That's the value of it so lots of better buys around so walk away from that one
Old 14 December 2011, 09:45 AM
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When there is so many other good examples of classic imprezas for sale, that have been cared for properly, why burden yourself with one with issues?

Do your wallet a favour, walk away with no regrets
Old 14 December 2011, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwik
What do you lot know, his m8's got an M3!
And its got a dump valve
Old 14 December 2011, 11:08 AM
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Might put in a cheeky offer
Old 14 December 2011, 12:19 PM
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lmao, 500 for a compression issue.

compression = reubuild

1000-1500 max for, its worth rolling shell money
Old 14 December 2011, 04:18 PM
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Lol I also walked away from this 1,
Another 1 that's bit the dust!!! So far thats 4 out out of 4 for me, 2 x lemons, and 2 minsters I've missed out on, so far, not so good :-(
Old 14 December 2011, 04:41 PM
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Why are you stressing mate just be patient. It wasn't meant to be. Don't worry you will find one and when you do you will be glad you waited.
Old 14 December 2011, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NOSSY_89
Why are you stressing mate just be patient. It wasn't meant to be. Don't worry you will find one and when you do you will be glad you waited.
+1.

The right car will come along buddy, trust me.
Rushing out and buying one because you can't wait to own an Impreza will end in upset.
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