craigybaby

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Alright chaps well after having a year break from the world of scoobys after my last one was nothing but a head ache lol I currently own a 03 plate ep3 type r with 87k on and have been offered a swap for this I just need a second opinion on wether to do it or not as I don't want to shoot myself In the foot again here is said link

http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/2526569/

Any advice would be great cheers guys

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

looks ok been mapped properky so thats a good thing.

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

Cheers for the comment mate I just don't have much luck with cars lol so I'm really wary my civic is in excellent condition just don't wanna drop myself in it lol

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

if i was you i would take someone who knows subarus.
its hard to tell from an advert but i would check the clutch for a start off as if its still on the original at 75k i would suggest its due a replacement shortly.
but it looks ok and its been properly mapped by a good tuner for the mods so its probably running well.

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

That was the first thing I asked him lol was about the clutch he seems to think its ok but I thought the same at the miles clutch is going to be need changing soon well I'm glad about the mapping and as its not heavily modded I'm hoping the engine should be relatively ok not like my last one lol

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

put the car in fifth on a drive at about 40 mph and put your foot down if its worn it willl slip when the boost comes in.

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

Ye will do that mate any ideas on how to check for crank walk as that's what happened to my last one and was quite a pricey fix lol

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

if you are concerned about potential problems pay a subaru specialist to check it out for your piece of mind.
a few quid now will be better than problems down the line.

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

Ok mate will have a look at doing that cheers for all your help it's much appreciated I really want another one I don't want my last experience to put me off for life lol

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

when i bought my last sti , i had it checked out by a specialist and he turned up minor problems that i would have never spotted which helped with negotiating a discount on the price and also piece of mind that no major problems were present

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

I expect little issues here and there as no car is perfect lol but I just don't want anything terminal my last Impreza I had it a week and the crank went gutted was a understatement ha ha

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

Well decided to leave it after speaking to the seller and a lot of advice from a few members on here including a well known tuner it seemed a bit to suspicious running 1.4 bar of boost and that sort of mielage I think it's safe to say it will need a rebuild soon so back to square one think I'm gonna try sell the civic for cash and go from there cheers for all the advice guys