Irish-Scooby-10r

I am going to look at a 1.6 impreza this evening what should I look out for? its very small money because of no NCT. It has a respray and sticker kit done new pads, plugs and oil changed. Is there anything I should know? Are they hard on juice? it's going to be used as a every day family car.

CREWJ

Well before everyone else jumps in. It will be severely underpowered compared to everything else on the market.

If it's the 4WD version then it will be thirsty too.

If you still want it then check for rust around the arches as that can be very expensive to fix. Also listen out for knocks on the suspension (Mainly the rear).

Other than that it's just like any other car.

Irish-Scooby-10r

Power is not much of a issue the car will be mainly for the woman and it's a upgrade from a 1.1 saxo what causes the knocking noise from the rear ? And compared to a 1.6 petrol advensis would there be much of a difference in power and petrol consumption.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

It will be no quicker than your 1.1 saxo but will drink an awful lot more fuel.

CREWJ

As Mat says. The Avensis would be quicker and more economical too.

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Shoot me down here but to me unless the impreza is a turbo, there are lots of better cars out there.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

A stickered up 1.6 Impreza just doesn't make any sense to me at all.

Irish-Scooby-10r

Does not sound so good I was hoping to here a few good points .

00KESTI

iTrader: (1)

Nearly as well going for 2 ltr non turbo.

More or less same insurance/ fuel.

Irish-Scooby-10r

Some parts are off a classic, if it was a waist of time would I get back 400 euro on parts

Here is the car

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3602277

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Cheap respray, needs tyres. Honestly if you want a subaru experience, leave this and wait until you can get hold of a WRX/STI as you will only be disappointed.
Plenty of VW's etc out there for the same sort of money Id say.

Irish-Scooby-10r

I have a 00 Sti type r for myself this would be a family car. Not so sure now after the feed back thanks for all the reply's

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

In that case, definitely skip this one, you would feel awful going from an sti to that.Derv is the best bet for a family wagon and save plenty on fueling it.

Irish-Scooby-10r

I should have said in the first post the person wants to do a swap for our 1.1 saxo with a small sum of money. I will not be selling MY00 Sti type r I am going to do more mods on my car and use my motorbike for work the 1.6 would be for the girlfriend and a upgrade from the 1.1 saxo

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

I meant getting out of the type r and taking the family out in the 1.6 would be awful, I didnt think you would be trading it in!!

rexguy

Bulletproof, but will be a little thirstier than the competition as it has to power the AWD system. Will neven break and will never get stuck - no matter how bad the weather.

Irish-Scooby-10r

Decided not to get a 1.6 subaru going to look at a 1.6 audi or something in that line thanks for all the replys and opinion's