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Old 15 January 2000, 06:17 PM
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hi everyone

I'm thinking of buying a second hand impreza, say 93/94. My insurance quotes are too high for an imported WRX (£2500+ !!!!!) so I'm going with a UK spec car. The trouble is, I don't know much about them. I don't really know what dodgy signs to look for ie. turbo/clutch conditions, smoke form the exhaust etc. If anyone can give me some handy tips or even let me give them a call I would be very grateful.

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Old 15 January 2000, 06:26 PM
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Try reading the faq on
Old 17 January 2000, 12:45 AM
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Yeah nice one Kevin
I've told you I'll help you when you go looking. Incidently stop talking about it get off your **** and start looking you lazy git!!!
Old 17 January 2000, 06:01 PM
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Mul,

Where are you getting insurance quotes from?
Give Adrian Flux a call(01553 777888), they rated the WRX the same as a UK Spec car when they quoted me.

£705 with a £300 excess. I'm 28 with full Protected NCB.1994 WRX.

Justin.
Old 17 January 2000, 06:05 PM
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Unfortunately articles I've read suggest its difficult to find an "old" impreza that is in good condition.

We are enthusiastic drivers it seems !
Old 18 January 2000, 01:51 PM
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Mul,

Shop around till you drop on insurance. I'm paying £715 (with a named driver) on an STI insured at 26k.

Imports should only differ by 10% from UK cars. Don't forget a 12k Import car will be less than a 18k UK car to insure.

E-mail me and I will give you a contact in insurance who whould be cheaper than most.

In terms of buying a car. Depends on your budget. If low teans, a WRX will be the one (there are now loads so shop around and drive at least 4 or 5 so you no when your driving a dud). Also get someone who really knows their stuff to check the car over before you pay your money. Its worth doing.

Buy right and it will be a dream.

Good luck

Chris
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