mphlly

Hi Guys, I am a soon to be Scooby owner and join the mass's. I really need some advice from somebody on the below car I'm looking to buy. Everything looks sweet but I am slightly concerned about the fact that the previous owner had the engine stripped and re-biult, is there anything anybody can suggest, is this normal, does it suggest a major engine fault etc. Please help it would be appreciated:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...owners/1096490

SWEENEYWRX

iTrader: (1)

Hi mate and welcome! I'm kind of new to the forum and scoobys myself and can only speak from my own experience. I bought a 2004 WRX that had had an engine rebuild due to big end bearing failure and can say without a doubt it's the best most reliable car I've owned to date. Just depends I suppose on who carried the work out and to what standard. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will be along soon. Looks a cracking car tho!!

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

The 2.5 engine is a known weak spot when increasing power. Its been well documented on here, have a search and read up.
From reading the advert it appears this car has had some work done to prevent that failure. If its been done by a respectable garage and there are bills/receipts to show all work then there is no need to worry.
The car looks good with a decent spec.

mphlly

Cheers Guys, I will be sure to get the work receipts and find out more details what has been done, is there anything else that you would suggest I should be careful with or look out for

moneys

iTrader: (5)

Someone went to see that one here the other week. Can't remember who or when but I'm positive it was that car. Think, well the fact it's still there is a big hint, they walked away for some good reason.

As for the rebuild most hawkeye have had at least the hg done and this is actually a selling point in my opinion as if it's been done right the cosworth hg upgrade and also arp head studs will stop any further issues and a fully forged engine is good for high hp

mphlly

Thanks moneys, any advice i can get is great, i wouldn't want my first scooby to be a flop buy

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

£11k is a lot of money for that car, £9k would be more realistic and it's not had the rods and pistons replaced which ARE still a weak point, can't understand why they would strip the engine and not do the whole lot, only done half a job IMO.

I'd keep looking, and it's in the higher £500 road tax bracket.

Osimabu

iTrader: (2)

Have a look here:

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...fo-advice.html

mphlly

Cheers Ditchmyster I think i just might take that advice

mphlly

Thanks Osimabu it looks like this is the exact car, no sale HMMMMMMM dodgy