Epic road trip - does this 2.5 WRX seem ok?
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Epic road trip - does this 2.5 WRX seem ok?
Flying from the Scottish Highlands to Devon on Saturday to pick this up. It's an 06 WRX SL with 42k, looks lovely. I have this video of it, does it seem OK? No strange noises? Few whining noises...is this normal?
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The 2.5WRX engine is more prone to head gasket failiure than the 2.0L, but there are plenty around that have not suffered this fate. In STI form things are even worse so bear that in mind if you are looking to mod for more power.
Just be aware that it could happen and if it does you will need to find some cash to have the engine sorted!
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This one is standard and will be staying that way. Just a bit concerned about the occasional high pitched whine in that clip. Sounds to me like an auxillary belt?
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TBH the belt is an easy fix and of no concern, but if the seller can't even be bothered to do it when trying to sell the car it doesn't look good for the rest of his maintenance.
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I'm guessing there's not much love for the 2.5 engine. I've read the stories of cannibal pistons etc, but the consensus seems to be don't modify the engine and it will be OK?
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Seriously you do need to factor in a rebuild when working out what to pay, it's a dilemma with a WRX because the car even mint with a forged motor can't be worth more than c £5k.
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Not another 2.5 will blow up thread. Sure if you keep it standard, look after it and service it along with using correct fuel it'll be fine. However as has been said if they can't be bothered to fix the belt before recording it then rings bells.
Plenty about I'd imagine to not need to do the epic journey?
Plenty about I'd imagine to not need to do the epic journey?
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The reasons for road trip are
1) Scotland is ****e for choice when you are after a specific model & spec, there's hardly anyone up here
2) It's a March '06 car so cheaper tax band
3) The colour, SL spec, service history and owned by a bloke in his late 50s for 6 years who has averaged 4k a year
Believe me I wish it was round the corner but I will travel the country for the right car, done it a few times
1) Scotland is ****e for choice when you are after a specific model & spec, there's hardly anyone up here
2) It's a March '06 car so cheaper tax band
3) The colour, SL spec, service history and owned by a bloke in his late 50s for 6 years who has averaged 4k a year
Believe me I wish it was round the corner but I will travel the country for the right car, done it a few times
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i would at least buy one from a specialist with a bit of warranty
http://shop.scoobyclinic.com/index.p...product_id=489
http://shop.scoobyclinic.com/index.p...product_id=489
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My 2.5 WRX is about to turn 108,000 mile on standard internal,
And happily does 100 miles a day Monday to Friday getting me to and from work....
Just adding the other side of this for you.
And happily does 100 miles a day Monday to Friday getting me to and from work....
Just adding the other side of this for you.