jj1966 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Hi, going to see a 55 wrx in WR blue tomorrow, almost 200 miles from me in Garelochhead, was looking at a nice 05 wrx 300, however just missed that, another guy was driving to see it when I phoned, any advice on what I should look out for would be appreciated, would post the link from autotrader for you to see if only I knew how ? Thanks John
davey l wrx Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Hi, welcome, check the usual stuff..... service history, should have been done every 9,000 miles though some guys do the oil every 4,500 miles, cam belt should have been changed at 50,000 miles. Receipts for any mods that have been done. Chek the MOT's for mileage each year to make sure things add up. Apart from that it's the usual, hopefully the engine will be cold when you get there so you can check for blue smoke on start up. Give it a good test drive, don't go over 3250rpm till it's fully warmed up, after that give it a bootfull and check for smoke in the rear view mirror. The shocks on these cars tend to knock and that either means a rebuild or new shocks. Check in Scoobypedia there's a buyers guide in there.... it's the one i used when i got my 54 plate WRX.
jj1966 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks, will check out the buyers guide. Cheers John
Wee Jock Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks, will check out the buyers guide. Cheers John Might be the wine I have had tonight but is the car 200 miles from Garlochead, or your in 200 miles away and the car is in Garelochead? Paul
jj1966 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Might be the wine I have had tonight but is the car 200 miles from Garlochead, or your in 200 miles away and the car is in Garelochead? Paul Hi, I am in Garelochhead and the car is almost 200 miles away. Cheers John
Wee Jock Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Hi, I am in Garelochhead and the car is almost 200 miles away. Cheers John Ok, to post your link to the page with the scoob on it, go to the page the car is on in autotrader, when you see the car you are looking at look at the top of your web browser and it wil say something like www.autotrader.co.uk ..... do a right hand click with your mouse or a double click and copy link. Come back on to sidc and reply....... right hand click then select paste! PS you are only five miles from me! Cheers Paul
wrxmania Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Check the body services have been done or the body warranty is not valid any more. Brian.
jj1966 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Ok, to post your link to the page with the scoob on it, go to the page the car is on in autotrader, when you see the car you are looking at look at the top of your web browser and it wil say something like www.autotrader.co.uk ..... do a right hand click with your mouse or a double click and copy link. Come back on to sidc and reply....... right hand click then select paste! PS you are only five miles from me! Cheers Paul Hi, Paul does this work ? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201104378437545 Cheers John
Wee Jock Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Looks clean enough! Pity you are going tomorrow or i would have come with you, just for the jolly! It looks straight and very clean! Cant say anymore than that without being there. Good luck!
Spaceman Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 thats a WRX SWRT import from malta (i bought one new in 05. same as a wrx300 except it don`t have ppp (i fitted my own exhaust fuel pump sti top mount and andy f remap to 285/300 for alot cheaper than ppp) doesn`t have the alloy gearknob. the 300 badges (badges can be bought from subaru) alarm system. (check its had one installed.) no locking wheel nuts. good luck was a right good car. oh and i go for an underseal as they don`t get as much as uk (may have already been done.)
tomwrx08 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 that looks really nice mate, love the front seats,
jj1966 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 thats a WRX SWRT import from malta (i bought one new in 05. same as a wrx300 except it don`t have ppp (i fitted my own exhaust fuel pump sti top mount and andy f remap to 285/300 for alot cheaper than ppp) doesn`t have the alloy gearknob. the 300 badges (badges can be bought from subaru) alarm system. (check its had one installed.) no locking wheel nuts. good luck was a right good car. oh and i go for an underseal as they don`t get as much as uk (may have already been done.) Hi, thanks for the info, just back from Englandshire with the car, like it alot, big smiles and more, car is in good order for it's age. Does the fact it could be an import affect it in any way ? did an hpi check didn't say anything about it being an import. Cheers John
jj1966 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 that looks really nice mate, love the front seats, Yes the interior is nice and in mint condition Cheers John
arch Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 The fact that it is an import does reduce its value and can in some cases increase insurance costs. As Grieg mentioned above there are also some items that are standard on UK cars that are not on the imports.
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