WRX 06 to Ford Focus Zetec S 15

[Nja_Saltire]

Looking for some advice 

when i purchased my WRX sti rep i done a cardinal sin i rushed into it and focused on mileage. after bought from a dealer MOT was done day of purchase. my brother who is a mechanic gave it a once over as my kids were going to be in the car. and lo and be hold it shouldn't have past MOT. rear shocker had no fluid could lift the wheel right into the arch. front stabilizing arms had no rubber in the so rattled and knocked. took it back to be told was MOT pass and basicaly tough. forked out 300 quid to have replaced as was not road worthy. about a month later took back to my brother to check car thoroughly and discovered the CAT had moved and damaged the spindle in the turbo so would need to replace, decided to sell bought for 6500 sold for 3000 as didnt have the time or funds. as to get the car to a standard to reflect its heritage it required full respray and all four alloys refurbed. i walked into Arnold clarck and walked out with a 64 plate ford focus 1.5 tdci ecoboost nice car but after 6 months it bores me. i miss the sound, looks, speed, acceleration, attention, and prestige of the Subaru.

 

I want to get it right this time there are alot of very nice examples out there but would like some do's and donts and i will be researching and not jumping at the first one i see with go faster tinted specs. 

ive looked at WRX and STI age 03 to 07 but i want something different and a bit special something to nurture care for. i want a piece of Subaru history and prestige. 

Currently i am looking at a Subaru Trezo 1997 any advice on what to expect and look for.

Budget - £6000 at a push £7000

[ScoobieFloz]

I would always get a Vehicle Inspection done. They cost a couple of hundred quid and could end up saving you from buying a shed.

Sometimes it is worth just asking the seller the question "Do you mind if I get an Inspection done on the car?" If they are hiding anything you can guarantee the answer will be no!!!

If the inspection does show up anything you may be able to negotiate on the price.

[AJ_WRX]

Sound advice. You think you would be able to trust a dealer that should offer a warranty or have a reputation to uphold!

Good luck with the purchase! 

[stano4130]

I have used the RAC to do an inspections on a vehicle while I was shopping for my car. They are very expensive but they do a full check and provide a very detailed report of what's all been checked and the condition of the car. I would recommend you first do your own inspection and once you have narrowed your choice down then get them in to do a check, as this cost could quickly sky rocket if you get them in to check each and every car.

Depending on where you live, you could even get some Subaru specialist mechanics in to do a check. I know Richard at FB Tuning in Bedfordshire offers a checking service on cars, think he charges £150. But he will almost guarantee to find something wrong with the car which will ensure a reduction of his fee's or more.