Anyone got a Subaru Impreza?

sparkin · 22-Jan-2005, 18:58

Considering buying an impreza 4wd estate on a `99 plate.I here they`re pretty reliable on the whole,anybody had any experiance with them?

[Edited on 22-1-2005 by sparkin]

andyb · 22-Jan-2005, 19:02

Hi mate, ive had two Imprezas one being the 5 door. What a superb flying machine they are, all be it a bit sparce on the interior.

0-60 in 6 secs including carrying the dog!

Just a word of warning. They are getting to be one of the most stolen vehicles with keys jobbie, where your house is burgled to get your keys!!
We have had two in two days here in my neck of the woods!

Festa748 · 22-Jan-2005, 20:05

Id advise stopping away from them
There is a fault with the series one's engines. The oil pump is S@*t and the bigend's go and the piston hit the heads and you end up with a very big bill for a rebuild and its happend on 3 or 4 of my mates that have had them

JohnDa · 22-Jan-2005, 20:39

Quote:

Originally posted by Festa748
Id advise stopping away from them
There is a fault with the series one's engines. The oil pump is S@*t and the bigend's go and the piston hit the heads and you end up with a very big bill for a rebuild and its happend on 3 or 4 of my mates that have had them

Every performance car has the problems, none are bullet proof. I've had two myself and can honestly say i had no porbs.

[Edited on 22-1-2005 by JohnDa]

skidlids · 22-Jan-2005, 21:21

Heres my mates site, he works with me and Scoobys are his hobby, could try asking your question on there.
http://scooby-sox.co.uk/

GsxrAge · 22-Jan-2005, 21:30

My sister's boyfreind has two mitsubushi evo's better car than the scooby.

Mr C · 22-Jan-2005, 22:18

I had a 1993 WRX a few years ago. Within 2 weeks I got rid only because I was at the petrol station far to often for my liking.
They are good fun but it encouraged wreckless driving as every one wanted to race you.
Why not look at the Subaru Legacy, Not a chavvy either

MaccLad · 22-Jan-2005, 22:37

Cracking motor,got mine new in 2000, put 100,000 in three years. Had a ferocious appitite for Tyres (8-12K miles), Brake disks and Pads (20K).
Nothing at all went wrong in those 100,000 miles. A proper tool. Moved up to a company Mondeo now!

madmav · 22-Jan-2005, 22:51

legacy estate !

LUV MINE

sparkin · 22-Jan-2005, 23:14

Thanks for the replies chaps

this one is one of the none turbos,a 2.0i sport estate.Parkers buyers guide average 30mpg,low 20`s about town and when diven hard,then 35 on a run.Bit of a shock after a TDI

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22-Jan-2005, 18:58	#1
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! Anyone got a Subaru Impreza? Considering buying an impreza 4wd estate on a `99 plate.I here they`re pretty reliable on the whole,anybody had any experiance with them? [Edited on 22-1-2005 by sparkin] Reply

22-Jan-2005, 20:05	#3
Festa748 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 286 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Selby North Yorks Id advise stopping away from them There is a fault with the series one's engines. The oil pump is S@*t and the bigend's go and the piston hit the heads and you end up with a very big bill for a rebuild and its happend on 3 or 4 of my mates that have had them Reply

22-Jan-2005, 21:21	#5
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Heres my mates site, he works with me and Scoobys are his hobby, could try asking your question on there. http://scooby-sox.co.uk/ Reply

22-Jan-2005, 21:30	#6
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset My sister's boyfreind has two mitsubushi evo's better car than the scooby. Reply

22-Jan-2005, 22:18	#7
Mr C Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,001 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chorley I had a 1993 WRX a few years ago. Within 2 weeks I got rid only because I was at the petrol station far to often for my liking. They are good fun but it encouraged wreckless driving as every one wanted to race you. Why not look at the Subaru Legacy, Not a chavvy either Reply

22-Jan-2005, 22:37	#8
MaccLad Registered Forum User Posts: 43 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Macclesfield Cracking motor,got mine new in 2000, put 100,000 in three years. Had a ferocious appitite for Tyres (8-12K miles), Brake disks and Pads (20K). Nothing at all went wrong in those 100,000 miles. A proper tool. Moved up to a company Mondeo now! Reply

22-Jan-2005, 22:51	#9
madmav Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 1098 Posts: 3,060 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Midlands Mood: Chilled legacy estate ! LUV MINE Reply

22-Jan-2005, 23:14	#10
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! Thanks for the replies chaps this one is one of the none turbos,a 2.0i sport estate.Parkers buyers guide average 30mpg,low 20`s about town and when diven hard,then 35 on a run.Bit of a shock after a TDI Reply