Wanting to buy a Subaru Impreza

[[DtK] [M] pam_27]

Hello all,

I currently looking to buy a Subaru Impreza S R / S WRX sedan in white + manual (2000-2007). Finiding it difficult to find one in SA, let alone one with kms below 100,000.

Just wondering whether anyone has/knows anyone who owns one and is willing to part with either one of those variants. Any feedback on this model would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.

[Saucae]

I heard the "De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux" is a good car.
here's a picture of my uncle driving one.

[[DtK] [V] Arkwark]

To be honest when it comes to impreza's if you're after the true performance you need to go STi. WRX is only good for burning the clutch and going 5.7 0-100 apart from that, in the corners it just doesn't have the package the STi offers, all round bilstein suspension, sti bushing, transmission, etc.

If you have the money don't even consider the WRX go for the STi.

The rexy is definitely a good base don't get me wrong, personally I'd go the 1998-99 WRX models it's cheaper provides same performance, if not I'd go the 02' rex, the rest provide same performance but in my opinion are just hideous.

I currently drive a MY06 3.0R liberty and I have everything about it, but I do have the STi package, the suspension is rigid and rough in day to day driving, but damn it provides the performance in the corners. The AWD wow, you should already know. The engine, completely in love with the 3.0 boxer, nothing to complete whatsoever about subaru's. If you're a p-plater and have the money go that, don't even consider the rex.

You're going to struggle finding one to those standards.

9.5k lowish k's and few modifications 99' model in SA not white though.

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

[[DtK] [M] pam_27]

I heard the "De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux" is a good car.
here's a picture of my uncle driving one.

Thanks Saucae, that response was about as useful as a midget on a basketball team.

[[DtK] [M] pam_27]

Thanks Arkwark, I appreciate it. Considered an STi but not in my price range. I like the look of the second generation Subaru Impreza's anything pre is a little too old school/rough looking for me. I will keep searching see how I go, patience is a virtue I guess. Cheers.

[[DtK] [V] No_ID]

Subaru? Get an evo lancer son.

[[DtK] [V] Arkwark]

To be honest the biggest thing I'd have to say is make you they can supply a full service history, half the blokes who drive wrx's just thrash them and don't fully service what is needed. Be careful with modifications too, most will be illegal which isn't a problem you just need to understand if you get pulled over by regency you're ♥♥♥♥ed. Also check redbook for the average pricing of the model your looking for if there's any issues you can haggle the price down. Also save yourself the pain, GET A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION, costs $140 but well worth it.

And when it comes to tyres don't get shitty random Japanese tyres which most WRX's will have in comparison to STI's, personally for SA roads, potenza RE001, or RE002 is the way to go, stock rims which came on my suby were 215/45R17, and being such an odd size would have costed 550 per tyre for the 001's which was ridiculously so I swapped out for a common 18 inch rim, fitting 225/45R18 size which plenty of commodores have, costing around 290-350 per tyre.

Tyre's are what keeps you on the road don't sting out on them.

And if anyone is selling or knows someone selling a mk 6 Golf R preferably two door in SA, let me know.

[[DtK] [M] pam_27]

That is why I am leaning towards a Subaru Impreza S R not a rex, from what I have seen so far many of these have had modifications which I’m not keen on. Is the professional inspection the same as a RAA check?

[[DtK] [V] Shaq]

I'd like to recommend a mazda, they fit the whole family and are very stylish