DaveyP Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Evenin' all, I've just watched my Jaguar head off into the sunset on a car transporter and am looking to spend the cash on an Impreza. As the title states, I know nothing. I'm after a WRX Estate (Wagon?) ,I reckon. My budget is about three thousand. My main question is, are there many huge differences between models? Excuse my ignorance, but how are they referenced? 'Bug Eye' etc...? Also, what are the most common and most expensive faults I need to look out for? Thanks in advance, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimson Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I found this thread super useful : http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1619-help-check-guide-buying-1st-subaru/ as per models check my thread http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/12381-help-me-buy-my-first-subaru/page-1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Wotcha and welcome, keep us posted on what you decide and feel free to get stuck in with the rest of the forum, loads of info on different motors - Matt owns a wagon with a fair few mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGD Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome to the club. Pick a style you like in your budget. They are generally a great car Just need make sure you try and get : Full service history Cam belts upto date Lowest mileage you can Check for knocking in the engine hold the revs about 3k and listen ? Listen for wheel bearings And general condition Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozyDave Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi mate, welcome to the club As a rough guide - The bugeye is the shape from 2000 to 2003, blobeye is 2003 to 2006, hawkeye is 2006 to 2008. In the wagon range, there are a couple of non turbo models to choose from, but only one turbo model, the WRX. You should be able to pick up a 2003/4 blob wrx for your budget. Don't worry too much about mileage, just check the history and give it a good once over and test drive. mine has 110k on the clock and is running 330 bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Welcome to S.O.C :) Feel free to get stuck in great friendly bunch on here :) So have you seen anything you like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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