smallzoo Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I have seen a 1998 Impreza saloon ( non turbo ), only 80k miles, mainly subaru history, currently owned my mechanic and mot tester who will sell it to me with 12 months mot for.....£650 He say there is no rust, nothing wrong with the car, gold alloys..just needs the paint freshening up so...should I or shouldnt I I am 50+ so so worry with insurance, and only 3k miles a year Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Seems ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil3822 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nice sounding motor. Seems a good cost and if owned by a mechanic and MOT tester should be sound unless he is dodgy of course. insurance should not be a bother at all. Worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallzoo Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 he certainly sounds genuine, my only concern is that he has only had it three months and says he needs the money for with his kiddie...it just always seem to strike alarm bells with me.. .and its over 4 hours away so I would have to buy on his word and not see it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Along way to go for a cheap car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyc Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 You could end up spending as much on recovery if it breaks down on the way home! My mate is an Audi apprentice trained time served mechanic, mot tester and motor industry approved member or whatever it is, and I would not trust him to sell a decent 2nd hand motor... Let alone work on one lol. Just because someone is a mechanic, doesn't mean he's any good! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallzoo Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks for everyone's help...I think I'll say no If anyone sees a sub £800 impreza that would fit my bill..let me know ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Was a tidy sport wagon near me for ages was up for 495 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Smallzoo, Take your time in finding the right car and if you read what happened to my son in another thread you'll be extra cautious. There are loads of good cars around and some are fairly cheap, so you should get lucky. Patience is the key. Regards, Rik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 be good for a daily, wont get very good mpg though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil3822 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Did not see all the details about owned for 3 months and distance. If was aware of those points would have advised to stay away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 End of the day it's a sport .... Vectra / mondeo of the same era are far better cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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