Chris_Bethell Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi Guys, Thought I would drop a line to say Hi, been on here looking and gaining info for a while might be picking up my first Subaru this weekend!! Can anyone advise what to look out for on a 2006 WRX 2.5 Hawkeye? I've seen a new people say don't buy the 2.5 but is that the hatch back or saloon style?? Bit concerned as the car has 89k on the clock... Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Wotcha and welcome - the issues are with both body shapes, the 2.0 hawk will get you lower tax band, make sure there is service history with the car - at 89k the cam belt should have been changed. lots of owners have had no issues with the 2.5 lump myself included sustained high revs and lots of hard cornering can lead to ringland failure particularly on no. 4 piston. forged replacements will stop this also if you intend doing track days or lots of high speed cornering get some form of sump baffling to keep the oil in the enabling pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Ok, if that is a problem on all models using that lump it may make me rethink buying that car. I've also been looking at a 04 plate blob eye which is the 2.0 WRX... But it's the same money as the hawk eye Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Welcome! How many miles has the Blob done and does it have history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Mileage as much of a guide it can be we all know isn't the rule [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Blob eye has 88k it's an SL running 265bhp... How much do you think it's worth? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Anything between£4-5k ish? depending on condition and location I guess. Nice cars for sure though, little bit rarer. Would be the blob all the way for me. Resale value will be better too I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 I'm going to check it out today, it's this car- http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607206022252 Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Certainly looks the nuts! Sounds like a good set up, nothing too mental. For me it would be checking the part history. Cambelt done? I'd want to see a stone cold start if possible. Check for signs of oil weep around the heads. Clutch bite and gear selection, let it sit idling for a while when hot, stop and restart. standard things really for any car. I always forget to check brake wear too. New set of discs and pads arent mega cheap for quality ones. Hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Excellent thanks for the advice! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Welcome to S.O.C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks! Been to look at it and it's got a few issues so off to look at another tomorrow, would have brought it for the right price but the guy selling it really didn't want to drop Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Anything specific? I think he wanted top end dollar for it but then he'll find someone who'll pay. Let is know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 I don't think he will, it has paint work issues all over the car, it needs a tyre (not major), suspension noise from the rear, tapping noise from cylinder two... Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggysniffer Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Best left alone by the sounds of it mate, one thing I will say is when you test drive the car when it's all up to temp give it a little bit of beans through the gears with quickish gear changes at highish revs as that will highlight any problems with the synchros, had the problem of crunching into gear in 3rd in my blob on a quick gear change and I myself missed 4th just once in my hawk and now that will crunch if I try a quick change at high revs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Bethell Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Great thanks I'll keep an eye out for it, going to check out a Prodrive WRX wagon today, it's an 05 plate with 80k Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I always say buy with your head and not with your heart when it comes to these cars. So think you did the right thing. The love can come after you buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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