Jeffers Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Now then all, new to the community. Fingers crossed I pick up my new addition to the family on Saturday. White 09 wrx sti hatchback. I’m sure the answers are there in the forums but any hints or tips on what to look for when looking round and test driving would be greatly appreciated. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Wotcha and welcome - Love a hatch me 😍 Look for the usual - service history, belt changed around 40k, emulsification of oil in the coolant lids - radiator and reservoir, blue smoke on start up, even wear on tyres. Feel under rear wheel arches (there is a lip) for rust bubbles. check wheels for any grease, a split cv joint sprays a thin layer all the way around. Paint on the interior is thin check door cards handles and centre console for chips - not expensive to rectify but give and indication of treatment. A clunk from front suspension when driving slowly forwards / backwards then applying brake could be tophats keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffers Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Cheers Jay, that’s much appreciated! Can’t wait, I’m like a kid on Xmas eve again! I’ll chuck some pictures on if she comes home with me! Cheers again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffers Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Any issues or cheeky little tests like the suspension one for the gearbox whilst I remember and I’ve got you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 welcome. Check to see what engine work its had, the 2.5's are known to suffer ringland and headgasket failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffers Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Cheers for that tidgy, will do! I’m just gonna go and google ringland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 15 hours ago, Jeffers said: Cheers for that tidgy, will do! I’m just gonna go and google ringland! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 The 6 speed gearbox, differential and axles are good for easy 500bhp - pretty solid - should be no issues there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Jay762 said: The 6 speed gearbox, differential and axles are good for easy 500bhp - pretty solid - should be no issues there This. the rest of the car bar the engine is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffers Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Cheers guys, much appreciated as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffers Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 She’s home! More pics tomorrow hopefully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Looking goood!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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