CarlizzleFoSho Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hey all, I'm new to this forum and Subaru's, so be nice! Thinking of moving on from my trusty steed, a Skoda Fabia VRS to a Subaru Impreza Diesel. I'm looking at test driving one on Tuesday (I've attached the PDF of it) Is there anything specific I should be looking out for? Or any questions worth asking? Cheers, Carla Reg-BV59KCA--130498887588406531.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hello & welcome, theres a buying guide here http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1619-help-check-guide-buying-1st-subaru/#entry45963 It mainly covers petrol cars so I'd just pick bits out that don't apply, there have been issues with the glowplugs on the diesels if you have a search on here or google it I'm sure it will bring some stuff up, looks like some owners are having them replaced under warranty and some are having trouble, I'd check to see if there has been anything done or in the history, unless it's a new car your looking at. We're all quite friendly on here so no need to worry feel free to join in and ask as many questions as you want :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Check to make sure it has diesel in the tank ..... Or im pretty sure the boxer diesels are bullet proof, but make sure things like regular service history is there, clean oil, no knocks or funky smells coming from the engine. no smoke off boost unless its had a remap. Welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlizzleFoSho Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Cheers for the heads up guys! Shall keep an eye out for all of the above :) I've heard something about the 2009 diesel enhiens having crankshaft problems? So it's more advisable to get a diesel engine from 2010 onwards as the crankshaft has been revised or something? Just want to know if anyone knows more about that issue?! Cheers all :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awebb320 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 did you go see the car? how did it compare to the fabia? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0llamite Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Test driving a diesel impreza, what to look for... a petrol one... ;D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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