Test Driving Impreza Diesel - What to look for?

[CarlizzleFoSho]

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

[stants]

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

[Ash007ks]

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 :)

[CarlizzleFoSho]

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 :)

[awebb320]

did you go see the car? how did it compare to the fabia?

 

Alex

[R0llamite]

Test driving a diesel impreza, what to look for... a petrol one... ;D