Impreza WRX

irishlegacy · Post by **irishlegacy** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:25 pm

I know I am on perhaps the wrong website to ask this question but hey I have to give it a try:

I was offered a very clean 1995 Impreza WRX with 103,000 full service history, never hacked to messed about with, just a genuine straight clean car. Its white and it hasnt even got a stone chip on the hood.

I was offered this car for 4500 Euro's. Is it worth considering to purchase or is it a bag of trouble..?

Any assistance much appreciated..

Cheers

Paul

joeWM · Post by **joeWM** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:06 pm

im pretty sure you just made alot of people jealous. haha. personally i would snatch that up.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:03 am

Yeah, Subarus didn't exist in the US until 2002.

It sounds like it was adult-owned and driven, well-maintained, and not beaten to within an inch of its life. Big plus.

Verify it though. Give it a thorough going-over anyway. Make sure the gearbox feels good, make sure the turbo boosts properly, make sure the tires are wearing evenly.

Stuff like that.

John Drivesabox · Post by **John Drivesabox** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:06 am

What's a Euro worth to us Yanks?

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:12 am

It's not as easy as a straight conversion due to relative economy unless you are talking about buying it there and importing it, but currently 1 euro=1.38 dollars according to Google.

ultrasonic · Post by **ultrasonic** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:51 am

DerFahrer wrote:Yeah, Subarus didn't exist in the US until 2002.

I'm sure you meant to say that WRX's weren't sold in the US market until the 2002 model year.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:09 am

I think he was implying that nobody cared about them until then, a shot at the crooked-hat crowd.

ultrasonic · Post by **ultrasonic** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:12 am

evolutionmovement wrote:I think he was implying that nobody cared about them until then, a shot at the crooked-hat crowd.

Ha... right!

I was taking the literal reading. Thanks for pointing that out.

ultrasonic · Post by **ultrasonic** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:12 am

evolutionmovement wrote:I think he was implying that nobody cared about them until then, a shot at the crooked-hat crowd.

Ha... right!

I was taking the literal reading. Thanks for pointing that out.

93forestpearl · Post by **93forestpearl** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:27 am

DerFahrer wrote:Yeah, as far as bandwagon n00bs go, Subarus didn't exist in the US until 2002.

Fixed that for ya

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:50 am

nice

Paul, you might want to check if the WRX is a "grey market" JDM import or a UK WRX. It could affect insurance or registration.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:55 pm

Is that 103,000 kilometers? That car is barely broken in!

From what I know, those cars don't tend to be basket cases. Especially if not modified they tend to be reliable and sturdy cars.

brand · Post by **brand** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:23 pm

You should buy it so everyone in North America can live vicariously through your photos and tales.

irishlegacy · Post by **irishlegacy** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:09 pm

Well here she is lads...not paid for yet but its more or less a done deal. Had a test drive in this beast today, tight as a nuns knickers, and in totally original condition, never had seen a ditch or a test track. What a serious bit of kit, I was stunned with the handling of this car out on the small country back roads here where I live. Have checked insurance and its not too bad, fully comprehensive at about 500 Euros ( less then $400) I think.

I am hoping to close the deal in the next few days....

Am I mad or what....

irishlegacy · Post by **irishlegacy** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:13 pm

Sorry forgot to show the interior..engine bay later..

Greetings from sunny Ireland

This car will cost me about $6000...! ( I hope)

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:08 am

It definitely looks to be worth the money. Congrats!

brand · Post by **brand** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:17 am

Awesome! How is the wife gonna take it?

ultrasonic · Post by **ultrasonic** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:03 am

brand wrote:Awesome! How is the wife gonna take it?

She'll take it like she always does!

The car looks really fantastic.

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:59 am

Wow, looks like a real gem.

irishlegacy · Post by **irishlegacy** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:03 am

Well lads she will take it as being a signal that she may be getting some goodies herself...

You know what its like, they have a great way of making you feel guilty, however I still have some "browney" points left following her recent surprise...I bought her a minter E.36 Beemer, which i have to say she loves.

But I guess I will have to be prepared to top up my browney points if that WRX lands outside my door..

Watch that space guys...

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