SUBARU WRX. Should i worry about anything when buying a 1999 subaru wrx that has done under 100 000kms if yes then what should i

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jwls2, Mar 15, 6:22pm
Should i worry about anything when buying a 1999 subaru wrx that has done under 100 000kms. if yes then what should i worry about!
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bevharris1938, Mar 15, 6:28pm
oil leaks.
daryl14, Mar 15, 6:33pm
Theft. get a gps tracker. And wether you can actually get it insured.
jwls2, Mar 15, 6:33pm
why do subarus leak oil so early! is a dif leak fatal and should i also watch out for this!
jwls2, Mar 15, 6:35pm
thanks guys keep the info coming !
daryl14, Mar 15, 6:38pm
Without knowing much at all about subarus myself, if you can find an independant (not dealership) specialist garage to pre purchase inspect and service you will be well on the way to happy motoring.
jwls2, Mar 15, 6:47pm
would aa be a good start!
jwls2, Mar 15, 6:47pm
aa pre purchase inspection be fine!
daryl14, Mar 15, 6:48pm
No, not generally regarded as good quality inspections on here.
jwls2, Mar 15, 6:51pm
really! why!
franc123, Mar 15, 7:02pm
Price the insurance first and then we can give you some pointers re finding a good one.You might decide to not proceed any further once you've done the first bit.
dent, Mar 15, 7:03pm
If it has had a cambelt done if not your easily up for $1200. Also the 100,000km service is a biggie including new spark plus etc. As others have said check for oil leaks, clutch operation if its a manual. Also i personally would be a little weary of one that looks like its been modified. This could mean its been driven hard. Also ask to see service history.
heavydee, Mar 15, 7:04pm
I've used car inspection services in the past. Very thorough inspection with a detailed report.
sw20, Mar 15, 7:13pm
Huge fuel bills.

I get excited when I manage to get my BC5 to use less than 10litres/100km.
n1smo_gtir, Mar 15, 7:23pm
+100. they are cheap enough on Trademe. piece of piss to install, just hide the unit n wiring well. $140 can get you one that has immobiliser function to cut off fuel pump/ignition. Very accurate location too.
jwls2, Mar 16, 3:38pm
any more tips!
suplyuparts, Mar 16, 10:35pm
How much you paying for it.!.oil leaks.!.my last 5 never had them.
metallicafan21, Mar 16, 11:25pm
I have a subaru sti wrx, no problems yet and all goods. and only coming up to 70,000 on the clock, im thinking time for a ute.
jwls2, Mar 17, 7:42am
im paying 8g! please tell me more about cooling systems and why do everyne say subarus are shit
towie11, Mar 17, 7:51am
I work for a Subaru dismantler and the biggest killer of Subaru's is the lack of servicing and yes they do tend to overheat but again servicing correctly will prevent this. Always run a turbo vehicle on good fuel and as long as their are no aftermarket gizmos under the hood you should be fine.
jwls2, Mar 17, 10:04am
Aw ok . are subarus good engines! or costly to fix etc!
daryl14, Mar 17, 10:31am
Allow myself to quote myself. did you find this yet! why not approach them and ask these questions. OR there are subaru forums on the interweb. AND there is a search threads function just over there to the left.
Just thought I'd mention because you only seem to be getting the information that you don't want to hear.

And don't say s**t in the message board. It will lead you down a very slippery path. You can bully, abuse, & antagonise everybody all you want, but for god's sake don't say s**t. (in-house joke).
suplyuparts, Mar 17, 11:14am
8g.Holey.I'll sell you mine for $6500.1999 v6,done 114km,has been lowered on new 18s,service done at possum bourne motorsports,silver.No oil leaks,no water leaks an will come with brand new wof an rego an alarm.An its a wagon.
suplyuparts, Mar 17, 11:16am
My wrx-ra lasted me years without any issue.Thats including racing it at the track.
kevymtnz, Mar 17, 11:21am
none turbo - 100-150k+ left
turbo - engine ready to blow anytime
high chance of crashing it
high chance of it stolen - why i would never know