Subaru Impreza Forum

Sam2004 · 15 Apr 2010, 10:08 PM

Hi

I am looking at buying an 06 STI at the weekend from a private seller (my first Impreza) I know to look at the basics in a second hand car along with the V5, Mot's, service history and do a vechicle check but is there any things/faults I need to look out for with the car that are unique to Impreza's of this age?

Sam

stiimpreza1984 · 15 Apr 2010, 11:08 PM

Listen out for the rear struts clonking when you coming to a stop or taking off and also the front, also bring a mechanic with you always be surprised how many people get caught out by buying a lemon also click on this Subaru Impreza - Buying Checklist

stiimpreza1984 · 15 Apr 2010, 11:14 PM

Also might be worth checking the engine mounts think in that year they used the plastic mounts liquid filled for less vibrations entering the cabin but think they recalled them as if you launched the car hard they can snap so they replaced them with the the normal heavy duty rubber ones they always used

you'd prorberbly know if the plastic mounts have broke as the vibrations in the car are pretty bad

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Sam2004 Fresh Scooby Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	Buying an 06 STI Hi I am looking at buying an 06 STI at the weekend from a private seller (my first Impreza) I know to look at the basics in a second hand car along with the V5, Mot's, service history and do a vechicle check but is there any things/faults I need to look out for with the car that are unique to Impreza's of this age? Sam
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stiimpreza1984 Obsessed Scooby Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 7,475	Re: Buying an 06 STI Listen out for the rear struts clonking when you coming to a stop or taking off and also the front, also bring a mechanic with you always be surprised how many people get caught out by buying a lemon also click on this Subaru Impreza - Buying Checklist __________________ SEE NO EVO HEAR NO EVO!
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stiimpreza1984 Obsessed Scooby Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 7,475	Re: Buying an 06 STI Also might be worth checking the engine mounts think in that year they used the plastic mounts liquid filled for less vibrations entering the cabin but think they recalled them as if you launched the car hard they can snap so they replaced them with the the normal heavy duty rubber ones they always used you'd prorberbly know if the plastic mounts have broke as the vibrations in the car are pretty bad __________________ SEE NO EVO HEAR NO EVO!
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