Subaru Impreza Forum

PMill · 09 Dec 2010, 06:14 PM

Hello I am looking to buy an Impreza but having never owned one can anyone tell me what problems and pitfalls to look for I am currently considering an 05 WRX and an 03 GX. Many thanks in anticipation of your help.

The Pilot · 09 Dec 2010, 06:22 PM

Welcome firstly

not really anything to worry about,full history is a real bonus,apart from that,there's not really alot to worry about,unless you've got a heavy right foot

,that won't be such a problem if you go for the GX version..

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PMill · 09 Dec 2010, 06:50 PM

Thanks for that, its abit daunting not knowing if there are any known problem areas, is there a lot of difference mpg between turbo and non turb?

The Pilot · 09 Dec 2010, 06:55 PM

there's not really that much to be honest..

figures here may help you a little further

:- Subaru Impreza Saloon (00-05) - Facts & Figures - Parker's

Curtiz · 10 Dec 2010, 12:12 AM

I know on a lot of newage Impreza's, rear shocks knocking seems to be a common problem. So if you take one out for a test drive just listen out for that

Apart from that, if it has a full service history, should be fine (AFAIK)

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PMill Fresh Scooby Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	Re: Buying an Impreza Thanks for that, its abit daunting not knowing if there are any known problem areas, is there a lot of difference mpg between turbo and non turb?
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The Pilot Obsessed Scooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay of Tor... Posts: 6,567	Re: Buying an Impreza there's not really that much to be honest.. figures here may help you a little further :- Subaru Impreza Saloon (00-05) - Facts & Figures - Parker's __________________ *Mapped by Enginetuner(Plymouth)..*
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Curtiz Veteran Scooby Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belfast Posts: 2,988	Re: Buying an Impreza I know on a lot of newage Impreza's, rear shocks knocking seems to be a common problem. So if you take one out for a test drive just listen out for that Apart from that, if it has a full service history, should be fine (AFAIK)
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