What have I got myself into?

What have I got myself into?

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jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Well after not much thought, very little research and a quick look round the car, I've decided to take the plunge and buy my first Impreza.

Saw the car advertised at a local dealer on autotrader last week, went and had a look today and thought might as well.........

Its a 2006 WRX, 50,000 miles, service history to 40,000 miles and seemed in pretty good condition.
Noticed there was no stamp on the 50,000 mile service, which includes the cambelt. They're going to do the cambelt and service, give it a years MOT and I should be able to pick it up at the weekend/start of next week driving

It should be a bit of a change from the 12 year old fiesta I've been pooteling around in for the last year.

Fingers crossed I've bought a good one laugh

So what have I got my self into people?


yorkieboy

1,845 posts

176 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Congrats on your scooby, Go for a upgrade exhaust for that true Scooby burble! Oh be prepared for plenty of fuel stops! Go and find your fav road and give it the beans! biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Thanks, Going to be raped on the insurance as it is so the car will be staying standard...... for the first year any way.

Can't wait to pick it up and go for a blat out in it!

yorkieboy

1,845 posts

176 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Oh Always let it Idle for a minute or two after a spirited run! The engine keeps oil running around the bearings on the turbo! Keep an eye on tyre pressures aswell as it will affect the handling! Last thing is PICS!!! asap lol

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Yes! pics will be posted once I have the car.

Cheers for the tips, could do with out writing off the turbo laugh

anonymous-user

55 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Has it got a PPP? If so and you don't like it let me know yes

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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No PPP I'm afraid, would have liked it but this one was the right car at the right time and the right price, and after reading the PPP insurance thread I decided to stick with a standard one for now as I'll be paying more than enough any way.

Mastodon2

13,826 posts

166 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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I doubt an exhaust will increase your insurance that much. One of my friends bent over to pay for Impreza insurance - he got a decent price, but let's face it, they will always be a relatively expensive car to insure, so he stil paid a fair whack, I think he was insured with Admiral. A new catback for him for cost £30 to the insurer, which I think was just "admin cost" to update his file.

If I were paying the cost of insuring an Impreza, I'm damn sure I'd be paying a few more quid to get the Impreza noise, which imo is one of the main draws of the car. Might be worth checking with your insurer what they'd charge, you might be pleasantly surprised. Then get straight on the net and order a Blitz Nur Spec or a Crawford Gymkhana.

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Wednesday 14th November 2012
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It gets better and better!

Thanks for the advice with the exhaust, I did another quote to get an Idea, if it had an aftermarket exhaust already fitted it would cost me a total of 7 british pounds more to insure than the standard car laugh

So I guess £30 quid to add one after will be about right, seems like a bit of a bargain, but it's definitely something I'll be asking about when I take out the policy.

WeirdNeville

5,965 posts

216 months

Thursday 15th November 2012
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Just check the rear shocks - they fitted inverted shocks 2005 onwards, and they seize and fail, the rears most often. Any graunching noises on low speed manouvering, or settling when parking or untowards handling from the rear (sudden oversteer mid bend) could be down to failed and "sticking" shocks.

If they've not failed, get them re-greased properly and consider fitting grease nipples to keep them lubricated.
If they're not inverted type struts, just enjoy and don't worry.

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Thursday 15th November 2012
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Cheers, something else to check/ keep and eye on.

Just waiting for the phone call to say its ready, hopefully It will be the weekend, fingers crossed as I'm itching to take it for a drive.

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Tuesday 20th November 2012
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GRRR phone call from dealer this morning, car won't be ready til thursday or friday now as the engine management light they said they would sort needed a new part ordering and it only came in today. Didn't ask what it was but will find out when I pick it up, interested to know what the problem was.

Still on the plus side at least it sounds like they're doing a proper job on it rather than a botch, itching to get my dirty paws on it though!


cheesesliceking

1,571 posts

241 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Not a bad thing, sensors are expensive, least it'll have been replacedsmile

Jazzy Jefferson

728 posts

142 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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yorkieboy said:
Oh Always let it Idle for a minute or two after a spirited run! The engine keeps oil running around the bearings on the turbo!
Alternatively, drive off boost for the last few miles.

WeirdNeville

5,965 posts

216 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Jazzy Jefferson said:
Alternatively, drive off boost for the last few miles.
IMprezas have a convective water circuit which circulates water around the core of the turbo even with everything turned off. Whilst driving gently the last few miles are always advisable, no special precautions are necessary.

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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Cheers for the info.

Finally getting the car today, phoned the dealer this morning, all the works done and they're just finishing the valeting, a few jobs yto do this morning then off to pay for it and pick it up woohoo

Hopefully the weather will stay good and can get out for decent drive in it this afternoon driving

Scooby72

683 posts

182 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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If you've got a good one, you won't regret it.

I bought a minter 6 years ago, I've kept it standard, haven't abused it, it's been well maintained, and it's been 100% reliable, practical, and lots of fun !!

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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Well picked it up this afternoon, well happy! A massive step up from the fiesta in every way, although my record of only owning cars with tape decks still stands!

The sound when the turbo spools up is pretty addictive although I've mostly been stuck in traffic with it, but the few times I broke away and got to put my foot down a bit the car felt great and really good fun to drive.

Planning to get up early tomorrow for a proper run out around the Suffolk/Norfolk countryside, hopefully at 5am the roads will be quiet, fingers crossed it wont rain tonight and doesn't drop too cold.

jimmyboy85

Original Poster:

380 posts

149 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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Little pic, should be able to get some better ones in the next few days. Hopefully it displays!

WeirdNeville

5,965 posts

216 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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Give it a month and you'll be praying FOR damp cold mornings! A cold damp atmosphere helps a turbo out no end, and the distain an Impreza shows to moisture on the road really sets it apart. They come together and are in their element in those condtions!