RE: Shed of the Week: Subaru Impreza Turbo Estate
Discussion
Nice to see a Subaru featured in shed. Spot on money wise I would say. Oil leak is easy enough fix, but like others have commented, rust on the rear is a killer with these early Impreza's. I've owned a few in my time, and currently have a very early 1992 model undergoing restoration at the moment. Doubt the standard cars will ever make huge money like the 22b and P1 ( Wish I had kept it now), however as a modern classic I think they are a nice car to have for a weekend toy.
Filibuster said:
rastapasta said:
They never sold in big numbers in the UK. Only in the US, Aus, Japan and Switzerland.
We Swiss certainly like our Subarus. Although mostly in rural areas. We call them "Farmer's Porsche" over here.Audi and Porsches for the city, Subarus in the countryside.
Maybe I'm a bit cynical but loads of advisories for rust in 2015 and then none in 2016 wouldn't be a plus point for me. The options are:
-the owner spent ages repairing all the rust, replacing parts etc.
-the owner covered all the rust in waxoyl as a bodge, or
-the owner took it for an MOT somewhere else which was less meticulous about listing advisories.
-the owner spent ages repairing all the rust, replacing parts etc.
-the owner covered all the rust in waxoyl as a bodge, or
-the owner took it for an MOT somewhere else which was less meticulous about listing advisories.
Rusty underside would need investigating but if its passed an MOT since, then that would suggest work has been done, would want ti on ramps to inspect as it may have just had black stuff slapped over it, some MOT patches or possibly and fairly unlikely, it all cut out, with new metal welded in neatly and protected.
But otherwise, looks clean and has escaped Barrification, probably it being a wagon has protected it, the Barrificators preffered the saloon as a full 555 logo set didnt fit on a Wagon, I would say any original Impreza is a fine thing but the Wagon does have more practicality and they always tended to be in m ore genteel ownership.
They drove so well, doesnt sound like much power nowadays but they do shift nicely.
Surely on the cusp of some price rises, the Rally pedigree of the Saloon is up there with any Escort and the original Playstation/GT generation are now into their thirties and beyond, it is the new MK1/2 Escort, the Saloon even has a similar outline.
At the moment its a case of buyers worried it might cost a bit to get an Impreza right, as opposed to the throwing money at rusty shell of an Escort bought off eBay for 5k, then being treated to all new mechanical, much, welding and paint, coupled with loads of mods.
Still a whiff of smokey, bespoilered, liveried sheds charging town centres about with dump valves making a racket with a not impressed looking blonde GF, that is on the Wayne (Sic) now, and I reckon anything is going to go up in value, all the signs are there, five years and someone will be linking to this SOTW and bemoaning that you cant get even a basket case Impreza for under 5 grand and nice ones are 15 plus. The Barries have moved on to fast VAG stuff.
But otherwise, looks clean and has escaped Barrification, probably it being a wagon has protected it, the Barrificators preffered the saloon as a full 555 logo set didnt fit on a Wagon, I would say any original Impreza is a fine thing but the Wagon does have more practicality and they always tended to be in m ore genteel ownership.
They drove so well, doesnt sound like much power nowadays but they do shift nicely.
Surely on the cusp of some price rises, the Rally pedigree of the Saloon is up there with any Escort and the original Playstation/GT generation are now into their thirties and beyond, it is the new MK1/2 Escort, the Saloon even has a similar outline.
At the moment its a case of buyers worried it might cost a bit to get an Impreza right, as opposed to the throwing money at rusty shell of an Escort bought off eBay for 5k, then being treated to all new mechanical, much, welding and paint, coupled with loads of mods.
Still a whiff of smokey, bespoilered, liveried sheds charging town centres about with dump valves making a racket with a not impressed looking blonde GF, that is on the Wayne (Sic) now, and I reckon anything is going to go up in value, all the signs are there, five years and someone will be linking to this SOTW and bemoaning that you cant get even a basket case Impreza for under 5 grand and nice ones are 15 plus. The Barries have moved on to fast VAG stuff.
BugLebowski said:
Maybe I'm a bit cynical but loads of advisories for rust in 2015 and then none in 2016 wouldn't be a plus point for me. The options are:
-the owner spent ages repairing all the rust, replacing parts etc.
-the owner covered all the rust in waxoyl as a bodge, or
-the owner took it for an MOT somewhere else which was less meticulous about listing advisories.
Glad someone else is on my wavelength-the owner spent ages repairing all the rust, replacing parts etc.
-the owner covered all the rust in waxoyl as a bodge, or
-the owner took it for an MOT somewhere else which was less meticulous about listing advisories.
cracking motor. I like many would be concerned about the rot advised on a previous MOT. Mainly as a good friend is currently on his 4th Saloon and once again needs work to the rear turrets. made all the more difficult by it being only accessible from outside the car and in a pretty crappy location.
If I were parting with £1.5k for it I'd need to insist on having it on a ramp and thoroughly inspected considering the numerous advisories for various bits of rot. You never know it could have been MOT'd at a nationwide chain garage who always put down advisories more seriously than they really are. they certainly aren't as Kwik as they claim to be!
If I were parting with £1.5k for it I'd need to insist on having it on a ramp and thoroughly inspected considering the numerous advisories for various bits of rot. You never know it could have been MOT'd at a nationwide chain garage who always put down advisories more seriously than they really are. they certainly aren't as Kwik as they claim to be!
Before this car, Subarus were the farmers' favourite. After this car, they were tardy farmers' favourite. I love how unapologetically focused all the upgrades are to performance and only performance; there's scarcely a nod to "looking" fast. I like the latest WRX STi, but it's flash by comparison. Great car.
rastapasta said:
Losing their identity?? Sales in the states would strongly suggest otherwise. They never sold in big numbers in the UK. Only in the US, Aus, Japan and Switzerland. They don't enter rallying as the regulations don't suit them to do so, I think they will come back when the regs change.
As for this car, this is a very nice shed. Keep the rust off and it has another 20,000 miles in it easily.
Why would it only last 20,000 miles if the rust is dealt with?As for this car, this is a very nice shed. Keep the rust off and it has another 20,000 miles in it easily.
thats an interesting question - anything quicker for £1500? Lots of arguments for big engine barges, re-mapped VAG 1.8T's (and TDI's!), Saab Turbos and the like. But, unmodded and quick in almost any situation. Narrows the field quite a bit.
Anyway, new arguments aside this is a great shed and I would suggest most cars of this era will have rust issues.
Anyway, new arguments aside this is a great shed and I would suggest most cars of this era will have rust issues.
aaron_2000 said:
I love the GF8 wagon, can't say I like the leather, or the pre facelift interior. But for £1500 you probably can't get any quicker unless you get a bike. Are there any quicker cars for sale at £1500 now actually?
The usual Saab Aero's are quite a bit quicker above 30 mph in a straight line.Edited by aaron_2000 on Friday 12th January 12:19
Blackpuddin said:
I imagine it would if you loved your car and threw money at it.
On the nose. It's the one thing I can't forgive in an older car. I don't want to be plagued by rot. I don't mind the suspension needing repaired, or gaskets needing replaced. You know when it's done, it's done. But rust, you never truly know where it starts and ends.Much as it seems like a decent enough shed, I'd only be having it with virtual certainty it's scrapward bound. For me, personally, I can't hack that. If like my Volvo, I simply fall in love with it (it is just the best driving car I've had - out of very, very, many) and want to bring it up to scratch, that buried nemesis would annoy me too much.
I had a P reg one of these when new. It replaced a Suzuki Cappuccino when my first son was born.
I loved it, fast and agile. I tend to always want something different, and have rarely had two cars from the same marque but I've got a Legacy now and it's great. A bit more sedate than the Imprezza.
Top Shed.
I loved it, fast and agile. I tend to always want something different, and have rarely had two cars from the same marque but I've got a Legacy now and it's great. A bit more sedate than the Imprezza.
Top Shed.
There's a pink one rotting away on the road that becomes the Woodhead Pass just after Hollingworth, been sat on a drive for years and rotting away now with rust everywhere.
Always thought about asking to save it and repaint it.
Owner has/had a blobeye Impreza too for a good while though.
Always thought about asking to save it and repaint it.
Owner has/had a blobeye Impreza too for a good while though.
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