Rob H
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Registered: 28th Oct 00
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Looking on pistonheads, and you can pick up an imprezza turbo for sub £2k these days. What kind of horrors could you expect with something like this reliability wise? What are parts like for these engines availability/price wise? Just after some general info really as a base for a track car  .
few i've seen on PH are:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/337267.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/366027.htm (noises don't soudn good though!)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/398838.htm
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WATSON
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Registered: 16th Jun 05
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I really wouldnt buy a cheap scooby these days plus most of them have had the utter death 
They can last if they have been looked after 
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broster
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Registered: 6th Dec 02
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bearings suffer on these engines, the bearings are narrow, and add to the fact the oil doesnt return to the sump as easily as your normal 4 cylinder engine......
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
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I would be very sceptical of any Imprezza that cheap.
Do a thorough inspection and take a LONG test drive.
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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would go for a legacy personally, much better cars at that price
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Rob H
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Registered: 28th Oct 00
Location: Staffordshire Drives: Astra SRi
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Yeah i don't expect anything concourse, but just interested to know how hardy a car they are as standard and weather it's feasible to take the risk. should be a capable track car with a bit of money pent on it, but get a feeling it could easily become a money pit .
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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I wouldn't take the risk, I'm not sure I'd look at ANYTHING 4wd for that money to be honest.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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You might get a few events out of it but when it goes bang its a big bill. Probably better spending more in the first place and getting a better car which will last longer.
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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you'll spend heaps on it...
Spend the money before by getting one thats got the stuff you want done, already done..... make sure it has history too....
And dont be put off by horror stories  Ours was fine, had it for over 2years, did a few trackdays and 1/4mile events. With money spent on brakes/suspension and tyres it would have been very capable on track.
It is NOT a budget track car though
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allza
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Registered: 14th Jun 04
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Id say go for it. They are usually very reliable if looked after. Parts and second hand engines are also plentiful if it does go wrong. Or you could buy mine which already has a lot of upgrades for £4k!
[Edited on 03-03-2008 by allza]
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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My mate had a UK2000 he bought it standard with 100k on the clock, still sounded sweet when he sold it on 120k
It had a FULL dealer history though
to be fair ha did respect it, only gave it death every blue moon and warmed it up / cooled it down as you should
never had a problem with it, it owes him nothing
2k is a tad cheap though
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Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
Location: Herts Drives: Porsche 911
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Mine blew up 2 months after having it after a few 1/4 miles. £3k to rebuild.
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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A subaru for 2k? i personally wouldent give it a second look.
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Twiggy
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Registered: 15th Oct 04
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always loved scoobys but the costs if they go wrong have always put me off 
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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on a 2k budget your really looking at 205 GTi teritory to be honest :/
Impreza brake pads will hit you over 100 a pop for ok ones.... discs maybe 200
OK suspension about 800
If I was to do it though i'd for a pre STI RA, so like L reg..... or an STI RA III/IV (more expensive)
Stronger engine, lighter shell, shorter gearing..... base car for the rally conversions really.
If it goes wrong slam a 2.5 block in
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Gareth
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Registered: 2nd Mar 00
Location: Derby, Drives: EVO VIII MR & pug 308
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Ive had 2, my96 UK and RB5 No:138
Not cheap to run you will get abit of change out of £2500 if the bottom end starts knocking ( about £1000 in parts crank bearings etc more if its an STI) oh and i had a bill for just over £1300 for a recon box and new clutch @ scoobyclinic.
Awsome cars though 
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