Had a mechanic run a diagnostic on a 2001 wrx im thinking of buying and thats the code he came back with 1088. Googled it and its a fuel temp poblem There was a piece of black tape covering the engine light. Alarm bells!. Where or what is a fuel temp sensor.
It means stay well clear of that car and look elsewhere!!! Seriously though, plenty of clean cars out there for good money without takin one on with problems
i wouldnt worry too much lad its only a sensor on the inlet manifold i had to replace one on mine a while ago get one second hand and stick it on to it clear the code and away ya go again