Need advise on buying
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Keadeen
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Would agree with Ken there...
Even if there were receipts I'd be wanting to see they were for that engine (engine # on paperwork vs engine in the car). If it was rebuilt with oem parts then even a bore scope etc wouldn't be able to confirm that.
Also, even if at one time it had a (re)built engine, which someone on here might recall for that reg... there's no guarantee it's still the same engine etc.
... so back to what Ken said... treat as if no rebuilt if no paperwork that matches fitted engine... and price accordingly.
Even if there were receipts I'd be wanting to see they were for that engine (engine # on paperwork vs engine in the car). If it was rebuilt with oem parts then even a bore scope etc wouldn't be able to confirm that.
Also, even if at one time it had a (re)built engine, which someone on here might recall for that reg... there's no guarantee it's still the same engine etc.
... so back to what Ken said... treat as if no rebuilt if no paperwork that matches fitted engine... and price accordingly.
Any pictures as they say it would speak a thousand words
By the sounds of things it not the one to buy.
Common for p/s pump to give trouble though , might only need a flush and fresh fluid .
And the front discs and probably warped but could possibly be the rear also , Subaru?s are funny like that
Run like FCUK!!!!
The right car won?t pass you by... per say!
Take your time and pick the right one.
Don?t let the heart rule the head. Can end up being a massive money pit.
The right car won?t pass you by... per say!
Take your time and pick the right one.
Don?t let the heart rule the head. Can end up being a massive money pit.
Could be sticking calipers on the shuddering . Engine light isn?t great and would want to read before buying to make sure it?s nothing serious.
How long ago was it rebuilt . Fresh rebuild would be easy spot . Fresh oil pump. Fresh water pump and new looking head gaskets . If any of them don?t look new walk away .
How long ago was it rebuilt . Fresh rebuild would be easy spot . Fresh oil pump. Fresh water pump and new looking head gaskets . If any of them don?t look new walk away .
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Hi guys appreciate all yer help the car is from lucan co Dublin if any of you have access to the isdc Facebook page I posted on there yesterday as a visitors post
He said he would sort out those small wee jobs for me , he did say he would take the car back no probs but did say take a look at engine bay and see all the new gadgets inc steel head gasket ?
A fella called Bob Raul was mentioned but not sure if he carried out the work
I came out this morning to start her up and no check engine light
I must say the car is exceptionally clean inside & out
It drives well it boosts well just those few little bits
He told me to drive her today and report back to him I must say the man called Dean seems to be very genuine and not like a lot of people who would say go fook yerself
That's 1 of the major reasons I came back to Subaru because all you guys are brilliant when it comes to advise
I'm ( Dave Martin conlon ) on F/ B if anyone wants to have a gander at the car
Or go to isdc Facebook page I posted there
Il keep you all posted as my situation but the last owner is sticking by the car
Health & happiness to you & family's this festive season
Regards
DaveB4
Hi guys appreciate all yer help the car is from lucan co Dublin if any of you have access to the isdc Facebook page I posted on there yesterday as a visitors post
He said he would sort out those small wee jobs for me , he did say he would take the car back no probs but did say take a look at engine bay and see all the new gadgets inc steel head gasket ?
A fella called Bob Raul was mentioned but not sure if he carried out the work
I came out this morning to start her up and no check engine light
I must say the car is exceptionally clean inside & out
It drives well it boosts well just those few little bits
He told me to drive her today and report back to him I must say the man called Dean seems to be very genuine and not like a lot of people who would say go fook yerself
That's 1 of the major reasons I came back to Subaru because all you guys are brilliant when it comes to advise
I'm ( Dave Martin conlon ) on F/ B if anyone wants to have a gander at the car
Or go to isdc Facebook page I posted there
Il keep you all posted as my situation but the last owner is sticking by the car
Health & happiness to you & family's this festive season
Regards
DaveB4
Welcome back Dave
Best of luck with motor
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hi
thankyou so much to everyone for their input it means a great deal to me i havent deal fully done yet but im talking to owner there isnt even a nct cert in glovebox
going by the picture can anyone tell me any history on it bad or good i do not mind
to be honest the owner is a sound fella but dealing with classics all my life a empty glovebox is a empty pocket
thankyou again people
regards
DAVE
thankyou so much to everyone for their input it means a great deal to me i havent deal fully done yet but im talking to owner there isnt even a nct cert in glovebox
going by the picture can anyone tell me any history on it bad or good i do not mind
to be honest the owner is a sound fella but dealing with classics all my life a empty glovebox is a empty pocket
thankyou again people
regards
DAVE
I just think it?s far too easy to say it was rebuilt, if there is not a receipt from a builder then surely there will be a few receipts of rebuild parts floating around.
Is this guy your dealing with just selling the car? Was the rebuild done by him or some other owner...
CEL on, shuddering, ps issues doesn?t sound like a car that?s too well looked after, so wouldn?t be too reassuring with regards rebuild or standard it was done to if done at all..
Someone that thinks something of a car is not going to give you it for a trial either
Is this guy your dealing with just selling the car? Was the rebuild done by him or some other owner...
CEL on, shuddering, ps issues doesn?t sound like a car that?s too well looked after, so wouldn?t be too reassuring with regards rebuild or standard it was done to if done at all..
Someone that thinks something of a car is not going to give you it for a trial either