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Old 10-13-2000, 07:21 AM   #1
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Question Buying Older Impreza


Hi,

I have an opportunity to pick up a '96 Impreza 2.2 awd for little money. On the outside it is very nice.

I'm thinking this to be a good project car for tricked out Auto-x'ing and stuff.

What I'm asking is what mechanically should I be worried about in an older Impreza?

Thanks!
Shane Kullman
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Old 10-13-2000, 09:57 AM   #2
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Well, I guess I'll chime in here... I have a 95 Impreza, and I've never had to do any mechanical work on it besides changing the belts when I first got it. It's a reliable car!
Seriously though, the only thing you'll probably have to worry about is tuning it up to a higher spec.
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Old 10-13-2000, 11:29 AM   #3
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New to the board. I purchased a 96 LX 2.2 AWD for $10K w/ 40K miles in July. No squeeks, grinds, or other unknown noises. Performance has been above sastisfactory. Consumer Reports listed the 96 impreza as one the most reliable used cars between $10K-$12K. After upgrades and rallies, I am unsure.
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Old 10-13-2000, 11:49 AM   #4
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Thanks, but it's a no go.

I went and looked at it on my lunch break, '96 LX 2.2 awd, abs, 4 wheel disc, Automatic! Yuk! Here's the kicker 33k on the odomeder!! All for a bargin $8450!

Well I'm not sure if I would want to go through a tranny swap. Oh well.

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Old 10-13-2000, 01:05 PM   #5
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That's a nice price - I got a '96 OBS 5-speed with 86K on the odometer for $10K even. And that's below KBB value too.

Although, converting to a 5-speed would push your price over $10K. *BUT*, if you're doing an EJ20 swap, you'd be swapping out the tranny anyway, so you don't have to factor in the cost, except for the addl. auto-to-manual parts like the shift lever and junk like that.

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