Is this a good deal?
03-21-2016, 10:47 PM
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Car Info: 2006 WRX Hatchback
Is this a good deal?
Looking at 2006 WRX Wagon 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO with 86k miles priced at $11,500. San Fran car forever. Two owners.
Mostly stock with a handful of aesthetic mods (interior, headlights, etc.)
Also, if anyone can recommend someone I can bring it to to have it checked out in San Francisco, would be much appreciated!
Mostly stock with a handful of aesthetic mods (interior, headlights, etc.)
Also, if anyone can recommend someone I can bring it to to have it checked out in San Francisco, would be much appreciated!
Last edited by Michael Lubin; 03-22-2016 at 12:35 AM.
03-22-2016, 05:34 AM
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How clean is the paint? whats the mileage? Have any of the following been replaced: water pump, timing belt ,clutch ,brakes?
As for a shop to look it over. a bit out of town, but LIC Motorsports | Subaru service and repair serving Marin and Sonoma counties know Subaru's in and out.
As for a shop to look it over. a bit out of town, but LIC Motorsports | Subaru service and repair serving Marin and Sonoma counties know Subaru's in and out.
03-22-2016, 07:32 AM
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Car Info: 2006 WRX Hatchback
Miles: 86,000
Paint/Body: clean with the exception of 2-3 really minor dings and about 2-3 inches of paint scraped off of left rear bumper corner.
Replacement Parts:
- New clutch at 78k
- New battery at 80K
- New tires at 75K
- New brakes at 80k
Has not had water pump, or timing belt. When is it recommended to do those two services?
Really appreciate your advice.
Paint/Body: clean with the exception of 2-3 really minor dings and about 2-3 inches of paint scraped off of left rear bumper corner.
Replacement Parts:
- New clutch at 78k
- New battery at 80K
- New tires at 75K
- New brakes at 80k
Has not had water pump, or timing belt. When is it recommended to do those two services?
Really appreciate your advice.
Last edited by Michael Lubin; 03-22-2016 at 07:35 AM.
03-22-2016, 09:32 AM
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If the interior looks clean and the body is clean the price is fair. Kinda high but you can spend way more fixing up a cheap beater.
03-22-2016, 01:24 PM
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Yeah at this age ( 10 years ), I can't recommend highly enough to make sure, or for you to factor in your car repair budget to fix pronto,
• timing belt, tensioner, water pump and accessory belts
• radiator and radiator hoses
• inspection of power steering pump and hoses
At least inspection of said parts and that they have lots of life yet, or for you to replace.
W/ re to radiator, if you plan on modding it, I highly recommend an ALL-ALUMINUM radiator, not the plastic end tanks version...
• timing belt, tensioner, water pump and accessory belts
• radiator and radiator hoses
• inspection of power steering pump and hoses
At least inspection of said parts and that they have lots of life yet, or for you to replace.
W/ re to radiator, if you plan on modding it, I highly recommend an ALL-ALUMINUM radiator, not the plastic end tanks version...
03-22-2016, 07:52 PM
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Yeah the timing components and water pump will run you about 1500 bucks done at a decent shop. Like cheat on stated above the radiator should also be replaced for peace of mind. But other than that it sounds fair.
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