Subaru buyers guide - 10 things you NEED to know before buying!

In today's video I share my experience on what things to look out for when buying your Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Many of these tips have been learnt the hard way, and on my 3rd attempt I have finally bought a Subaru worth holding on to. If you are thinking of buying a Subaru Impreza be sure to watch this buyers guide!

[liamcowin]

Take this list with you to check out the car:
1. check for rust on arches above wheels (move rubber cover)
2. check for burning oil, make sure engine is cool and hasn't been warmed up by salesman, start car and watch rear exhaust
3. check every panel for damage or poor repairs
4. check car for mismatched paint or overspray
5. listen while engine is running for knocking sound (important)
6. check if warning lights have been tampered (when car starts they should all flash for a bulb check)
7. make sure AC works
8. check the feel of the gearbox
9. check leaking tail light seals
10. check that windows seals are not leaking

[Spkydoesnotexist]

Watching this while my engine-less shitbox sits in the driveway.

[Michel-Graillier-fanclub]

First thing I do is open the coolant compartiment, start the engine and see if bubbles appear in the liquid, if isit does it means your headgaskets are blown. Second thing is check for noises and third thing to take the car on a lift to see underneat it.

[nathanlewisuk]

Makes life easier for when I get my Subaru 👍

[ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

i did not know any thing about subaru = i got so excited when i saw a turbo forester and just brought it $6, 400 cash aussie dollars = fixed all the worn out bits with top quality after market parts = 6 years later still have it ! changed everything ! =45k

[chloespencer]

Man I feel for you but I also went through some of these hard lessons when I started buying and owning cars etc
Owned over 30 cars over the years and 5 or 6 of them I got screwed unfortunately

But I blame myself for looking over them and I learnt my lesson

[clutchkick]

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and sharing your experience with everyone, you did narrow down things as bullet points for actually buying any car. although i did see your video by mistake and I did change too many cars but hopefully my comment will pass it for more people to learn how to check new cars.

All the best

[Kinon_]

One of the most useful vids to buy a WRX, thank you so much!
Going to buy mine tomorrow, wish me luck!

[sanildeval]

Great Video,
Looks like you have learnt from your mistakes and shared all with us to make it right .
Cheers mate

[PugGuyS]

Check front windows don’t roll up too high. Check all 4 wheels/tyres, any mis match can mean the owner has cheeped out in that area, and maybe more. Check all the brake pads and disks, if some have meat on the pads and others have been worn down that can mean sticking pistons… and calliper rebuilds can be expensive, new callipers are around £300.

All said and done, best car i have ever owned and drives amazing.

[smeliscave]

solid and specific suggestions! Nice work

[keeganplayz]

Thanks. I'll make sure to look for all of these things when I go to buy a WRX.

[mrwilson]

Great video, I’ve been pondering getting a Subaru but heard so many horror stories, there’s even a WRX on autotrader for over £5k and it’s got big holes rusted through at inner rear wings, rust seems to be the biggest thing with these cars

[alexlebedev]

Great tutorial video! Sorry to hear you had a hard way learning. This black one looks mint! Good luck with it and stay safe :)

[FredGreenGB]

Ok so I'm going to be firm but fair . This video would help to by any car as all these points are essential to check for . As a criticism I'd of liked to listen to any of the common faults pertaining to this model but otherwise a good video . Thanks

[fubartotale]

Rule number one: Follow the maintenence schedule.
Rule number two: Follow the maintenence schedule.
Rule number three: use only technicians who are experienced with Subarus, they aint a damn small block Chevy.

[danlossk]

To that engine light, when i bought my firt 1.8t i didnt noticed that light is not on in first position, onec i had to calibrate cluster i find out that it was masked with duck tape and on vcds it show 15 fault codes only for engine, i knew i fucked up🤣

[f.]

Thanks for the great advice.
And it also makes me want to eat an Im-pretzel while I drive my Im-pretza ! 😅

[captainmorgan]

Wow. You did not mention the head gasket issues. Here in the States, the first question is...did you replace the HG? If not...price is going down.

[DeeJooste]

Thanks mate. Incredibly helpful as I'm about to take the leap