i know about basic things to look for while shopping for a used car. my question is, are there any impreza specific problems aside from the wheel bearings?

Sometimes, the rear differential itself. But that's pretty rare. I've only ever heard of 4 going.

well my friend has a 93 Impreza.

and I beat it with my 2.5li Outback :)... smoked style

There was a MAF recall done on the MY99. Not sure if it applies to any of the other years.

Didn't the 98's have headgasket problems? That's what I seem to keep reading in the NA forum(none recently but none the less)..:confused: :huh:

Tranny, tranny, tranny. Make sure that thing feels good don't buy an Impreza with a bum tranny like I did.

Joe

Originally posted by CheezeWeezle
Didn't the 98's have headgasket problems? That's what I seem to keep reading in the NA forum(none recently but none the less)..:confused: :huh:

Yes, a few of the 2.5 models had this problem. The 2.2 motors were fine and probably the best motor built by Subaru. :)