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03-23-2010, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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Advice on 1995ish Impreza for Project Car
Hello everyone, very new here obviously...
My DD is a 2006 MazdaSpeed 6, so I have somewhat of an understanding on turbo cars and awd, but am not very mechanically inclined. Like the title says, I'm looking for an old Impreza or possibly a Legacy as a rally, track, and project car. I'm most interested in rally racing, but being in the US I understand there arn't really any tracks around... My budget for the car itself is about $2000-2500. I don't like the wagons at all, and it has to be manual, oh an it has to run, haha (basically only requirements). Then I'll be shelling out some dough for suspension, brakes, tires, etc. and eventually a custom turbo or kit if I'm lazy, but all of that comes later, first I need the car, lol.... I recently stumbled upon a 1996 Impreza Brighton Coupe, 133K miles, for $3000, my biggest question is the pricing, is say $2000 too low of an offer? Edmunds TMV on the car dealer cost was about $1500, but I know Subi's hold their value really well. BTW: anyone know of any dirt tracks around Chicago/Rockford? Thanks everyone in advance for any input, I'm exited to be part of the Subaru community! -Blaise
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03-23-2010, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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Only thing I found is "Pre-2002 Factory Turbo Powertrain". I'm not interested in doing a swap, unless I should for some reason?
Could I find an older Impreza turbo for 2-3K? |
03-23-2010, 12:05 PM | #4 |
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That does seem a lot of money. Maybe the seller is banking on the appeal it has for exactly the type of use you plan, and bumping up the cost.
Kinda like the 89 Civic Si - they're a bit of a cult car in some circles and an unmolested example can go for a lot more than KBB value. |
03-23-2010, 12:09 PM | #5 |
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With the amount of money it takes to boost one of the n/a motors without blowing it up, you can swap and have cash to spare. Also, 3k for a 96 Brighton? Forget it. |
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03-23-2010, 12:45 PM | #7 |
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You do know that the first US Impreza turbo was the 2002 WRX, right?
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First of all, you guys are awesome!! Thanks for all the replies! Truly appreciate it.
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I did just look up the KBB value and it was close to 3K (in excellent condition, can't imagine that tho), but Edmunds TMV was more like 1500, hmm, not sure on what to pay here Quote:
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Now I know not to search for a 1995 turbo impreza, lol -=-=-=-=-=-=- Thanks again guys for all your help! Last edited by cfdp; 03-23-2010 at 02:45 PM. |
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03-23-2010, 02:19 PM | #10 |
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I'm too slow... redundant post removed.
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03-23-2010, 02:22 PM | #11 |
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Your best bet would to try and find a beat up 2.5rs and turn it into a rally/autocross car. They are lightweight and awd so would be a fun car to race *especially with a wrx swap*
Although they are a little on the rare side... but goodluck with your search! |
03-23-2010, 02:26 PM | #12 |
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What years should I look for? Thanks!
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03-23-2010, 07:51 PM | #13 |
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The brighton is the lightest model. That is a selling point. They don't come AWD though, just FWD.
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03-23-2010, 11:04 PM | #14 | |
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Not true. Check out the 1996 section: http://www.cars101.com/impreza_archive93_96.html |
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03-24-2010, 10:30 AM | #15 |
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Thanks guys, picking up a 99 impreza L today if all goes well!
So I should be one here a lot in the future with all sorts of noob questions, lol. A light car would be nice, but I kinda like my 3600lb Mazda around the corners.. |
03-24-2010, 12:22 PM | #16 |
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be sure to check out rs25.com, they're a lot more centered to that body style.
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03-24-2010, 01:34 PM | #17 |
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Will do thanks. Although it's a 2.2 motor..
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