Opinions on this wrx I would like to buy

**Pat445** · 03-08-2013 08:26 AM

Hey everyone, new to the site here. I've always like wrx's and the time has come where I have enough money to buy one. I found this one on Craigslist, looks good to me and only has 50,000 miles on it. The price seems low to me, but if you guys could leave any advice that would be great, thanks.

2002 Subaru Impreza WRX 50k miles

**lytlec** · 03-08-2013 08:28 AM

Looks and sounds nice.

**Kwrxp** · 03-08-2013 08:40 AM

Amazingly low mileage, that's less than 4000 a year. Looks good from what I can see.

**Pat445** · 03-08-2013 08:43 AM

One thing that worries me is the clutch, it should last well beyond 50,000 miles. I emailed the seller and am waiting for a response. Keep the good comments coming!

**lytlec** · 03-08-2013 08:51 AM

Why dont you go test drive it and check it out?!

**zax** · 03-08-2013 09:01 AM

Usually low mileage means the car sat in a shed with problems for 8 years. You never know though!

**Pat445** · 03-08-2013 09:07 AM

I would go test drive it but is a 2.5-3 hour drive from me. I'd like to be sure on it before going.

**mcdbrendan** · 03-08-2013 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Pat445

I would go test drive it but is a 2.5-3 hour drive from me. I'd like to be sure on it before going.

Do you know anyone else in the area that can test drive it for you? In my mind it's impossible to be sure unless it's been driven.

**Pat445** · 03-08-2013 09:44 AM

No I don't know anyone else in the are unfortunately. Ill really try to question the seller, and if I'm feeling confident enough ill go check it out and possibly buy it if everything seems okay with it. Anything specifically I should ask the seller about it besides how it has such low miles and about all the history reports?

**mcdbrendan** · 03-08-2013 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Pat445

No I don't know anyone else in the are unfortunately. Ill really try to question the seller, and if I'm feeling confident enough ill go check it out and possibly buy it if everything seems okay with it. Anything specifically I should ask the seller about it besides how it has such low miles and about all the history reports?

I'm not familiar with buying GD's so I can't give much input. I'd ask about the clutch comment - why does the seller think it will need to be replaced soon? Is it slipping yet? Standard questions like any other owners, stories, service records, tire life, etc.

**Formula156** · 03-08-2013 06:41 PM

These cars buid for drive and performance so if this car has been sitting for a long time you need to make sure gasget seals are in good condition and no engine sluges as well as all the seals for radiator hoses are in good condition don't buy the car just because it has low mileages it may cost you more in the future.

**Pat445** · 03-08-2013 09:38 PM

I'm thinking that I should try and jump on it while I can, a stock wrx with such low miles for that price is hard to find.

**UEDan** · 03-08-2013 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by zax

Usually low mileage means the car sat in a shed with problems for 8 years. You never know though!

And when it was driven it driven DRIVEN and abused.
Kinda strange the ram intake was deleted, because thats not what you delete to do a snorkus delete.

**Pat445** · 03-09-2013 02:17 PM

Hey everyone new to the forum here. I'm very interested in purchasing this wrx, but would like to get others input on what they think of it. To me the price seems low for only having 50,000 miles. Any input is greatly appreciated,

2002 Subaru Impreza WRX 50k miles