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_sjd
08-11-2009, 09:38 AM
A friend of mine is looking at purchasing a used 2005 Impreza wagon (non WRX) and asked if I knew about any issues he should look out for. I told him I'd ask the people I know who know Subarus best. ;)

Any advice? Thanks!

JoeT
08-11-2009, 10:00 AM
2005 Impreza's are pretty bullet proof. Just check for obvious things like:

Rust around the rear wheel arches, just where it meets the bumper.
Any obvious modifications, air intake, exhaust, etc.
Misaligned hood, doors, trunk lid, etc (possible collision damage)
Wheel bearings, depending on milage, just normal wear stuff.

Nothing major with the 2005's.

valheru
08-11-2009, 04:47 PM
I have a 05 wagon non turbo 96k on it, pretty much bullet proof. Mine sweats a bit of oil from the head gaskets, but I never found any drips on the ground and the coolant is clean.

The shifter tends to make noise (steel on steel vibration) in second and third gear. Apparently it's a common problem with the 05's that is easily fixed by replacing a 60$ part in the linkage.

That's pretty much it for me, good hunting.