Soldato
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Inherited my Dad's FIAT Croma 1.9 oil burner when he passed away 1.5 years ago.
The car has served its purpose and I'm ready to move on.
Recently purchased a house and got married 1.5 months ago. Looking for something a bit fun. Will be kids next and years of sensible motoring
Was considering a Civic Type R but I'm going off that idea now.
Mondeo ST220 is still high on the list but I'd only be interested in the saloon model. Prefer it to the hatchback.
Now I've noticed a couple of Subaru Impreza's that have fallen nicely into my price bracket.
Not looking at the STI model. A WRX turbo would do me fine!
Seen a few localish:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2004&vehicleRegLetter=04
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1053358.htm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140332063599#paymentmethods
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1103143.htm
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...ry=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200927337391259
Any of those worth going for a viewing? What do you need to look out for?
What would running costs be like? I'll probably be doing approx 12k miles a year.
Any advice appreciated.
The car has served its purpose and I'm ready to move on.
Recently purchased a house and got married 1.5 months ago. Looking for something a bit fun. Will be kids next and years of sensible motoring

Was considering a Civic Type R but I'm going off that idea now.
Mondeo ST220 is still high on the list but I'd only be interested in the saloon model. Prefer it to the hatchback.
Now I've noticed a couple of Subaru Impreza's that have fallen nicely into my price bracket.
Not looking at the STI model. A WRX turbo would do me fine!
Seen a few localish:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2004&vehicleRegLetter=04
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1053358.htm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140332063599#paymentmethods
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1103143.htm
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...ry=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200927337391259
Any of those worth going for a viewing? What do you need to look out for?
What would running costs be like? I'll probably be doing approx 12k miles a year.
Any advice appreciated.
