Impreza Advice

[Fakel1ty]

I have the chance of a new car, and i'm seriously considering an Impreza WRX (220bhp).

I'm looking around a 2002/3 model (new shape), but was wondering how much it costs to maintain throughout the year on servicing, brakes, tyres etc.

Assuming the car is unabused and in superb condition, what are the expected costs that will crop up from general wear and tear based on 7000 miles a year?

I know driving habits are key factor in these, 75% of the time I will be a sensible driver (honest) and 25% I may not

 

[Fakel1ty]

1) Group 19 insurance IIRC, so make sure you can afford it.

2) It will do about 240 miles on 55 litres of fuel (60 gallon tank, but obviously you don't empty it), and it really runs best on Optimax. Tesco 99RON is OK, but 95RON is a definite no-no.

3) Good tyres will last 20k miles, and odds are all four will need replacing at the same time.

4) Servicing a main dealer will vary from about £140 to £500, depending on which one. The 30k is the biggie.

5) Pads are about £200 for a full set - fronts last about the same as the tyres, rears rather more.

6) All parts are expensive - the official mudflaps are £350 a full set.


It is an expensive car to run, but not supercar expensive. Fuel will be the main bill unless you are unlucky.


M

Thanks for the good reply.

Getting offers of insurance of around £580 which I'm more than happy with. Parts etc, is probably the top end I could afford to pay, keeping the car in good part-ex condition.

Is it a reliable motor, in terms of always starting first time etc?