Things to look out for, SF GT

Haha cheers Interceptor, but I might pass on that one ;)

Long story short, started it up and almost immediately had wisps of oil smoke off the driver's side head, so not even going to consider it any more. Took it for a drive anyway, just to see what they're like, lovely to drive, a tad more body roll than I'd expected, basically the same as the SF n/a I've driven.
Mounds of midrange torque!
Once I stopped driving it like an L series it was proper quick :)
But there were a few little things that showed it hadnt been loved, washer bottle was cracked and crumbly, few interior bits missing (rear headrests not there...how does that even happen?), oil residue all over the front cross members, alternator had a slight whinge when lights were switched on...basically it falls into the 3rd category, Nope nope nope.

shall keep looking!!
 
Sorry that it wasn't any good, Tom, but pretty predictable as most of us said.

Glad you had fun anyway ... :iconwink: :cool:.
 
Thanks RB, it was good to try one out and have a benchmark now.
haha Taza, I know subaru-fast(ish), I used to rally an RS Legacy and the occasional WRX...should get back into that...
 
Have you had a look at any others?

There's certainly a lot to be wary of buying any turbo esp one 15 years old, but a good GT is still a good car & is becoming a little collectable. But most will need a lot of work! :lol:
 
t.ridden said:
First thing I'd do after purchase is get a full service and inspection done by a Subaru specialist
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NO!!

catchya said:
Tom, If you live south of the river and this GT is at a car yard, get a pre - inspection done by Dougie at STechnics in Maddington. They will give you a no Bull...t report and tell it as it should be.
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YES!! repeat PRE-purchase inspection.
The warranties from used car dealers are not worth the poop you wipe your arse with if you used it as toilet paper. Get the inspection done before you hand over the cash.
 
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