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Subaru Impreza Turbo

Mileage: 8599 Top Speed: 144 Year: 1999 0 - 60: 6.1 MOT Expiry: Sept 14 BHP: 240 Tax Expiry: Expired Transmission: 5-speed manual Exterior Colour: Green Metallic Engine Capacity: 1994cc Interior Colour: Black Engine Configuration: Flat 4

Subaru Impreza Turbo | £9,995

Mileage: 8599

Model History

Based on the Subaru Legacy, the Impreza was created in November 1992. It utilized the Legacy's superb four cylinder boxer engine. Initially the Impreza was offered in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) versions and as a four-door saloon or five-door hatchback.

 

The Impreza was first unveiled to the UK in 1994, initially as a five door hatchback and later as a 4 door saloon. In Europe, the WRX was introduced as the Impreza GT, and as the Impreza Turbo 2000 here in the UK. Various different models were available, with a choice of 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre engines. Configuration of the inline engine with the transmission helps minimizes body roll due to the lower centre of gravity. In 1997 Subaru decided to emphasize AWD, making it standard on every Impreza from then on.

 

The Impreza went on through various face-lifts, re-designs and limited editions over the years, however it is best known and most fondly remembered for its Rally dominance in the 1990's with the late driver Colin McRae. See the Impreza in action driven by Prodrive's factory team in the video HERE

 

Equipment

Prodrive Performance Pack, Tracker, Immobilizer/alarm system, 17" alloys, Headlamp and fog lamp lens protectors, Adjustable sports seats, Electric mirrors, Air conditioning, Electric windows, Original cassette player, Adjustable Momo steering wheel, Front airbags, Impreza floor mats, Heated rear screen, Space-saver wheel and jack, Spare key.

Exterior

Impressively this example is still presented in its original coat of metallic green paintwork. Having been garaged throughout its life the paintwork remains in excellent order, still showing a deep metallic flake. On close inspection there are a few very light stone chips to the edge of the bonnet however nothing unexpected for a car of this age. Both side skirts are free from scuffs or damage as are the head lamps and fog lights which are protected by lens covers fitted from new.

Interior

Opening the door on the Impreza you are presented with what seems to be a new car. All the surfaces including the door cards, centre console and dashboard are free from any sun damage or scuffs and retain a deep texture. More common areas such as the steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake also show minimal wear.

 

The original Subaru cassette player is still to be found along with the chunky Momo steering wheel. The sports seats still look like new and feel very supportive with no damage to the deep bolsters. The black carpet throughout the car is clean and unworn, protected in the foot-wells by the correct Impreza over-mats.

Engine & Transmission

The 2 litre boxer engine bursts into life at the first turn of the key and idles up to temperature with a distinctive rumble. With just 14 miles on the clock the car was fitted with the Prodrive Performance Package, which was specially developed for the model year. The key features of the package include an uprated ECU, upgraded intercooler piping, centre and rear stainless steel performance silencers. These upgrades boost the peak power to 240bhp and torque figures up by 20% which extends its availability across a wider rev range. The 5-speed manual gearbox feels tight, shifting through the gears with ease.

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

The Subaru sits on its factory upgraded gold 17" alloy wheels which are all in excellent condition with no scuff marks to be found whatsoever. The wheels are shod in a set of Pirelli P-zero tyres which all have plenty of tread remaining.

 

Hiding behind the alloys are the Subaru embossed calipers clasped to the discs which are all showing plenty of life.

History File

The Impreza was first registered in October 1999. It was bought by its first owner who had the car until he passed away in 2008. In October 2010 Canberra Carriage Co. purchased the car, who then sold it to the current owner 2 months later.

 

There are 6 service stamps in the booklet, the first 4 inspections were carried out by the supplying dealer including the running-in service at 1,048 miles. The last stamp in the service booklet was in December 2010 at 8,142 miles were it also had a cambelt replacement. Since then the car has covered just 457 miles, in that time the owner has had the car wax oiled and carried out an oil and filter change in March 2012.

 

In the history file there are many invoices and MOT certificates to verify the low mileage as well as a certificate for the Prodrive performance pack, original sales brochure and option list.