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Hey guys, Needing to change our cambelt in the next few months on our 2008 Outback 2.5. Wondering if anyone has a contact in CHCH to do this? The local mechanic wanted $1700 for aftermarket one - I politely turned them down. Cheers!

Just spoke to the guy at Winger Subaru and he said it is very very minor and wouldn't stop him buying it at all. Any idea on the approximate cost for fixing those other things?

Guys this is what the pre-purchase inspection had to say: - Play in both rear shock absorbers - Knock in LH boot hinge - Rocker cover gaskets leaking oil - Clutch pedal high suggesting wear - Evidence of accident damage including repaired or replaced lower radiator mounts, slight crease in LH chassis rail So from this, what do you now think of the price? Are these easily fixable or should i stay away?

Wow that is good shopping!! How did you manage that one? Cheers mate

Cheers for the input guys. So it seems a good deal. Would you be confident to say i'd make that money back if I was to sell it again in 6 months time do you think?

Nah mate - this one is up in Auckland Cheers

Thanks for the reply ADIKT. Anyone else care to share their opinion? Thanks.

Hi all, Looking at a 2003 Version 8 STi It is fully stock in the STi blue with factory gold wheels. 120,000kms, two owners, looks very tidy indeed. I have been offered it for $15,000. Providing all is good when I get a pre-purchase inspection, is this good shopping? Thanks Scott

Hi all, I am looking at purchasing a 2004 Legacy GT Wagon - it\'s Manual, Black, 18" rims, 149,000kms, and cambelt replaced at 110,000kms. I\'m more of a WRX man in the past, so you Legacy boys, what would be a reasonable buy for this (I know, not a lot of info but your best estimate)? What do I need to look out for? Any issues that occur with this amount of kms? Fuel consumption? Any info greatly appreciated! Thanks

Cheers for the reply mate. Claims such as...?

Hi all, Looking at purchasing this vehicle. I think i\'ll get a check done on it; but from you experienced guys, what are you initial thoughts? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-713027991.htm Any help/tips/advice/feedback would be greatly appreciated!

As the title reads; is this a Version 5 or 6? Vin #: 7A8GF090706078640 Chassis #: GC8-078640 Thanks in Advance!

Hi all, Looking quite closely at this 1998 RA 555 on Trademe. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-713812895.htm Does anybody by any chnace know the car? What do you guys think about it in general? Looks tidy in photos; good price? Scott

Gidday guys, My mates power steering pump has shat itself on his 1999 STi; anyone got one for sale? In ChCh and will pay ASAP! Cheers

Hi all, Could anybody free up a spare half hour this week some time to help fit spotlight covers on my 1999 V5 STi. The previous owner had spotlights instead of the covers ,and I prefer the covers so bought a pair and also the mounting brackets. I believe I have to take out the spolights in order to fit the covers, so is anybody keen for a bit of cash or beers in return for helping me take out the current spotties and fitting the covers? Feel free to txt me. 027 seven one 0 seven 0 six two Cheers!

Whee can I get genuine version 5 covers? It\'s a genuine version 5 vehicle so I want my covers back instead of it looking like a standard Rex!!!

Okay no worries So then once I have removed the spots will these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=645706168&permanent=0) simply "clip" in somehow, or is there a special tricky way of fitting them?

Hi all, So I may have found a way around my insurance issues and may be able to keep the car! As when I bought the vehicle, there are no covers on the spotlights. If I buy these of Trademe (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=645706168&permanent=0), will they fit directly on over my spotlights? Or do I have to remove the spotlights? Scott

Did realise they were that expensive! $170 + S/H!!

Yeah sorry, edit, 1999

Gidday all, So as of this morning I am the proud owner of a 1999 v5 STi Only thing is that the previous owner had his spotlight covers stolen a few months ago and hasn\'t replaced them. Does anyone have a pair for sale or know of some? Cheers

Bugger, anybody?!! I\'ll give you cash $$$

Can anyone help out?

Cheers DacerX

Hi guys, I\'m about to buy a 1999 v5 sti, 140kms, generally very tidy... However there is a small rubbing (metal) noise when you take your foot off the clutch and decelerating. The seller tells me it\'s the pressure plate, but I\'m not so sure it is. Would ANYBODY who knows more than I do (not a lot) be able to come drive the car and double check what I\'m buying isn\'t a box of crap and that the noise isn\'t something overly major? The car is on Blenheim Road and looking to meet about 9am. If anyone can do it they\'ll get a box of beers Scott Ps: on behalf of my mate, how much roughly will it cost him to replace his cambelt on his 2001 STi? Cheers