09 Sti A-line thoughts and issues

[Skitsokiwi]

Hi Guys

 

just wondering what everyone's thoughts are of the 09 sti A-lines? Any known issues? What to look out for?

 

I know its an auto haha, but just recently got a new job and moved to Auckland and like the idea of an auto for getting around here (coming from Marlborough she is a bit different). 

 

One I'm looking at has done a bit over 100k (has had its 100k service) but apart from that it's in amazing condition.

 

Any help/info would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance 

 

[94 Leone]

Marlborough to Auckland- that's a move I've made earlier this year- Just get a manual, let your clutch leg be strong and guide you.
Auckland traffic isn't too bad, just don't get an HD clutch that'd make it tough lol.
On the A-line though- It appears to be only half an STi
So, STi engine; reading a review though- It had single-pot rear brakes and only twins up front  I suppose cheap replacement but still..
-again everything is an option from the factory

https://www.gtnet.co.jp/car_info/impression/impreza_impression/index_en.php

[Skitsokiwi]

yea I want to trust my left leg but know I'll be cursing and swearing when I'm stuck in gridlock ha.

 

The other positive is one I'm looking at doesn't cost the price of a manual either, suppose you'd expect that with a as you say a half sti haha

[94 Leone]

price is a good one, And tbh due to the year it'll hold value so you'd be able to upgrade to something else at a later date if you decided you didnt want an auto.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

Trying to find brake pads for these is a mission. tbe auto's use a weird size and shape specific to that model only.

 

Not a bad car, single scroll turbo and 2.5 so none of the goodies that make an sti an sti, if you follow. No dccd, no 6 speed, no twinscroll turbo 

[Technikhaus]

My parent's have one of these, also a 2009.It's a great car for what they wanted, something fast, but auto.

Theirs does have the 4 pots, and no DCCD sadly. 

Purchased with 90000KMs and has since had it's 100,000KM service. 

The only issue they've had with it was the EGR system failing, but a quick reflash of the ECU to remove the errors, and blanking plates installed, and it's all gone, never to be seen again.