Need Opinions: buying first used car: wrx

[DatsDaGoodOne]

So i think i found this sweet deal on a 02 wrx. i really think i shouldnt let this pass.
but my dad thinks that the car has alot of bad history.
He thinks that the car has been submerged under water (i know.. crazy) but he thinks that because the trunk seals and hood seals are dirty and muddy.
i wana know what you guys think.
here are some pics.
dirty engine bay

his point of concern - leaves and dirt

Rusty look under hood

main point- this is why he thinks its been under water.. he said " water dried up from standing in the water"

ohh and this seat bolt..

the car looks great outside.

 

[got traction]

coulda been parked under a tree My truck has the same kinda stuff in the door seals and its never been underwater

 

[vjf915]

Every time it rains, water flows through that channel where the seals are. It doesn't even have to be parked under a tree, simply being OUTSIDE in the rain will do that to a car. Smack your dad across the face and say "Stay outta mah s**t nigga!!"

 

[MistahJuice]

Not to mention it's a friggin WRX. If they weren't driving it around in the dirt and mud and s**t they weren't using it right lol.

 

[vjf915]

Not to mention it's a friggin WRX. If they weren't driving it around in the dirt and mud and s**t they weren't using it right lol.

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

exactly what im thinking.
the transmission, clutch, alernator, and timing belt has been changed since last christmas
i think its a great deal for $7500

 

[vjf915]

Ummm.....how many miles?

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

130045

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

ummm.....how many miles?

130054

 

[vjf915]

That seems like quite a bit dude.....I don't know if it's that good of a deal anymore.

 

[1991civicb16]

I would pass dude looks pretty dirty for that much money.

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

hmm.. you guys really think so huh?
so price is to much, high miles, and it looks janky?
hmm. i was looking at a is300 also. ha

 

[JohnS.]

That's a s**t ton of miles. My friend had a WRX and from what I remember, he said those motors aren't reliable past 100,000 miles. I could be wrong though.

 

[vjf915]

I don't mind dirt, that can be cleaned off in a day. Miles can't be taken off the car. Either get it for a lower price, or get one with lower miles.

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

alright so i geuss i might be out on this but what do you guys think about this?
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/2209911147.html

 

[JohnS.]

alright so i geuss i might be out on this but what do you guys think about this?
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/2209911147.html

Why do you keep looking at buying cars with high mileage? lol Get something with lower mileage.

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

Why do you keep looking at buying cars with high mileage? lol Get something with lower mileage.

well it is pretty hard to find an 00-03 with low miles.. but i was just talking about an is300 in general
is300 or wrx

here is a is300 with 97k miles but the guy is in the military
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2202870345.html

 

[Hecz]

alright so i geuss i might be out on this but what do you guys think about this?
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/2209911147.html

Thangs luxurious

 

[vjf915]

Dude if you can't find it with lower miles, then start looking at cheaper cars....

I don't get it, what does being in the military have to do with buying his car?

 

[DatsDaGoodOne]

Dude if you can't find it with lower miles, then start looking at cheaper cars....

I don't get it, what does being in the military have to do with buying his car?

alright alright. i understand. i decided to throw the wrx outa the picture.
so heres a new one.
2001 is300 with 97,xxx miles
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2202870345.html