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I had problems with rust on my front sub frame, not a huge problem, I just got one second hand and swapped over, as parts are plentiful second hand.

Dealer prices will make you cry, I am also a Audi/VW and Jaguar owner and I am scared of Subaru dealers!

Try one of the 20 min taster sessions on the Brands night, you can get a feel for your new car (if you get it in time) and also gives you a chance to give it a bit of a shake down.

I did a couple of sessions at Goodwood to snag my car and it was well worth it, Subarus can be a bit tempermental at times, but they are big smiles for your pounds.

Just test drive any perspective car like any other car, should feel tight, clutch judder can be an issue, make sure it feels smooth when accelerating , with no jerking up the rev range.

Check service history, take a good look around body work, see if tyres are wearing even. Front brakes if an STI can be expensive for good quality discs, so check some life in them.

Check rubber intake pipe going into turbo from inlet filter/maf, these split and are a bit of a pain to replace.