1999 SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO 2000

KEY FACTS

• A stunning example of the Japanese sports saloon in Turbo 2000 specification.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four boxer engine, producing up to 217bhp and driving all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• The car has comprehensive main dealer service history from new and was recently acquired from a private collection.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• A 1999 model year car, fitted with the facelift dashboard, as well as revised bumper design, larger driving lights and additional bonnet vents.
• Factory-fitted optional extras include desirable air conditioning plus the ice warning system.
• Apart from an OEM Subaru Impreza STI rear exhaust silencer, this is an entirely original and unmodified example.
• The full set of original brochures, including potential optional extras highlighted by the original owner, complements an exclusively main dealer service history and supporting invoices, plus the original purchase invoice.

CONDITION

• There is no known previous accident damage. Some small parking dents are noted along the sides, which the vendor believes could be removed via a PDR process.
• The Bright Red paint is in excellent condition, although there are some stone chips reported to the front bumper, and the rear arches have previously been repainted.
• A known problem area on Impreza’s of this generation, the inner rear suspension turrets have been restored and refinished with Raptor body colour underseal.
• The black side skirts and other exterior trim embellishments present very well throughout.
• The alloy wheels are in good condition with only minor nicks around the rims.
• In the cabin, the seats are in excellent condition, as are the carpets and factory fitted overmats. The original Momo steering wheel, dashboard and switchgear are also in great shape.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults and no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard.
• The most recent Northern Ireland government inspection was completed in April 2021 and was a clean pass with no advisories whatsoever.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Most recently serviced in April 2021 at 63,349 miles by Eastwood Subaru, where the car had an engine oil and filter change and underwent a general inspection.
• The HT ignition leads and spark plugs have also just been replaced.
• For the last four years the car has been driven only on private land as part of a collection.
• The impressive maintenance history documents 22 services from new, including four cam belt replacements.

Maintenance mileages:

• 1,021 miles
• 3,688 miles
• 5,213 miles
• 7,499 miles
• 9,532 miles
• 12,054 miles
• 14,016 miles (Cambelt Replaced)
• 17,241 miles
• 19,679 miles
• 21,886 miles
• 24,943 miles
• 26,730 miles (Cambelt Replaced)
• 30,859 miles
• 36,162 miles
• 40,919 miles
• 50,400 miles (Cambelt Replaced)
• 52,537 miles
• 54,749 miles
• 56,965 miles
• 59,294 miles
• 59,583 miles (Cambelt Replaced)
• 63,349 miles

SUMMARY

This Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 is an increasingly rare sight on the road, particularly in such remarkably original condition. With low mileage and having been maintained to a very high standard, this Japanese performance icon would make a compelling addition to any collection of modern classics.

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