| There are certain vehicles whose previous usage | | | | they are prime targets for thieves. Many will |
| warrants a close examination. In this particular instance, | | | | remember that the WRX was favoured above all by |
| since its introduction into Australia in 1994, the Subaru | | | | ram raiders and they are still being used in illegal |
| Impreza WRX has been extremely popular and widely | | | | activities today. They were in fact so successful |
| recognised for frequently being punished by owners. | | | | among the criminal element, that the NSW Police used |
| Not only was the turbo-charged WRX fast, it handled | | | | some as Highway Patrol cars as they were sick and |
| like a rocket on rails thanks to the All Wheel Drive | | | | tired of being outrun by ram raiders. Another reason |
| system. Today, the WRX is as popular as ever, and | | | | for the sometimes extraordinary high insurance |
| has rightfully earned the status of cult classic. But, you | | | | premiums may be that they are involved in a higher |
| want one of these speed machines and can't spare | | | | number of accidents. |
| $42,000, a oneowner used car might be your safest | | | | If you decide that you can afford the annual insurance |
| option. | | | | bill, then you need to find a suitable used car. As many |
| Drive through any suburb and you'll find the young and | | | | of these are driven hard, look for wear and tear, |
| baseball-capped driving around proudly in their Subaru | | | | especially on the clutch in manual models. Check for oil |
| WRXs. If you're young and in need of a little street | | | | smoke when the accelerator is pushed hard after a |
| cred, then all you need to do is get behind the wheel of | | | | period of idling. Also, look for body damage or repair |
| your very own WRX. Buying a brand new car is often | | | | work and listen for turbo whining. It's highly advisable to |
| out of the question for many of these younger drivers | | | | get a professional inspection before you buy. |
| so a used car is usually the only option. But if you're | | | | Remember, the car you're inspecting may have |
| not careful when buying a used WRX, your dream car | | | | previously been owned by a young driver who drove it |
| could cost you a lot more than what you anticipated. | | | | hard and was financially unable to care for it in the |
| Firstly, when considering buying a Subaru WRX, you | | | | way that it should be cared for. So, be careful! If |
| need to find out how much your insurance is going to | | | | possible, look for a car that has had one owner only: |
| cost you. A word of warning; if you're under 25, | | | | and an older owner at that. As the WRX is also |
| comprehensive insurance is going to cost you a | | | | popular with the older guys, you'll do best buying from |
| bucketload! Get quotes from a number of insurance | | | | them. They usually don't thrash the car as much as the |
| companies. If you find you can't afford the insurance, | | | | younger hoons and they usually have the financial |
| don't buy the car. | | | | means to keep the car purring like a kitten. |
| Why is insurance so high on these cars? Well firstly, | | | | |