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Hello. I am a new member, but I purchased a 08 Impreza 2.5i hatchback four days ago from a dishonest dealership. Learn from my mistake - do a thourough inspection of the car! Bring in a trusted, unbiased mechanic to inspect it. If you're not familiar with the dealership you're purchasing from (I'm making an assumption that you're buying from a dealer) make sure you do a background check/internet search on them too (cars.com or other online sites they list their cars, Better Business Beaureau, your state's Consumer Protection agency, etc). Look for reviews and ratings. I would test drive it several times - and don't let them know you're coming. If there's snow on the ground, make sure you can test drive it on clean/dry roadway so you can feel and hear any nuances. I test drove my car while it was snowing heavily, and while the car handled great, I think it also prevented me from truly feeling how worn the breaks were (for example). Drive it in the city and on the highway - spend a good 30min at minimum driving the car all the ways you would use it day to day.

Hello everyone! I am a 1st time owner of a '08 Impreza 2.5i. I was very excited to buy this car after a snow related accident compromised my Mazda3 two weeks ago. Unfortunately, four days ago I bought from a very dishonest dealership that passed the car off in good condition and am afraid I'll be stuck with repair costs (P0420 code, elusive coolant leak, power steering pump going bad (whining sound), outside air temperature doesn't display, tire pressure light won't go off even when tires at proper pressure...).They're now telling me that there is no check engine light on (can they shut it off to avoid fixing it?). Hoping I can receive some advice about fixing these problems without spending a fortune on already expensive repairs. Thank you!

Hello! I have a related issue. I bought a '08 Impreza 2.5i four days ago from a dealer. It seemed in good condition, but when I drove it home the cruise control stopped working. Later that evening the check engine light went on. Since I live 2 hours from the dealership, I went into Autozone to have the code read - P0420 catalytic converter I took it to a family member's trusted mechanic before taking it back to the dealership, and they're very upset that this dealership sold me this car as the problems are obvious to a mechanic. They discovered the coolant is also leaking somewhere since the tank was almost empty and they couldn't find the leak with a pressure test (and could be affecting the cats). This morning the power steering pump started whining as well - the mechanic saw it had white writing on it and suspects it's a slavaged part. I just dropped it off to the dealership and they're claiming the engine light isn't on. I know they're aware of what they sold me (the salesman couldn't even look me in the eye) and I know they're giving me the run around. I have since found many bad reviews and similar stories on this dealership. Shame on me for not doing more background research. Any advice moving forward? Many thanks!