Question 1

What is Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch Corrosion on the Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)?

Accepted Answer

Mk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.

Question 2

What is Radiator End Tank Cracking on the Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)?

Accepted Answer

Ageing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.

Question 3

What is Wheel Bearing Wear on the Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)?

Accepted Answer

Rear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.

Question 4

What should I check when buying a used Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)?

Accepted Answer

Lift the boot trim and inspect the rear strut towers carefully; corrosion here can be much worse than the bodywork suggests.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)?

Accepted Answer

Check the radiator for staining or cracks around the plastic end tanks before and after the test drive.

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)?

Accepted Answer

Listen for wheel-bearing drone on a faster road, especially from the rear axle.

Question 7

What years was the Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG) made?

Accepted Answer

The Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG) was produced from 2000 to 2007.

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