2010 Subaru WRX STI · VIN JF1GR8H67AL824109
Buyer's Inspection Checklist
A guide for checking this car (or any 2008–2014 STI) before you buy. Go through it with the seller, and ask about anything you're unsure of.
Paperwork
- VIN on the title matches the dash and door jamb
- Seller's name and ID match the title
- Title is clean, with no liens listed
- Ran the VIN (Carfax, AutoCheck, or NICB)
- Receipts: clutch, tune, paint, fluids
Cold start (engine off at least 2 hours)
- Starts easily, no long crank
- No deep knock that rises with revs
- No blue or white smoke
- Idle settles smoothly as it warms
- No check engine or warning lights
Under the hood
- Oil level good, not milky, no burnt smell
- Coolant full, no oil film
- No fresh leaks around turbo, valve covers, or oil pan
- Hoses and intercooler couplers tight
- Clutch fluid clean and full
Outside
- Paint even, panel gaps consistent
- Glass free of cracks
- All lights, high beams, and signals work
- Tires: even wear, tread depth, date codes
- Wheels free of cracks or bends
- Underneath: no rust, damage, or leaks
Inside
- Head unit, CarPlay or Android Auto connects
- Backup camera and dashcam mirror work
- A/C blows cold, heat works
- Windows, locks, and mirrors work
- Seats and Alcantara in the condition shown
- DCCD dial changes the dash indicator
Test drive
- Clutch engages cleanly, no slip under boost
- Smooth shifts in every gear, cold and warm
- Boost builds smoothly, no stutter
- Straight under braking, no pulsing
- No clunks over bumps or whine on turns
- Tracks straight on the highway
- Temperature gauge stays steady
Tuned-car extras
- Accessport present and installed
- Datalog: no repeated knock, steady boost
- Compression or leak-down test results