id say anything mechanical isnt a problem on them you can do most things on your driveway and the parts are cheap enough compared to any other turbo motor........the only shit things bout them is the gearbox/clutch & bodywork, unless you get a mint 1 in the first place be prepared to take a trip to the body shop!
tbf the gearboxes are alright until you start tuning them and once you buy an uprated 1 you wont be replacing it in a hurry (my next step), i chipped mine im on 121k.......and it ate a clutch n gearbox within 2 weeks! and the one i replaced it with a month ago is now on its way out.......main shaft bearing again!
GET 1! even when mine lets me down i cant help but throw more money at it, you will not get more bang for buck! its a really satisfying drive......especially when you see the gutted subaru owners faces at 130 on the dual carriageway......... RATED!