"SPECIAL" Oil Change Procedure and other Horror Stories!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
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I will NOT be paying Subaru Warranty their requested £1233 for 12 months cover!
It frees me up to use whatever Servicing method I choose - even doing it myself (I do it on my other cars, without dire results) - after all, the Main Dealers put the Apprentice on the Servicing (nowt wrong with that, except that they charge the same extortionate hourly rate as a highly skilled, time served, Mechanic!)
The MAF, well, I reckon it fails as a result of inappropriate Induction Kits ...... having contacted my Main Dealer and mentioned the MAF 'Problem' he laughed and said I had been reading too many internet myths ..... he had NO reason to believe that the standard car suffers in anyway from a sensitive MAF - he laughed at the word 'sensitive' ..... the more sensitive the better he said!
28mpg is what it should be returning at 58,000miles given a carefully run-in engine - driven with sympathy!
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I will NOT be paying Subaru Warranty their requested £1233 for 12 months cover!
It frees me up to use whatever Servicing method I choose - even doing it myself (I do it on my other cars, without dire results) - after all, the Main Dealers put the Apprentice on the Servicing (nowt wrong with that, except that they charge the same extortionate hourly rate as a highly skilled, time served, Mechanic!)
The MAF, well, I reckon it fails as a result of inappropriate Induction Kits ...... having contacted my Main Dealer and mentioned the MAF 'Problem' he laughed and said I had been reading too many internet myths ..... he had NO reason to believe that the standard car suffers in anyway from a sensitive MAF - he laughed at the word 'sensitive' ..... the more sensitive the better he said!
28mpg is what it should be returning at 58,000miles given a carefully run-in engine - driven with sympathy!
Pete
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Originally Posted by Moray
I only have problems with diesels! When you have driven both standard and PPP impreza you will see that the PPP is a total waste of time. You bought car from new to make sure it was run in properly, thats a VERY good reason.
Its a shame you could only afford a secondhand Impreza, when you grow up and get some more money you might be able to stretch to one ..... please don't put yourself down that you could only afford £7,500 when I could put down £22,000 cash - you will get there one day! Chin up!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Simon
I will NOT be paying Subaru Warranty their requested £1233 for 12 months cover!
It frees me up to use whatever Servicing method I choose - even doing it myself (I do it on my other cars, without dire results) - after all, the Main Dealers put the Apprentice on the Servicing (nowt wrong with that, except that they charge the same extortionate hourly rate as a highly skilled, time served, Mechanic!)
The MAF, well, I reckon it fails as a result of inappropriate Induction Kits ...... having contacted my Main Dealer and mentioned the MAF 'Problem' he laughed and said I had been reading too many internet myths ..... he had NO reason to believe that the standard car suffers in anyway from a sensitive MAF - he laughed at the word 'sensitive' ..... the more sensitive the better he said!
28mpg is what it should be returning at 58,000miles given a carefully run-in engine - driven with sympathy!
Pete
I will NOT be paying Subaru Warranty their requested £1233 for 12 months cover!
It frees me up to use whatever Servicing method I choose - even doing it myself (I do it on my other cars, without dire results) - after all, the Main Dealers put the Apprentice on the Servicing (nowt wrong with that, except that they charge the same extortionate hourly rate as a highly skilled, time served, Mechanic!)
The MAF, well, I reckon it fails as a result of inappropriate Induction Kits ...... having contacted my Main Dealer and mentioned the MAF 'Problem' he laughed and said I had been reading too many internet myths ..... he had NO reason to believe that the standard car suffers in anyway from a sensitive MAF - he laughed at the word 'sensitive' ..... the more sensitive the better he said!
28mpg is what it should be returning at 58,000miles given a carefully run-in engine - driven with sympathy!
Pete
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Maybe your MAF Sensor is going, you really shouldn't be getting blown away by Diesels
Its a shame you could only afford a secondhand Impreza, when you grow up and get some more money you might be able to stretch to one ..... please don't put yourself down that you could only afford £7,500 when I could put down £22,000 cash - you will get there one day! Chin up!
Pete
Its a shame you could only afford a secondhand Impreza, when you grow up and get some more money you might be able to stretch to one ..... please don't put yourself down that you could only afford £7,500 when I could put down £22,000 cash - you will get there one day! Chin up!
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. Paying my mortgage off is more important to me. Cars are secondary to me and boring also. If I need speed I just jump on my superbike.
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Originally Posted by Moray
60k service soon then Pete, will you be doing it yourself the cam belt and all that, I hope the cam belt cover bolts shear off on you lol. Unless you are **** like me and put copper ease grease on them ;-)
The Cam Belt Cover Bolts shear off?? You shouldn't be such a ham-fisted pratt then should you??
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Had the 60k mile Service allready
The Cam Belt Cover Bolts shear off?? You shouldn't be such a ham-fisted pratt then should you??
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The Cam Belt Cover Bolts shear off?? You shouldn't be such a ham-fisted pratt then should you??
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Originally Posted by Moray
For 22k you could get an STI impreza . Paying my mortgage off is more important to me. Cars are secondary to me and boring also. If I need speed I just jump on my TOY superbike.
. Paying my mortgage off is more important to me. Cars are secondary to me and boring also. If I need speed I just jump on my TOY superbike.Cars are boring to you are they?? So, you buy a secondhand car for £7500 when you could buy a VERY decent NEW car for less!!
You are making yourself look very stupid, you know??
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I have no mortgage ...... carry on paying yours!!
Cars are boring to you are they?? So, you buy a secondhand car for £7500 when you could buy a VERY decent NEW car for less!!
You are making yourself look very stupid, you know??
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Cars are boring to you are they?? So, you buy a secondhand car for £7500 when you could buy a VERY decent NEW car for less!!
You are making yourself look very stupid, you know??
Pete
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Originally Posted by Moray
you are relentless, I bet you would be tough in boxing ring.
The last thing you would see clearly would be the tapping of gloves
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Originally Posted by Moray
A new car for less than 7.5 k what ? A Daewoo Matiz lol
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You said you didn't know what PPP cost
I really wouldn't get too upset that you could only afford £7500 for a car, no-one is judging you on the fact that you have a big mortgage and cannot make ends meet, but want to try and play with the big boys!
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I really wouldn't get too upset that you could only afford £7500 for a car, no-one is judging you on the fact that you have a big mortgage and cannot make ends meet, but want to try and play with the big boys!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
You said you didn't know what PPP cost
I really wouldn't get too upset that you could only afford £7500 for a car, no-one is judging you on the fact that you have a big mortgage and cannot make ends meet, but want to try and play with the big boys!
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I really wouldn't get too upset that you could only afford £7500 for a car, no-one is judging you on the fact that you have a big mortgage and cannot make ends meet, but want to try and play with the big boys!
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Originally Posted by Moray
Actually I have an offset mortgage and I have more money in my offset account than is actually left to pay on my mortgage = I can pay mortgage off now if I choose. I choose not to just yet as unlike you I am only 37. Could you pay your house off at 37? I doubt it. I am tight *** that enjoys buying cars for what they are really worth and letting someone else throw their money away first. Keep going its idiots like you that give me better lifestyle
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Paid my mortgage off at 27, owned 12 houses by the time I was 35, sorry - ...... like I said, don't knock yourself down because you are behind and struggle to keep a note in your wallet.
Incidentally, I thought by the way you were writing that you were about 14 or 15 years old ..... sorry about that, ooooops!
Anyway, I'm off to bed now - don't keep putting yourself down, chin up old boy!!
Pete
Incidentally, I thought by the way you were writing that you were about 14 or 15 years old ..... sorry about that, ooooops!
Anyway, I'm off to bed now - don't keep putting yourself down, chin up old boy!!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Paid my mortgage off at 27, owned 12 houses by the time I was 35, sorry - ...... like I said, don't knock yourself down because you are behind and struggle to keep a note in your wallet.
Incidentally, I thought by the way you were writing that you were about 14 or 15 years old ..... sorry about that, ooooops!
Anyway, I'm off to bed now - don't keep putting yourself down, chin up old boy!!
Pete
Incidentally, I thought by the way you were writing that you were about 14 or 15 years old ..... sorry about that, ooooops!
Anyway, I'm off to bed now - don't keep putting yourself down, chin up old boy!!
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Originally Posted by Moray
I would not own a bog standard MY00 Impreza if I was as stinking rich as you should be now.
OR, as you NOW say - was I clever and spending some of my massive wealth
Make your mind up STUPID!!
What a WALLY!!!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
So?? was I stupid to spend £22,000 on a NEW car??
OR, as you NOW say - was I clever and spending some of my massive wealth
Make your mind up STUPID!!
What a WALLY!!!
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OR, as you NOW say - was I clever and spending some of my massive wealth
Make your mind up STUPID!!
What a WALLY!!!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Game, Set and Match to me then!!
Goodnight ............... LOSER
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Goodnight ............... LOSER
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Please tell me you ARE actually 15 years old
What a WALLY
Thats it ....... you lost against the best so don't feel too bad
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What a WALLY
Thats it ....... you lost against the best so don't feel too bad
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From: Birmingham in my 300+ BHP, 6 Speed classic
pmsfl at this thread
conclusion some saddo has been chasing a row with unknown people for 4 days or more. Started as oil change procedure and ended with a psl v the world. Someone needs to get a life or a woman and as i said in an earlier thread what a waste of an impreza if psl drove his car as much as he posted..... oh well whats the point old bastid. I bet he's the one in the green impreza with chav burberry flat cap and sat 2" from the steering wheel.
conclusion some saddo has been chasing a row with unknown people for 4 days or more. Started as oil change procedure and ended with a psl v the world. Someone needs to get a life or a woman and as i said in an earlier thread what a waste of an impreza if psl drove his car as much as he posted..... oh well whats the point old bastid. I bet he's the one in the green impreza with chav burberry flat cap and sat 2" from the steering wheel.
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pmsfl at this thread
Someone needs to get a life or a woman and as i said in an earlier thread what a waste of an impreza if psl drove his car as much as he posted.....
Someone needs to get a life or a woman and as i said in an earlier thread what a waste of an impreza if psl drove his car as much as he posted.....
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Originally Posted by my 93
I bet he's the one in the green impreza with chav burberry flat cap and sat 2" from the steering wheel.
I suppose you drive in a cool, look-at-me horizontal position then
Doesn't your baseball cap fall off like that?? Pete
