2008-2010 2.5ltr Engine Failures
#1982
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Nothing arsey about it imo, could simply be the old head gasket bolt issue and nothing more But yea i get it, even getting those replaced will cost a bomb, so doesn't make financial sense, you'll make some of your cash back (well cash in pocket anyway, as you say no gain) at least by breaking it i guess.
Paul, if you're reading, you're under charging!
#1984
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This is a dealers I have known and used for the last 12 years of ownership, where I bought my first Subaru. I know for a fact they charged another friend £1,500 for head gaskets a while back and another friend £3.5k for a full rebuild. Yet they quoted me £6k for head gaskets!!!! Laughable.
#1987
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Harsh but fair My local dealer had the same attitude when i bought mine 4yrs ago, why not buy it from us? um maybe coz you didn't seem to be bothered and only offered a 3yr warranty with no remap thrown in? Salesman to this day still gives me a dirty look as if its my fault hah.
#1988
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Got a Type20 in from a customer, he was quoted £200.00 for a leak down test & £900.00 for engine removal & strip out investigation work from a dealer.
Best one I have had in from a dealer is a Hawkeye with h/gasket failure, they removed only one head, with the engine still fitted, put it back together & it was the wrong side head gasket.
#1989
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You should of asked for a breakdown of the 6k, interesting where the money was going.
Got a Type20 in from a customer, he was quoted £200.00 for a leak down test & £900.00 for engine removal & strip out investigation work from a dealer.
Best one I have had in from a dealer is a Hawkeye with h/gasket failure, they removed only one head, with the engine still fitted, put it back together & it was the wrong side head gasket.
Got a Type20 in from a customer, he was quoted £200.00 for a leak down test & £900.00 for engine removal & strip out investigation work from a dealer.
Best one I have had in from a dealer is a Hawkeye with h/gasket failure, they removed only one head, with the engine still fitted, put it back together & it was the wrong side head gasket.
Well I just paid the dealer £110 for them to do a hydrocarbon test on the car, which is as easy as them putting the fluid onto some paper and watching it change colour. Presumably I paid for every member of their staff to sit around drinking coffee and watching it develop???? Madness.
#1990
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I had been sniffing about at the Hatch 330s (not done any specific research yet on issues) but having read the last few pages of this thread i'll be staying well clear sadly. I've only had UK classics in the past which were bullet proof but reading this tells me stay well clear and don't go back to Subaru ownership.
Last edited by An0n0m0us; 24 August 2018 at 10:40 AM.
#1991
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I would suggest getting a car with a forged engine ,as i am sure there are plenty out there ,or build it into your budget , the 2.5 is a great engine , i have two fsti with forged engines and still prefer it over the 2 litre jdm i had , the 2.5 being much quicker off the mark plus a load more torque , the cars other than engines are generally very reliable , a bad choice would be buying a french car not a subaru lol
#1992
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Thanks so if it's been forged then it should be all good? My alternative wasn't French i'm not mad it was the AMG 45. More expensive to buy but a lot less to run!
#1993
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Forged should be good , head bolts race crank bearings forged pistons , amg expensive when it goes wrong , from freeback on the amg quick but no character a bit boring , too many launches clutch brakes and it’s around 2000£ for a new one
#1994
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OK thanks. I'd love the 330s although none near me to go and look at. I've seen one that's been forged and turbo upgrade but a long way away. I'm only used to the burble of a classic is that still present in the hatches? I've seen some about and seem very quiet?
#1995
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Buy it, drive it, enjoy it, fix it if it breaks.
#1996
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I've owned 2.5 engine Subarus now for 12 years and am on my 3rd as we speak. Don't get too hung up on the failures and let it deter you from purchasing or spoil your ownership experience. Be aware of the problem and if possible put financial provisions for the repair to one side just in case. They are great engines to own trust me. Fair enough I've had 2 failures now, one in either car, but I wouldn't have purchased a 3rd car if they were not that good to such a pleasure to drive and own.
Buy it, drive it, enjoy it, fix it if it breaks.
Buy it, drive it, enjoy it, fix it if it breaks.
#1998
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If you research into every car brand or performance car you'll find they have weak spots and issues prone to failure. If you thought like this you'd never own anything at all. Evos have weak gearboxes and transfer boxes and also suffer engine failures, all focus RS models are prone to engine failures and loads have given up already, etc etc. If you research everything you'll end up buying a diesel Skoda and nobody wants that. 😁
you'll never get 30mpg average from a newage or later Subaru. All mine have averaged 22mpg or around that. I don't own these cars because of their amazing fuel economy, I own them for the fun and excitement they bring. If you want to own one you need to make sure you can cover running costs, service costs, expected and unexpected repaid costs, tax and insurance. If you can't cover these you may be looking at the wrong car for you.
I hope for your sake you take the plunge, they really are great cars.
you'll never get 30mpg average from a newage or later Subaru. All mine have averaged 22mpg or around that. I don't own these cars because of their amazing fuel economy, I own them for the fun and excitement they bring. If you want to own one you need to make sure you can cover running costs, service costs, expected and unexpected repaid costs, tax and insurance. If you can't cover these you may be looking at the wrong car for you.
I hope for your sake you take the plunge, they really are great cars.
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#2001
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If you research into every car brand or performance car you'll find they have weak spots and issues prone to failure. If you thought like this you'd never own anything at all. Evos have weak gearboxes and transfer boxes and also suffer engine failures, all focus RS models are prone to engine failures and loads have given up already, etc etc. If you research everything you'll end up buying a diesel Skoda and nobody wants that.
you'll never get 30mpg average from a newage or later Subaru. All mine have averaged 22mpg or around that. I don't own these cars because of their amazing fuel economy, I own them for the fun and excitement they bring. If you want to own one you need to make sure you can cover running costs, service costs, expected and unexpected repaid costs, tax and insurance. If you can't cover these you may be looking at the wrong car for you.
I hope for your sake you take the plunge, they really are great cars.
you'll never get 30mpg average from a newage or later Subaru. All mine have averaged 22mpg or around that. I don't own these cars because of their amazing fuel economy, I own them for the fun and excitement they bring. If you want to own one you need to make sure you can cover running costs, service costs, expected and unexpected repaid costs, tax and insurance. If you can't cover these you may be looking at the wrong car for you.
I hope for your sake you take the plunge, they really are great cars.
Last edited by An0n0m0us; 24 August 2018 at 06:43 PM.
#2002
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Forged are a lot more durable , sg9 fsti average 35 mpg on a long run , noise wise as subaru’s get newer then you tend to loose the burble it’s down to newer cars having more equal length headers , worth a longer trip to get a better car , mine was london to scotland lol
#2003
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Ok thanks and that explains the lack of burble then there’s a few classics locally so still get to hear that roar when one gets floored. I’ll have a look for sti hatches for sale locally to give me an idea what the 330s is like.
#2004
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I've a forged 330s and get 25mpg mixed driving but mostly spirited. Not so much burble from them. If you look up youtube you'll hear a few. More of a roar than a rumble which i really miss. Of course with a single exit exhaust u get near the sound we all love , but the quad pipes look better (imo)
#2005
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I've a forged 330s and get 25mpg mixed driving but mostly spirited. Not so much burble from them. If you look up youtube you'll hear a few. More of a roar than a rumble which i really miss. Of course with a single exit exhaust u get near the sound we all love , but the quad pipes look better (imo)