Just a little survey i would like to do please.

It doesnt matter if you own a 22B or a 1.6GL or a legacy, any subaru really, this is about reliability, not power!!!

What i would like to know is:

The model of your car and its age, also how long you have had it and the mileage when you got it and what it is now. And of cause, what has gone wrong with it since you got it???

Just one other thing, if you could choose 1 thing to change about your car, what would you change, and again what would you not change??

 

HMM ok

MY 96 had it 6 months

94 on clock when i got it 98 on clock now

replaced the following oil plug leads plugs fluids wiper blades

gone wrong..

cam sensor?? not proven yet..

battery connection

few other dealer advise/ check according to paperwork that came with car


Mart

 

MY96 UK turbo.

Owned for: 2 years
Bought at: 60k
Now at: 81k
Things gone wrong: dampers, clutch & lambda sensor replaced + usual service parts (and a few mods ).
Would change: The panel fits aren't the best I'd have them fixed
Wouldn't change: Don't know - it depends how the mod plans go.

 

1st my98 turbo wagon

had it for 1 year 55k sold it with 75k only needed a clutch

now 22b just having a little problem with the clutch pedal thats all no other problems

 

MY00 Turbo

Owned since last Jan, had 54k on clock now has 80050.

Gone wrong:
MAF sensor (Warranty)
Clutch (labour on warranty)
a few oil seals (warranty)
alarm bracket broke (warranty)
ABS wiring problem, caused by previous accident (warranty)

Only thing other than a few styling gadgets and rear wiper etc I would change is better brakes!!

Andy

[Edited by SiDHEaD - 11/23/2003 9:16:54 PM]

 

02 wrx ppp
new, now on 19000 miles

had a new clutch at 9000

prodrive lights look good but might as well shine a frigging torch through the windscreen.

needed another couple more coats of paint

love the handling
also like the way there is no frame around the door glass
only choice really for 2 kids and shopping space
would swop with a elise or vx turbo for a few weeks though, but not for good

 

Impreza turbo prodrive 99T
had it 3 years
14K to 46K
apart from routine servicing, brake pads keep on glazing up.
Would change quality of gear change. Look forward to a paddle shift.
Would not change sound of exhaust.

 

Impreza STI V3 Wagon
had it 4.5 years
12K to 48K
No problems at all.
Replaced discs with Godspeed @ 36 kms, new battery and service it myself. Run on NUL since purchased as it's all I can get...

Would change - brakes. Wouldn't change - anything else..

[Edited by Kevin Groat - 11/23/2003 10:17:29 PM]

 

Current - STi8

Problems; There seems to be a hole in the fuel tank

 

Ok here goes. This is my first Subaru.
Legacy 1.8 GL 1990. FDSH
Mileage when purchased 111000
Mileage now 116784
replaced middle and rear exhaust sections
Starts first turn of the key every time (don`t even get to hear the starter it starts that quick)
Love it`s stability
Love it`s handling
Love it even more now it`s got wider/lower tyres

Small niggle is the clutch judder when cold

What would I change about it? It`s way way too slow.It needs to be a turbo

 

Hmmm, why would someone with 50odd posts, withholding their contact details and working in insurance want your car details???

Sorry, too paranoid to post on this'un

[Edited by ALi-B - 11/23/2003 10:40:32 PM]

 

my 92 leggy

loads of miles

clutch is crap only thing thats gone wrong twice

give us a real clutch happy with everything else

wouldnt change the noise

 

MY00 impreza Turbo,
Bought new, 0 miles!

Now 37k.

No problems,
If I could I would change the value of it, nowt else!

Ron.

 

99 sti 5 wagon,
Had it 5 months,
39k to 44k,
No probs,white stick more use than std h/lights so would change those and need to evict oliver reed from the fuel tank otherwise a fantastic car.

 

MY 95 JDM Blacky Scooby
Bought at 110,000 km
Now at 130,000 km
No pro until now

Scoobyhummel

 

uk 98 brought with 42k now done 52k

no probs except piston slap

 

MY00 Turbo
Bought new May00 Zero miles
Done 35K

Had to replace tyres at 20K

I'd really like it if it was a convertible (no smart *** remarks about chassis stiffness please)

Otherwise its the perfect mota IMO!

 

Just waiting for pslewis to post about his car - probably done 50k miles and not even had to fill the petrol tank up yet

 

WR Sport MY97
76000 miles.
NO problems at all! Never has been. Never will be
Change: Fuel Consumption!
Car now for sale
Oh. And had it since it was 6 months old.

[Edited by Flat Four Impreza Club - 11/24/2003 11:02:25 AM]

 

edited 'cos I just read the paranoia post!

[Edited by NACRO - 11/24/2003 11:18:53 AM]

 

MY03 STi PPP
June 03 New
Now 14500 miles

Gone wrong..
Gear change a little slack 4 to 5th = Warrenty changed no questions asked.
Prodrive wheels paint patchy = Dealer relpaced complete with tires after 8k = result!

I too have a whole in the fuel tank!

Change.
carpets are crap!

Wouldn't change anything else. its the dogs!
Dazza

 

MY01 WRX wagon. had for 6 months / 10000 miles. Been pasted for most of the miles.
Only fault so far was loose connection in headlights, fixed under warranty.

Prior to that had x reg GX, several faulty O2 sensors.

 

Legacy 2.5 4cam , had it since mid Aug.
Fuel consumption = high but what was expected.
Love the car , cant fault it really !!!
Want to turbo it tho !!!

 

MY98 Turbo 2000 Wagon

Owned for about 22 months now.

51k miles when bought, now 72k miles.

Only 1 failure in 2 years, the immobiliser unit went ga-ga (which gives a flashing CEL).
Cost £400 for the replacement unit complete with 2 new coded keys to work with it (gulp!)

The only thing I'd change is I'd like it to be a bit quieter inside.

 

1993 1.8GL wagon.
Bought in March at 85650 miles, so 8 months down the line, it's now done 94ish.

The starter motor went, so that was replaced under warranty, and a flat spot in the acceleration was solved by changing the rear cat.
Low range gear light on the dash doesn't work, but the gears do, so that doesn't really matter. Who uses them anyway?

Other than that, not much.

I'd like it to be quieter inside, as it's kinda boomy, with the (slightly enlarged) exhaust noise. The seats are **** as well, & don't have much support.
I find it a little pedestrian as well. Not slow, but it doesn't really pick up below 2100 rpm.

 

MY97 UK Turbo. Owned for 18 months now. Had about 56k then... now has just gone over 82k miles.

Brake caliper got stuck on one wheel - needed that fixing and hence new pads. Plus the rocker cover gasket was leaking, so that was changed on last service. Had to have one wheel repaired and another one refurbished (getting old).

Obviously had new tyres all round in that time...

Would like better brakes, but can't be ar$ed to pay about £1500 for decent ones... just drive slower

Wouldn't change much else. Love the performance, handling and noise!

 

Previous MY97 19-39000 2 Clutches Lots Of Tyres Lots Of Fuel Lots Of Noise, Steering Rack Blew an Oil Seal Whilst Negotiating a Roundabout At 60 mph. Replaced Brakes With Tarox 6 Pot Kit And 330 Discs. Standard Brakes Crap.

Now MY03 WRX 0-6500 To Much Road Noise, Not Enough Room For Kids In The Back, Crappy Interior,
Sounds Great And Sticks To The Road Like S**t To A Blanket.

 

Im with ALI-B, top gear have done there survey for this year.

 

gav, i did a post similar to this a while ago.go into search the thread is HOW MANY.by the way mines a my99 60k and a nicked badge........kazlo

 

MY02 WRX wagon

Had from new, now 26,000

Problems / faults: None at all

Change: wind noise @ 130+ (through vents?)

Never change: the "on rails feel" of driving the thing (grip, traction, handling)