hey guys im buying an rb5 with 100k on it. just wondering would it be advisable to get an engine rebuild before something goes wrong. if so how much. or just drive away as normal and hope nothing goes wrong. if so how much. just somthing going through my head

 

What makes you think something will go wrong? If looked after it should last for many years to come

 

just getting paraniode after reading lots of engine threads. but as far as im awair it has been looked after ok full subaru service history. so wats the highest miled car around hear. i no of one rb5 that has 120k on it

 

my wrx had over 150k on it, still running strong

 

mates had 140k on it and still burbling nicley when he crashed it, oops

 

m8 of mine has an RB5 with over 150k on the clock and it never misses a beat. He hammers it every day but runs a turbo timer and it is serviced regulary, he only has the main cat remaining also.

 

cheers guys

 

You are looking around £3000 for a top engine rebuild.....so up to you

 

3k f##k me. how much for a new unit. just cut 2 holes out and pedal. lol

 

Wow. My car has 60k on the clock and I was worried. just cos its my first subaru and you hear so many horror stories...

Alan

 

there`s a reason everyone hears horror stories of engines blowing up, who`s going to report that all is well?

 

My RB5 had blew at 51k when i bought it but who knows what had been going on with the previous owners and the car before i got it, although it had a full service history form subaru.

I bought it with the rebuild into the deal but i know it cost slightly over £2000and thats not fully forged....just new pistons, later version crank etc etc.

Just telling u my story so dont be getting worried, as i know a couple of scoobs with 140k+ miles on them, and my mates 97 uk car has well over 115k and never misses a beat!!

Kevin

 

Just make it has being serviced regularly in the past, it should be fine.

If you do get the RB5 join the RB5OC forum as well

 

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