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Old 08 April 2008, 08:39 PM
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How good will a well serviced high mileage impreza turbo last,my mate over in ireland has just clocked up 134k on his 1998 wagon without a rebuild,is that good going or just usual for a well serviced subaru?
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have heard some going well beyond 300,000 km without major rebuild
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or some go pop after 40k... I guess it depends on how its been driven, the service intervals & the oils used.
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aye true enough,all down to how its been driven and frequent oil changes
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Aye, and a few other things. Remapped for V power and ran on regular for e.g. Or long high speed runs, as the bonnet scoop on a classic doesnt work above 100ish. Apart from that, they are actually really reliable.
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