Originally Posted by jaypSTi (Post 8642501)

Can anyone confirm when the updated map was released? I bought an ex-demo on July 1st 2008. After reading stuff here I asked them to check for an update when I had my first service at the end of february this year. They returned the car to me and said no update was required. So now im wondering if mine got the update before I bought it. I have now done nearly 9000 miles so im guessing its ok. But can never be too careful i guess.

Originally Posted by cresswell (Post 8642021)

My dealer contacted me late last year advising that the car needed a remap. Very pleased with the service.
Have the rev warning buzzer off, but light flashing at 6100RPM to ensure engine never gets over revved in first place.

Originally Posted by ODIN (Post 8618585)

We bought a new 08 STi type UK about 10 months ago, I say new but it was the 2000 mile old demo they had, The reason we bought the demo was it had 4k's worth of extra kit lol, Anyway the story goes that after we had done another 2000 miles so 4000 in total I noticed that the oil wasn't even on the dip stick, So I complained to the dealer about this and was fobbed off with some gumph about oil usage.

Now I've built quite a few engine myself and I don't really know of any that where built properly and in good condition that will use 1.5 litre's of oil every 1200 miles, This went on for about 8 months with me keep asking for a compression test which the dealer kept refusing to do.

In the end after the first 10000 mile service with it still burning oil nearly as quickly as it does petrol the relented and did the test, Which confirmed what I had been saying for 8 month that the engine was indeed f*cked and was down on two pistons, They agreed to fit a short engine after at first trying to fob me off with two new pistons.

Anyway to cut a long story short they fitted the new block but couldn't get it to run properly for 6 weeks before I said enough was enough and rejected the car under the sales of goods act, They have now bought it back off us and cleared all the finance.

We're picking up a MK5 golf R32 later as a hopefully far more reliable replacement, This was our first and last Subaru I'm afraid.

In my opinion they actually sold us the car with an already f*cked engine which means it didn't even last 2000 miles.


Rob


PS if anybody gets offered SV08VVC then beware lol.

Originally Posted by silver demon (Post 8646123)

Mog
just keep pressing the trip reset button below the rev counter. Its cycles through ODO , Trip A, Trip B and rev. You then keep the button pressed until you reach the desired rpm

Originally Posted by Mog (Post 8647448)

Thanks for that, now sorted.

I have also approached my local dealer with a view to them changing the rear arch protection to the new larger style as Subaru think its necessary to have this to prevent stone chips/warranty claims and so this would prevent a future paintwork claim....we will see what they say and will post up the answer.

Mog

Originally Posted by lordharding (Post 8727932)

This interesting and very frightening thread terrifys me


looking at a euro spec Sti although brand new 20 miles aprox on clock the importer motor depot have had it for ''about 6 months'' so will this need a reflash ?

will the local Subau dealer be able to do it?


or will the engine fall to bits !!

as i only get a new car every few years and want this one to last to Im 50 :D:D:D


or should i get it and take it to Andy F and get him to do it which is going to cost a bit as i will probaly need new exhaust as well ,then when the misses finds out the cost probably half a dozen dresses to keep her happy

Originally Posted by lordharding (Post 8729270)

Thanks for that

Quite nasty publicity this for Subaru and worrying for new owners of Sti s

Originally Posted by stuart2008sti (Post 8729933)

Was told at the dealership a few weeks ago that i m are trying to get out of as many warranty claims as possible with ref to engine failure,even down to wrong brand of oil but same grade,just how low can they go.

Originally Posted by jsfb (Post 8764823)

Bought a 2008 uk sti a couple of months ago all was going well until yesterday, the wife took it for a run the other day and said it was jerky though it was her imagination so just ignored her. Drove it yesterday and was shocked it seems to have developed a serious engine problem proper hesitation between 2500 and 3000 rpm feels like overfueling, then stuggles to get above 4000rpm with no boost at all and then the turbo kicks in at 5000rpm to the redline. Has used a bit of oil and coolant over the last month and has a slight rattle a low revs. Does any of this ring any bells with anybody who has had engine failure? going to contact the dealer tommorrow should i ask them to check anything in particular? only 10000 miles on the clock

Originally Posted by jsfb (Post 8766212)

Dealer cant take it until Friday they didnt seem to bother Ian Grieves in Falkirk going to keep driving it as normal and see how long it takes to blow its self apart and get delivered to them on a flat bed, not impressed i have a 6 week old child and only bought the new hatch as thought it would be reliable than my blobeye - how stupid was i

Originally Posted by g7prs (Post 8766301)

They already have one sitting there with a knackered engine. I believe subaru are not honouring the warranty.