Hi guys.

Wondered if you could tell me how reliable they are 2002-2004

When they get to 80-110 how reliable are there engine

Looking at sti blob eye

 

Tbh it's a how long is a piece of string question,depends on how well maintained.

 

The STI's don't seem to do so well for high miles, probably due to many owners ragging them and un-mapped bolt on mods.

If you can find a 1 or 2 owner car that's had regular oil changes, like every 3/5k and got no mods (make sure it's not just been put back to standard as many do) or just PPP then you'll probably be fine. Just make sure it's had a clutch as they seem to let go at around the 60 to 80k mark.

 

I ran a 2003 Blob STI. Bought it standard with 12K on the clock and sold it running 415bhp with 92K on the clock. Prove to be utterly reliable and engine never burned a drop of oil between the (frequent - every 4K or so) oil changes. I would say the key is very good mapping for any mods, and lots of regular oil changes

 

Same here engine wise my Sti's have been perfect...the only one I had a problem with was a bug Wrx years back...big end went

 

108K currently on my 03 Sti, runs perfectly, doesn't use any oil

 

60 odd K on my 330brake '05 STi, religiously maintained every 5K, started to use a bit of oil.

 

Got a recon engine in my 98. 45k . It's fine

 

Thanks guys it's good to hear people's thoughts as am looking to buy one

 

Mines at 83k, serviced every 4k miles in recent years, good condition with no problems, doesn't use oil. Standard PPP except for a Milltek cat back.

 

There not many car for sale on forum... Is it cos am not upgraded member of is it cos no one actually selling them lol

 

Just think that its not many people selling them because they are good cars.

 

My Bug STI was on 104000 miles and running over 400bhp when I broke it for parts.