Jamz3k

How do they fair after 100k mileage? What engine parts wear out around this age too?

Bubba po

I had one with 118k, had it from 70k with no issues other than rear suspension and MAF.

craigwrx277

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Mines on 116 now seems fine been serviced by subaru up to 90k now i just do it

SPORTWAGONROY

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i had 1 that had done 140.000 mate only problem was idle control valve and maf

never let me down

stonk

got 115000 on mine with full subaru history engine still strong

Sabas

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My 1997 uk turbo is on 133,000 odd miles, I've had it since 103,000 miles, changed the Maf once, I do drive it carefully though

firebug

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mines got 140,000 on it now. had it since 80k and 5years now, gearbox broke after 3months, fuel pump broke 2 years ago,and its flown through every mot.

chocolate_o_brian

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Bought my MY99 red classic in December 2006 with 120,000 miles on her (but it had an engine rebuild/new turbo at 70,000 miles). Sold it with 142,000 miles 19 months later. Consumables were MAF sensor (£90), second hand idle control valve (£25) and passenger side drive shaft (£60) and lambda sensor (£140). Then just servicing and modifications.

One big thing to go was the gearbox at 135,000 miles (Tesco, 6.30am December 15th 2007). I had API build me a reconditioned new box (with my knackered one used as p/x) for about £900 delivered to another specialist to fit. Had a new exedy clutch done and a major service as well (minus the cambelt). Including the above and the cost to remove/strip the knackered box and fit the new one was £1700 all in. Car ran beautifully after the replacement (stand UK 5 speed).

Any more info Jimmy lad, PM me

Gear Head

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Andy - £140 for a lambda sensor??

chocolate_o_brian

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Yes mate, was a full genuine unit from Subaru as it cured a long standing hesitation problem. The one on it was all mashed up. Cost me another £50 or so in labour for faffing about with the wiring BUT it made my issues disappear

How much are they supposed to cost from subaru (3 1/2 years ago)?

Gear Head

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Power engineering supplied mine in 2004 and adapted the wiring all for £60! Subaru only buy theirs from the same suppliers anyway. They don't actually make their own sensors.

adman73

Bought my MY00 with 22000 miles and it's now done 120,000 miles. The only parts under the bonnet I've had to replace (other than service items) are a top hose for the radiator and the MAF.

chocolate_o_brian

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**** I've been fleeced!

Good job I don't spend a lot on food shopping then

**jay**

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one of the best cars ive owned, my 150k uk impreza, never let me down and drove like new only sold as wanted someting a bit quicker lol, just goes to show if there looked after how good a car they are.

Jamz3k

Thanks guys, looks like subaru ownership could defo be on the cars if my current car gets written off.

Gear Head

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I am considering rejoining the fold, just need gary to sort me a stupendous insurance premium!

f1_fan

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f1_fan

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I had a MY00 from new and sold it in 2003 with 127K on it. Only thing that I had to change was the MAF. I think if they are not meesed about with too much power wise and serviced properly they are good for 150K at least. Mind you Subarus were built properly in those days before the marketing men and bean counters got to them.

Dee33223

Ive had my uk my99 turbo since it had 35k. It's on 116k now. I do 400 hardish miles on it a week blasting up country roads half the time. Engine wise no problems at all. Other things ive replaced are...

Clutch around 90k,lamba sensor 80k,maf twice poss 3 times,top rad hose,. Really not very much at all. The reliabilty has amazed me. I plan on doing 200k plus in it if poss.

For me brakes are the regular cost. Pads and discs a good few times. I also have had problems with cailpers seizing due to crud in pistons. I have changed all calipers once due to this.

Overall, reg oil changes and keep on top of servicing. They are amazing(if you can afford the go go juice).

BLU

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Mines on 95k, getting ever closer to the magic 100k! Wifeys car has 117k on the clock and drives like new still!!

musso2010

My friend sold a Turbo 2000 a few years ago with 194'000 on the clock. And it was still going strong apart from a noisy gearbox!

urban

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James - why don't you go off and get a TDI?
You're travelling what - 40/50 miles a day for work.
You'll have to pur super unleaded in it too and you'll only be getting 20odd mpg from the T2000

f1_fan

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Turbo 2000's (UK cars) run on standard 95

BLU

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x2

firebug

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yea but they run like absolute crap!.. thats why it says super unleaded only on the filler cap.

f1_fan

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No it doesn't!

chrispy200+

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know someone with a my2000 prodrive classic, think it's on about 180k now and going strong, he's owned it for ages now

craigwrx277

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Mine runs good on 95 even says to use 95 in the manual

f1_fan

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Yep, all UK Turbo 2000s are the same.

Jamz3k

the average MPG on the Alfa 27mpg, so its not exactly economical. I wouldn't mind having an Impreza for a few months to scratch the itch. I hate VAG cars so most TDi's are out of the question.

Wouldn't mind a Mondeo ST TDCI if i'm very honest, I really do like em.