Lander76

Hi all, just purchased a 2 liter nasp sport wagon and I have a couple of questions.

Are the engines strong units and are they capable of 150k + miles without a rebuild?

I have noticed a slight transmission whine which is more audible in lower gears. Is this normal for this type of car?

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

if its been looked after and serviced regularly there is no reason it wont do 150k.
if its a slight whine i would change diff and gearbox oil and not worry too much.

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

Usually a whine is diff, as your in Derbyshire there's plenty of us around to help, where in Derbyshire are you?

Also worth look is www.imprezasport.net

Lander76

Hi, diff and g/box oils have just been changed for 75/90 fully synth. The oil that came out was actually clean.

Lander76

Hi, thanks for the link, I'm in Chesterfield. So can the boxer engine take a lot of stick? Are there any common weak points I need to know about on my scoob?

lee67

non turbo engines are known for good mileage, a few on imprezasport forum with 250,000 miles and plenty with 200+

CREWJ

They are pretty bomb proof but by the sounds of it your gearbox/diff is on it's way out. Mine has done over 100k and there are no whines what so ever.

Beastie

iTrader: (2)

You can get a whine if the tyres are not evenly worn. i.e. if they have been renewed seperately or are different brands. This then eventually transforms into a rumble. This is what happened to me on my NA forrester. I thought a wheel bearing had gone.

Solution - renewed all tyres and back to normal.