Would u recommend a Subaru?
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So I have a late 2005 wrx that sits in my garage and gets taken out for runs on the weekend, yet I have had to replace the rear shocks and now the paint work is starting to craze..
This is a 2005 car!
I sold my classic Porsche which had the original paint and shocks and was in a lot better condition.
I love the usability of the wrx but with the 2.5l version getting such a bad write up, i am not sure I would buy one again or in fact recommend a new one.
Am I wrong?
This is a 2005 car!
I sold my classic Porsche which had the original paint and shocks and was in a lot better condition.
I love the usability of the wrx but with the 2.5l version getting such a bad write up, i am not sure I would buy one again or in fact recommend a new one.
Am I wrong?
I have had imprezas for the last ten years and used them as daily drivers/weekend toys with only minor issues.What else has that performance,reliability, boot for the shopping and safe to take the little ones to school? Would recommend them to anyone although petrol costs an issue. The 2.5L engine gets bad press and the shock issue should have been resolved years ago. Just put my 04 sti up for sale but can't think what to replace it with other than an 05 sti or a 2.5L sti with forged engine
Have you owned the car from new?
No offence intended chap, but you bought a car with well known issues, e.g. the shocks, plenty of info around about them needing to be replaced/re-greased etc so you can't really complain about it?
The paint crazing sounds like contamination, and points to a bad repair at some point i'd guess? Not exactly a problem you can blame on the manufacturer.
I would very much reccommend them, I've had zero problems with mine
No offence intended chap, but you bought a car with well known issues, e.g. the shocks, plenty of info around about them needing to be replaced/re-greased etc so you can't really complain about it?
The paint crazing sounds like contamination, and points to a bad repair at some point i'd guess? Not exactly a problem you can blame on the manufacturer.
I would very much reccommend them, I've had zero problems with mine
Love my 2005 wrx as I have the wagon it ticks all the boxes... But as they no longer produce the wagon and no longer producing StI's I am not sure what Subaru I would get if I were every to replace it.
The idea of buying a new toy then having to take the engine apart bec its not strong enought sounds like a nice idea... But surly that's a lot of cash that could be better spent?
( p.s I have not had it from new and the shocks did not bother me, just odd how a fairly new car can have such a major proble)
The idea of buying a new toy then having to take the engine apart bec its not strong enought sounds like a nice idea... But surly that's a lot of cash that could be better spent?
( p.s I have not had it from new and the shocks did not bother me, just odd how a fairly new car can have such a major proble)
I'm on my 4th WRX now having moved away from the brand a few times but I always end up back again. That's how they get you...
I've had the shock issue but apart from that, all have been totally reliable.
Sounds like a repair job that's not weathered well to me.
I'll end up buying another one eventually. They're the best...
I've had the shock issue but apart from that, all have been totally reliable.
Sounds like a repair job that's not weathered well to me.
I'll end up buying another one eventually. They're the best...
Yep,
My 07 WRX is great fun, reliable and even the doris can drive it without too much of a problem. What I initially thought was a buggered clutch turned out to be nothing more than a higher biting point to which I wasn't used to, shocks have been fine (fingers crossed), yes, the 2.5 is juicy, but from what I've read the 2.5 WRX's don't seem to suffer with the ring failure of the STi's.
My only complaint is that there seems to be too much body roll on cornering at an RB, and some oversteer when giving it beans on the apex.
Other than being a bit basic inside, I would recommend one, simply because bang for the buck is excellent, and the alternatives like Evo 7/8/9's are fetching silly money.
My 07 WRX is great fun, reliable and even the doris can drive it without too much of a problem. What I initially thought was a buggered clutch turned out to be nothing more than a higher biting point to which I wasn't used to, shocks have been fine (fingers crossed), yes, the 2.5 is juicy, but from what I've read the 2.5 WRX's don't seem to suffer with the ring failure of the STi's.
My only complaint is that there seems to be too much body roll on cornering at an RB, and some oversteer when giving it beans on the apex.
Other than being a bit basic inside, I would recommend one, simply because bang for the buck is excellent, and the alternatives like Evo 7/8/9's are fetching silly money.
Yep and that's why I'm on my 3rd at the moment. The post-blobs come with issues but generally no more trouble than anything else of the ilk. I'd recommend an 05 or older to anyone, in any variety. Our Forester is brilliant and I use my STI for work doing about 15k a year. It just ticked over 80k and feels wonderful.
WeirdNeville said:
s. My 2005 WRX PPP wagon was about as much performance in a practical body as you can get for £5k, I think. It was my favorite car to date, just because of the trouble it could get you into and out of. It was still very much an analogue car with no traction control, just ABS and a couple of clever diffs at centre and rear to keep the power on the road. I miss it.
And marginally quicker than a standard STI don't forget.PPP wagons are awesome.
Love mine!
I would recommend one - on my second (this one an Outback diesel previously had legacy petrol turbo - and lots of other cars in between) and considering getting a third one, either a BRZ or new Forester XT. the legacy was bought with 80k miles on and sold at 126k (only failure was clutch) and Outback bought at 9k and just turned 60k today (only failure a fuse)
Superb four wheel drive systems, deep engineering (not skin deep like Audis;)) - the money is spent where you cannot see it, and last well. The 5 yr warranties on new ones are attractive too
Superb four wheel drive systems, deep engineering (not skin deep like Audis;)) - the money is spent where you cannot see it, and last well. The 5 yr warranties on new ones are attractive too
In comparison with the 2.0 the 2.5 is not as robust internally, pistons are soft and is prone to head gasket failure
I have only had problems with an imported Forester STi. I was third owner and purchased at 80K miles and the HG failed. Its since been rebuilt with forged internals and will stay with me for a while longer
2006 Forester XT was uber reliable over 2 years and my Legacy Tourer 3.0 Spec B has also been faultless since purchasing 2 years ago
Exterior design is a Marmite thing and interiors are dull. Although the materials look cheap they are hard wearing. Tinwork is very thin (weight saving) so don't lean on it !!! Paintwork is also very thin and imported models receive NO anti-corrosian underseal. (No salt on Japan roads apparently) Driving position for larger than average folk can be awkward but mechanically they are well engineered and built to last
You also find yourself traveling at far higher speeds than you would normally as they accomplish their task in a fuss free and undramatic fashion compared to the majority of other modern Euroboxes
I have only had problems with an imported Forester STi. I was third owner and purchased at 80K miles and the HG failed. Its since been rebuilt with forged internals and will stay with me for a while longer
2006 Forester XT was uber reliable over 2 years and my Legacy Tourer 3.0 Spec B has also been faultless since purchasing 2 years ago
Exterior design is a Marmite thing and interiors are dull. Although the materials look cheap they are hard wearing. Tinwork is very thin (weight saving) so don't lean on it !!! Paintwork is also very thin and imported models receive NO anti-corrosian underseal. (No salt on Japan roads apparently) Driving position for larger than average folk can be awkward but mechanically they are well engineered and built to last
You also find yourself traveling at far higher speeds than you would normally as they accomplish their task in a fuss free and undramatic fashion compared to the majority of other modern Euroboxes
Just to add that I've had very few problems over almost 60k miles and 6 years in a Forester XT. I have let myself get sucked into modifying (nothing external) and mine is now well over 300bhp and has still not blown up. I think they are great engines. If the gear box goes I will look at swaping to an Sti 6 speed. If the engine goes I will probably have it forged, it really is that good a car as it does everything, including taking me off road, very well. In the snow its an absolute hoot.
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