Who here owns a Subaru?

Lashout_UK · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:09

Vita said:
Do subaru engines last long at high miles if they've had a somewhat easy life? I always got told they need a rebuild at higher miles?

The 2.0's should go on indefinitely with decent care (warming up/down/proper servicing), within reason. Mine's just ticked past 160,000 miles – and (as far as I'm aware), consumables aside, it's completely original. Runs like a top. Seen a lot of high-mileage 2.5s, too, but they're seemingly just a bit more sensitive and occasionally prone to self-disassembly – particularly the turbocharged variants and those that have been tuned.

Jumper118 · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:13

my wr1 had done 148k and was on original things engine wise. probably had about £25-30K in servicing or more over its life though

Rybo89 · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:14

Then you killed it dead and still havent shown us pics.

How you getting on with the new scoob?

Vita · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:21

Yeah jumper when are you going to release these pics? After brexit?

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:37

Rybo89 said:
I wouldnt mind beating Kosta but its all about beating Andy for me as i wont hear end of it now over phone lol.

You're currently the benchmark for STi power. You should beat me.

Vita · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:40

ScoobyDoo69 said:
You're currently the benchmark for STi power. You should beat me.

Yeah but you know how to launch. Launch makes all the difference.

Mal X · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:55

Vita said:
Looks alright. Be worth a punt for our mate acme.

@Mal X bring ya jazz m8

well it needs some work.... like Bilstein coilovers, lowering and new tyres.......... because it's really bad right now in this rain, it's not really safe enough even as a normal daily, but engine wise and everything else it's perfect, our other Jazz is the same but that's only got 12k miles on it.

it's odd because i was scared of the 550hp Evo before i went to see it

but it was miles safer to drive than the Jazz, in fact the EVO was the easiest car i've ever driven :eek:

Jumper118 · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:58

Rybo89 said:
Then you killed it dead and still havent shown us pics.

How you getting on with the new scoob?

ik

was easy 248k miles in it as well.

The WRX is nice, but its a wrx. every time i drive it when i'm not just going to work its just a bit too slow, not quite enough brakes, wish it had another gear. look out the rear and there is nowhere to store my books, nowhere to have a picnic. It's better than no subaru, cos then i have to drive my alto instead, but i at the same time it just reminds me what i could have had if, if, if if................

Vita said:
Yeah jumper when are you going to release these pics? After brexit?

i am releasing them once amd fix there drivers and make a decent high end gpu

Vita · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:02

Mal X said:
well it needs some work.... like Bilstein coilovers, lowering and new tyres.......... because it's really bad right now in this rain, it's not really safe enough even as a normal daily, but engine wise and everything else it's perfect, our other Jazz is the same but that's only got 12k miles on it.

it's odd because i was scared of the 550hp Evo before i went to see it but it was miles safer to drive than the Jazz, in fact the EVO was the easiest car i've ever driven

Not safe enough shouldn't be on the road.

Rybo89 · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:05

Mal X said:
well it needs some work.... like Bilstein coilovers, lowering and new tyres.......... because it's really bad right now in this rain, it's not really safe enough even as a normal daily, but engine wise and everything else it's perfect, our other Jazz is the same but that's only got 12k miles on it.

it's odd because i was scared of the 550hp Evo before i went to see it but it was miles safer to drive than the Jazz, in fact the EVO was the easiest car i've ever driven

That blown my mind. What?? Lol

Mal X · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:07

Vita said:
Not safe enough shouldn't be on the road.

It's perfectly safe for a normal driver but i drive fairly quickly, because it's when you take roundabouts at speed that you have to take care, or on a motorway in crosswinds.............on a motorway she is GODDAMN DANGEROUS, it twitches from side to side, veers all over the place, the steering wheel goes really light............and if a car overtakes you, you're instantly buffeted over to the left.

Jumper118 · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:10

well until you hit a tall round object or your piston rings blow........... :eek:

Vita · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:15

Mal X said:
It's perfectly safe for a normal driver but i drive fairly quickly, because it's when you take roundabouts at speed that you have to take care, or on a motorway in crosswinds.

Fairly quickly? In a jazz?

I'm out.

Rybo89 · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:17

Jumper118 said:
i am releasing them once amd fix there drivers and make a decent high end gpu

You had a silly moment didnt you? Hence not showing the pics. Come on we wont judge

Mal X · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:27

Vita said:
Fairly quickly? In a jazz?

I'm out.

ha ha, but it'll still do 80mph through the New Forest..and it's nowhere near the redline either, i've got to give it to Honda the 1.3 engine is bloody strong in that thing........... mine i dont take on the motorway though, it's mom's Jazz we use for long drives.

Rybo89 · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:38

Vita · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:41

@Mal X come to the next meet plz

Mal X · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:55

Vita said:
@Mal X come to the next meet plz

i'll bring mom's car !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frozennova · 2 Jan 2018 at 23:16

Jumper118 said:
well until you hit a tall round object or your piston rings blow...........

Come on, spill the beans what ta round object did you crash it into?

Rybo89 said:
You had a silly moment didnt you? Hence not showing the pics. Come on we wont judge

I think the quoted post above gives us some clues

Akagi · 3 Jan 2018 at 07:48

My vote is on metal lamp post.