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#13614 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [paisan] by lucien2 Nov 23, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 6:00 am) Paisan, what do you think I'm looking at? Already has new brakes, new exhaust, new steering pump and rack. This trip would add new timing belt, water pump, main seal, gaskets, and clutch. It's a Phase I EJ25. Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 12:43 pm)
#13615 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by paisan Nov 23, 2008 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 10:04 am) Synchros- Could mean a whole trans replacement down the road. Bushings- At that age and milage, bushings start to break down. Radiator- Again, milage. AC System- Naggily things in there can come to high ticket items down the road. Shocks- At 150k they should be shot. Catalytic- If that wasn't done with the exhust. Sensors- Start to become costly to hunt down and fix at that age. Nothing major but after dumping $3500 you HAVE to chase down future problems which can get costly. -mike
#13616 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by lucien2 Nov 23, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 9:23 am) Wow, that's a hell of a deal on an STi. 17mpg isn't what we're after though. And it sounds like the 2.5i gets the same wallowy "what happened to the Sube-ness?" suspension that the 2008 WRX got, but without any return to the car's sporting intentions for 2009. That's a major bummer- I'd almost rather have a used '07 Impreza wagon. Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 5:32 pm) rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) lucien2 (Nov 24, 2008 5:52 am) rob_m (Nov 25, 2008 9:29 am)
#13617 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by paisan Nov 23, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) Well for a few hundy, you can upgrade the springs easily. We've done it on a bunch of 2.5i and OBS cars already. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#13618 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by rsholland Nov 23, 2008 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) I'd test drive an Impreza 2.5i before writing it off. it might surprise you. Bob Replies to this message: lucien2 (Nov 24, 2008 5:52 am) rob_m (Nov 25, 2008 9:29 am)
#13619 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by lucien2 Nov 24, 2008 (5:52 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) for sure. We're not writing anything off until we've driven them all. Taking the BG back from the mechanic today, to mull it over.
#13620 of 14483 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by rob_m Nov 25, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) My dealer gave me an 09 2.5i 5-door Premium as a loaner when my LGT was in the shop. Not a bad little car. It had plenty of zip, and I did enjoy the 32mpg highway with regular gas. Rob M.
#13621 of 14483 Another High Mileage Suby Question by buffalosuby Nov 25, 2008 (1:10 pm)
I posted this on one of the other forums, but since you guys are on the subject of high mileage maintenance..... Are any other posters able to direct me to previous threads regarding high mileage maintenance issues/items on a 98 Legacy, 2.2 liter with a 5 speed manual trans.? If this hasn't been talked about in a while, here is my dilemma - my Legacy sedan now has 152,000 miles. I am the original owner and except for about 30,000 that my son put on the car, I have driven it since new. It has had the head gasket replaced and a repair to the gas tank filler neck (was rotted and leaking air, giving off a check engine code). It had a short block replacement at 60,000 under warranty (cold engine piston slap) and at that time the dealer replaced the pilot bearing and 5th gear in the transmission. Trans fluid was replaced with synthetic at that time and hasn't been changed since. Except for replacing the bearing, the clutch is original, as is the exhaust, all pumps, etc. I take pretty good care of my cars, so oil changes and other routine maintenance have always been done. This is my daily driver and I put about 300 miles a week on it. Still gets over 32 MPG on the highway! My problem is that the clutch is on its way out (shudder that I can't get rid of by adjusting; fairly soft engagement and very occasional slipping). This is about a $900 repair. It is also time for timing belt, drive belts & hoses to be replaced, spark plugs, fuel filter, brake fluid replacement and some other maintenance items - figure these things will cost another $200-$300 or so depending on how much of it I do myself. Do the "experts" think it is worth replacing the clutch and other work to put the car back in good order, or it is time to move on.... I guess what I am worried about is that other things will start to go like water pump, fuel pump, exhaust, CV joints, etc. and it will become a money pit. The body is still decent and it still runs well generally. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: lucien2 (Nov 25, 2008 5:19 pm) hondafriek (Dec 01, 2008 6:41 am) lucien2 (Dec 01, 2008 4:28 pm) and 8 more... paisan (Nov 25, 2008 7:07 pm)
#13622 of 14483 Re: Another High Mileage Suby Question [buffalosuby] by lucien2 Nov 25, 2008 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: buffalosuby (Nov 25, 2008 1:10 pm) well, I'm fixing mine, so I guess you gotta fix yours Replies to this message: hondafriek (Dec 01, 2008 6:41 am) lucien2 (Dec 01, 2008 4:28 pm) ateixeira (Dec 02, 2008 9:45 am) and 7 more...
#13623 of 14483 Re: Another High Mileage Suby Question [buffalosuby] by paisan Nov 25, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: buffalosuby (Nov 25, 2008 1:10 pm) Fix it. Heck if you don't fix it, e-mail me, I see you are in buffalo, and I'd be interested in it as a daily driver. -mike