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#10586 of 10758 Re: Im new to subaru's. seeking adivce!!!!! [bdowdy] by ponytrekker Aug 17, 2008 (3:18 am)
Replying to: bdowdy (Aug 16, 2008 10:53 pm) They don't have a lot of problems or problems that are insanely expensive to fix. Overall, they probably have   some stuff I've had or heard of others having had go wrong:   brakes and rotors struts engine gaskets cat converter tune up Replies to this message: priggly (Aug 17, 2008 6:06 pm) paisan (Aug 18, 2008 5:08 pm) priggly (Aug 18, 2008 10:17 pm) ponytrekker (Aug 18, 2008 5:41 pm)
#10587 of 10758 Re: Im new to subaru's. seeking adivce!!!!! [ponytrekker] by priggly Aug 17, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: ponytrekker (Aug 17, 2008 3:18 am) A bad head gasket blew my engine at 139,500 miles. It cost $7,000 to replace the engine. A few other problems including the fuel pump and alternator, both needed replacing. '97 Subaru Outback. Good car otherwise and I am still driving it. Original struts at 170,000 miles. Brakes and rotors are maintenance items, depends how you drive your car how much tinkering you will need. Replies to this message: paisan (Aug 18, 2008 5:08 pm) priggly (Aug 18, 2008 10:17 pm) ponytrekker (Aug 18, 2008 5:41 pm)
#10588 of 10758 Re: Im new to subaru's. seeking adivce!!!!! [priggly] by paisan Aug 18, 2008 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: priggly (Aug 17, 2008 6:06 pm) Wow $7k is a lot to do an engine. A short-block complete is about $800-1000 from a dealer.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host Replies to this message: priggly (Aug 18, 2008 10:17 pm)
#10589 of 10758 Re: Im new to subaru's. seeking adivce!!!!! [priggly] by ponytrekker Aug 18, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: priggly (Aug 17, 2008 6:06 pm) I don't get that, 7k to repair, what, a 3k car?
#10590 of 10758 fire hazard subaru by julianh Aug 18, 2008 (6:03 pm)
The blown rubber oil hose feeds the turbo lubrication on the 2005 outback 2.5xt. Heat degradation appears to be the factor.Mechanic and insurance adjuster felt it was a poor design in hot area. Anyone experienced similar problem? Replies to this message: paisan (Aug 18, 2008 6:10 pm)
#10591 of 10758 Re: fire hazard subaru [julianh] by paisan Aug 18, 2008 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: julianh (Aug 18, 2008 6:03 pm) Well first off, the insurance company should have investigated this BEFORE writing a policy for a stock car. If they felt it was an insurance risk, they should have charged a higher premium...   -mike
#10592 of 10758 Re: Im new to subaru's. seeking adivce!!!!! [paisan] by priggly Aug 18, 2008 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Aug 18, 2008 5:08 pm) Yeah, costs are a real rip-off here in Canada where the socialist government taxes everything imaginable.
#10593 of 10758 09 Outbacks / Differences by toyo_z Aug 20, 2008 (11:13 am)
I'm seriously thinking about replacing my 13 year old legacy with a new Outback (the old girl is still reliable, but wife wants something 'safer' with a panoply of airbags, so...)   I've got a few questions about the '09s which are trickling in to our local dealers. My impression is that they are basically identical to the '08s, but with standard VDC and a much nicer radio available in the sub-$30k models. Is that right?   My other question had to do with VDC. I've owned several Legacies, none had VDC. In day-to-day driving situations, do you typically feel VDC working at all? or is it only if something goes horribly wrong when cornering? I've gotten sort of used to my Legacy's tail kicking out a bit in icy conditions, i assume VDC prevents those sorts of shenanigans?   thanks! Replies to this message: ponytrekker (Aug 20, 2008 5:38 pm) paisan (Aug 20, 2008 6:40 pm) saedave (Aug 21, 2008 7:12 am)
#10594 of 10758 Re: 09 Outbacks / Differences [toyo_z] by ponytrekker Aug 20, 2008 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: toyo_z (Aug 20, 2008 11:13 am) I can't comment on the Subaru VDC, but here's my observation on BMW's:   When I had my RWD 3 series sedan, I often noticed the stability control correcting a skid or other types of wheel slippage whether it be from slick ground or max performance.   Now I have an AWD 3 series coupe and after 5 months I have yet to feel it engage. No bad weather but you can see it's less likely to be engaged in a full-time AWD vehicile.
#10595 of 10758 Re: 09 Outbacks / Differences [toyo_z] by paisan Aug 20, 2008 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: toyo_z (Aug 20, 2008 11:13 am) VDC isn't noticeable but it will help in several ways.   It will shift power between left and right sides in deep snow and ruts. It will brake a slipping wheel to put the car in the intended direction based on your steering input etc. It's not very noticeable.   If you want to mess around in the snow, there is an "Off" button.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host

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