Steve G.
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I get to work on all brands, and, high output Subaru’s have a less than solid reliability record. I hope the base or head gaskets don’t give up, that’s the weak point of that engine. Very expensive repair!
Something you DON'T see everyday in Canada !
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Laverda SF
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Vince:
Well I don't expect that Subaru will do a wheelie when shifting down from 3rd into second at 7800 rpm like my 70 SF0 Breganzie SF0 did at 60 mph - ONLY ONCE ;o)
7800 rpm in 3rd is a lot faster then 60 mph but I had my hand on the throttle.
Down hill with a tail wind granted.
Well I don't expect that Subaru will do a wheelie when shifting down from 3rd into second at 7800 rpm like my 70 SF0 Breganzie SF0 did at 60 mph - ONLY ONCE ;o)
7800 rpm in 3rd is a lot faster then 60 mph but I had my hand on the throttle.
Down hill with a tail wind granted.
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Tippie
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Do they really have base gaskets? Long time since I have seen a car with one.
Steve G.
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That’s the problem, they use silicone. Buddy of mine has a WRX, on his 3rd engine. How do I know? My other buddy is the local parts manager. They bring in at least one new complete long block a week.
Reliability??? Toyota or Honda.
Max
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I didn’t realise they were still built like Beetle motors. How last century!
Laverda SF
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MAX:
Subaru Engines are water cooled DOHC HEMI BOXERS (Like Porche and NOT an Air COOLED push rod BEETLE).
Since 2014 Subaru have corrected the head gasket issue and have replaced the glimmer timing belt with a double roller chain.
Granted they may exhibit a black exhaust at start up because the cylinders lay horizontal as oil will pool in the cylinders.
Modern 2014 to 2023 Subaru's (SAME CAR) are known to exceed 500,000 Khm's.
Have to say the TURBO Models expect at least one or 2 synthetic 5W30 Oil changes per year - Depending mileage and how hard you drive it. Hot Turbo Bearing tend to melt. New Turbo's are relatively cheap - Just catch the Turbo failure before it destroys the engine.
The other SUV I compared the Subaru Forester XT is to the Chrysler Renegade Trail Hawk which looks GOOD but more expensive but not necessarily better. One thing you do not want to deal with is GM, Chrysler,or Ford dealerships in Canada - They are ROBBERS.
Ron ;o)
PS:
Other then general maintenance, which you have to do with any vehicle like: suspension bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, tires, exhaust, oil changes, Coil packs, plugs, cleaning the MAS and cleaning and replacing the Throttle gasket , Air filter and replacing sensors... etc. I believe I made a GOOD Choice - Total Cost - Yet to be determined - Cross Fingers.
Sounds like a Breganzie to me !
A Japanese Subaru Forester XT WRX STi is NOT something you see every day in Canada and neither was my 1970 Breganzie Laverda 750 SF0 ;o)
Subaru Engines are water cooled DOHC HEMI BOXERS (Like Porche and NOT an Air COOLED push rod BEETLE).
Since 2014 Subaru have corrected the head gasket issue and have replaced the glimmer timing belt with a double roller chain.
Granted they may exhibit a black exhaust at start up because the cylinders lay horizontal as oil will pool in the cylinders.
Modern 2014 to 2023 Subaru's (SAME CAR) are known to exceed 500,000 Khm's.
Have to say the TURBO Models expect at least one or 2 synthetic 5W30 Oil changes per year - Depending mileage and how hard you drive it. Hot Turbo Bearing tend to melt. New Turbo's are relatively cheap - Just catch the Turbo failure before it destroys the engine.
The other SUV I compared the Subaru Forester XT is to the Chrysler Renegade Trail Hawk which looks GOOD but more expensive but not necessarily better. One thing you do not want to deal with is GM, Chrysler,or Ford dealerships in Canada - They are ROBBERS.
Ron ;o)
PS:
Other then general maintenance, which you have to do with any vehicle like: suspension bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, tires, exhaust, oil changes, Coil packs, plugs, cleaning the MAS and cleaning and replacing the Throttle gasket , Air filter and replacing sensors... etc. I believe I made a GOOD Choice - Total Cost - Yet to be determined - Cross Fingers.
Sounds like a Breganzie to me !
A Japanese Subaru Forester XT WRX STi is NOT something you see every day in Canada and neither was my 1970 Breganzie Laverda 750 SF0 ;o)
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chrisk
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- Brisbane, Australia
Ron
Maybe you should have bought a Subaru Brumby. Chicks love a bloke in a ute.
Maybe you should have bought a Subaru Brumby. Chicks love a bloke in a ute.
Laverda SF
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Chrisk:
I have a 2001 JEEP TJ SPORT for that. I tell my Girl friends to wear "Hip Waiters"; because, I never know if I'll need a "Wench" to pull my cable ;o)
Maybe you should have bought a Subaru Brumby. Chicks love a bloke in a ute.
I have a 2001 JEEP TJ SPORT for that. I tell my Girl friends to wear "Hip Waiters"; because, I never know if I'll need a "Wench" to pull my cable ;o)
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Laverda SF
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UPDATE:
Weak attempt for Australia to invade Canada with invasive Roo's. In spite the USA have MEGA GUNS, Canada have Super Pigs - HIC-ROLF!
Weak attempt for Australia to invade Canada with invasive Roo's. In spite the USA have MEGA GUNS, Canada have Super Pigs - HIC-ROLF!
chrisk
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- Brisbane, Australia
Haha, and what category do you fall into?
Hang on Ron, Australia has Super Roos, some Ford GT Falcons wore these stickers
Tippie
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That is a rather unkind nickname for the famous Mounties
Laverda SF
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Are we getting into Subaru Vs Super Roo territory - ROLF !
chrisk
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- Brisbane, Australia
Well, they sound similar, especially after a few beers
Laverda SF
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You pay for the next round Chirsk - Chrysler had "Super Bees" in America ;o)
From the North Pole to the Southern tip of the American Continent we are all Americans, only USA Citizens think they are Americans !
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Tippie
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- Dr?bak, Norway
Canadians are super quick to correct anyone who refers to them as American.
henrywillms
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- Canada
Especially after Trump told them we have real beer up here.
Andy J
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- Isle of Man
He was lying as usual....
Steve G.
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Both countries have great beer, and terrible beer. I was in the states yesterday, had a fantastic beer, but I will say that the USA has suffered worse inflation wise, it’s no longer a bargain down there.