Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models - Page 2

inpuressa · 04-04-2008, 06:45 PM

I assume this is an engine management issue. The cobb AP should keep things safe?

Actually, if this is such a serious issue, why didn't anyone here or elsewhere make a claim on it. I wouldn't have been surprised if the cause of the cease-sale was for the paint issue... Anyone heard of such problems?

Brand · 04-04-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by inpuressa

I assume this is an engine management issue. The cobb AP should keep things safe?

It could be, but I wouldn't assume that at this point. There's nothing to base that assumption on, it could be anything from an issue with the turbo to overheating to god knows what.

dgribble · 04-04-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag-e

Oh ****.. I am suppose to FINALLY pick up my STi on Tuesday that I have waited 5 weeks for!

Well I guess better to have to wait now, instead of kaboom later!

inpuressa · 04-04-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dgribble

Well I guess better to have to wait now, instead of kaboom later!

damn, I was supposed to pick mine up at the end of the month too.

This gotta be some prank or something from a 08 hater.

Brand · 04-04-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by inpuressa

why didn't anyone here or elsewhere make a claim on it. I wouldn't have been surprised if the cause of the cease-sale was for the paint issue... Anyone heard of such problems?

Probably because most of the people with broken-in engines have VINs not affected by the SOA alert, as evidenced by this thread.

CarbonJoe · 04-04-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dgribble

I just bought an 08 STI recently but the last 6 digits of the VIN ends with 823614 which would put it's production date before the beginning of this year (like end of 07)? This assumes that the chassis number is the last 6 digits of the VIN....

That would be weird since I just recently bought it and maybe it has been sitting on the lots for a couple of months already?

This doesn't specifically mention the STI but it is an Impreza so I assume this involves the STI.

Doesn't the info "plate" in the driver's door jamb list the production date? I just bought mine (819xxx) Monday, but the build date was in 11/07.

AMTEXX · 04-04-2008, 08:09 PM

Wow, is this real?

dgribble · 04-04-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AMTEXX

Wow, is this real?

If it isn't, then it was a pretty good prank, or not. It seems legit though.

***Szumita*** · 04-04-2008, 08:19 PM

oh boy...

AMTEXX · 04-04-2008, 08:21 PM

I've never heard of a mfg doing this. (stopping the sale of all cars) Have you guys? Wow, if this is ACTUALLY TRUE, this should be all over the news. God, I hope not.

mofoSTI · 04-04-2008, 08:37 PM

820874 here and I bought my car 1-26

dgribble · 04-04-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AMTEXX

I've never heard of a mfg doing this. (stopping the sale of all cars) Have you guys? Wow, if this is ACTUALLY TRUE, this should be all over the news. God, I hope not.

Well Subaru is not stopping ALL their cars, just the 2.5l turbo Impreza & Forester with certain production numbers/dates.

ITSHON · 04-04-2008, 08:40 PM

817677....picked it up on 3/4

RIDE · 04-04-2008, 08:40 PM

This seems fishy. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.........

RIDE

***Blip*** · 04-04-2008, 08:59 PM

What do you think 825115

04-04-2008, 06:45 PM	#16
inpuressa STI Driver Car: 08 STi SSM Fav Mod: Cobb AP Posts: 251 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models I assume this is an engine management issue. The cobb AP should keep things safe? Actually, if this is such a serious issue, why didn't anyone here or elsewhere make a claim on it. I wouldn't have been surprised if the cause of the cease-sale was for the paint issue... Anyone heard of such problems? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by inpuressa : 04-04-2008 at 06:53 PM.

04-04-2008, 08:09 PM	#22
AMTEXX STI Driver Car: black 05 Sti Posts: 253 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models Wow, is this real?

04-04-2008, 08:19 PM	#24
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 06 sti - steel gray Fav Mod: catless Location: ma & ri Posts: 5,902 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models oh boy...

04-04-2008, 08:21 PM	#25
AMTEXX STI Driver Car: black 05 Sti Posts: 253 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models I've never heard of a mfg doing this. (stopping the sale of all cars) Have you guys? Wow, if this is ACTUALLY TRUE, this should be all over the news. God, I hope not.

04-04-2008, 08:37 PM	#26
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,140 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models 820874 here and I bought my car 1-26

04-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#28
ITSHON Junior STI Driver Car: 08-STI DGM Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Los Angeles Posts: 86 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models 817677....picked it up on 3/4

04-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#29
RIDE Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models This seems fishy. Hmmmmmmmmmmm......... RIDE

04-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#30
*Blip* Platinum Member Car: LYE DGM BBS/NAV Fav Mod: Debadge, Fast and EZ. Location: Troy MI Posts: 194 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models What do you think 825115 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.