Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models - Page 9

Brand · 04-05-2008, 03:48 PM

If they do offer rebuilds, I'll will ask for a check, and then take that check to one of the local subie shops and put it towards a built engine.

mofoSTI · 04-05-2008, 03:50 PM

It would be faster for them to replace motor and less likely for the other oil related components to fail if they just replaced pistons. If it was my only real option with the least amount of hassel I would have them replace the pistons with CP ones only if The rings are still intact and no failure started on the old ones.

1day · 04-05-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dgribble

I'm probably not going to get a warm assuring feeling about my car's reliability if my engine has to be taken apart and re-built, since you never know the quality of the Subaru tech behind the re-build.

Couldn't have said it better myself...
Thank you!!

***solovus*** · 04-05-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brand

If they do offer rebuilds, I'll will ask for a check, and then take that check to one of the local subie shops and put it towards a built engine.

subaru might go for this...since if you commit to this on paper...it will void your warranty and they wont be responsible for future problems.

wyattroa1 · 04-05-2008, 04:18 PM

this sucks.. we pay good money for this car, only to have a rebuild prob done on it right away.. thats bull****...i would want a new engine...not one torn down and put back together, thats not why i bought it...i didnt pay this much to drive around on a rebuild...it would be like paying full price for a salvage title to me.
robert

paikman · 04-05-2008, 04:26 PM

^
Exactly, i'm going to look into lemon laws and other possibilities if this is all true.

wyattroa1 · 04-05-2008, 04:29 PM

from what i know that car has to be in the shop for more then 30 days for the first year or the same issue occures 3 times...i dont think lemon law would work with this.
robert

Blackfang · 04-05-2008, 04:31 PM

at some of these replies.

drdome99 · 04-05-2008, 04:46 PM

lol wow

paikman · 04-05-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wyattroa1

from what i know that car has to be in the shop for more then 30 days for the first year or the same issue occures 3 times...i dont think lemon law would work with this.
robert

Right I realize that's the normal case, but having motor failure like this isn't normal either. I mean, Mazda did buy-backs on Miatas and RX-8's for being off by a few horsepower. I'm sure the brochures for STi's didn't say "now come with massive ring failure and knock at light throttle"
Then again, Nissan had a similar problem with 2006+ Rev-up 350z motors(oil consumption), and they just replaced everyones shortblock.

mofoSTI · 04-05-2008, 04:55 PM

I wonder if one could twist their arm enough for all the SPT goodies too

gobie18 · 04-05-2008, 05:00 PM

I would try for a buy back if possible, i just can't live with the fact that the engine being rebuild by the subaru dealers (just can't trust their mechanics). This is my first subaru and i based my decision off of the reliabilty and performance of these cars in the past. When this whole thing hits the press, we will never be able to sell our 08's in the future. Its just going to be another new model to stay sway from. Damm it, I was always told to stay away from first year productions too. I guess I have to learn my lesson the hard way.

Gobie

2008 STI

threader · 04-05-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wyattroa1

this sucks.. we pay good money for this car,

I paid with bad money from dope dealing and pimping whores so Karma is a byatch

wyattroa1 · 04-05-2008, 05:09 PM

well i guess i dont need to really worry about the 4k rpm until 1000miles..lol
robert

***solovus*** · 04-05-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by threader

I paid with bad money from dope dealing and pimping whores so Karma is a byatch

Just make one of your high class crackheads buy it for half retail.

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04-05-2008, 03:50 PM	#122
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,435 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models It would be faster for them to replace motor and less likely for the other oil related components to fail if they just replaced pistons. If it was my only real option with the least amount of hassel I would have them replace the pistons with CP ones only if The rings are still intact and no failure started on the old ones.

04-05-2008, 04:18 PM	#125
wyattroa1 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 76 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models this sucks.. we pay good money for this car, only to have a rebuild prob done on it right away.. thats bull****...i would want a new engine...not one torn down and put back together, thats not why i bought it...i didnt pay this much to drive around on a rebuild...it would be like paying full price for a salvage title to me. robert

04-05-2008, 04:26 PM	#126
paikman Silver Member Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 734 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models ^ Exactly, i'm going to look into lemon laws and other possibilities if this is all true.

04-05-2008, 04:29 PM	#127
wyattroa1 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 76 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models from what i know that car has to be in the shop for more then 30 days for the first year or the same issue occures 3 times...i dont think lemon law would work with this. robert

04-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#128
Blackfang Senior STI Driver Car: Silver 07 Legacy Location: Somewhere in the universe Posts: 349 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models at some of these replies.

04-05-2008, 04:46 PM	#129
drdome99 Spec C Club Car: '04 JBP STi Fav Mod: Whiteline Steering Bushings Location: Maryland Posts: 1,800 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models lol wow

04-05-2008, 04:55 PM	#131
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,435 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models I wonder if one could twist their arm enough for all the SPT goodies too Last edited by mofoSTI : 04-05-2008 at 05:00 PM.

04-05-2008, 05:00 PM	#132
gobie18 Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 22 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models I would try for a buy back if possible, i just can't live with the fact that the engine being rebuild by the subaru dealers (just can't trust their mechanics). This is my first subaru and i based my decision off of the reliabilty and performance of these cars in the past. When this whole thing hits the press, we will never be able to sell our 08's in the future. Its just going to be another new model to stay sway from. Damm it, I was always told to stay away from first year productions too. I guess I have to learn my lesson the hard way. Gobie 2008 STI

04-05-2008, 05:09 PM	#134
wyattroa1 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 76 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subaru issue turbo STOP SALE on certain 08-09 models well i guess i dont need to really worry about the 4k rpm until 1000miles..lol robert