Bad Day for a Young STi Owner...

07Ltd#767 · 03-26-2008, 01:21 PM

Hey All,

New to the forum, but I had to join just because I'm sure some of you out there have probably felt my pain (and i need to vent...

).

So, merging onto the interstate today and shift out of 3rd to find I have no gear box left...well, no clutch to engage the gear box to be precise. Car is only 15 months old and I just went in yesterday to get the 15k service. I baby my car way to much, especially since I dropped the cash to get an STi (college graduation present to myself).

Anyway, after sitting on the shoulder of the interstate for over an hour, the tow truck finally arrives to carry my car to the dealership. I arrive, sign the paper work, ask for my rental car so I can head to work (it's about 11 am now, so 2.5 hours have gone by). Come to find out, I can't have a rental car because I don't turn 25 for 6 more months.

Now I understand (though don't agree) w/ this policy, but the dealership had no problem at all accepting that $35,000 check a few months ago when I walked through the door. The people were extremely nice, the situation just sucked. After talking with a few of the personnel who worked there, we finally came to a compromise that my mother could drive the loaner and I could drive her car.

All sounds good, right? NOT - She drives a bright freaking red VW beetle. What a crappy day...

Anyway - hope to post more, I've enjoyed reading the posts on here so far.

Okeyd57 · 03-26-2008, 01:25 PM

You haven't had very many bad days in your life, have you ?

will12345 · 03-26-2008, 01:25 PM

just drive the loaner lol

toogood · 03-26-2008, 01:27 PM

omg red beetle! with mardi gras beads on the mirror!! that sucks major a$$ bro...i hope to not be in that situation due to the fact im only 22...or does the age "25" only account for certain states?

and yes after your mom picks up the loaner...swap back...just dont do anything stupid

Tortfeasor STi · 03-26-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toogood

or does the age "25" only account for certain states?

Yes, some states do not allow age discrimination by insurance. The reason why people under 24 can't rent in many states is because insurance companies will not cover them. In states like NY that make such practices illegal this is not a problem.

ploney · 03-26-2008, 02:09 PM

Will like to hear the dealers diagnosis.
Stock STI clutch assemblies are very durable, especially with stockish power levels.

Ronin_STI · 03-26-2008, 02:13 PM

So the dealer is going to fix it free of charge right???

I'm like you, I baby mine like an old grandma, hope that doesn't happen to me.

Good luck with your situation and let us know what happens.

RFFG · 03-26-2008, 02:28 PM

g/l with everything...

***Szumita*** · 03-26-2008, 02:30 PM

damn... interesting.

good luck getting it fixed. but yeah, i want to know what the diagnosis is as well. havent heard of this.

but yeah, the beetle is my #2 least favorite car. following the pp cruiser.

***bue car*** · 03-26-2008, 02:34 PM

i know in cali, as long as your 18 and your insurance covers rental...you are a-okay :]]

ive had my share of car troubles and have had rentals...im only 20 right now.

far from 25

07Ltd#767 · 03-26-2008, 04:02 PM

I'm supposed to find out tomorrow at noon what the diagnosis is. I'm guessing it's not actually the clutch b/c it went out instantly. I'm not as familiar w/ hydraulic clutches as I am w/ cables, but hopefully it's some actuator or the pressure plate that's just out of whack.

My last car (mustang gt) had 110,000 mile on it before I traded it in...still on factory clutch, pumps, alt, everything...the only thing I replaced was tires, oil, brakes and the rear axle bearings (at 95k).

In hindsight, I shoulda b*tched more...

toogood · 03-26-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tortfeasor STi

Yes, some states do not allow age discrimination by insurance. The reason why people under 24 can't rent in many states is because insurance companies will not cover them. In states like NY that make such practices illegal this is not a problem.

ahhhhh i see. thanks

STIVendetta · 03-26-2008, 04:10 PM

Welcome !! Thank You for your post!!!
"but yeah, i want to know what the diagnosis is as well. havent heard of this."

Let us know.......

shan mann · 03-26-2008, 04:22 PM

its ok dude.. im 18 and already blew my 06 crank shaft because the dealer didnt torque the crank pully to specs.. causing the notch on the crankshaft to just shave off..

all covered tho lol thank god

muhoms1 · 03-26-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okeyd57

You haven't had very many bad days in your life, have you ?

Haha yeah

03-26-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
07Ltd#767 Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Bad Day for a Young STi Owner... Hey All, New to the forum, but I had to join just because I'm sure some of you out there have probably felt my pain (and i need to vent...). So, merging onto the interstate today and shift out of 3rd to find I have no gear box left...well, no clutch to engage the gear box to be precise. Car is only 15 months old and I just went in yesterday to get the 15k service. I baby my car way to much, especially since I dropped the cash to get an STi (college graduation present to myself). Anyway, after sitting on the shoulder of the interstate for over an hour, the tow truck finally arrives to carry my car to the dealership. I arrive, sign the paper work, ask for my rental car so I can head to work (it's about 11 am now, so 2.5 hours have gone by). Come to find out, I can't have a rental car because I don't turn 25 for 6 more months. Now I understand (though don't agree) w/ this policy, but the dealership had no problem at all accepting that $35,000 check a few months ago when I walked through the door. The people were extremely nice, the situation just sucked. After talking with a few of the personnel who worked there, we finally came to a compromise that my mother could drive the loaner and I could drive her car. All sounds good, right? NOT - She drives a bright freaking red VW beetle. What a crappy day... Anyway - hope to post more, I've enjoyed reading the posts on here so far. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-26-2008, 01:25 PM	#3
will12345 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 subaru sti Fav Mod: 35r turbo kit Location: sunny san diego Posts: 317 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... just drive the loaner lol

03-26-2008, 01:27 PM	#4
toogood Silver Member Car: wrb 06 STi Fav Mod: wingless and mis-fires Location: lackland afb, texas Posts: 1,030 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... omg red beetle! with mardi gras beads on the mirror!! that sucks major a$$ bro...i hope to not be in that situation due to the fact im only 22...or does the age "25" only account for certain states? and yes after your mom picks up the loaner...swap back...just dont do anything stupid

03-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#6
ploney Senior STI Driver Car: White 08 STI Fav Mod: Volk RE30's and 255-35 Dunlop Z1's Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 312 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... Will like to hear the dealers diagnosis. Stock STI clutch assemblies are very durable, especially with stockish power levels.

03-26-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,458 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... g/l with everything...

03-26-2008, 01:25 PM	#2
Okeyd57 Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Deadbolt 20G Location: Beaver, W.V. Posts: 437 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... You haven't had very many bad days in your life, have you ?

03-26-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
Ronin_STI Junior STI Driver Car: 07 WRB STi Fav Mod: Boxer Rumble Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 197 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... So the dealer is going to fix it free of charge right??? I'm like you, I baby mine like an old grandma, hope that doesn't happen to me. Good luck with your situation and let us know what happens.

03-26-2008, 02:30 PM	#9
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,725 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... damn... interesting. good luck getting it fixed. but yeah, i want to know what the diagnosis is as well. havent heard of this. but yeah, the beetle is my #2 least favorite car. following the pp cruiser.

03-26-2008, 02:34 PM	#10
*bue car* Platinum Member Car: 07 STi Blue Fav Mod: stock :] Location: Torrance, California Posts: 492 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... i know in cali, as long as your 18 and your insurance covers rental...you are a-okay :]] ive had my share of car troubles and have had rentals...im only 20 right now. far from 25

03-26-2008, 04:02 PM	#11
07Ltd#767 Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... I'm supposed to find out tomorrow at noon what the diagnosis is. I'm guessing it's not actually the clutch b/c it went out instantly. I'm not as familiar w/ hydraulic clutches as I am w/ cables, but hopefully it's some actuator or the pressure plate that's just out of whack. My last car (mustang gt) had 110,000 mile on it before I traded it in...still on factory clutch, pumps, alt, everything...the only thing I replaced was tires, oil, brakes and the rear axle bearings (at 95k). In hindsight, I shoulda b*tched more...

03-26-2008, 04:10 PM	#13
STIVendetta Spec C Club Car: << 07-STi >> Fav Mod: A Good Wax Job Location: NC- Kingdom of AWD Posts: 1,297 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... Welcome !! Thank You for your post!!! "but yeah, i want to know what the diagnosis is as well. havent heard of this." Let us know.......

03-26-2008, 04:22 PM	#14
shan mann Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Valentine 1 Location: Addison, IL Posts: 620 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Worst Possible Day for a Young STi Owner... its ok dude.. im 18 and already blew my 06 crank shaft because the dealer didnt torque the crank pully to specs.. causing the notch on the crankshaft to just shave off.. all covered tho lol thank god