How reliable has your STi been? - Page 4

js3324 · 03-04-2006, 05:40 AM

Stone reliable after all this time since getting it.
Thing is I have 650 miles heh...no squeaks not the slightest complaint and I am the type of idiot who goes looking for trouble I suppose I'll be a benchmark towards reliablility of the car in about 10,000 miles(which will be flying onto the car once summer comes)

Huy · 03-04-2006, 07:03 AM

15,000km, only had the rear diff seals replaced. Although i think something else is wrong now, it's making a rattling noise. Workshop told me it's the wheel bearings, someone else told me it's the cv joints..Quite frankly the car makes A LOT of noises, and i honestly don't know what's normal and what's abnormal. Other than that, she's been running flawlessly.

krees23 · 03-06-2006, 07:09 AM

30K miles and going good with the exception of two rear struts replaced under warranty

fourseasonsandles · 03-06-2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiR DieseL

Damn what is with this strut clunk issue

Did they resolve it on the 2006 STi's?

I was told it was resolved on the 06's but I cant say for sure.

KiR DieseL · 03-06-2006, 08:30 AM

Thanks i guess time will tell..

wrx_sti300 · 03-06-2006, 08:54 AM

Our old 2002 WRX Sedan had no problems what so ever all the way up until the day we sold it. Great build quality, great car. It had 103,000km on it when we sold it (63.963 miles). This is why I am sticking to Subaru.

styx · 03-06-2006, 03:19 PM

I read most of the posts in this thread and would like to add additional thought:

One quick review of the posted pictures / injuries from accidents shows the STi is very reliable with your life. Personally, I have not been in an accident. I have, however, had the pleasure of extreme breaking and swirving to save the occupants in my vehical from other drivers. I had THREE instances last night where people ran red lights while turning left and nearly t-boned me... each time saved by the breaking power/sticky tires and the firm seatbelt restraints. Could another car do that? Sure... but it's nice to know YOUR car can too.

jimjohn · 03-06-2006, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by styx

I read most of the posts in this thread and would like to add additional thought:

One quick review of the posted pictures / injuries from accidents shows the STi is very reliable with your life. Personally, I have not been in an accident. I have, however, had the pleasure of extreme breaking and swirving to save the occupants in my vehical from other drivers. I had THREE instances last night where people ran red lights while turning left and nearly t-boned me... each time saved by the breaking power/sticky tires and the firm seatbelt restraints. Could another car do that? Sure... but it's nice to know YOUR car can too.

Well said... Round of applause everbody!

haah... no seriously thats true...

nice-rice · 03-06-2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by styx

I read most of the posts in this thread and would like to add additional thought:

One quick review of the posted pictures / injuries from accidents shows the STi is very reliable with your life. Personally, I have not been in an accident. I have, however, had the pleasure of extreme breaking and swirving to save the occupants in my vehical from other drivers. I had THREE instances last night where people ran red lights while turning left and nearly t-boned me... each time saved by the breaking power/sticky tires and the firm seatbelt restraints. Could another car do that? Sure... but it's nice to know YOUR car can too.

Good point.

***Crewchief*** · 03-06-2006, 05:18 PM

My sti was reliable till it was put into a cement barrier at 50 mph. Now its doesnt run

.................

Carbon · 03-07-2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crewchief

My sti was reliable till it was put into a cement barrier at 50 mph. Now its doesnt run

.................

I couldn't imagine what is causing the problem.

When in doubt, always check the flux capacitor I suppose.

trueblue · 03-07-2006, 03:18 AM

6800 miles and 1 track day and I've never seen the dealer since the day I bought the car

***squid*** · 03-07-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeoW71

No real reliability problems. ...
I've had the rubber seal tear on the windows.

I had the rubber driver's windowtop moulding come loose,
I stuck it back in place, it stays in place.

If I was short and didn't bang my head on this moulding when getting
into the car, would not be an issue.

Also the strap that holds the gas cap gets stiff at 10 F so I can't balance
the cap on the fuel door when refueling.
stylizedfacts.com/STi/2005/07/gas_cap_discussion.html

16,000 miles, 9 months.

jimjohn · 03-07-2006, 03:16 PM

^^ snow climb pics of your car are freaking awsome...

**GZA** · 03-07-2006, 03:24 PM

Almost 7k Miles and not 1 problem. Love this car

03-04-2006, 05:40 AM	#46
js3324 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI Posts: 160 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Stone reliable after all this time since getting it. Thing is I have 650 miles heh...no squeaks not the slightest complaint and I am the type of idiot who goes looking for trouble I suppose I'll be a benchmark towards reliablility of the car in about 10,000 miles(which will be flying onto the car once summer comes) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-07-2006, 03:24 PM	#60
GZA Super Moderator Car: 2005 STi Location: Irvine/Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Almost 7k Miles and not 1 problem. Love this car This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-04-2006, 07:03 AM	#47
Huy The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2005 CGM WRX STi Fav Mod: Mod? Why never.. Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 962 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	15,000km, only had the rear diff seals replaced. Although i think something else is wrong now, it's making a rattling noise. Workshop told me it's the wheel bearings, someone else told me it's the cv joints..Quite frankly the car makes A LOT of noises, and i honestly don't know what's normal and what's abnormal. Other than that, she's been running flawlessly.

03-06-2006, 07:09 AM	#48
krees23 Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb Swaybars and Kartboy Endlinks Location: Minnesota Posts: 351 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	30K miles and going good with the exception of two rear struts replaced under warranty

03-06-2006, 08:30 AM	#50
KiR DieseL Silver Member Car: Aspen White 06 STi Fav Mod: Teh Mature Diffuser Will Return! Location: Queens NYC Posts: 2,713 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks i guess time will tell..

03-06-2006, 08:54 AM	#51
wrx_sti300 Senior STI Driver Car: 2002 WRX Wagon Fav Mod: Cobb Stage 2 Power Pack Location: Brampton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 368 Join Date: Mar 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Our old 2002 WRX Sedan had no problems what so ever all the way up until the day we sold it. Great build quality, great car. It had 103,000km on it when we sold it (63.963 miles). This is why I am sticking to Subaru.

03-06-2006, 03:19 PM	#52
styx Junior STI Driver Car: Cars and Airplanes Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 185 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I read most of the posts in this thread and would like to add additional thought: One quick review of the posted pictures / injuries from accidents shows the STi is very reliable with your life. Personally, I have not been in an accident. I have, however, had the pleasure of extreme breaking and swirving to save the occupants in my vehical from other drivers. I had THREE instances last night where people ran red lights while turning left and nearly t-boned me... each time saved by the breaking power/sticky tires and the firm seatbelt restraints. Could another car do that? Sure... but it's nice to know YOUR car can too.

03-06-2006, 05:18 PM	#55
*Crewchief* Authorized Member-Vendor Fav Mod: Being IWSTI's Pawn Shop, lol Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,947 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (52)	My sti was reliable till it was put into a cement barrier at 50 mph. Now its doesnt run .................

03-07-2006, 03:18 AM	#57
trueblue Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 STI Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 27 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	6800 miles and 1 track day and I've never seen the dealer since the day I bought the car

03-07-2006, 03:16 PM	#59
jimjohn STI Driver Car: 03 BMW 325i Location: California Posts: 240 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ snow climb pics of your car are freaking awsome...