How reliable has your STi been? - Page 5

WRX8STI · 03-08-2006, 04:44 AM

Ya know, this is all great, but should we be bragging about the reliability of our cars now? I mean 6k miles, 7k miles 14k miles? Most cars are reliable at this stage of ownership. To me it's expected. If this car or any car gave me problems this soon, I'd get rid of it instantly. How about 5-10 years from now? 80k miles, nothing but basic maintanence. 120k miles, not a single problem. 180k miles, no probs, still runs as good as new. I guess this makes us feel better about our cars, but it's very meaningless for most of us. One day a thread like this will have some serious validity, and I really look forward to seeing the STI long term placed in a scale of cars such as the corolla, camry, accord, and civic. Ok, maybe not, but one can always hope.

SilverSTI · 03-08-2006, 08:50 AM

I will probably hit 60k in a few days. I haven't had any troubles othere than the rear struts replaced a few times under warranty.

RacerXS · 03-08-2006, 09:09 AM

Only problems I have had I created because of mods. We all know Subaru's are built well.

krees23 · 03-10-2006, 07:55 PM

35,000 Miles so far on my 2005 STi. I replaced the rear struts, but other than that, it's been perfect

jamie_w456 · 03-10-2006, 08:11 PM

32000 kms on my 04 and had the struts replaced a few times, the alternator and some other little things

donmei · 03-13-2006, 01:28 PM

35K miles and 25 months on my 04.
wty repairs to date:
1) alignment to fix a pull to the left that should have been caught in the PDI.
2) clunking in right rear area, found to be a lose mount for right rear belt reel.
3) strut clunk - not replaced yet
4) cruise shuts off - tested and shown to be shifter switch, not replaced yet.

Don

footlooSTI · 03-13-2006, 01:38 PM

11243 miles, still running strong except for the rattling.. knockin on wood..

***Silver 226*** · 03-13-2006, 02:48 PM

21,400 miles on my 04

Had clutch judder at 15000 miles. Dealer said the flywheel was cracked. Clutch assy. and flywheel replaced under warranty.

No other issues at all.

AusSTi · 03-13-2006, 07:31 PM

I only have 14,000km on the car and it has been good so far. Subaru Australia are very fussy about warrenty. They supply it for 3 years however if you modify the car they are then quick to blame the modification on the problem. Part of the reason as to why I am reluctant to actually modify so far.

cnguyen · 04-01-2006, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grunt

The STi's harsh suspension is most likely the source of the rattles. I guess it's the nature of the beast so to speak.

I'll agree with you on that. May just have to work the suspension in a bit more

Do some midnight slaloming.

cnguyen · 04-01-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AusSTi

I only have 14,000km on the car and it has been good so far. Subaru Australia are very fussy about warrenty. They supply it for 3 years however if you modify the car they are then quick to blame the modification on the problem. Part of the reason as to why I am reluctant to actually modify so far.

Same here. I have my mods sitting in the storage closet in my place. Seems Sub of America are pretty picky as well. I posted a thread on this as well just today. Hop on over.

RichXKU · 04-08-2006, 01:08 PM

I had the coolant crossover pipe fail at about 4k.

as in this thread Well, it's leaking coolant... (Added pics)

Luckily I was close to home so I made it to the dealer ok.

I've only driven about 800 miles since then.

SubaruSTi-BOD- · 04-08-2006, 03:16 PM

My drivers side door lock wouldnt work with the remote and had to be fixed/replaced.

cwoo · 04-10-2006, 08:18 PM

It's been 4 weeks, but at 5,000K needed an engine rebuild. Dealer sent it to Subaru. Everything was fine before that.

STiNC · 04-11-2006, 08:06 AM

Just under 12K miles, only problem was a broken oil temp. gauge, dealer replaced under warranty.

03-08-2006, 04:44 AM	#61
WRX8STI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mazdaspeed 6 and 06 S2000 Location: Wherever my music takes me Posts: 581 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Ya know, this is all great, but should we be bragging about the reliability of our cars now? I mean 6k miles, 7k miles 14k miles? Most cars are reliable at this stage of ownership. To me it's expected. If this car or any car gave me problems this soon, I'd get rid of it instantly. How about 5-10 years from now? 80k miles, nothing but basic maintanence. 120k miles, not a single problem. 180k miles, no probs, still runs as good as new. I guess this makes us feel better about our cars, but it's very meaningless for most of us. One day a thread like this will have some serious validity, and I really look forward to seeing the STI long term placed in a scale of cars such as the corolla, camry, accord, and civic. Ok, maybe not, but one can always hope. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-10-2006, 08:18 PM	#74
cwoo Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Sti Location: Winnipeg Posts: 17 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Engine rebuild It's been 4 weeks, but at 5,000K needed an engine rebuild. Dealer sent it to Subaru. Everything was fine before that.

04-11-2006, 08:06 AM	#75
STiNC Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Location: Winston-Salem,North Carol Posts: 63 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Just under 12K miles, only problem was a broken oil temp. gauge, dealer replaced under warranty. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-08-2006, 08:50 AM	#62
SilverSTI STI Driver Car: 04 STi Aspen White/G Fav Mod: Cobb Catless DP Location: North Central, WV Posts: 213 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I will probably hit 60k in a few days. I haven't had any troubles othere than the rear struts replaced a few times under warranty.

03-08-2006, 09:09 AM	#63
RacerXS S204 Racer Car: 05' Sti Black Fav Mod: Dyslexia Location: Central, NJ Posts: 3,351 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	Only problems I have had I created because of mods. We all know Subaru's are built well.

03-10-2006, 07:55 PM	#64
krees23 Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb Swaybars and Kartboy Endlinks Location: Minnesota Posts: 351 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	35,000 Miles so far on my 2005 STi. I replaced the rear struts, but other than that, it's been perfect

03-10-2006, 08:11 PM	#65
jamie_w456 Professional STI Driver Car: 04.5 STi Fav Mod: Hub Swap Location: MTL Canada Posts: 463 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	32000 kms on my 04 and had the struts replaced a few times, the alternator and some other little things

03-13-2006, 01:28 PM	#66
donmei S204 Racer Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Trailer Hitch Location: CT, U.S.A. Posts: 3,139 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	35K miles and 25 months on my 04. wty repairs to date: 1) alignment to fix a pull to the left that should have been caught in the PDI. 2) clunking in right rear area, found to be a lose mount for right rear belt reel. 3) strut clunk - not replaced yet 4) cruise shuts off - tested and shown to be shifter switch, not replaced yet. Don

03-13-2006, 01:38 PM	#67
footlooSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: Black '05 STi Fav Mod: FP20g Location: San Diego Posts: 35 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	11243 miles, still running strong except for the rattling.. knockin on wood..

03-13-2006, 02:48 PM	#68
*Silver 226* Platinum Member Car: 04 silver STi Fav Mod: More seat time Location: CT Posts: 209 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	21,400 miles on my 04 Had clutch judder at 15000 miles. Dealer said the flywheel was cracked. Clutch assy. and flywheel replaced under warranty. No other issues at all.

03-13-2006, 07:31 PM	#69
AusSTi Mr.Pineapple Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Pineapple Island Posts: 1,177 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I only have 14,000km on the car and it has been good so far. Subaru Australia are very fussy about warrenty. They supply it for 3 years however if you modify the car they are then quick to blame the modification on the problem. Part of the reason as to why I am reluctant to actually modify so far.

04-08-2006, 01:08 PM	#72
RichXKU Professional STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: JDM Air Spencer Location: Berks PA Posts: 498 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I had the coolant crossover pipe fail at about 4k. as in this thread Well, it's leaking coolant... (Added pics) Luckily I was close to home so I made it to the dealer ok. I've only driven about 800 miles since then.

04-08-2006, 03:16 PM	#73
SubaruSTi-BOD- STI Driver Car: Cars & Girls Fav Mod: money?!?!? Location: IL. Posts: 288 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	My drivers side door lock wouldnt work with the remote and had to be fixed/replaced.