Subaru - Badge of Ownership

[swissarmygirl]

Thanks!

[del]

The first 300k is just the break in period! My 1996 Impreza Outback Sport had 212k when we finally got rid of it. Didn't burn (or leak) a drop of oil. 300k isn't out of the question as long as you do regular maintenance... I change my oil every 3000 miles. 99-04 had some head gasket issues, but they were typically seen before you hit 50k.

My Dad thought I was crazy when I bought my most recent Subie. I had a 2006 Legacy Limited with ~76k. I stumbled across a 2005 Outback 3.0R Sedan with 96k. After trade-in, I still had to shell out $3k for it


He was about to have me committed to an asylum for spending an additional 3k on a car that was a year older and had 20k more miles! I justified it by telling him the the H6 has a timing chain that never needs replaced, and has a few other mechanical upgrades (LSD, VTD)

He still thinks theres something wrong with me. But he has recently converted to Subaru


btw... for all sorts of factory information about Subies, check out http://www.cars101.com. The site layout isnt the best, but it has maintenance schedules, physical dimensions, mechanical specs, factory options, etc., for most models.

Thanks....I'll pass that link along to hubby. He does all the maintenance on my car.
Speaking of timing chains....when I got mine (99 legacy wagon....it had about 60k on it), I started to notice that the car shook like a sun of a gun when I stopped at a light. We figured it was bad motor mounts and he changed those, but it only helped a little. After a little research he said he thinks if he changes the timing chain, it should solve the problem. Any insights on that?

Another good source of info. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum

[absolutsnwbrdr]

Got my badge today! The day after I ordered it I found out there is another logo not listed on the website - Rally Racing. I called them up and asked them to send it to me and it arrived with my set....

"My 5th Subaru - Rally Racing, High Mileage, Snow Sports, and Outdoor Sports"

[mandy]

Ooop Pretty...I mean Nice.

[1912]

Nice thread. I have a Forester that I tow my CampInn with. Not the very best, but it works and I can get clear to the end of the road and just a bit farther.

I also have a Jetta TDI. I have been agonizing over whether to trade my Subaru in for a newer, higher horsepower TDI wagon. I would buy a Jetta diesel if I could get AWD on it, or an Audi A-3 TDI but it only comes front wheel drive, too. If Subaru would offer a diesel, or VW would offer their diesel in AWD, I would very likely have a new tow car.

[TwilightLane]

Thanks Zach!
Lori drives a Subie and loves it. I passed this link on to her and a bunch of friends with Subies. Very cool!

[angib]

If Subaru would offer a diesel....

The boxer diesel was only first introduced to Europe a year or two ago, so I'm guessing Subaru are flat out filling European demand, where offering a diesel is esssential.

To tempt you:
http://subaru.co.uk/vehicles/impreza/20d-rcmanual/

That's 150hp and 260ft-lb - nice tow car numbers.

[1912]

Thanks for that link, angib. I see it's for sale over there. When do we get it?
This would work nicely, thank you.