neo Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/subaru/wrx-sti/101574/subaru-wrx-sti-production-to-end-as-final-edition-announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 thats a shame!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Good. Should’ve killed it off years ago, or stuck with the hatchback idea (which now looks to have been ahead of its time with the Golf R and M140!). I’ve driven the current one earlier this year, and although it’s better in every measurable way than our one it’s still not good enough. It’s not as quick, it’s not as fun, and the interior isn’t as good as the competition. Crappy fuel economy was only ever going to help it go one way in the end. Edited November 2, 2017 by Ekona 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 ^^That did actually make me laugh out loud^^. And i agree with the mention of the hatchback STI. Wasn't too sure about it when it first came out but now i think it looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Bizarrely I do too, it was actually more fun to drive than the current one as well. It was what made us want one, but couldn't stretch so ended up with our current beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimg Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 My son just got rid of his pile of crap 2.5, 2009 sti Hatch. had it 1 year and engine blew up turbo gave up twice 40k miles and brand new engine installed by Subaru was heading the same way at 7k miles so he got rid , not unusual with these cars, wouldn't advise anyone to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 The 2.5 engines aren't as strong as the 2.0 ones, but they're not that weak. What was wrong with the new engine after 7k miles? Was it modified at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimg Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) It was the wrx sti 330s he had not modded at all, ringlands failed on the first engine and were showing the very same symptoms on the new engine already, The car was serviced regularly using the proper oils and fluids. Have a read on the net about them its quite scary how many of them have blown after very few miles. Subaru advice was basically dont take it over 4k revs very much! Well for a rally bred car that is some statement. https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal-motoring-advice/2010-10/subaru-issues-statement-on-impreza-and-forester-25-litre-engines/ Edited November 2, 2017 by Bigjimg link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 That's actually a precent decent statement, fair play to Subaru for issuing it. So did he put another 08/09 engine in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 i also heard they had some pretty horrific weak points. Never thought it could be that bad. Disappointing and expensive to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargara Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Shame. Based on stats/looks alone the Subaru would have gotten my money if i was in a position to buy a new "hot hatch" now that they are all going 5 door. It appeals to me more than the Focus RS, Golf's and TypeR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimg Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Posted 20 hours ago That's actually a precent decent statement, fair play to Subaru for issuing it. So did he put another 08/09 engine in it? Subaru replaced the engine under warranty, I can only assume it was like for like, turbo was replaced at the same time for the second time. It ran ok for about 4k miles and was run in very gently, then started to develop the same symptoms as the original engine, getting more difficult to start ,smoking and drinking fuel and oil way beyond what it should. Think my son was well pleased to get shot of it in the end. Edited November 3, 2017 by Bigjimg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Maybe running in gently was the problem, never really gave the rings a proper chance to seal. Not that I'd have done any differently mind, always better to go with manufacturer advice since they're picking up the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimg Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Totally agree with what you are saying there Ekona, but he stuck rigorously to what Subaru told him for the first 4k miles despite having to drive around like Miss daisy. Modern engines should be driven as you normally would from the get go surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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