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merryone2K t1_jaoi2fm wrote

It takes a LOT to stop a Subie; unfortunately, you discovered a sure-fire method. Sympathy for what you've had happen and thank you for the warning.

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The_survey_says t1_jaorzmz wrote

A lot? Get turbo model and look at it wrong.. there goes your head gasket

Source: I am a turbo Subaru.

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amhais t1_japm65c wrote

I’ve owned two WRXs, both spun rod bearings. There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me uhhh — you can't get fooled again.

But seriously, the turbo Subaru engines are junk. Never had an engine issue with any car before or after those 2.

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CynicallyCyn t1_jaozd1b wrote

I freaking love my turbo Subaru. It’s a beast. I only put top tier gas in it though, so maybe that’s why. Totally worth it in the long run to me.

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merryone2K t1_jaow3nx wrote

Turbos are totally different creatures than my less-than-exotic 2003 manual transmission Baja, which has been my only drive since 2006. Unlike the VWs of my youth, the Subie has never left me on the side of the road dialing AAA. THREE VWs (90s models) did.

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No-Establishment3083 OP t1_jaox0yt wrote

Exactly, I was really freaked because even when I have had "issues" I could still drive my car. This completely took my car down within minutes.

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whaletacochamp t1_jaosan7 wrote

Lol it does not take a lot to stop a Subaru. They’re pretty good cars alright, but Vermonters need to stop acting like they’re the best made cars.

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Kiernanstrat t1_jasp5qq wrote

The AWD system is in fact fantastic but they cut corners everywhere else to make sure that system is in every car at every price point.

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whaletacochamp t1_jasx4xq wrote

Exactly. No doubt that they will go a lot of places...as long as they are running and not falling apart.

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Sad_Dimension_1576 t1_jaoy0r2 wrote

Subaru or not water in the gas stops cars from running. Subaru doesn’t make magic engines that are somehow more resilient. Most likely in the know will tell you Subaru engines have been kinda shit for a while. I miss the 2.2.

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