The_survey_says t1_jaorzmz wrote on March 2, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Reply to comment by merryone2K in PSA: Contaminated Gas in Brattleboro by No-Establishment3083

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

Source: I am a turbo Subaru.

amhais t1_japm65c wrote on March 3, 2023 at 3:23 AM

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.

CynicallyCyn t1_jaozd1b wrote on March 3, 2023 at 12:27 AM

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.

halfbakedblake t1_japh0bp wrote on March 3, 2023 at 2:41 AM

I love that we have people who are turbo Subaru's. Thank you.

merryone2K t1_jaow3nx wrote on March 3, 2023 at 12:03 AM

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.

No-Establishment3083 OP t1_jaox0yt wrote on March 3, 2023 at 12:10 AM

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.