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[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]On the west coast it's way more common than you think. Seriously trust us. When I was shopping for Toyota/Lexus Truck/suv with this drive train I'd see LOTS with over 200k and seeing 250k+ wasn't uncommon either. Rust and neglect are about the only things that will kill these. Besides I put so few miles on my cars it doesn't matter too much.[/quote]

My dad routinely puts 200k on his vehicles, in Michigan. With just routine maintenance. And when he does sell them, they still are in great shape. The last few cars he's had have all been domestic cars too.

Cars here don’t rust either. Still doesn’t mean they will last 500k.


Coop

Its like regular check ups at the dentist. We all know we should go, but do we and every 6 months? Do we brush and floss 2-3 times a day. Yea, we say we do, but its a lie.

Same goes for cars. Keep up on maintenance and they last a long time.





PS. Yea i had to bring dentistry in.

I have a turbo subaru with over 200k lol. it happens, pretty much anything can make it over 200k. Also, west coast is right. I cant believe how many 80s toyota trucks and shit like that there are around here, i see them constantly and most of them are so clean it makes me sick. LA doesnt even have rust or anything like that and they are just so much more common here than back home.

Does your 200k subi have tons of changes and modifications?


Coop

[quote=""DCIV""]Does your 200k subi have tons of changes and modifications?


Coop[/quote]

It’s pushing close to double the stock whp. Turbo, injectors, intercooler, and clutch are the only real upgrades that make any difference.

It’s never had head gaskets? If it has, then the only thing that hasn’t had to be addressed is the bottom end of the engine. That’s NOT basic maintance. That’s basically a small engine rebuild because of new turbo. And no way those synchros make it another 200k.

You guys are funny. Oh hey my whole car has been rebuilt but the odo says 250k so that’s amazing right?! /sarcasm


Coop

Oh shit guys, coop is getting sassy with yall.

[quote=""DCIV""]It’s never had head gaskets? If it has, then the only thing that hasn’t had to be addressed is the bottom end of the engine. That’s NOT basic maintance. That’s basically a small engine rebuild because of new turbo. And no way those synchros make it another 200k.

You guys are funny. Oh hey my whole car has been rebuilt but the odo says 250k so that’s amazing right?! /sarcasm


Coop[/quote]

Turbo Subarus don't have head gasket problems unless overheated

[quote=""Chris95RT""]Oh shit guys, coop is getting sassy with yall.[/quote]

We put coop in a corner.

[quote=""vr4""]Turbo Subarus don't have head gasket problems unless overheated[/quote]

You know more than I do about that BUT everything I’ve read says they need to be replaced st 100k. In fact this forum has said so as well. Soooo pretty much it was 15 owners before Ryan and he will have to do it again here soon unless done better than factory.


[quote=""ChargerX3""]We put coop in a corner. [/quote]

I put on my tin foil hat over here and don’t let the auto makers brainwash me apparently.


Coop

[quote=""DCIV""]You know more than I do about that BUT everything I’ve read says they need to be replaced st 100k. In fact this forum has said so as well. Soooo pretty much it was 15 owners before Ryan and he will have to do it again here soon unless done better than factory.




I put on my tin foil hat over here and don’t let the auto makers brainwash me apparently.


Coop[/quote]
You're conflating things... Turbo Subarus don't have HG problems normally the NA 2.5 ones prior to 2010 on the other hand do. We said don't get a 2.5 turbo Subaru because they are known for other problems.

Isn’t his subi monster a 2.5 and before 2010?


Coop

Basic maintance

[quote=""tabasco122""]I havent updated this thread in a while. Forester has been sitting at my moms for a couple months. Sent off the wiring harnesses to be merged today. Updating this thread so i can basically stay organized about what needs to be done/installed


Replace coolant hard pipes behind timing cover
Timing kit
TGV deletes
Fuel injectors
Check/replace fuel lines
coolant lines
install aluminum radiator and hope it fits
vac hoses
power steering res/lines
install vf48
install new sensors
walbro pump
shim transmission crossmember
install new axles
install poly bushings
torque every fuggin thing under the car
install wrx rear hub/spindle/brakes
procure front seats (Debating between 370z seats for $100 or m3 Vader seats for free that need to be recovered which would be about $300)
figure out hood scoop situation (cut current hood or buy jdm hood)
install sti topmount
exhaust/o2 sensor
install AC compressor/condenser/lines
boost, wideband, ?? gauges
install light bar


probably add more as i think of it.



soon...[/quote]

Lol

Coop

[quote=""DCIV""]Basic maintance



Lol

Coop[/quote]

This coming from a guy who went so far beyond a timing belt change, because he didn't want to do maintenance. Sorry Coop, but your opinion on such matters doesn't count.

[quote=""DCIV""]Basic maintance



Lol

Coop[/quote]

Yes. A timing kit is basic maintenance. The rest of that list is upgrades or "while you're in there" shit.

My exploder didn't need a cam or roller rockers. It didn't need headers. I did the cam because the timing cover was weeping at 190k miles. Headers because I wanted to.

...and Coop says I always have to be right?!?

No, you do.

I'm enjoying sassy coop.

[quote=""aaronatstate""]This coming from a guy who went so far beyond a timing belt change, because he didn't want to do maintenance. Sorry Coop, but your opinion on such matters doesn't count.[/quote]

I knew that’s why it wasn’t reliable though. Minus me not liking the vehicle the maintance was worth more than the car. Lol. I didn’t want to do it!!!! I’m not saying it couldn’t go farther but I would never say 500k.

[quote=""vr4""]Yes. A timing kit is basic maintenance. The rest of that list is upgrades or "while you're in there" shit.

My exploder didn't need a cam or roller rockers. It didn't need headers. I did the cam because the timing cover was weeping at 190k miles. Headers because I wanted to.[/quote]

But replacing that stuff is not maintenance it’s performance. It’s still replacing stuff.

[quote=""Chris95RT""]No, you do.

I'm enjoying sassy coop.[/quote]

This. This x100. There are a couple arguing with me here but they know vehicles are not designed to go 500k with basic maintenance. Lol. Heck after 200k you should be looking for a new vehicle and at 300k it’s deff not reliable. Someone can obviously keep one a live longer but everything is wearing out by then, shocks, bushings, seats, steering wheel, buttons, relays, brake lines, door seals, and everything else you can really think about. Just heat cycles, miles of use, and of course abuse.


Coop