Subaru gonna Subaru

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 07/15/2019 at 20:47 • Filed to: Subaru

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From the forester forums.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 20:59

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But.. Japanese reliability

Boxer_4 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 21:10

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I saw that, too.  I’ll be curious on the diagnosis.

For Sweden > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 21:12

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I don't know what I expected dot graphics interchange format

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 21:13

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Seems like the FB25DI engine is designed to be fully blown or demonstrably incapacitated after  25,000 kilometres...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 07/15/2019 at 21:16

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Give me an EJ or give me death!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > For Sweden 07/15/2019 at 21:16

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It reads better on Netscape.

Alfalfa > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 21:21

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My SuBaRu Is SuPeR rElIaBlE

facw > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/15/2019 at 21:32

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Subaru has always struck me as the most European of the Japanese brands...

Alfalfa > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 07/15/2019 at 21:38

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For rea l , though. You will either be complete fine or experience a catastrophic failure, their doesn't seem to be an in-between.

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 21:43

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it should tell you something that i sold a sub 100k Subaru to buy a 220k Toyota because i was tired of fixing the Subaru.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > facw 07/15/2019 at 22:05

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*induana

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 07/15/2019 at 22:16

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Our outback has been good other than the short block when it was burning oil! And brakes every 25k, and a CEL Christmas tree every few months.

promoted by the color red > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 22:54

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Maybe it was a good idea my friend bought the extended warranty...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 22:54

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As an EJ owner, I would like a third option...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Alfalfa 07/15/2019 at 22:57

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Subaru are known for their decisiveness. It’s like they take Yoda’s Maxim to the extreme - “ D o or do not. There is no try."

Amoore100 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 22:58

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Subaru is really fun to watch since they’re so common—it’s a lot like a zombie movie where you take bets on who gets infected next. Still want a 3.6R, though, if only to own a Japanese flat-six for solely the weirdness factor.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/15/2019 at 23:10

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I had no trouble with my 2002 Impreza when I had it, but I’ve heard a lot of negatives on modern Subarus and reliability of late....

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > promoted by the color red 07/15/2019 at 23:28

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I bought it on my first Subaru and never used it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/15/2019 at 23:34

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I had numerous issues with my 02 Impreza. Maybe 8 wheel bearings and 3 axles. Not to mention the crank angle sensor and a severe valve adjustments.

Urambo Tauro > facw 07/16/2019 at 00:39

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Well put!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/16/2019 at 07:00

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Other than the rust that killed it (and the exhaust rusting out twice), I didn’t have any issues with mine! It was even the known-to-blow -head-gaskets-like-candy 2.5L non-turbo and the head gaskets never went once!

Nauraushaun > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/16/2019 at 07:33

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Exposed HTML! What garbage site is that! Can't believe it's 2019

MattHurting > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 07/16/2019 at 12:28

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EZ30 in my Outback sedan is at 180,000

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > MattHurting 07/16/2019 at 18:22

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The EJ20 in our 19 year old SF Forester is at 265,000 kilometres. Original head gaskets, original clutch...just a bit tired in the hill climbing department.