2014 Wrx engine failure
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People like 'em now, and yeah, I can see how the turbo cars are smaller in sales numbers, especially with so many other performance sedans/hatches coming out in the market, like the Focus ST.
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#78
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Outback and Forester sales to Lesbians is really the bread and butter for Subaru of America. Somehow the 2008 redo of the Impreza really jump started the sales there too.
People like 'em now, and yeah, I can see how the turbo cars are smaller in sales numbers, especially with so many other performance sedans/hatches coming out in the market, like the Focus ST.
People like 'em now, and yeah, I can see how the turbo cars are smaller in sales numbers, especially with so many other performance sedans/hatches coming out in the market, like the Focus ST.
I don't think that was ever NOT the case. Their bread and butter has always been the outback and forester platform. The redesign of the forester absolutely boosted Subaru to a house hold name. An option for more than just people that live in the snow. They're selling like crazy and that platform is the staple.
The redesign of the impreza and the split of the impreza/wrx platform signal to me that they're going to keep building on that success.
But the BRZ was a big success. The STI and the WRX still sell and will continue to do so IF... IF they continue to improve it. I see this split as a good thing. Hopefully it will mean that the WRX/STI are truly seen as a different platform and will get built that way. Forged internals and a 6spd on both is a huge need.
I think in the end it could be a good thing. Less parts will be pushed through both platforms... less crap meant for the NA motors will filter on to the turbo cars. But that's probably just me hoping.
There's a reason that I have a WRX with 236k on it and plan on putting a new motor in it instead of buying a new one.
Hell... the wife's forester has it's own issues. First model year issues. We're looking to get out of it and either in to a new one... or an 08.
Subaru has a big decision to make. Right now they're trying to get by with what they have. Eventually that's not going to work anymore and they'll have to actually commit to the platform. We'll see if they're willing.
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It's also plausible that Subaru knows the weakness in their current EJ257 engines given that since it's release in MY04 the stated crank output has increased roughly 2% (300 to 305) I'm fairly certain just about every other manufacturer that has a car still in it's line up even NA models boasts far more increase on their engines over a 10 year span!
Eventually they'll have to kill the platform or spend some money on it. I don't get it. You can get a used STI and build it up for what you'd spend on a new one and end up with a way cooler car for the same money.
And your "increase" of 2% is based off the manufacturer claims. Have you put 2 of them on the dyno bone stock? I'd be curious. I would not be surprised if it actually put down LESS on this model than it did on say... the 2005 model.
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Lol @ Overbear expecting would be owners to search the internet for all the blown stock motors before purchasing a car. Sorry that's not how its supposed to work and SoA should be replacing his motor under warranty.
Your tune would be different if you got the dud motor out of the dealership. Infact I'm pretty certain you would be talking about taking up arms against the dealership if it was to happen to you.
Your tune would be different if you got the dud motor out of the dealership. Infact I'm pretty certain you would be talking about taking up arms against the dealership if it was to happen to you.
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Lol @ Overbear expecting would be owners to search the internet for all the blown stock motors before purchasing a car. Sorry that's not how its supposed to work and SoA should be replacing his motor under warranty.
Your tune would be different if you got the dud motor out of the dealership. Infact I'm pretty certain you would be talking about taking up arms against the dealership if it was to happen to you.
Your tune would be different if you got the dud motor out of the dealership. Infact I'm pretty certain you would be talking about taking up arms against the dealership if it was to happen to you.
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I have done a bunch of both but honestly the cars stock for stock are all over the map kinda like playing darts drunk!
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Lol @ Overbear expecting would be owners to search the internet for all the blown stock motors before purchasing a car. Sorry that's not how its supposed to work and SoA should be replacing his motor under warranty.
Your tune would be different if you got the dud motor out of the dealership. Infact I'm pretty certain you would be talking about taking up arms against the dealership if it was to happen to you.
Your tune would be different if you got the dud motor out of the dealership. Infact I'm pretty certain you would be talking about taking up arms against the dealership if it was to happen to you.