ATTN: WRX owners who have had their car for over a year
11-26-2002, 05:45 PM
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ATTN: WRX owners who have had their car for over a year
What warranty issues have you had with the car?
Was the dealer for the most part good about taking care of it for you?
Was the dealer for the most part good about taking care of it for you?
11-26-2002, 06:31 PM
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Had mine for 13 months now 
I had the infamous CEL error, took it to the dealer, they hooked it up to their reader, in about 4 minutes said, yep, you need a reflash. We've seen this problem before, in fact we will have the equipment onsite here in 2 days, just swing your car be then. I swung by that day, in 30 minutes, my computer was reflashed and fine
I had no problems ever with the dealer. But then again, that is the only thing my car went in for besides oil changes
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I had the infamous CEL error, took it to the dealer, they hooked it up to their reader, in about 4 minutes said, yep, you need a reflash. We've seen this problem before, in fact we will have the equipment onsite here in 2 days, just swing your car be then. I swung by that day, in 30 minutes, my computer was reflashed and fine
I had no problems ever with the dealer. But then again, that is the only thing my car went in for besides oil changes
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11-26-2002, 06:49 PM
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No issues at all never been to the dealer...dealers suck to many people have access to your car at the dealer that’s why I only take my car to an independent Subaru Repair shop...I was lucky enough to find SubySpecialties which is located about 30 minutes from my house and these guys are the best.
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11-26-2002, 06:54 PM
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from 0 to 37k
I've had 1st and 2nd rebuilt
the auto window motor replaced
that's it
the tranny rebuild happened within 5k
the window motor, 35.8
works like a charm
no problems with dealer and warranty
speed safely
Brian
I've had 1st and 2nd rebuilt
the auto window motor replaced
that's it
the tranny rebuild happened within 5k
the window motor, 35.8
works like a charm
no problems with dealer and warranty
speed safely
Brian
11-26-2002, 08:50 PM
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i mostly went in for stupid things.
windows squeaking
driversides hook that holds the mat down broke (4x)
squeaky clutch pedel
reprogram alarm
its stupid things, but i got to take advantage of the warranty
never had a problem with the mods i have either.
windows squeaking
driversides hook that holds the mat down broke (4x)
squeaky clutch pedel
reprogram alarm
its stupid things, but i got to take advantage of the warranty
never had a problem with the mods i have either.
11-26-2002, 09:26 PM
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Had mine since June 01, took it in for usual maintenance and a squeaky window. Also, had my subwoofer replaced when it went out. Good service at my dealership (Albany Subaru), very helpful and professional.
11-26-2002, 11:43 PM
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16 months, 36,200 miles
Blown power steering pump
Squeaky drivers window
Check engine light caused by EBC and another one caused by BOV
Squeaky rear brakes
Worn out tranny syncros
"Clutch Shudder"
Loose coolant hose leaking on the turbo
All of them were covered under warranty except for the check engine lights
Blown power steering pump
Squeaky drivers window
Check engine light caused by EBC and another one caused by BOV
Squeaky rear brakes
Worn out tranny syncros
"Clutch Shudder"
Loose coolant hose leaking on the turbo
All of them were covered under warranty except for the check engine lights
11-27-2002, 03:01 AM
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Originally posted by Slvrblt
from 0 to 37k
I've had 1st and 2nd rebuilt
the auto window motor replaced
that's it
the tranny rebuild happened within 5k
the window motor, 35.8
works like a charm
no problems with dealer and warranty
speed safely
Brian
from 0 to 37k
I've had 1st and 2nd rebuilt
the auto window motor replaced
that's it
the tranny rebuild happened within 5k
the window motor, 35.8
works like a charm
no problems with dealer and warranty
speed safely
Brian
11-27-2002, 06:04 AM
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So far I haven't had any real problems since I got the car last June.
Had a CEL once that went away the same day (might have been caused by loose gas cap). The passenger side door speaker was rattling on 'bassy' songs, they replaced it without any trouble.
Had a CEL once that went away the same day (might have been caused by loose gas cap). The passenger side door speaker was rattling on 'bassy' songs, they replaced it without any trouble.
