Hey everyone. Just purchased an 06 sti last month. Has 40k miles after test driving everything seemed fine. Here I am a month later and the CEL light is on. (evaporative emissions leak. Very small) also the steering shakes at low speeds when I turn. Car makes a whine sound and gets louder when I rev and turn. (goes away after car has warmed up) I also had a tire blow out on the freeway. Tires weren't new but they were top brand probably 50% tread life. So I replaced all 4 tires.

So my question. Shouldn't the dealer pay for this or give me a new car? There was no warranty but dam its only been a month. There has to be some law.

Car is stock besides catback invidea exhaust.

 

Buyer beware, you shouldn't have bought a used car without a warranty.
Live and learn =\.

The shaking steering could be a bent\blown out tie rod end or blown wheel bearings.
Not sure on the wine but sounds like transmission OR power steering pump.

 

I believe you have factory warranty still 5yrs 60k I think

 

That would be amazing.

 

The wine could be a few things. I did some searching because my car started to do the wine (but only on cold days until it warms up) and it could be a few different things related to your power steering, ranging from air in the lines, to a bad seal at the ps pump, to a blown power steering pump or blown rack. Since you also have wheel vibration i would suggest taking it to a shop for a proper diagnosis. Like mentioned earlier see if your still under warranty. My noise happened right after the clock hit 60k. I am hopping mine is a simple seal on the back of the pump where the hose connects.

Best of luck

 

Great call. Just got off the phone with the dealership. Said my car has the extended warranty. $100 deduct thanks. Never would have called thinking I was in **** creek

 

pay that deductible and have them do a complete inspection. The way to get this is to mention every single vibration, noise, hesitation in drivetrain, drivability issues, check oil and see if you are consuming oil.. do a compression test if you can.

 

man that is rad, next time you'll know to beware and check the warranty of used car.