So, did I just get a bad one?

Cash Davidson · **Posted:** Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:40 pm

Subaru Outback that is.

Bought new in 2007 - now 98k mi
Front inboard CV boots split at 37k
On my third battery (alternator checks fine, only 30mA of parasitic drain)
Clutch release bearing seized yesterday ruining the pressure plate

I expected this to be a trouble free car. I guess I'm headed back to Fords. :roll:

JamesShort · **Posted:** Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:15 pm

Preaching to the choir

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Andrew Jonell · **Joined:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:43 pm **Posts:** 1350

The batteries seem a little excessive but everything is literally maintenance items.

Kevin Allen · **Joined:** Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:42 pm **Posts:** 3479

The axle boots should've lasted about 2-3X that long. Usually the right side goes first, since it's right over the exhaust.

Other stuff doesn't sound typical from my experience. For example, I just replaced the battery in my mom's 2000 Forester last year.

The first Subaru I ever had towed home (after hundreds of thousands of miles driving them) was my 06 STi, and I've had a few other problems with it since then, so I'm guessing it all went to shit around then. :roll:

Steven Carter · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:07 am

Cash Davidson wrote:

Subaru Outback that is.

Bought new in 2007 - now 98k mi
Front inboard CV boots split at 37k
On my third battery (alternator checks fine, only 30mA of parasitic drain)
Clutch release bearing seized yesterday ruining the pressure plate

I expected this to be a trouble free car. I guess I'm headed back to Fords. :roll:

I suppose it's relative. If you bought a recent BMW you could be on your third high-pressure fuel pump in under 40k...or, your engine could've blown up at 15k because of machining errors in rod bearings. Your entire cooling system might be on its second or third replacement by 60k. {shrug} If that's all you've had done in 100k of driving I'd say that's (a) average, overall but (b) below average for Subaru.

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:16 am

Steven Carter wrote:

If you bought a recent BMW you could be on your third high-pressure fuel pump in under 40k...or, your engine could've blown up at 15k because of machining errors in rod bearings. Your entire cooling system might be on its second or third replacement by 60k.

The more they break, the more the BMW fanbois seem to love 'em.

Jason Mauldin · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:18 am

Vincent Keene wrote:

Steven Carter wrote:

If you bought a recent BMW you could be on your third high-pressure fuel pump in under 40k...or, your engine could've blown up at 15k because of machining errors in rod bearings. Your entire cooling system might be on its second or third replacement by 60k.

The more they break, the more the BMW fanbois seem to love 'em.

It's like a challenge.

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

Vincent Keene wrote:

Steven Carter wrote:

If you bought a recent BMW you could be on your third high-pressure fuel pump in under 40k...or, your engine could've blown up at 15k because of machining errors in rod bearings. Your entire cooling system might be on its second or third replacement by 60k.

The more they break, the more the BMW fanbois seem to love 'em.

Well Vincent, it is the ultimate driving machine, you think its easy to make the ultimate driving machine AND making it reliable? A few costly repairs here and there are a small price to pay to experience the ultimate.

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:22 pm

Les Davis wrote:

Well Vincent, it is the ultimate driving machine, you think its easy to make the ultimate driving machine AND making it reliable? A few costly repairs here and there are a small price to pay to experience the ultimate.

I guess you are right. I mean, it's a lot to ask for a car to be expensive and reliable.

Pete Guthrie · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:39 pm

bmw is a great car, you need to drive one someday.

Cash Davidson · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:46 pm

Thanks for commiserating

I guess having six registered vehicles, I was hoping to minimize the upkeep. Especially since we don't flog this one - then again maybe we should start.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:20 pm

Vincent Keene wrote:

Les Davis wrote:

Well Vincent, it is the ultimate driving machine, you think its easy to make the ultimate driving machine AND making it reliable? A few costly repairs here and there are a small price to pay to experience the ultimate.

I guess you are right. I mean, it's a lot to ask for a car to be expensive and reliable.

i'm sorry VK, (and the octopus ink cloud that feels the need to fall in behind your opinions) but in case you didn't get what Pete just said, let me paraphrase............. Fu** Off, i don't remember any of us anywhere ever insulting any car brand on these here forums. other than, well of course the BMW haters. good for you, segragated succinct opinionated bullshit that no one really asked for. give it a rest or buy a BMW and bitch like an owner rather than a blogger............ BTW bloggers are a thing of the past in case you haven't heard yet.

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

Whoa - everyone just put down the weapons and back away...

Besides - I thought this thread was hating on Subies? :stick:

JohnByers · **Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:58 am

We need an eating popcorn icon..

Stephen Westerfield · **Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:48 am

steve remchak wrote:

Vincent Keene wrote:

Les Davis wrote:

Well Vincent, it is the ultimate driving machine, you think its easy to make the ultimate driving machine AND making it reliable? A few costly repairs here and there are a small price to pay to experience the ultimate.

I guess you are right. I mean, it's a lot to ask for a car to be expensive and reliable.

i'm sorry VK, (and the octopus ink cloud that feels the need to fall in behind your opinions) but in case you didn't get what Pete just said, let me paraphrase............. Fu** Off, i don't remember any of us anywhere ever insulting any car brand on these here forums. other than, well of course the BMW haters. good for you, segragated succinct opinionated bullshit that no one really asked for. give it a rest or buy a BMW and bitch like an owner rather than a blogger............ BTW bloggers are a thing of the past in case you haven't heard yet.

Yeah VK, you insensitive SOB. Steve just had to bail on his BMW race car to drive a Ford instead. Talk about salt in the wound. Show some respect for his loss will ya? The nerve! :lol:

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