Unreliability did me in
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Joined: 09-14-2009
Posts: 262
From: Vancouver Island, BC
Unreliability did me in
I am done with my SS. Too unreliable to continue owning it. The wastegate needed repairs twice and now another engine problem.
The latest was losing boost, the CEL coming on and the engine going in to limp mode. I haven't heard from the dealership yet, but I am tired of having a poor running vehicle and needing to bring it to the dealership. I am scared about how much things will cost me once the warranty is up!
My SS only has 35,000 km (22,000 mi) on the odometer.
I will be test driving the new Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS and the Ford Focus ST asap.
The latest was losing boost, the CEL coming on and the engine going in to limp mode. I haven't heard from the dealership yet, but I am tired of having a poor running vehicle and needing to bring it to the dealership. I am scared about how much things will cost me once the warranty is up!
My SS only has 35,000 km (22,000 mi) on the odometer.
I will be test driving the new Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS and the Ford Focus ST asap.
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Joined: 01-04-2008
Posts: 2,366
From: Long Beach, Ca
Available up your way?
I am done with my SS. Too unreliable to continue owning it. The wastegate needed repairs twice and now another engine problem.
The latest was losing boost, the CEL coming on and the engine going in to limp mode. I haven't heard from the dealership yet, but I am tired of having a poor running vehicle and needing to bring it to the dealership. I am scared about how much things will cost me once the warranty is up!
My SS only has 35,000 km (22,000 mi) on the odometer.
I will be test driving the new Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS and the Ford Focus ST asap.
The latest was losing boost, the CEL coming on and the engine going in to limp mode. I haven't heard from the dealership yet, but I am tired of having a poor running vehicle and needing to bring it to the dealership. I am scared about how much things will cost me once the warranty is up!
My SS only has 35,000 km (22,000 mi) on the odometer.
I will be test driving the new Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS and the Ford Focus ST asap.
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Joined: 07-16-2011
Posts: 267
From: Georgia
Test drove a frs and was disappointed canyon carving weekend drifter it is... daily driver not to sure...
Focus ST looks very very promising! Just dislike package i want puts them at 32k... i can get a 3.8 genesis for that...
Focus ST looks very very promising! Just dislike package i want puts them at 32k... i can get a 3.8 genesis for that...
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Joined: 03-22-2010
Posts: 2,108
From: Russia Ekaterinburg
sorry about your problems. In truth - not a happy car. I wish you a healthy horse for the future.
PS Turn your attention to the production of Volkswagen. Come across a very decent specimens.
PS Turn your attention to the production of Volkswagen. Come across a very decent specimens.
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Joined: 07-16-2011
Posts: 267
From: Georgia
Powerband is not linear, seems be 3200rpm til redline
I didnt feel confident merging into traffic nor passing due to lack of power
Hated clutch seemed spongy
Now when got on some side roads it shinex throw it into a curve and its almosr effortless to slide through
Supercharger or small turbo and youd have permagrin lol
Im just not willing be test mule for the motor or transmission lol
I didnt feel confident merging into traffic nor passing due to lack of power
Hated clutch seemed spongy
Now when got on some side roads it shinex throw it into a curve and its almosr effortless to slide through
Supercharger or small turbo and youd have permagrin lol
Im just not willing be test mule for the motor or transmission lol
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Joined: 09-14-2009
Posts: 262
From: Vancouver Island, BC
Thanks for the condolences!! I do love this car!! Maybe this would be the last problem it ever has.... Who knows??? This time it was the high pressure fuel pump. The parts should be here in a few days.