Unreliability did me in
06-27-2012, 03:34 PM
#1
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Join Date: 09-14-2009
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
Posts: 262
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.
06-27-2012, 07:11 PM
#4
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Join Date: 01-04-2008
Location: Long Beach, Ca
Posts: 2,366
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.
06-27-2012, 09:30 PM
#6
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Join Date: 07-16-2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 267
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...
06-28-2012, 08:06 AM
#9
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Join Date: 07-16-2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 267
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
06-28-2012, 11:04 AM
#10
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Join Date: 09-14-2009
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
Posts: 262
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.