Cars that you like

[NAOS]

this is my most regular vehicle these days:

 

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I've got some semi-serious repairs to do right now. Axil work, some light rebuilding on the top end. It's good to hear that you went 300K.... Gives me hope that these repairs are worth it.

Yeah, I think mine was at like 330k, and I was going to put about $2200 into a bunch of repairs. I questioned it, because at that point, the suspension is really shot, and would need to be replaced. It would just bounce forever when we hit a bump, and corners became more dangerous at high speeds.

The other thing is the way those engines are built, the head gaskets just get separated after so much time with the weight of the heads on them. I loved that car though.

 

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^^ The color of that outback is my favorite one too. I had one just like it, same year and everything for two weeks and flipped it a few years ago. I still wish I would have kept that one.

 

[NAOS]

Yeah, I think mine was at like 330k, and I was going to put about $2200 into a bunch of repairs. I questioned it, because at that point, the suspension is really shot, and would need to be replaced. It would just bounce forever when we hit a bump, and corners became more dangerous at high speeds.

The other thing is the way those engines are built, the head gaskets just get separated after so much time with the weight of the heads on them. I loved that car though.

did you have the 4cyl or the 6cyl? I have the 6 and I'm wondering if that impacts the engine design you're talking about. I should do gasket work at this point, but, **** man, I fear that. I'd have to have all of that done for me for $$$$. Tough to know what's worth it.

 

[Deleted member 848]

Since June of 2007, the states have had the strictest diesel emissions standards in the world. Many automakers flatly refuse to sell diesel engines in north america for that reason. The engineering is possible, it just costs a lot.

The case of Mazda skyactiv diesel is the biggest example. They have been telling consumers they would have a Mazda 6 diesel for two years, but they can't make it get the small particulate emissions low enough to match California's regulations. (All new US autos must match California's regs to be sold here)

bawse!!!

 

[Deleted member 848]

Our family had a 98 Subaru Forester with 500000kms on it. Kept running until some moron T-Boned my mom while she was driving it.

Ran with 500000 KMs like a ****ing dream. Zero problems. UNHEARD of for Edmonton's climate. Probably similar to 700000kms in California weather.

 

[VINYLONE]

this is my most regular vehicle these days:

Yeah buddy!

 

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did you have the 4cyl or the 6cyl? I have the 6 and I'm wondering if that impacts the engine design you're talking about. I should do gasket work at this point, but, **** man, I fear that. I'd have to have all of that done for me for $$$$. Tough to know what's worth it.

I had the 4 cylinder. I Think it's similar with the 6. Are you in utah? If you are, I have a great mechanic who does stuff for dirt cheap. He changed the timing belt and idler on my last subaru for like $370, and it was $800 at the dealer.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I have 3 vehicles with the best mpg being 11.

 

[NAOS]

I had the 4 cylinder. I Think it's similar with the 6. Are you in utah? If you are, I have a great mechanic who does stuff for dirt cheap. He changed the timing belt and idler on my last subaru for like $370, and it was $800 at the dealer.

I'm not. But... ****... might have to think about gettin the work done there when I'm visiting for that price. I'll keep it in mind. thanks.

 

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I have 3 vehicles with the best mpg being 11.

Come on bro. My 6.7 liter turbo diesel ram 2500 gets 21mpg, 16 pulling a raft trailer. Get a diesel and a programmable chip! It's fast too. I burn through tires super quick with the chip in it.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Come on bro. My 6.7 liter turbo diesel ram 2500 gets 21mpg, 16 pulling a raft trailer. Get a diesel and a programmable chip! It's fast too. I burn through tires super quick with the chip in it.

Really? Maybe mine is Better than I thought.