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-Dan-
-juice
Thanks!
-James B.
-mike
Juice- you asked if I've tried pushing the engine a bit. Yes, I have been driving it more aggressively than when I got it, which likely accounts for the mileage drop. Anyway, the OBS isn't going to take on cars off the line at a stop, except for Civics and Neons perhaps, but it keeps up just fine. Nice, smooth power up hills. It doesn't seem to be straining at all. Of course, being able to take corners at speeds that would have been ill-advised in my Jeep more than makes up for the lack of big-time power. If I wanted a race car, the WRX would have been better, but this thing has more than sufficient giddy up for my needs. Go take one for a spin sometime, you'll enjoy it!
-Dan-
So the Impreza Outback Sport had the old bearings up until 2001. They'll be noisy if they are failing, FWIW, you should be able to hear it with the windows open and the stereo off.
Now, thing is, at that mileage, if they are quiet, they'll probably last a long time. They would already have failed by now.
The 2000 model has a little powertrain warranty left, I'd look at that one.
Legacy and Outback were not affected, in fact they replace Impreza/Forester bearings with those designs.
-juice
1)At what milage or kilometres does the timing belt need replacing on a 2.5 Impreza TS?
2)Are these cars really not too bad on fuel compared to say like a Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 even though they have AWD?
3)Are maitenance costs higher but these cars are in the shop less?What about parts costs and availability?
4)Is there any advantages of buying a 2002 Impreza TS as compared to a 1999?Improvements or anything I should know about?
5)Is the engine in the Impreza 2.5TS the "Boxer engine" or is it called something else?
6)Is the vehicle I am looking at a rare find and kind of hard to get?2002 Impreza TS 5 Speed,black!
Also, our Used Car Guide lists all the standard features and specifications for each model year; look for Car Features in the left hand column of the individual used car pages. Others here may have more to add....
Revka
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Interestingly, we owned a 626 V6, same engine in that Probe, and my wife traded that in for a Legacy L, same engine in that TS!
The Legacy is more fuel efficient PLUS it uses regular fuel. The V6 uses a recommended premium. Our fuel costs are way, way down. The Legacy gets about +2mpg better than our old V6, plus the 87 octane is 20 cents cheaper per gallon. Range is also better.
The TS is a lot lighter than the Legacy L. The Probe is also a little lighter than the 626 V6 was, but not by as much.
-juice
-Billy-
Only 19 mpg?? That sounds very low. When I got my new 2004 OBS, straight hiway mileage was 33-34, with city being 28-30. With over 4k miles on it now, mixed city/hiway is 27-29, with straight hiway at 30-31. I'm getting somewhat higher than the book says I should, but you're getting lower than expected. Without knowing how you drive, all I can say is try driving without quick stops/starts. You might want to try another brand of gas, in case what you're using is sub-standard. 87 octane is just fine, though. Of course, they say that mileage will improve over time, but 19 seems ridiculous.
-Dan-
Even then, it'll improve by about +2mpg once it's no longer so green. Mine did.
-juice
You said you see a fair amount of TS's around,do you live in western Canada?I live in southern Ontario,wish I was back out west though.
Does your car have descent passing power at highway speeds?And you mentioned you put snow tires and wheels on your car,how much did that cost you approx. and what tires and wheels did you select?
Is your car almost as good as 4x4 or is it different?Probably depends on depth of snow or mud etc...
If you have time fire me back a response,cheers Rick!
DD
I like Camry's too!
Cheers!!!from Canada dude!!!
DD
-juice
DD
PS-rbleland,do you know a guy named Dave Ross by chance?We use to fly together for Peace Air based out of Peace River AB.It's in the north...where I learned my lesson about driving without enough traction...
Although I have the usual distrust of mechanics, I think this has to be written off as coincidence since all they did was the oil change but there's no question it was contemporaneous.
Anyway, this is the first mechanical issue of any kind with this vehicle. Mileage is 52,500 and the dealer indicates problems with the slave cylinder at about this point. On my previous MT cars., I'm used to getting away with an "adjustment" initially. Anybody have any thoughts/knowledge on this.
Check the fluid level, is it low? Better to fix then not know, you could end up stranded if it leaks enough. The line takes brake fluid.
-juice
PS I don't believe it's linked to the engine oil in any way, my guess is it's just a coincidence
My Probe has 278,000km or approx. 183,000 miles on it and still runs fine.It does need a bit of work though,like a clutch I would say within the next year and an oxygen sensor too.I could explain somemore but I think you get the jist of it!
I would appreciate some advice from you fellow drivers.
Thanks!
DD
PS-Anyone heard that Toyota kicked Chrysler out of 3rd spot as far as the Big 3 goes????
With the cable clutch, the routing of the cable was important to the operation of the clutch, and I remember one time after a major maintenance it was routed wrongly and the clutch was right on the floor. Took it back, they put it back in its bracket or on its path or whatever it was, problem solved.
It never actually needed any clutch repair the whole time I had it.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
-Dan-
A clutch is, what, $400 at least? Get a Bosch O2 sensor for about $70. Neither of those are huge repairs, but of course you want to sell before you do get a huge repair bill. It's a tough call, but you're the owner and in the best position to determine its reliability.
It's probably not worth much, so milk it for a while, then when a major failure occurs just donate it. That's what I would do.
-juice
Hmm,I am probably best to keep it going and pay off the remainder of it.
I have put a crap load of miles on the car because the car has been across Canada 5 times...looking for flying jobs,I'm a Commercial Pilot(kind of a rookie though).And I use to live in Northern Alberta Canada.
Cheers guys,
DD
I used the price quote service here on Edmunds, and email 6-7 dealers. 3 replied within the next day, and we went with Glanzmann Subaru in Jenkintown, PA. The price was 18,6XX after the 750 dealer incentive factored in( or about 500 under invoice). The car is Woodland Green with armrest extension, air filter, cargo net, and splash guards. They charged a $99 document fee, but didn't charge to get the car from another dealer. They also offer the first 3000 mile oil change for free, lifetime emissions/inspection for free, and free rental if the car is in for any service. Very professional low pressure sale, knowledgeable about the product. In and out in about an hour. Picking it up Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully F&I is just as nice
Will update as she begins her ownership experience.
Revka
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Just a follow-up for anyone, like me, who did not know that this model does not have hydraulics but apparently uses a cable. Our dealer's service manager had even forgotten this. I'm assuming it's true because the mechanic said so!
I have a question about the 2 switches/buttons that are just below the armrest area on Outback Sport. What is their function? I didn't notice them during the test drive. Hopefully we will find out today 9/15 or tomorrow when we take delivery, but I would like to know beforehand because I am curious I know heated seats aren't available, and the back seat window switches are on the driver's door.
Thanks for any replies, Lou
The two switches. Is the icon on either switch a chair with wigglely lines? That would be for the heated seats.
-Dave
Most Outbacks (not Sport) do.
-juice
-juice
DD
PS-do you know anyone that is selling one or a descent place to purchase one,they're kind of hard to find?
Just wondering if I'd be better off with the new re-designed Impreza?
Thanks to anyone with some info!
DD
Have a good weekend!
DD
-Dan-
-juice
The only equipment difference I can find for our OBS is that we get heated seats, not available in the US. However, in US dollars, we pay $900 more for the car. Interestingly, our TS costs US$900 less than the TS does south of the border, and we only give up the standard cargo cover. So that accounts for the additional price spread up here.
At any rate, I decided to go with the OBS, 5MT, due to the better lease deal available. Added the accessory tweeters, black mudguards and hatch spoiler. The dealer is also getting a power sunroof put in and 3M paint protection film on the front end. This will be my first AWD car, so I'm actually looking forward to snow this year.
Like you, I'll be driving my first AWD vehicle, a 2004 OBS 4AT, thru the snows of Erie, PA, just across the pond from you. Leased mine too, but since I'm enjoying it so much I may end up purchasing it at the lease-end. Let me know how the 3M protection works. Thru the summer, it's been a bug magnet, and I've been thinking of some protection for it. Good choice on the tweeters, I should have had that done. Still might this winter. Heated seats...I'm so jealous! Wish we could get those. Good luck with the car.
-Dan-
Billy
I'm looking forward to seeing how the 3M film works as well. Thin, easily-chipped paint seems to be a universal new car complaint these days so I thought I'd try it out. My current car has a hood deflector that saved the hood, but the rest of the front end has more chips and nicks in it than I'd like to have seen.
Good to know you're enjoying the car. It'll still be a couple of weeks til I get mine, but I can't wait to try it out.