[Trevor]

Do not know why you guys are so against imports from Japan. You call them " grey " for some reason. They are staple diet over here and very, very good value for money, provided you buy from a reputable dealer which means a guarantee is included. Your prices appear to be well above ours.

My SVX is an import and had close to 100k on it when I purchased it over 3 yrs ago. I have all the original service data and K's recorded were genuine. Nothing had been replaced on the car and it was as good as new and still is.

I have had two faults to attend to. The O ring and now a windscreen washer nozzle. $20 would cover the lot with some to spare. I would never ever touch a car which had been " repaired " by who knows who. It appears to me that major faults occur after cars have been messed with but Subaru always cop the flak.

All of this is not I appreciate of any help but may be of interest.