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Transmission Replaced after 100,000 miles | 12 | 27.27% | |
Transmission Replaced before 100,000 miles | 15 | 34.09% | |
Trans Replaced more than once before 100,000 miles | 3 | 6.82% | |
Transfer Clutches &/or Solenoids | 9 | 20.45% | |
Front Differential | 2 | 4.55% | |
Rear Differential | 2 | 4.55% | |
Major Engine Repairs (engine replaced or valve job, bearings, rings, etc. NOT timing belt, water pump, etc.) | 3 | 6.82% | |
Radiator | 10 | 22.73% | |
Starter/Alternator | 15 | 34.09% | |
Rear Wheel Bearings | 24 | 54.55% | |
Drive Axles/CV Joints | 18 | 40.91% | |
Driveshaft/U-Joints | 2 | 4.55% | |
Exhaust System | 5 | 11.36% | |
Suspension/Struts | 9 | 20.45% | |
MAF Sensor | 5 | 11.36% | |
Knock Sensor(s) | 6 | 13.64% | |
Other Sensors | 9 | 20.45% | |
TCU or ECU | 2 | 4.55% | |
Other On-Board Electronics | 1 | 2.27% | |
A/C Compressor, Evaporator or Condensor | 4 | 9.09% | |
Wiper, Sunroof, Electric Seat or Seatbelt Motors/Switches | 5 | 11.36% | |
Window Motor, Regulator or Electric Door Lock | 6 | 13.64% | |
Power Steering Pump or Rack & Pinion | 7 | 15.91% | |
Brakes, other than Pads or Rotors (Master Cylinder, ABS, Calipers, etc.) | 8 | 18.18% | |
Rust Repair (below the paint and not caused by stone chips, accident, etc.) | 1 | 2.27% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll |
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SVX Repairs/Maintenance
Maybe this is redundant but after so many good suggestions I thought I might try to help out. This may also help those considering purchasing what to plan for in the future.
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none of the above! (according to P.O.'s service records) after saying that, some bad mojo will descend upon me and i'll be doing half the list. <knocks furiously on wooden desk!>
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I'm guessing O2's are listed under "other sensors." I haven't actually replaced them, yet, but I have them. Waiting for weather conducive to outdoor 'shadetree mechanicin'' to do the deed.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Transmission (after 100k), alternator and FL axle after 133k. That's why I praise this car's reliability.
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pretty good idea with the poll.. unfortunately i have no idea what was done to the car BEFORE i owned it.. the only thing that showed up on Subaru Star's computers was a replaced tranny at 34k. But I've had my share of little problems. Nothing terribly serious yet.. (knocks furiously on pressboard desk)
-adam |
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Front axles, Transfer valve, Rear tran mount, struts, O2's, TPS and one engine but it wasn't the engine's fault.
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could do with a 'none of the above' box
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Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. -- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954 |
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I only had room for 25 categories. Sorry.
It's difficult to wear out a car there, isn't it?
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ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician w/L1. ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician. Certified EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) Last edited by Beav; 02-04-2003 at 04:28 PM. |
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for me:
3 transmissions, both rear bearings 3 times, alternator, transfer clutches, and knock sensors. Mike |
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Furiously knocking on wood.!!!!!
Beav, good poll. Some of the categories will probably have low failure rate. One or two others should have been in there. I mean the likes of droopy visors, and possibly automatic seat belt malfunctions. However, these could be looked at with another poll. Is there any way to leave URLs to these polls in the FAQ section as an aid to new or aspiring owners? Joe
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And the rear wheel bearings are in the lead with 20 hits in 30 votes......
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Hmmm. Vewy intewesting.
I'd like to see the same information by date of manufacture, please.
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What kills me is 181 views and only 37 votes. This is painless people, you've already spent the money!
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Could I vote again, please? Ron (dead & living in Chicago)
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Wheel bearings
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