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Old 05-15-2007, 03:02 PM   #1
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Am I the only one that's having constant trouble with my STi?

First there was a substantial amount of metal shavings found in the rear diff. Okay, replace the ring and pinion. Next, the front CV joints start clicking/grinding/binding. Fine, replace the CV joints. Now, the turbo seems to have "gone out" and the thing runs WAY too rich. On the way to the Subie dealer, I was practically leaving a smoke screen behind me under heavy throttle. I don't beat the car. After the metal shaving incident, I've actually kind of babied it. Am I the only one having this problem?
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Old 05-15-2007, 11:15 PM   #2
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Re: Am I the only one that's having constant trouble with my STi?

Yes.

I'm driving a lightly modded '06 and have never had an issue with it - nor with any of the other Imprezas I've owned.
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Old 05-31-2007, 10:44 PM   #3
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Re: Am I the only one that's having constant trouble with my STi?

Sounds like the car was abused in its childhood.
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Old 06-01-2007, 10:42 AM   #4
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Re: Am I the only one that's having constant trouble with my STi?

I did buy it used which, for an STi, could be risky. People tend to beat those things harder than a dime store hooker then sell them.
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