Where has the time gone? Its been more than a year and I just passed the 20000 K mark, so time to do a quick blog post
As you know if you read this blog, I had the knock of death on the WRX engine and looking back, and in a weird way, glad it happened to me and not someone else in the sense that I have this blog and am able to share this information. I know there are other forms and news groups out there dedicated to WRX fans, many who are more hard core than me. But I think and based on the feedback I get, me sharing my experience has been useful to many.
Other than the engine, I had a few minor issues, but no more than any other car would. Cars will have an issue here or there so no big deal.
I also have to say that, the dealer I got it from, sent me a letter on the 1 year anniversary. That is a nice touch, and much better than the horrible letter they sent to get the survey a while back.
The one thing I will say for sure, a year later, 20K later, is this.
I LOVE THIS CAR. I want to get in and drive it every chance I get. Anyone who gets in it, loves it, its just an amazing ride. Subaru did a good job with it overall, glad to have owned it.
Samer, thank you for your opinions, you helped me in making the decision to get my wrx later than I planned initially and to avoid the engine problem. Just wanted to ask you a question about the engine at idle. Mine trembles occasionaly. Not all the time, here and there, there are some little shakes. This is not new, I felt it from the day 1. The dealer told me everything is fine. Did you experience this?
Comment by cata_o — November 9, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
Hi
Thanks for the note. I did not notice that to be honest. The new engine seems to be running fine.
I do get a shake now, more noticeable that its getting colder when i first take off. Was planning to write about that, but was waiting to see how it goes when the temp gets a bit colder.
Anyone else notice an idle issue?
Comment by Samer Forzley — November 9, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
My 2010 wrx idles rough when I first start it and it does shake every once in a while like when sitting at a red light. Its has about 1,100 miles on it. I also noticed somtimes when I go to pull in my driveway or a parking spot it almost stalls out. It only happens in low speeds and when its in first gear. I hit the gas to go then push in the clutch an almost stalls out.
Anyone had any stalling problems?
Comment by mwrx — November 9, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
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