01 2.5RS...Motor longevity??

Bobert540 · 03-15-2005, 11:32 PM

I am looking at a higher mileage subaru right now....how long do the 2.5 engines last? current mileage is 98k
thanks!

99subi · 03-15-2005, 11:39 PM

Subarus last forever as long as you treat them good ,give them good tasting oil evrey 2000 miles like me

nah seriously tho they last a long time if you keep then in good shape and dont beat on em other people may think otherwise but thats wut i think

Bobert540 · 03-15-2005, 11:48 PM

any estimate mileage wise?

svek · 03-15-2005, 11:49 PM

im just going to make up a number: 250k

Bobert540 · 03-15-2005, 11:50 PM

lol...thanks

99subi · 03-16-2005, 10:47 AM

My friend Richy has a 01 RS with 350,000 on it and runs like a champ. he is even on his original clucth hows that for longevity

jamesonc · 03-16-2005, 10:53 AM

Bull****. No way I clutch can last 350K.

99subi · 03-16-2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesonc

Bull****. No way I clutch can last 350K.

DEAD SERIUOS !

DLC · 03-16-2005, 12:14 PM

If it's four years old and has 350k miles, the clutch hasn't been used a lot. Sounds like an interstate traveller to me.

99subi · 03-16-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLC

If it's four years old and has 350k miles, the clutch hasn't been used a lot. Sounds like an interstate traveller to me.

We have a winner!!!!!

Your right most of the miles were highway but it is true there was 350k

Tim Sanderson · 03-16-2005, 02:07 PM

How could that many miles not be highway miles. My 00 rs has 132k. I changed the clutch at 100k while I was installing a lightweight flywheel. I could have left the original clutch in there because it still looked fine.

tora · 03-16-2005, 03:10 PM

My Headgasket spewed at less than 60k. Luckily the motor was ok. It really depends how it is treated, maintained and driven.

JDMviola · 03-16-2005, 07:08 PM

THe number i hear is 200K

Bobert540 · 03-16-2005, 07:34 PM

How much is a new clutch instaslled for an 01?

DreddRS25 · 03-17-2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobert540

How much is a new clutch instaslled for an 01?

My dealer wanted $585 for installation only.

Texas25RS · 03-16-2005, 07:59 PM

117K miles on mine. Drivne hard every day and raced occasionally. Recently it has developed a small (1 quart over 4-6 weeks) oil consumption problem...

New clutch/flywheel at 40K miles to fix shudder. (It returned)
New head gaskets at 90K miles. (Warranty repair)
Brake pads replaced at 50K miles.
Needs a new clutch slave cylinder.
Regular changes of all fluids (oil, gear lube, diff lube, antifreeze, brake, clutch, etc)
Regular filter changes as well as plugs and wires...

The car has not given me any unreasonable problems for the flogging it gets day to day...

imprezzakc · 03-17-2005, 11:10 AM

My dealer want 800 for a clutch job , parts and labor . By parts , that is a new clutch, new flywheel and new throwout bearing .

03-15-2005, 11:32 PM	#1
Bobert540 Scooby Specialist Member#: 82281 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hershey,PA Vehicle: 2013 WRX Ltd. Hatch DGM	01 2.5RS...Motor longevity?? I am looking at a higher mileage subaru right now....how long do the 2.5 engines last? current mileage is 98k thanks!

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