IM and Subaru UK statement of intent - would you get another Subaru?
01 May 2001, 11:40 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by pslewis:
<B>Thanks Brian - I stand corrected then, I thought that the UK cars had underseal applied to meet the tougher UK climatic conditions - could it be that the 'factory car' has "some" coating , but the UK car gets another coating?
Also, the Jap MOT at 3 years is so tough and expensive that most cars are dumped after 3 years, hence why underseal at all??? cant see the Japs wasting money on that?
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You are right (ouch, that hurt
) the jap cars have a protective coating under the arches, but the UK ones get the black stuff (like they sell in halfords) on top.
Incidentally, when I took the wheels off my 95 WRX last weekend to clean under the arches (sad, I know, but it's only once a year!
) there wasn't a trace of rust anywhere, so I wouldn't worry about the underseal coming off if I were you. (I do understand your beef with IM, BTW, and that you are acting on principal, so stick with it!)
<B>Thanks Brian - I stand corrected then, I thought that the UK cars had underseal applied to meet the tougher UK climatic conditions - could it be that the 'factory car' has "some" coating , but the UK car gets another coating?
Also, the Jap MOT at 3 years is so tough and expensive that most cars are dumped after 3 years, hence why underseal at all??? cant see the Japs wasting money on that?
Pete[/quote]
Pete
You are right (ouch, that hurt
) the jap cars have a protective coating under the arches, but the UK ones get the black stuff (like they sell in halfords) on top.Incidentally, when I took the wheels off my 95 WRX last weekend to clean under the arches (sad, I know, but it's only once a year!
) there wasn't a trace of rust anywhere, so I wouldn't worry about the underseal coming off if I were you. (I do understand your beef with IM, BTW, and that you are acting on principal, so stick with it!)
02 May 2001, 07:37 AM
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Hi,
I've a got a UKmy99 scoob(my first)bog standard 33K miles and seviced. I broke down at Oulton park trackday
MAF sensor went down at 20mph and had <B> EXCELLENT sevice warrenty from Subaru assistance</B>
I also get real good service from my Worcs. dealer (although expensive) 
but will say I had cheap Sh*t service from another nearby Dealer IMHO .
The new MY01 bug eyed monster, each improvement added 10 pionts making + 100 Twin lghts would have added another 50, <B>those YUK lights loses it 120 pionts</B>).
If it was 4" lower, PPP and could paint the lights out I would buy it,<B> NO </B> Its a shame because Iam happy with the level of service with IM <B>SO FAR</B>
I'd but I'd buy a MY00 STI RA import or Focus Cossy, Sad arn't I.
Tony
[This message has been edited by T5NYW (edited 02 May 2001).]
I've a got a UKmy99 scoob(my first)bog standard 33K miles and seviced. I broke down at Oulton park trackday
MAF sensor went down at 20mph and had <B> EXCELLENT sevice warrenty from Subaru assistance</B> I also get real good service from my Worcs. dealer
(although expensive) but will say I had cheap Sh*t service from another nearby Dealer IMHO . The new MY01 bug eyed monster, each improvement added 10 pionts making + 100 Twin lghts would have added another 50, <B>those YUK lights loses it 120 pionts</B>).
If it was 4" lower, PPP and could paint the lights out I would buy it,<B> NO </B> Its a shame because Iam happy with the level of service with IM <B>SO FAR</B>
I'd but I'd buy a MY00 STI RA import or Focus Cossy, Sad arn't I.
Tony
[This message has been edited by T5NYW (edited 02 May 2001).]
02 May 2001, 09:41 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>I have access to a 4 post lift and am a bit handy
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Oh er missus !! Always imagined you were a bit handy!!!!
Thanks Pete, i WAS being serious. Had a good look and it seems fine. Thanks - seriously!!
Jza
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Oh er missus !! Always imagined you were a bit handy!!!!
Thanks Pete, i WAS being serious. Had a good look and it seems fine. Thanks - seriously!!
Jza
02 May 2001, 12:27 PM
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Well, thank you very much Leigh
I could have replaced the underseal myself, I have access to a 4 post lift and am a bit handy, if old, with the socket wrench and paint brush!
BUT, at £22K, I wanted Subaru to do a proper job!! why should they wriggle out of their commitment just because its, 'a small job' and in any case Mr Lewis, 'Your body service stitch-up is due anyway - so YOU pay for it!!'
Its made me mad hasnt it tee hee!!
Pete
I could have replaced the underseal myself, I have access to a 4 post lift and am a bit handy, if old, with the socket wrench and paint brush!
BUT, at £22K, I wanted Subaru to do a proper job!! why should they wriggle out of their commitment just because its, 'a small job' and in any case Mr Lewis, 'Your body service stitch-up is due anyway - so YOU pay for it!!'
Its made me mad hasnt it
tee hee!!Pete
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