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Originally Posted by RUSSGT
08 sti had problems because of the tune. It was fixed by dealerships. It would pull all fuel at high rpm.
I would go an 08 sti personally. Just get it checked by stechnic.
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Yeah I for one am sick of hearing about the failure rate of 08's. I spoke to a gentleman at MMS when he did my pre-purchase inspection on my betty. He said 'they all have chocolate pistons, they have since around 2002' - hypereutectic
I was also told it was an
ecu related issue ( nothing to do with piston/ringlands ) and all 08-09's were recalled for it and other first series gremlins.
I was also told the ej257 is basically the same since introduction, only the dual avcs is different and maybe the treated crank.
Alpha if you can stretch to the 08sti and it passes inspection you would be
mad to pass up.
If you want come for a ride in one that is lightly modded let me know.
Alpha quote the vin number to Subaru Aus and they will tell you where/when that 08sti was recalled and why.