How long would a ('04) stock STi turbo last if its never been pushed past stock boost? I know it largely depends on driving style and maintenance... but I'd like a rough idea, assuming decent maintenance and the occasional spirited drive.

Thanks in advance.

How long is a piece of string?

Long time!!!

Don't worry about it just drive the thing.

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Mine is 10 years old (Version 6 STI) and everything is going just
dandy... so as BlackSTI says, just drive the thing and see what happens.

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Your avatar looks like 06/07

How long is a piece of string indeed! =)

Yeah, I had a 06 WRX but I've let it go, now looking for an STi. A friend warned against getting one too old because the turbo might be nearing the end of its life span. So I just wanted a 2nd opinion.

So no need to worry about it?

A decent excuse to upgrade if it did go anyway right? :P

Good point. Not sure how the missus would take it though.

Haven't read many threads on failed turbos on here.

I would aim to buy the newest you can afford as the drivelines have more goodies on the 05's onwards but buy the car you want and replace parts as required ( or the mod bug dictates ) and not worry to much about when they will require replacing. Most will last longer than you think.

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Lets me say this, 2005 Subaru WRX STi. Forged 2ltr bottomend, with nice heads (AVCS), 6 speed MT with dccd and a nice shape. Goes like a shower of shit, coilies and swaybars = done.

As blackSTi said, turbos dont really shit themselves all so often. I think ive read about more big end bearing failures then turbos.

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