Want to buy a B4/owners advice

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Want to buy a B4/owners advice

Postby Glenn 20 » Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:29 pm

Hi all,

Want to buy a B4, drove one a few years back and love it.
I own a 06 Subaru forester xt, service it every 5,000kms. .etc and look after it the best I can. Great car.

B4's are the are reliable daily? Good for long trips? Engine sound? Etc...only mods I would do us exhaust and tune.

Only other option im looking at is a wrx 99/00.
But I do prefer the B4. :)

B4 owners and ex owners what your thoughts?

Cheers :)
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Re: Want to buy a B4/owners advice

Postby Legacylad » Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:33 pm

B4 = twin turbo = VOD = aids :D
See if you can find one with a single turbo conversion FTW.
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Re: Want to buy a B4/owners advice

Postby cowie165 » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:17 am

Hi Matt,

Sent you a PM.

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Re: Want to buy a B4/owners advice

Postby RX25SE » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:32 am

Apart from the hole in power delivery on change over from primary to secondary turbo, in standard form detonation is an issue; particularly in hot weather.

Many B4's have suffered failed big end bearings, often resulting in part of a conrod trying to exit the block, due to detonation issues.

If you love the car, perhaps one that has had a WRX single turbo engine fitted may be a better option?

As well as this site SubyClub has info on B4s and their TT system should you want to do more research.
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Re: Want to buy a B4/owners advice

Postby Glenn 20 » Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:13 am

Thanks guys for your reply. :)

Will hit up subyclub and do some research.
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