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    AWD - Subaru XV vs. Mazda CX-5

    Hi Team - hoping I can get some expertise here in choosing between the Subaru XV 2.0 es and the Mazda CX-5 2.5 Individual. More generally looking for something that can get me to hikes (clearance, AWD) in the <R450K range. Roughly same price - R320k for the Subaru and R350k for the Mazda...
  2. Jan

    Hackers uncover serious vulnerabilities that let them remotely unlock and start cars

    Serious security bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start millions of cars Yuga Labs security researchers discovered severe vulnerabilities in Hyundai's mobile apps and a smart vehicle platform used by multiple carmakers, both of which allowed hackers to remotely control several...
  3. Jan

    Buttons better than touchscreens in cars - Swedish test

    Test shows how rubbish car touchscreens are compared to buttons Swedish car publication Vi Bilägare recently performed a test which showed that physical dashboard buttons in cars were much easier and faster to use than touchscreens. The publication had drivers perform four tasks — including...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota still betting on green combustion fuels alongside electric

    Toyota still betting on green combustion fuels alongside electric Japanese auto giants are hedging their bets on the future of transportation, pressing ahead with the development of cars that run on cleaner fuels even as the momentum around electric cars builds globally. “The world is moving...
  5. M

    Megane RS Reliability And Alternatives

    Hi All I am looking at the following cars (in order of preference) 2012 Megane RS 265 2005 Nissan 350z 2014 Ford Fiesta ST Also looking at, but not mad about: 2013 Ford Focus ST Budget about R160k I LOVE the Megane RS the most but im so concerned about running costs and reliability...
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    Is a Subaru a good choice for a first ever car?

    For my first car. I want it to be a Subaru, I would prefer an sti but my wallet says no. I want an 07 Hawkeye 2.0R there are two in my area for sale and are stock. My questions are: Should I get a Subaru? Are they a good fit for a first car? Personally I think so but I would like your...
  7. HAL 9000

    Subaru SA to recall over 2,000 cars fitted with defective airbags

    Further to the recall of 2004 - 2007 Subaru Impreza and WRX models announced in 2016 for defective or potentially defective Takata airbag modules, Subaru SA has had to announce another recall that affects a few more Subaru models produced and sold between 2004 and 2014 in South Africa. This...
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    Subaru Generations Photoshoot 2016 South Africa

    Hi everybody, I'm aware this isn't exactly a car forum but what the hay :) great pics were taken here! So on 16 July 2016, I participated in a photoshoot capturing the Subaru Impreza over the years since its debut with a fellow enthusiast and working with a few photographers. Here's more...
  9. Rouxenator

    I actually saw a Subaru that looks good!

    So after years of boring me with their bland designs and Kombi-like engine noise, I finally saw a Scooby that looks and sounds good. Must have been an import from Japan because I could hardly believe it when I saw it had a Subaru badge on it :
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    2005/2006 Subaru WRX STi

    Hey guys/girls. I am looking for a 2005 or 2006 shape Subaru WRX STi in the cape town (western cape) area. Does anyone know of somebody that is selling one? These cars are really scarce, especially the blue ones, which i am particularly looking for. Thanks, Saifudin
  11. LazyLion

    Subaru Forrester 2.0 Clutch not working

    Hey Guys, my clutch started to get "stuck" last Tuesday night. I would press it in and it would not return. I had to pull it forward again with my foot. On Friday night it gave out completely. I checked all the cable connections and they seem to be working fine.. The cable depresses and it...
  12. Rouxenator

    SA Autobrand Survey : Opel sucks, Mercedes rules and Subaru has best the dealers

    SA Autobrand Survey : Opel sucks, Mercedes rules and Subaru has best dealers I would be a very biased Opel enthusiast if I let this one slide by, but the first annual SA AutoBrand survey (CAR Magazine) has Mercedes, Honda and Audi coming out tops and Renault, Opel and Nissan in the lowest...
  13. X

    Subaru mod

    Hi there, Im hoping somebody may be able to help or maybe know someone who can. I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy 2.0L GL Wagon. I have just installed an EJ25 engine purchased from Japan Auto Trading (One Assumes it would be a Jap Spec engine) Motor is in, new exhaust fitted and she starts up...
  14. medicnick83

    Thirty mile McRae convoy smashes world records

    Just got this via e-mail, it's a bit old but still very cool. I r love Subaru :D
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