tjxxxx Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Right so i have been planning on buying a subaru impereza for some time and have come across a subaru impreza wrx sti 2.0 hawkeye jdm twinscroll dccd 4dr which i am dying to purchase however the thing holding me back is fuel costs as i dont know what to expect as to how much its going to be costing me i do roughly 5000 miles in a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse James Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 £60 per week on a 10k mile year2.5 sti hatch though... Don't know if that helpsSent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siluro Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I own a 2007 Hawkeye WRX 2.5. Best full tank has been 280 miles worst has been 190 miles. That is over 50 liters of fuel. 280 is on a long trip with mostly motorway speeds (I did not worry about the mpg on this trip if you know what I mean). 180 was all town driving. So expect between 22-27mpg dependent on type of journeys. If I tried on a long journey I reckon 30 is possible but that would be sooooo boring. Then you have to add the road tax £525. Not so bad if you do more miles but I do less than 6K a year so in theory per mile I spend a fortune on road tax. If you worried about your MPG do not buy a WRX or STI. I guess the 2 liter would be a bit better but not much if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 It will all depend on what your driving style is and also urban vs open. On a run in a Hatch STi managed 48mpg mostly dual carriageway and motor way fully loaded, family onboard bags etc On another run without being fully loaded I managed 12mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siluro Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jay762 said: It will all depend on what your driving style is and also urban vs open. On a run in a Hatch STi managed 48mpg mostly dual carriageway and motor way fully loaded, family onboard bags etc On another run without being fully loaded I managed 12mpg Wow 48mpg. Must of had just socks on to feather the throttle for that result. I cannot see my Hawkeye ever going above 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 42 minutes ago, Siluro said: Wow 48mpg. Must of had just socks on to feather the throttle for that result. I cannot see my Hawkeye ever going above 30. actually was on cruise control for most of it but selected sport mode instead of i and that really helped, the default i mode I never found to be the best option for fuel economy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siluro Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Do you think we put OP off buying one? Lol. If we have, the smile per mile is well worth it. You don't by a scooby to save fuel, you buy it for the pleasure it gives you. It is also a car that is worth investing time and money in to keep in good condition. If your worried about fuel then there is also the maintenance costs of the regular oil changes etc. Always OEM parts if not a good aftermarket. If you cannot afford it you will not enjoy it. They are easy to work on I find which is a bonus. As Jesse says 10K @ £60 a week sounds about right. I do around half that and I estimate about £30 a week. I gave up caring about MPG and just drive it now and enjoy. How much is your road tax on the JDM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Yup not the car to buy if fuel consumption is a concern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjxxxx Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 No way am I put off yet I’m still chasing the dream peoples. when I originally posted this topic I didnt really have much to afford the subaru that I had seen I was too dumb at that point to think I could afford it unfortunately the 2.0 hawkeye sti jdm has been sold now however I have been saving all money since and should have enough in a few months to buy one if i can find another clean subaru for sale. fuel consumption is still a concern as I just cant seem to get a straight answer off anyone of how much it would cost on fuel weekly based off of 10k miles a year.however if based off of what jessie james has said in response to my topic that I’d be looking at around £60 a week on a 10k miles a year that sounds ok as I shouldnt have a problem affording that however I have been getting mixed answers to some people saying around £60 to £80 a (day) which seems way too high. Also I dont know anything about subaru maintenance and how much that would cost so if you could shed some light on that that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siluro Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 22mpg town driving and 28 mpg motorway driving. To get 28 you have to stop yourself enjoying the car. That is for 2.5 Hawkeye wrx. Oil change every 3 to 6k miles your choice and depends on type of driving. 10k miles is min 2 oil changes. DIY under 100 quid. Cambelt £400 just for belt change more if you replace water pump (may as well) and all the guide wheels, tensioner etc. Tyres at least £100 per corner, foolish to skimp on tyres again my opinion. DIY is best option I have found cause even Subaru dealerships are clueless paid part swappers with no diagnostic skills or basic understanding of how the cooling system works. Unless you lucky and close to a decent garage. Plus it is way cheaper. For me tax is £535 and insurance £600. My post code kills my premium. I did 1000 miles last year due to lockdown which is >£1 a mile before I add fuel etc. Every year when tax is due I think about selling it. Then I realise what would I replace it with and then I drive it and forget the tax bill. Repeat every year. I would base all your fuel cost on around 25 mpg. I doubt a 2.0 will be much different, may actually be worse. If you treat it properly it will be fine. If you drive it and treat it like a 18 year old and skimp on maintenance cause you cannot afford this month it will bite you in the !Removed!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judd Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Both our Outback H6 and Forester 2.5XT have done around 22/23mpg general running about with a mix of town and other roads, doubt any of the older models 4 pots with a turbo will be much better other than on a longish run. LPG is the answer if it suits you, having a spare wheel well toroidal tank i refill the Foz at around 150 miles for £20ish with fuel @ 56ppl, if that was petrol it would be more like £44, though on petrol alone it would probably be 10% better on fuel and have slightly more oomph. As said Subaru driving isn't about fuel saving, what makes Subarus unique is the way they can cover the ground in complete safety almost regardless of road conditions within reason, what other vehicle can you take off at full power from a T junction in any weather bar ice/snow without a moment's hesitation or scrabbling for grip and the car just throws itself down the road, wet bends just point the thing and it will do all you ask of it without any drama, Forester can move swiftly smoothly and confidently down the bumpiest of twisty roads without any grip issues, that grip and safety comes at a fuel cost however, if its too juicy or taxation unfriendly then you have to look elswhere these are not cheap cars to run, but you will struggle find that combination of good points and awd durability anywhere else for the equivalent purchase price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Acula Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2007 JDM Forester 2.0 turbo auto 25/26 mpg town / B roads / mostly short trips Road tax £270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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