thehun, haven't you ever wondered why inline engines can easily go hundreds of thousands of miles..over a million for diesels? There is less force on the main bearings...boxer engines are opposite.

 

I have a aunt who has owned nothing but Subaru's for years.
She is a sales rep for AFLAC, she drives 50k per year, she keeps all of her cars for 300k before she trades it in and gets another one.
Most single engine aircraft are boxer engines too.
Whether the pistons are pushing down or across makes not matter to the crankshaft.

 

spike, I disagree. Inline engine design have less stress on the crank, that is a proven automotive engineering fact. However, I have never read anything about boxers having more stress on the crank, but it makes sense that they might. Porsche will sell you a $100K car but will not sell you an extended warranty past 120K. Airplane engines have mandatory complete rebuild intervals or they are not certified to fly.

I like WRXs and thought about buying one. I found out why the ones over 100k sell so cheap. I still like them and would buy one but will be expecting a rebuild over 100k miles. I was only looking at turbo models which are probably driven hard so that might be a factor.

 

I respect your opinion and I am going to agree to dis agree on some of your points.

 

the old BMW motorcycles with the opposing twins are insanely reliable, probably the most solid engine ever put in a bike. I've heard stories of hundreds of thousands of miles which is insane for a small engine.

 

Airplane engines have overhaul intervals because they are a critical mechanical component with a limited service life, the internal components of which can't be thoroughly inspected without tearing down the motor itself, and because you can't pull over on the side of the road if your motor fails. Has nothing to do with the piston configuration.
If the FAA had anything to do with our trucks, we'd be doing all sorts of maintenance that nobody wants, or can afford, to do.

 

Subaru WRX = The car I would have gotten if not for the Disco I. Or maybe a 240sx, literally a 3 way tie..almost.

 

Only problem I have with subaru's is they have some of the worst drivers in them.
Not all, just most. Maybe it is a Colorado thing but definately terrible drivers.

I cannot fathom living anywhere else when it comes to 4 wheeling. Glad you love Colorado. Now move here and we can hit the trails!

 

I wasn't trying to say they have overhaul intervals because they are boxer engines. I was making the point that you can't really compare them to automotive boxers for longevity because of the overhaul intervals.

 

I would love to move to Colorado! Breckenridge and Arapahoe call my name every Christmas! But sadly I can't go this year..