I’m Sitting in the Best New Japanese Car (Goodbye Toyota)
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- Subaru car review. I’m Sitting in the Best New Japanese Car (Goodbye Toyota), DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Subaru Outback review. Best Subaru car to buy. Buying a new Subaru. Buying a used Subaru. Should I buy a Subaru. Is Subaru better than Toyota? The truth about owning a Subaru. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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😂😂😂😂 no she didn’t 😂😂😂😂
I've been waiting for you to do a review on the Wilderness Outback for a while. I've had mine for a year and a half and I'm glad you liked it. I tried to get it stuck in the snow one time on purpose but the car wasn't having it, its a snow tank.
Couldn't make out anything on the interior you had the camera so close and appeared you were having a seizure. It was like watching the Blair Witch Project.
Never had a problem with ford been with ford since 1998 and I got a new 5.0 the best power ever
Whats your take on cvt oil change ?
I bought a new outback in 2012, it’s got 170K miles and running strong, with zero problems. Great in snow, great on mileage, and love the handling and room. Highly recommend…
Does that reliability translate to the Forester, Ascent and so on though?
@@mattqueen8748 I bought my wife a new forester in 2016, and had zero issues with it as well. She is short and loved the visibility and handling. My neighbor was in management at the Subaru plant in Indiana, and I asked him about the new ascent, he said his daughter bought a new one and loves it, except for the tires that came with it. He said they wore out way to soon. He said he did a report on the tires to address the issue, not sure if this was corrected. My outback has just a four cylinder, not the fastest, but plenty of power for this old man…
I've owned 3 Subarus but all had head gasket problems. Mid 90's all of them. I'm hesitant to buy another for that reason. I was glad to hear Scotty say that problems fixed, but 3 times bitten, much much shyer
How's the timing chain on that thing? Lagging in engine power yet?
@@alexlopez5800 good point, it’s a timing belt, and I replaced it at about 100k per recommendation. I’ve stayed up on maintenance, I’d like to get another 150k out of it…I would like to get a truck though, and keep this as a backup vehicle perhaps.
SUBARU has been making some magnificent vehicles for some time now... underrated. The OUTBACK is probably the best value for money car to buy...
Subaru has been low key for decades. The only ones that rave about it are the owners. I asked my mechanic if a Subaru Ascent would be a good car for me? He said “all I know is I hardly work on Subaru’s. So that might be a good thing.” Anyway, I bought the Ascent Limited. No problems. Plenty of low end torque. It’s a big Subaru though. Spacious. And every sensor you can think of.
Scotty, we have a 2017 Outback high-end with a 2.5 Boxer bought in June 2017. Just turned 100,000 miles and NO PROBLEMS AT ALL! We get 30mpg on the highway. It has great pickup. Best vehicle we ever purchased! Assembled an hour south of us in Lafayette, Indiana. Honk my horn every time we pass the plant.
As a Subi owner for most of my life glad to see Scotty praising it. :)
I knew he would come around eventually
He will trash it in a week.
His contract is up with Toyota lol
@@jasonshafer2768 like he said, Toyota isn't the Same!
What's a subi. 30 yrs in Japan and never heard that abbreviation. Don't care for it
Subaru has always been the most underrated car on the market.
They’re bulletproof
I loved the brat back in the 80s
I've heard the Brat is making a comeback.
Totally agree
Early 2000s had the head gasket problem but it’s been fixed now. I love Subaru it maybe my next car
Bulletproof? Uhh, hardly. They are still having issues with headgaskets and CVTs. They have gotten alot better but they aren't Toyota reliable.
The head gasket issue was from 2006@maxxbenzz7842
I own the 22 Wilderness since they first rolled off the plant floor. Taken it offroad, and on already a dozen 500+ mile road trips. Fantastic vehicle. I'm especially loving all the modding parts that are available, and harden the vehicle even further. While there's few electronics quirks, the vehicle as a whole is what you pay for. In the mud, flooded roads, and snow, the wilderness is unstoppable.
Mileage update?
Subaru is one of the best car manufacturers especially for DIYers. I bought my 2010 outback 3.6r new with 15 miles on it. 12 years and 350 days later I have 394k on it. Last seven years I put 250k miles from Uber/Lyft driving. Other tha. Replacing my front/rear end suspension twice and wheel bearings, the only major problem I’ve had was the TCM going out last January. Take care of them, do the schedule maintenance earlier than what manufacturers recommended, avoid having a heavy foot, find a local mechanic that specializes in Subarus and that thing will last for years. If you can, I highly recommend avoiding the dealer for your repairs/maintenance too.
We have a 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited and have had no problems besides a heat shield coming loose it’s been amazing. We’ve taken multiple trips from Ohio to Florida and the range on a tank of gas is insane! Like 500 miles insane, love these cars
Extremely reliable, outstanding capability. Subaru is one of the best brands.
Montanan here. Ive had three Subarus and my mother had one for delivering mail, in Montana, in 1978. The BEST car for Montana. What I like just as much as snowability, is the plastic cladding all arou d to guard against parking lot damage.
We need to hook up Scotty's arms to the electrical grid...
LOL.. it would probably be overcharged! Tie his arms down and he wouldn't be able to talk.. haha
😂😂😂
The new Outback Wilderness is the best ... good looking, roomy, comfortable, reliable...the most practical car on the road today
I would take a Subaru before any GM, Stellantis, VW, Hyundai/Kia, Ford, Nissan, other vehicle brand.
Absolutely
Same here 😅😂
Agreed!
Yes!!!!!
Mazda?
My ‘22 OBW was bought on a whim from a close friend Subaru salesman… it has become one of the best damn cars I’ve ever owned!
You can laugh at, make fun of and say what you wish, but this car is very practical, capable, comfortable and extremely maneuverable.
Fabulous, fabulous vehicle.
looking to get one soon and i can I agree with you about making fun of it and being a 21 year old getting a "mom/family car" as my mom says. i test drove it and loved everything about it and cant wait to get it
please stop disrespecting my flag like that.
@@brianErickson-bx9hp MAGA!
@@woodjunkjrjr2689 cult is strong in this one. Keep riding orange man’s meat.
@@woodjunkjrjr2689garbage!! MAGA is garbage!! Nothing great ever comes through hate and division!!
We have a 2021 Outback Turbo Limited. We have named the car/lane departure system Cheryl after our son in laws mother. Fortunately we have found a way to 'turn her off'. We recently drove from Harrisburg PA to Dallas (@ 1500 miles) and averaged 29.4 MPG at 70-80 mph. VERY impressed. Also taking the 'wait and see' on the durability of this car.
Glad to see you giving Subaru a good review! I think it’s the best car on the road. I have a 2019 Impreza and everybody thinks it’s brand new. I’ve had lots of cars but this one is very impressive in every way. Great car, great car company, never get rid of my Subi !!!
I've owned 5 Subarus thru the years. A 1982 DL Wagon, '83 GL Wagon, '97 Outback Wagon, '99 Forrester & an '01 Outback SUS (Sports Utility Sedan.) I loved all of them, reliability & off-road prowess wise. None ever left me stranded & I still own the '97 Outback Wagon with 211k on the clock. *"SUBARU, THE RIGHT CAR FOR YOU!"* 😲😲😲
The 2005 to ? Outback model years were known lemons. A friend had an '05, and always carried a code reader to clear the ECU. The code (forget exactly what was) was a mystery even for dealers; it would run fine after the code was cleared, and come back agai6 on at varying intervals.
Purchased new, our 2006 OB started having mechanical issues at 50k miles; some of the many parts were replaced by me, others by the dealer. Even with regular oil changes, it started seeping oil at 90k miles (the dreaded Subaru curse: HEAD GASKETS!). At 149k miles, it required adding a quart every 400 miles, plus started "using" coolant. Traded it in for a 2017 which has been much better.
@@johnpflug1567 It was '05 - '09 models. I heard they were junk. I carry a OBD ll scanner in BOTH my cars too. If & when I need it, I let it tell me what's wrong, & then I can figure out wether I can drive it home & fix it myself - or - get it towed to my mechanic.😲😲😲
How would you rate an 2021 Impreza sport hatchback in manual transmission?
@@theamazinggoldfish8713 I Haven't heard anything about that car. I would go on line and research, research and research some more. Find some Subaru Forums/Chatrooms & post your question to more than one, that way you'll get, hopefully, a number of different answers. Manuals are known to be more stout than automatics and that's a plus, good luck to ya. *"SUBARU, THE RIGHT CAR FOR YOU!"* 😲😲😲
God I loved my 85 GL wagon. I miss it all the time. Still love Subarus, but the huge honking ones just don't compare to my little baby.
Had a 2012 legacy and freakin loved it, until it started overheating around 100k, sold it for a jeep and didn't really like the jeep so I got a 2020 Impreza and I'm in love again. I love Subaru and the quality is definitely worth the extra money.
That is my car! Exact model and paint! I love it!
Edit: My pros: Factory lift kit is very nice My cons: electric parcing brake. You MUST use the touch screen to change the seat heater. Total design fail, we need the mechanical switches for seat heaters.
I'm not a Subaru fan, not a SUV fan but really liked the colors-that blue with black trim looks really nice.
The 24 Crosstrek they have physical buttons for seat heaters. A lot of people complained and Subaru listened.
Okay, okay, - but forget all that. Have you tried strapping a sea lion to the top of it? That's what we REALLY want to know! 🤣🤣🤣
Cyber$$$
as a Subie owner i agree, they are great cars, with some really annoying quirks. and they feel like they are driven by rubber bands.
Hey Scotty !
Always enjoy your content.
I have a 15 and 16 Outback just the 4 cylinders, 160,000 miles on one 147000 miles on the other.
They both still run great.
125000 miles and counting on my 2013 Outback. Except normal wear, no major repairs! Despite canadians driving conditions!
Outback is such a pleasant thing to drive. Glad Scotty is finally showing it some love
I had a 92 Legacy from wich outback was derived. That was an awesome car. Couple observations: 1) Subaru has been making a boxter-turbo for like 20 years. 2) same with AWD which uses a pretty simple design with the most road miles of any awd. 3) Subaru is now 20% owned by...wait for it....Toyota!. Love those Subarus..
Nobody loves the subaru legacy down here in south florida
Nobody
@@stevenweiss2148 that's rwd country
Literally just bought my first adult car last week. A 2017 Crosstrek limited. So relieved you put this video up. Seems like I made the right choice.
Adult car? What's a kid car?
So adults are the ones who flash their brakes, drive 5 below and hog the left lane? Thanks 😂
this car is fast and nimble. best car I've ever owned. you can pay to flash the powertrain and lock the revs above 3K and keep the turbo in the sweet spot
I got an Outback 3 years ago with the model upgrade. Touring edition with the turbo engine. Best car I have ever owned. I still consider it a “station wagon” which is what I was looking for.
We have a 2021 Outback with 151K miles. Yes, 151K miles. Generally, mechanically, it's great. Though we did have to replace the timing belt at 110K miles and just had something called a "thermo valve" replaced as well. The electronics, however, suck. We've probably had four different sensors replaced. Overall, I would absolutely recommend an Outback.
Previously, we had a 2017 Outback with 243K miles. I think we had to replace a front axle, and maybe the alternator. That car ran like a dream.
With all the miles driven, we get the oil changed and tires rotated every 7K miles. That's really it for maintenance.
Hi Scotty, I'm one of those kids who owns a 2020 WRX, but I'm 71 years old, and also change the oil quite often. And I do like driving the heck of it. The WRX is solid and so exciting to drive. You nailed it.
got a gr86 ...really a brz....29k so far highway miles.....love it
thank you scotty, this video was for me :)
I'm glad that suburu boxer engines are solid. looks like I made a good choice with the crosstrek.
it has the same engine as the outback without the turbo, so it should last!
My 2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo w/ AWD doesn't have a CVT or engine stop/start technology. And because it has a turbo, it didn't come with cylinder deactivation. It's a sweet ride without having those newer destructive technologies.
Super uncomfortable
Subaru has become the masters of the CVT as well as AWD.
I've got a 23 limited non turbo coming in about 3 weeks. Looking forward to it! It'll be my first one. I've been a big Toyota fan since my first car, a Chevy Nova, turned out to be a Corolla.
You're a very good salesman. It's like you know me, and you're telling me exactly what I really need.
You're right he's a great sales mN
It’s his channel he can post what he wants & say what he wants. Rather he’s dissed CVT’s or TURBOS in the past doesn’t discredit his honest opinion of a vehicle. Just because a car has a CVT or TURBO doesn’t necessarily make it any less reliable. If you know how to give your vehicles a few minutes to warm up, use parking brakes, and follow maintenance recommendations anything can last. Scotty thank you for your honest opinion of any vehicle you review. I assure you it’s hell of a lot more honest than these POV drivers.
I have that exact vehicle, after putting 50k on a 21’ Crosstrek we sold it outright for more then we paid.
The turbo , room, and tow capacity are worth the low mpg , average’s 24mpg, 80/20 highway/city. It does have the 2.4l oil pan leak getting fixed next week. 42k in 1 Year exactly
Beware the Limited, Touring and Wilderness level trims. There are serious bugs in the infotainment systems. At least 3 or 4 times per long road trip the integrated touchscreen system on my ‘21 Outback goes out, including navigation and Eyesight. Once recently my dash display (speedometer, odometer, etc.) went completely black for several minutes. I have two coworkers experiencing the same problems with their newer Outbacks. My sister’s ‘20 Limited Legacy also. The Premium and under trims aren’t having issues and the power trains on all trims are bulletproof as always, but the dealership says they can’t find the problem since they can’t reproduce it in the shop. Just a heads up.
"One inch ain't gonna hurt anything" 🤣 that's what she said 😂
It’ll hurt her in 9 months!
Two of the funniest comments ever! Kudos guys!
Just the tip
One more inch and her cervix will hurt especially if you slam it lmao
😂😂💀💀💀
OWB is an excellent car. For the clearance and capability and it still drives excellent on road with minimal road noise even given the tires... Sooo happy.we bought one. It has some annoyances, but overall 95% rating IMO.
Just got a new 2022 WRX no reason for the hate they get. Would love to see a review on it Scotty!
Subaru owner here. I've owned 5 Subaru. 1987, Loyale Wagon. 1996 Impreza. 2001, outback and 2010, Forester. I live in DR, and even here, with always spring-summer weather, is really fun and secure driving a Subaru, specially out of the city
My fellow countryman!
I like the 1" lift kit. Sounds like a great idea in snow country.
I had a 2017 outbreak and had 169000 on it no issues.. I traded it in on a 2023 wilderness and love the extra power and torque..I live in the Mifflin county pa in the mountains and these cars are great in the snow..
Scotty...you've got amazing energy and pacing already...you don't need so many audio edits. Your informative and entertaining reviews move right along! I didn't need an SUV (since my wife already has a 4 door Wrangler Rubicon), so I've got a Legacy XT Touring sedan on order. Gotta say...you review of the Wilderness made me more excited for the arrival of my Legacy. Thanks, Scotty!
Pete Rose syndrome 😂
I own a 2016 Legacy. Best car I or my family have ever owned. Still no issues, squeaks, or rattles after 190k miles. Even my 2021 4Runner already has squeaks and rattles.
I drove a customer's Subaru to an alignment shop. The 4 cyl boxer gets up to speed very quickly at very low rpms.
Brought a Subi 2001 impreza wagon 2nd hand 100000 plus kliks for $5000 AUD .... had it for 8 yrs and it NEVER broke down..... changed the oil, tyres, battery, drove it thru the outback , Sydney up to Darwin 4 times putting another 100000 ks on it and couldn’t kill it..... awesome RELIABLE cars that simply start and go and get you you home EVERYTIME..... and that impreza was glued to the road thru corners..... love Subi’s....
Scotty : turbos are the worst.
Also Scotty : except this one.
Turbos no good, CVT no good, until the owner is standing next to him.
😂😂😂, thinking of a horse nowadays
Try driving this one. If you're comparing to anything in the same price range, I guarantee it'll put a smile on your face.
Just bought the 2024 Forester Wilderness. Has plenty of grunt for a non-turbo. Engine is simpler, less failure modes. Looked better and felt better than the Outback during test drives.
How so? I felt the opposite. Outback felt better. Bumps were smoother, took turns better, and more spCe
Always loved Subaru's, hope they get a bigger footprint in the European market.
We are sold to Subaru. Immediate family has had 3 Crosstreks, 2 Imprezas, 3 Foresters (our latest is an XT Turbo 2018) and 1 Legacy. Fantastic in snow (we are in Canada), reliable, can find parts easily, our Forester gives us great gas mileage and roomy. We have a 2024 Crosstrek with the 2.5l engine on order that will be my daily work driver and outdoor car so that says it all.
Subaru stopped having head gasket problems in 2011.
I currently have a 2006 Outback with 204,000 miles, a2013 Legacy with 58,000 miles and a 2015 Forester with 65,000 miles. When it’s time to get a new car it will be a Subaru.
Got a "regular" outback in 2020 and have 66,000 miles so far. Only issues were the central computer console. Had to replace the main processer / screen because it would do it's own thing and not allow us to change anything IE shutting the volume off or cranking it up, reset the maps etc. The other was with the driver side window not going up properly. Track had to be replaced, OK now. Plan on driving it until it drops.
My 2004 legacy is great! It’s like a tank in the winter, very impressive traction. Paid 2000 bucks for it. 2.5 no-turbo boxer. Everything works except the passenger window. 200.000 miles on it and we’re going for 300.000!
My family and I just got a 2023 Ascent and we do use it for soccer games and LOVE it ,LOL .Love the channel Scotty !
The Subaru won’t stay out of the shop. Got rid of mine legacy before 70k miles.
Windshield popped, three batteries, battery terminals, sagging rear struts, ac motor went out, bumper kept popping out.
Also their turbos are having major failures for the last four years.
I’m surprised Scotty didn’t mention Toyota holds 20% stake in Subaru Corp. I have a 2016 Rav4 and my best friend a 2016 Impreza wagon and his Starlink infotainment system has stark similarities to my Ravs Entune system. The signal and wiper stalks are identical too. They definitely do some parts sharing.
Toyota own subaru now... Major share holder...
@@John7740477 I remember earlier Subarus had shared parts with Nissans. Not sure why but I remember the door handles were identical. But in newer Subies you definitely see Toyota and/or Denso (Toyotas parts division) components in there. This Outback Scotty is reviewing has the same wiper stalks as the newer Rav4. I’m surprised the dome lights aren’t shared though.
@@juanzingarello4005 actually only the engine is subaru boxer engine. The rest is Toyota. Even now there's subaru sport car derived from Toyota 86 called Subaru BRZ... 😅
@@juanzingarello4005 this is the way Toyota killed the dominant of Subaru in world rally championships. Since then you never heard subaru winning world rally. Toyota started taking over.
Actually, he has said it in other videos
Glad you mentioned gaskets. Just got rid of my 2013 Crosstrek at 170,000 miles. It needed all new engine gaskets to replace the glue that was originally used, also consumed oil, got 21 MPG, needed CV joints, and also lots of other small problems. It was end of life and would cost more to repair than the car was worth. Replaced it last month with a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid with AWD which really gets 42 MPG and is several seconds faster to 60 than the Crosstrek.
I love my Forester, but it could use the more powerful engine. The CVT and paddle shifters work great.
I have a 2014 outback 2.5 premium currently. The car has used oil since it was new. Was 4400 miles to the quart, now it is at 1900 miles. Piston slap started at about 125k miles. And this car has been babied it's whole life. 27 oil changes in 133k miles. The CVT transmission is trash. High revs when pulling away from a stop or merging into traffic. Cold weather only makes the problem worse. We just ordered another new car and guess what? It was not a Subaru.
There just seems something wholesome about a Subaru doing well
Bought my '12 Outback new. Have 130k on it now. 4 cyl , CVT. I've replaced a few things such as, radiator, 1 rear hub bearing, front lower control arms and one oxygen sensor. Did the water pump & timing belt at 100k. It drives great and very reliable. Only big issue was the torque converter issue right at 59k, covered by Subaru.
So what’s the definition of reliable?? You’ve had issues and had to replace components within 130k miles, and that’s reliable?
Subaru Forester is still made in Japan, reliable, capable, and affordable for an SUV
I bought a 2018 forester Xt model never owned a subaru in my life but absolutely love it handling and fast and never get stuck in the snow and decent on gas for 250 horses!
Subaru merged with....
Toyota
@@333halfangel3 Nope. Toyota invested 20% in Subaru. Subaru is owned by Fuji heavy industries.
@@m-cw7er tks for the clarification.
@@333halfangel3 Wrong
Scotty!!!!! WELCOME to the Subi family!!! We’ve had at 2003 that went to 328k. Wife had a Tribeca 2007 with the boxer 6 that was plush but absolutely a pig on acceleration. The wife and the boys have had 3 Outbacks and we currently drive a 2011 Forester. They go anywhere and everywhere! We love them. Only complaint that we have is that the early CVT transmission puked on my son’s Outback at 103,000 miles and that is NOT a rebuildable transmission, $10k to replace!!! Was not a happy camper.
The pre 2010 cars had no window frames and were noisy but easily got 30mpg and were torquey and quick!!!
We still love them but only look for 2010-2013 as they still have a normal automatic transmission and the framed windows.
I never thought much of Subaru until I drove home to Chicagoland from Rhinelander, WI in my girlfriend's Crosstrek. That car felt planted at high speeds in the snow more so than any other vehicle I've ever driven. I have to admit I was impressed.
WHY in God's name were you or anyone else driving FAST on snowy roads?
How's the driviers seat position & comfort ?
Im asking because I drive a 21 tacoma that is wrecking my back & im looking to trade into a crosstrek
@@richardmarino2732 It's very comfortable.
@@4orrcountry buy an old 240 Volvo, put snow tires on it and you'll understand.
Why? .......
Cause I can.
That is because the center of gravity is so low. A jacked up 4wd Corvette would be the same. The driving position is a back killer with such a design.
I owned 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Base model with CVT. Almost 10 years now and no problem with CVT or anything with Engine. I still can PASS some cars easily
I love scotty's review's, I'm learning and laughing the whole time!!!!
Definitely looking at this for my future car, but I'm driving a 2010 Raptor that still plows through the wilderness and still runs great.
Love my subie. Can't wait to see what they do with a wilderness crosstrek.
Omg I know. I can’t wait to see it!
I detail a lot of Subarus, slowly they have become one of my fav’s
The Subaru Outback is one of the best and most popular vehicles ever made, same with the Mitsubishi Galant. Thank you very much.
i am a new Subaru driver very impressed safe and very fast cars.
Just bought my first Subaru, first month has been great. CVT in this is better than the Rogue my wife used to have. I couldn't get used to it, but this one is fine.
I use the paddle shifters and they make it so much better!
I got myself a '22 crosstrek. Only 10k miles thus far so I can't really speak on reliability but the car itself is awesome.
I wish they offered the Outback Wilderness with a manual transmission! I used to own a Forester with a 6-spd manual and it was just fun car to drive.
Eventually someone will convert a modern out back or Forster with the 6speed available in the Impreza, crosstrek and wrx.
i can afford a new forester but im fixing up a 2001 Saab instead with a manual transmission. My 18 yr old daughter will only drive manuals too. it seems Subaru gave up something good in the older Foresters; the new ones seem larger and more electronic
stay away from Subarus. I work at a Subaru as a oil change guy but I get to see all the Subarus coming in for repairs. We get so many newer model Subaru’s with blown CVT’s, blown turbos, and the thing we see the most like crazy is blown head gaskets. So many Subarus blow there head gaskets that the waiting list to get a blown head gasket repaired is over 3 months the mechanics are so backed up on head gaskets repairs. And after they unseal your engine to replace a head gasket it will never be the same again
I'm always happy to hear from car owners that are happy with their purchases. I'm trying to decide between new Honda Pilot, new Ridgeline and new Tacoma, but an Outback with a roof rack would be awfully nice for hauling kayaks. Does Fuji Heavy Industries make the CVT's for Subaru? I always thought it was Jatco. I have no idea.
Tacoma, no contest.
They make all their CVTs in house. They start with JATCO designs, but they do alter them significantly, so they are in house through and through.
Bought a 2000 Subaru liberty in 2004 and still have it now in 2023, non turbo 2lt but it has been super reliable. changed one radiator , replaced shockies because i wanted to. done timing belt on time. cant speak highly enough about the brand. Bought a 2012 3.6r liberty but it was written off by a driver who cut across me through an intersection. the Subaru safety warning helped but the car was a right off(very sad but i survived as did the other driver) love my Subaru.
I still have my 2015 Forester and still love it.
They have annoying interior electronics. Radio comes on immediately so set Sirus radio to "0." Car shakes all the time when you look around because of their optical eye sensors. Annoying. The seat belt alarms doesn't give you even 10 seconds to get your car in the garage before it starts buzzing and then buzzing louder. Engine shuts down at intersections so it does tons and tons of starts which wears out the starter. It has issues.
Scott I totally agree with you. As far as CVT is concerned, I'll give Subaru an exception! I just brought my third WRX, but this one is unique because its my first WRX withOUT a manual transmission. Its a WRX GT and that one only comes with the new SPT automatic.
A WRX with an automatic! Sacrilege!
Begone blasphemer!
Now I have to go outside and console my 6 speed WRX...
Wow I didn’t know they even made one not in manual. Seems like it’s kind of the antithesis to what they market the wrx as
@@Subarusyndicate Oddly enough, I never thought I'd say this in regard to a WRX......but its actually more fun than the manual. That Subaru Performance Transmission is a beast. I don't plan on doing anything fancy with this WRX and just plan to use it as a daily anyway.
this automatic is fun. contrary to popular belief. I drove both. and prefer a manual however it's just as fun if not faster.very punchy
@@groosbro1 🤣🤣
I had a 4Runner TRPORD and the fuel economy was killing me. I do mostly highway driving. I got into an Onyx XT. I didn't need all the Wilderness stuff (learned my lesson with the Toyota) and couldn't be happier. Plenty of power and getting 30+ MPGs on the highway! A hell of a lot more comfortable too.
I will never not dislike Subaru 🤣 just because of the way people drive them where I live
I'm still mad at Subaru for a slow recall for rotting rear suspension, bc it was a $500 fix in '90. I gave the car away for $250, after the whole rear end snapped. Six months later comes the recall on cars even 3 years newer than mine. P-O'd doesn't begin to cover it.
We own two Outbacks, a 2015 with over 190k miles and a 2022. Just had the 2015 serviced and it drives the same as the day we drove it off the lot. My wife won’t drive anything else. The service we get from our dealership is second to none. I’m hoping they bring a compact truck like the Maverick back on the market.
Looks are subjective but I think the Subaru Outback Wilderness looks better than the regular 2023 Outbacks and that’s because I don’t like the new front grille/fascia that we got in North America (for 2023). In other parts of the world, 2023 Outbacks have front grilles that still look like 2022-ish. So for me, if I get an Outback, I’d choose the Wilderness trim.
These Outback Wilderness are beasts. There's a video on YT somewhere of a guy absolutely destroying moderate-difficult rated off road trails with ease.
Love my 2017 forester touring. Amazing car.
My 1983 GL-10 Turbo needed its turbo to just make sure it could get on the freeway without scaring me to death. But endearing none the less. Especially in the snow with the center differential locked. What a hoot!
Scotty: Head gasket problems became a thing of the past beginning with 2014 Subaru models. So it's only been 9 years since Subaru FINALLY solved their appalling head gasket problems, not "decades" as you said at the beginning of this video.
Not so fast! I GOT SUCKERED to have head gaskets changed because of overheating . When it was done the test drive showed that it was still overheating...needed a radiator...hmmm, well paid him, but I'll never go back.
I have 173000 miles on my 2007 forester. Still going strong.
The Wilderness is great. I drove one (a loaner) for three weeks while the dealer replaced half my 2011 Outback engine at 62,000 miles, including head gaskets, heads! (warped and had to be machined! engine never overheated), timing belt, and since they had it all apart I had them do water pump and the torque converter that was starting to exhibit the stalling behavior they extended the warranty for. Total, $6,120. So, another Subarau will be a hard sell for me.
UPDATE 2023.04.11: After 2 months and calling 5 or more times I finally got a brief voicemail from "Customer Advocacy Dept." saying car is too old for Subaru to offer any "financial assistance." I didn't request any "financial assistance," I asked them to accept responsibility for their poor designs by sharing the cost. Such is today's market environment. Can you say, "Toyota?" 😀
Such a dice role with the boxer engines. Those head gaskets are notorious for crapping out and Subarus have weak transmissions (Scotty even has claimed that). I'd rather just get a solid used Toyota or Honda AWD SUV.
I posted above you. 2011 legacy bad head gasket, cvt transmission problems, window cluster and regular fuild changes. Adult owned and operated only, no kids. Never again. Toyota Matrix 250k replaced by rav4 200k now. T100 270k replaced by tundra 98k. All four less in repairs than one subaru.
@@buzztrucker goodluck of u get one
@@buzztrucker No head gasket problems for many years. Cvt are fine.
@@martingriffith7824 Agreed. Subaru need to dump CVT, no one wants it and also design a new engine, the flat four is dated and failure prone.
Scotty cracks me up. He definitely needs to leave the caffeine alone. Lol. I have a 2008 Subaru Outback. Yeah the gaskets sucked. Just get the original replaced with the MLS gaskets from the turbo and you’re fine. Mine has 277,000 miles on it. Love my Subie!
Scotty in a Subaru scared the heck out of a much bigger Hummer.😂
The outback is not rated for off road use. The only Subaru that is offroad capable is the Baja.
Thanks Scotty, 1 point to Subaru. Hoping to see comparison with Toyota Highlander and Subaru Outback.
I think the Highlander is more comparable to the Ascent.
I've had my Crosstrek for 5 years now and besides oil changes and new tires only one time I've had zero problems lol Best SAV/SUV ever and I can't wait to get the new Wilderness soon!
My Ascent gets anywhere from 27 mph to 30 mph on the highway--not bad for a big car. My 2015 Forester (now my daughter's) did about the same.
man, your Ascent sure is slow....27 mph?
Yes, it sure is. Maybe that’s why it gets 30 mpg on the highway.
I love Subaru outback’s! Best vehicle I’ve ever owned!
That shade of blue is becoming
very popular between different brands.