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Hi Scotty i also know a person whose Toyota GT86 engine blew up in the exact same way after recall. Btw the oil light did not come on and dealership said it was hes own fault. Engine had less then 100k km.
Almost 178k on my 15 forester. Only major services performed were the rear wheel bearings and front cv axle. Oil changes were performed every 3k miles and never had oil burning or consumption issues. Ngk spark plugs last a while and somehow the car is still on the original battery. One of the few car brands I truly trust!
I had a 99 2.5RS coupe and I sold it with 200k in 2014 and I still see it on the road. My '05 Forester still runs like a top but it only drives about 5k miles per year. My wife's old '10 Forester needed head gaskets at 100k but I still bought her a new Outback at the beginning of the year. Subarus have been good to me so far but not perfect. I want a Toyota but they don't make a station wagon so I keep getting Subarus.
I have a rare Subaru, a 2011 Tribeca, it's rare because it didn't sell that much, too bad. It's an excellent car. It's a reliable, comfortable and safe vehicle to drive in the snowing roads of Canada. It has 120,000 miles on the clock and it's still going strong.
I changed out the timing chain kit and water pump for extra security at 120,000 on my 2007 Tribeca. Now have 170,000, still runs strong with slight oil leak. I retired it for around city use only and purchased a 2022 Forester for long trips. Getting 32mpg on the new Forester and the safety features are really worth it. I still love to drive the Tribeca just as much! I don't think I will ever part with my Tribeca B9.
Had a 2006 Tribeca it was before the redesign. Huge interior, very comfortable. Took it on a 3,000 mile cross country road trip once and it handled mountains and long highway driving without any problems. Should have never sold it. That 3.0 H6 was solid and unique sounding. Drive a 2019 forester now. Better gas mileage. Still love it.
@@zinny999 I'm already "old", and I have had plenty of "pure" driving experience. I have had multiple vehicles with RWD and manual transmissions. (I learned to drive in an old Plymouth wagon with a "three on the tree". All of my manual RWD vehicles with the exception 0f a couple of trucks were pre 1990 economy cars.
I sold my 2013 BRZ at around 98k miles. Loved it, had no issues with mine. I got also really good mileage per gallon. Drove mine all year around in Canada, even in -45°C. Would definitely get another one in the future. Fun fact, BRZs have equal length headers stock My Legacy GT has over 360,000 miles on it. Still runs, no issues.
I had a ‘01 Legacy GTB (the twin turbo JDM ones) and even though it blew up after a year for the next owner, it was great for me for the 40,000kms and 3 years I had it. Only replaced the IACV and clutch/flywheel (did lots of amateur dirt drifting) Canadian -50C temps were very scary to start up in but it always did. Respect the simple practice of warmup/cooldowns, premium fuel, frequent oil changes, proper blue coolant, correct gear oil, don’t sustain too high of Gs on a stock oil system and a Subaru is as reliable as anything, and an absolute bargain for what you get in return. It was only $4.5K CAD to import and wasn’t far behind an early STi in performance.
We had the GT86 her in Scotland, with a decent set of winter tyres. Superb car. Traded it in for a STi and then I bought an Outback. All have been perfect. Also had a 2005 outback sold with 160,000 on the clock. Sold it 7 years ago and it’s still driving around the village. Also had a GL back in the 70’s. No issues with that as well :)
I’ve had 2 non-turbo Subarus that I’ve taken to 280k and 260k miles. They’re fine! They will leak oil like an Exxon Valdez and rattle like a mother but they will keep going. Scotty knows what he’s talking about. Power adders kill these things.
Can we just appreciate the fact that Scotty just launched (and drove around) a manual car while video-taping everything? I mean I’m sure the owner is kinda iffy with Scotty dumping the clutch but for us that was fun
@@shamicentertainment1262 So you say. I've logged over 300,000 miles over 3 cars with sticks, and I still can't figure out how to talk on the phone without Bluetooth and roll a doobie while tending a clutch and shifter. 😉😇🤣
Had a 2010 Forester bought new, maintenance by the book, driven gently. At 74,000 miles, the dreaded head gasket issue. And a water pump, just to be safe. Oh, and I needed new front struts (never driven off road), and when they sent the heads out to be machined, three of the valves weren't closing properly, so...valve job. And since the engine is already out, might as well change the timing belt. $4,700 for everything. I figured it hadn't cost me a dime in repairs to that point, and if it would go another nine years, why not? A year later, at 78,000 miles, the cam carriers were leaking. Estimate? $2,200. I dumped it, and bought a used Civic.
Why are so many 150k mile subs so cheap? A honda is 2x and toyota even more. My bil forester had the same problem and it wasnt an old model like scotty said. Those low prices make me very wary that something is wrong.
I heard the biggest thing about Subarus is they are really dependent on the owner keeping up with the regular maintenance and service intervals. I rarely see a Subaru in a junkyard, and everyone I have talked to who owns one, have said they absolutely love them. And there are plenty of Subarus with 250,000 to 300,000+ miles on them
Hahahahaha. Come up to Alaska, leave the cities (where Subaru dealers/mechanics are) and then look in the ditches...you'll find plenty of Subarus😅😀 junk "statement" cars. Any car that needs babied doesn't belong in rural Alaska
Yeah until you want to get a few extra HP. Subaru internals suck, and the slightest upgrades cause parts to begin failing left and right. They’re junk.
Only had my Crosstrek since March this year and already have 32k miles on it and couldn't be any happier with it. Zero issues so far even though I've had for a couple months, I've put in years worth of miles where people start having issues.
@@miked2662 Does the Sport have the same engine? Hope it does lol, I want to get to 300k minimum with this car. My only concern is the transmission but I'll be changing those fluids every 35k so hopefully it last that long.
@@TWAAAAACKS I don’t know what year your Crosstrek is, but if it’s a 2012-2015 or so, it should have the same 2.0l FB engine as my Impreza Sport. I have the manual transmission but I have watched and read stuff about how changing the fluid on the CVT’s can go a long way. I hear ya! I hope to keep this car over 200K!
I just recently bought a 2010 Impreza hatch with a manual that has 159k miles on it for 2500. Price was a great deal in my opinion considering the lady I bought it from was a family friend and the car was a highway commuter to and from her work. Now sitting at 162k and it’s been awesome so far. I haven’t seen any signs of bad head gaskets and the engine doesn’t make any weird noises so I’d say so far it was a good purchase!
I've got an 05 wrx, has 160k on it and just had the head gaskets replaced, now my blower motor resistor has gone bad. Other than those 2 things, my car is bone stock and great.
Bought a used Impreza with 40k km on it back in 2016, drove it for 6 years with zero problems. Then some chick crashed into me and i upgraded to a 2022 WRX, absolutely love it.
@@xil3ntkha0s She was young and im not sure whether she was texting or not. I was driving through a Green light and she was coming the opposite way and turned left right into me. I think she just didnt understand traffic laws. Maybe she didnt know you cant turn left at a green light when oncoming traffic is coming.
@@8JFJK8 yeah just sounds like lack of sense plus a combination of not paying attention. Even IF she had right of way, if she were paying attention she would've stopped and the accident could've been avoided. At least you got a new car out of it though so there's that 😅
@@xil3ntkha0s Yeah. It was very strange it was late at night and there were no other vehicles around. She easily couldve seen me. Either distracted or lack of common sense or both. Glad it happened though, im having a blast in my new WRX🤣
Two years ago I got my ‘05 Forester for a g note, in excellent condition, barely driven (100,000 km) but more rust underneath than I’d hoped. Canadian winters and road salt are brutal on our cars, but it’s never let me down.
they do make some fun cars... have an '18 WRX base, with the STI catback and full Kicker package and it's the most fun vehicle I've ever had. And you are absolutely correct, if you don't beat on them, you get decent mileage - running just under 29 right now in relatively conservative mixed driving.
I have an 07 WRX STI Hawkeye. Every generation STI after was never the same. The 07 STI was the last of the true raw anolog WRX models. Still only has 39k miles 🙂
Full kicker package? There is no full kicker package. There's a 9-speaker Harmon-Kardon package. I had a 2017 premium that I traded for my Ram, so I know what I'm talking about.
Have a 2022 Forester and a 2018 Crosstrek, neither have given us issues and both have been great cars for us. We are from Alaska originally so we are very used to driving them.
We are on our 3rd and 4th Subarus. My wife has a 2018 Crosstrek, I have a 2021 OB. I am meticulous with maintenance. We live in Maine and make a very modest income. For us, cars are a utility to get to work and to go places for experiences. Generally, I aim for a vehicle that drives safely in the snow and will start. I personally find Subaru to be the best quality of ride with their AWD. I cannot speak to the people out there searching for speed, but if you're looking for a comfortable and reliable ride, I can't recommend Subaru enough.
I have a 2016 Legacy with this 2.5 engine. I consistently get 29-30 MPG in the city. 33 on the hwy. Good engine with good power for what it is with AWD. Can';t ask for much more with AWD which is a really good feature for a sedan in my climate.
Keep that car brother. I have the same exact one 2016 2.5i limited. Best car I’ve ever had, feel super safe in it. Just flushed and replaced tranny fluid after 113k miles. Do the maintenance and they’ll last forever
@@anthonyparra9553 Yep, since I have three vehicles and only a 25mi round trip to work, my current mileage is 39,900. Great cars as I've had three Subies since 1996.
I had a 1996 outback. Sold it in 2009. Got 389,00 miles. No gasket engine. Nothing. Still was running great changed oil every 3/4 thousand miles. Used Castro GTX. ONLY problem transmission leakage. Someone stripped the plug. I knew it kept tabs. Know thy car. They respond to care For a 4 cylinder it had great power and pick up
Scotty it’s good to see yourself in the correct light. One day Subarus are great, next day they are garbage. I have owned 5 with no trouble, my second car saved my life. So would like some vanilla with your humble pie?
I bought a new one, ‘21 forester, and it was junk. Maybe it was just that one.. no wait, I asked the head of service dept and he told me it was typical… his words. I tested Toyota version of this car and loved it except for the lack of power. The brz, the rest of that design is absolutely beautiful… I just won’t mess with them again.
Our forester limited is currently in the body shop because it was sideswiped by a Ford F250 pickup. Subaru is replacing both right side doors and B pillar parts to factory specs lifetime guarantee and all associated hardware. You can’t beat that car. The kid next door picked up a second hand Legacy he’s slowly turning into a WRX by adding a loud muffler and fancy wheels lol.
I bought a 2012 Impreza this last March; Had to replace a totalled C max, with the car market so crazy (esp. here in Michigan! Ugh!) I figured I should buy Japanese car that retains it’s value better. And I low-key always wanted a Subaru. I paid 8500 for my C max back a couple years ago, they gave me 2000 more than that as the loss payout, and I couldn’t find another for sale for under $13,000, and beyond that I couldn’t find one that was actually for sale still by the time I got to see it. So I gave up on the Cmax dream. So far, I love the Ruby Suby. just bought some oil and a filter and will be changing my own oil *for the first time* this coming week 🎉 The same weekend that I bought the Subaru I picked up a 2015 Toyota Corolla for my daughter for eight grand (A high mileage corporate car) because of Scotty’s videos. I figured at $8000, a Corolla that’s meticulously maintained with 200,000 miles on it is worth more than any fusion or escape my daughter was looking at for five or six grand! So far, the Corolla’s been a perfect car! Meanwhile, my Subaru needs tires, and a new muffler and pipe. And maybe a battery. The key randomly gets stuck in the ignition, and I read that can just be a voltage issue, so I’m gonna start there. Go figure 🤪 Thanks, Scotty!!!
Great video Scottie. I drove a 5 door 2012 wrx certified preowned with 35k for 7 years basically bone stock. Never once had a problem other than a steering rack leak at around 85k miles which was repaired under warranty. Drove it “responsibly fast” on the highway and on winding north eastern roads, as long as you respect and maintain the car you won’t have a blown head gasket on one of these. Their AWD system is truly the best in the auto industry, that car absolutely owned rain and snowy roads with all seasons. I traded it this past February 2022 for a 2022 Honda civic sport touring hatchback, which I love. The WRX was just too rough as I’ve aged (37 now) and with the arrival of our first child. I will miss the wrx for sure, but not the ride, mpgs or the cheap interior. It was definitely the most competent car in any weather condition and the most fun I’ve ever had behind the wheel though!
Bought my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek premium and it was new when I bought it. Zero problems. Just had its 30k tune up. Couldn’t be happier. Averaging 35-38 MPG. no premium gas needed. I’d buy another one at this rate
My brother has over 80,000 on his 2019 Crosstrek Premium. His is a manual though. Its MPG seems to be in the lower 30s. My 2021 Legacy Premium gets around 35-38 MPG though.
the silicone builds up on the oil pick up tube, the pieces are too big to get to the filter. I've seen 4 different videos of dropping the oil pan on these and the GR86 so it happens but it's no one's fault. you can't ignore the people it's happening to, it's a great car otherwise if you're lucky
Moved from Maine to Tennessee. Went from seeing hood scoops daily by the dozens to one a week if I’m lucky. Also, my 2015 WRX is FBO and sees redline daily. Proper maintenance and driving habits keep a Subaru on the road 👌
2020 wrx just a tune, cai, bpv and a few other little things. I’ve launched it many many times, at 23k miles now and haven’t had any issues. It got a lot of use up in Colorado in the mountains sliding around and has tons of clear coat scratches from having fun in gravel. Lol. Wouldn’t trade this car for anything. When I moved to Vegas last year I had to drive 12 hours through a blizzard and I was having a blast while everyone else was afraid something would happen. I was plowing the snow with my bumper. Acted like it was nothing which is more impressive.
As Scotty said the automatic transmission needs electronic control. No need for a manual one and no need to replace it.And can not last long. Also they are boring.
You have to hold the track mode button down, not just a quick press. The tachometer changes to a ramp view the does not show the low rpm’s that much, but it spreads out the last couple thousand rpm’s more, and displays the oil temp and water in a numerical gauge.
Here in England new Subarus are rare indeed, the punitive road tax levels here meant all turbocharged Subarus went into the highest tax band from 2006, currently £630 a year and rising every year and more than that if your car was made after 2017. Lots of enthusiasts buy JDM imports, usually older versions due to easier passing the necessary compliance tests, plus the Japanese also drive on the correct side of the road so the Japan market cars are ideal for us...that's a joke by the way about driving on the correct side of the road 🙂 i enjoyed my 71 Mustang and 86 Camaro over the years too. SF/G range Forester like the one Scotty is looking at came to England with either a 2.0 litre without the turbo or with the 2.5 turbo version running a fairly useful 227bhp in what is a light car, we have the turbo version made in 2008, and something for the mechanics out there the automatic gearbox has its own external oil filter which looks like an oil filter but works differently, they really are well engineered and designed to be worked on. Subarus have proper dipsticks, most have 3 under the bonnet, engine gearbox and front diff and apart from changing spark plugs which is an awkward knuckle skinning job they are good to work on and generally very reliable, but finding a specialist mechanic here who knows them can be difficult if you arn't mechaically minded yourself. Had a 2002 Outback with the 3.0litre H6 engine before, another totally reliable car, 3 litre has chain drive the 4 cylineer engines have timing belts. Its handling and grip where they stand above almost all others, simple full time symmetrical 4WD, doesn't matter what the conditions are the car will just grip and go. Legacy/Outback is more comfortable but i find the Foresters more nimble. Good video that Scotty.
I just want to point out that most of Subaru's automatic transmissions do allow you to switch into a manual mode (not sure about the BRZ, honestly, since it's a Subaru oddball with it being mostly Toyota designed and being the only Subaru model without AWD). BUT... and it's a huge but... it's not the same as normal standard transmission. It does have computer assistance to avoid you from blowing your engine- I think- in case you don't shift or forget to shift down. All this is based on the newer Outbacks/Foresters/Crosstreks/Ascents, btw.
I had a 2004 Forester XT with a 5 speed. Super fast and lot's of fun, but at 85,000 miles it started needing expensive repairs. Not sure if I'd buy another.
I was working on my friend's daughter's Impreza and it was 2013. All suspension arms were bad with rubber bushings. But comfy. Comfort matters. Subaru got that.
@The RealMathilda fast for a "normal" suv since it was pretty much a lifted impreza and was probably fun with the 5 speed, not an sti or anything but i had an 07 and it was pretty quick
had a 2004 XT auto trans. miss it!!! mine ran perfect until the day I wrecked it with 134,000 bought it with 18,000 always maintained better than the book recommended
From my understanding, the silicon won’t even appear on the oil filter because the oil pickup itself gets clogged. Never even reaches the filter causing the the engine to starve of oil. I’ve seen videos of guys opening up 3 different Toyotas with silicone starting to build up on the pick up. Buyer beware! They also claimed this wasn’t covered by warranty.
What you are saying about the head gasket is whyI think this is why our 2015 Crosstrek needed an engine change. We don't race or drive like crazy. No more subarus for me for a while.
I see a lot of late 2000s suburus for $2-3k around me. Thats not a good sign to me since a comparable honda model would be 4-6k. Toyota would be more. Nissan has a bad rep but even those are more.
I had a 2006 WRX TR. It was bulletproof. Beat the crap out of it. Over 100 mph in the dirt on my way to work every day. Jumped the 2 lane road by my house most days. Drove it like I stole it for 150k miles. Never had a problem before I sold it. Bought a 2015 Forester and it SUCKS. lots of class action lawsuits and recalls against subaru these days. Oil consumption issues. Airbag sensor issues. Bad valve solenoids in the cvt. All kinds of stuff.
I have a Forester Premium with the 2.5l. This years model is very nice and fun to drive. We have upgraded the Forester each year since 2015. The sport mode makes it worth the purchase.
I have a 2016 WRX Limited which I bought new. In 70,000 miles I've had one airflow sensor go, which was covered under warranty. My wife has a 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport (yes really that's what it's called) which she bought new and it's still going, though the AC crapped out on us recently. Took it on a camping trip last month and it absolutely ate up the offroad segments. Got it a little sideways as well. Good times. Overall, I think they are great cars, the WRX especially, which I've kept stock. Even in 2022, it's still quick enough to beat most cars on the road to whatever position you want to be in.
I would never buy a Subaru. I watched a long-time Subaru mechanic tear apart a boxer engine and explain all the problems with them because the cans are laying on their sides.
Scotty, Over the years I have owned Subarus and bought them new, I had three Subarus : a 2005 Subaru Forrester, a Subaru 2011 Forrester and a 2014 Legacy. The only one that lasted was thee 2011 Forrester. The engines went on all but the 2011 Forrester. I kept them maintained. The dealers said that the timing belts were bad. Does Suraru used a timing belt or a timing chain?
Pretty sure newer ones (probably 2015+) all have chains. I have a 2013 Impreza Hatch, which has a chain. My old 06's engine ran great, especially at 290k, but the timing belt snapped which was a shame. My friend has an 05 WRX & the timing belt just snapped on that, only 140k, so he has to get the engine replaced.
@@andresmcavoy5765 Timing belts are normally replaced a 100 thousand miles or sooner. Volvo recommends that. I am sure Subaru did. too. Of course my mechanic says 60 thousand to be safe. I will not buy another car that has a belt. I keep cars a long time and that repair is expensive.
Subarus have a reputation for terrible oil consumption. My girlfriend’s Subaru uses more oil than gas. And she’s easy on it. Subaru has refused to address this problem.
Here in Australia a few years ago , 2 guys started making parts for them I asked are they ok cars , they said Subaru's will deteriorate sitting in your garage lol and they laughed there business is booming so I guess they were right
I have an 09 Forester with 227k, never had an issue, a 17 Impreza with 90k, never had an issue and a 2021 WRX, again never an issue. Love Subaru! I traded my 2020 BRZ for the WRX, just wasn’t enough power in the BRZ, it had great handling but was slow. WRX is an amazing vehicle
150k on my very base model '14 Forester. No major mechanical problems outside of the well known wheel bearing issues as I do a lot of driving on dirt and gravel roads. Thing is a tank and just drives through anything I put it through with A/T's on it. Not the fastest, but the handling is top notch and I need that more than speed.
It's a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine. Of course it gets good mileage. Subarus are excellent. A, they're fun as heck to drive. And B, you get to learn how to fix all sorts of things while driving them. How do I know? I bought a subaru ej257 shortblock yesterday..
The Toyota GR86 and the BRZ are different cars. In small ways. The Toyota comes with duel port inspection which is fantastic for making power and fuel economy. Just make sure to put a catch can on.
Ok Scotty...I'm just a few min in. I would like to make sure we're all on the same page with the Subaru engines. Somewhere around 2000 they went to a cheap cheap chrome ring set. That caused oil usage, customers would run them dry, the crankshaft would starve, and the rod bearings would fail. If you can find one without a knock, tear it down and put a set of Hastings ductile iron rings in the engine. The engineer in charge of Subaru WILL NOT sign off on a convertible BRZ. A true roadster???? Almost. It's not a forward steer car and it's not a convertible.
Keep in mind, Subaru is a very very delicate vehicle... personal experience but that AWD is what makes it alllll worth it! I have a 2000 Subaru Legacy GT limited...232,000 miles!
@@tsuk2430 A) I'm not a dawg and B)I was talking statistically about millennials and C)quit talking like a gangster prison refill, I don't appreciate the disrespect, you wouldn't like it if I called you a punk from Harlem (my polite term for what I'm thinking about you by the way you talk
Asymmetrical AWD got me out of some hideous situations! Massive bog in river bed in outback QLD, thought I had no hope, because I went in too far and buried the nose (lot of overhang on 2005 Outback), but nah.....low ratio reverse and slowly but surely she clawed her way out. I'm talking, half a meter deep and 10m wide bog. Standard road tyres, no mods to vehicle. Outback QLD makes Texas look like a putting green! No one around for miles. You get the picture. She goes through sand like fun on ice!
Typical wrx owner here. Had her for 7 years and she’s treated me great. I drive the crap out of the car, maintaining it religiously. Blew up the spider gears in rear end once but that’s been it’s only issue. It runs an e60 blend probably making a little over 300whp.
I’ve had four Subarus. My 2009 forester has 190,000 miles on it and still runs like a champ. I hate the fact that the older 2.5s had a timing belt, and it was an expensive fix to replace the timing belt/head gasket. I ended up getting mine done at 165,000 - so it’ll go for quite some time. The $2000 bill sucked. Best car was the outback 3.6R. Total rocket ship, especially on the highway. Torque monster. Most reliable was my 2004 Forester with a stick. 200,000 when I sold it, only to get the 2009 I have now. Wish I had just kept it.
the timing kits are under 400$, you need a camp lock tool (60$) and a torque wrench to do the job right, remove the fans to gain clearance to the belt.. then that job only takes a few hours. so whenever u get your belt done on that 09' you should not be paying over 1k for it.
@@njt-7328 they're all essentially the same car 🙄. the 5eat is good on gas, but not as reliable as a WRX's 4eat. The cvt they use in any model is garbage tho lol
That 6 speed manual transmission is a Toyota TL70 not a subaru one. Also the rear differential is Toyota as well. Really the only Subaru parts are the engine which uses Toyota direct injection and the suspension components which it shares with the WRX.
Had a Subaru, it never failed me, but the gas consumption was off the roof. Bought myself a Honda, same if not better Japanese quality, but what a difference in gas spending.
Have a 2017 Subaru impreza sports hatchback and I have had nothing but problems i lose all power steering. I have had my ignition coil replaced twice and my steering column replaced I have taken it to the dealer over 30 times in two different towns and no one can figure out the problem .I had a 05 town and country and I loved it had no problems with it
We just had to put our 2010 Subaru Forrester to sleep. The engine blew with no warning. We had regular maintenance done, we even already had the 90K service done because we were going on a trip. Our son in law says he knows at least 3 others with Subarus with the same problem. I loved that car, it's sad 😔 we are looking at Honda CRV now.
The automatic transmission in the BRZ is a Lexus transmission. My sister has done over 220 000 km in her 2013 BRZ automatic and havent had to do anything to it more then take it to service
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Scotty Toyota Corolla did the unthinkable.. an AWD COROLLA HYBRID... I'm serious Scotty. I can't believe it
Hi Scotty i also know a person whose Toyota GT86 engine blew up in the exact same way after recall. Btw the oil light did not come on and dealership said it was hes own fault. Engine had less then 100k km.
Scotty thoughts on a 02 Subaru WRX. I own one. I love it and from what I understand is one of the best WRXs to own. So far I would have to agree.
Maintain cost subaru high ??
THE question is: can Scotty Kilmer talk about cars if his hands are tied behind his back?!??
Don’t forget: Sometimes his hands are on the wheel
@bogdantora, tie his hands and he couldn't even blink!! 🤗🤣
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Is Scotty italian? Kilmer doesent sound italian but who cares. Scotty rocks! Scotty for presedent!
If you stare at his hands it's hypnotizing
Almost 178k on my 15 forester.
Only major services performed were the rear wheel bearings and front cv axle. Oil changes were performed every 3k miles and never had oil burning or consumption issues. Ngk spark plugs last a while and somehow the car is still on the original battery.
One of the few car brands I truly trust!
Same. I have a '15 Forester no issues. Get the recalls done: rear springs and the brake pedal switch.
I had a 99 2.5RS coupe and I sold it with 200k in 2014 and I still see it on the road. My '05 Forester still runs like a top but it only drives about 5k miles per year. My wife's old '10 Forester needed head gaskets at 100k but I still bought her a new Outback at the beginning of the year. Subarus have been good to me so far but not perfect. I want a Toyota but they don't make a station wagon so I keep getting Subarus.
thats a dyke car thats why
Brooo that's 60 oil changes on a 2015 model. Idk what you're trying to save, but the savings have left the building.
@@althunder4269 I also appreciate how simple the car is. Electronics are constantly failing it seems.. the most I have is a back up camera.
You didn't mention how easy it is to change the oil in the Subaru. The filter is right on top and makes no mess.
Not on all, STIs are below the engine
The ejs are on the bottom
@@maxd4968 fbs and fas are on top
My 13 Tacoma was like that
Mine is on top, and I’m about to learn to do that this week 💪
I have a rare Subaru, a 2011 Tribeca, it's rare because it didn't sell that much, too bad. It's an excellent car. It's a reliable, comfortable and safe vehicle to drive in the snowing roads of Canada. It has 120,000 miles on the clock and it's still going strong.
Lol..I have a 2009 Tribeca 177,000 miles... runs great..love the car.
I changed out the timing chain kit and water pump for extra security at 120,000 on my 2007 Tribeca. Now have 170,000, still runs strong with slight oil leak. I retired it for around city use only and purchased a 2022 Forester for long trips. Getting 32mpg on the new Forester and the safety features are really worth it. I still love to drive the Tribeca just as much! I don't think I will ever part with my Tribeca B9.
Had a 2006 Tribeca it was before the redesign. Huge interior, very comfortable. Took it on a 3,000 mile cross country road trip once and it handled mountains and long highway driving without any problems. Should have never sold it. That 3.0 H6 was solid and unique sounding. Drive a 2019 forester now. Better gas mileage. Still love it.
I'm not really a "sports car" guy, But a modern car with RWD and and a manual transmission is... intriguing...👍☺️👍
Do it, before it pass you by and you become old man with no pure driving experience in your life.
@@zinny999 I'm already "old", and I have had plenty of "pure" driving experience. I have had multiple vehicles with RWD and manual transmissions. (I learned to drive in an old Plymouth wagon with a "three on the tree". All of my manual RWD vehicles with the exception 0f a couple of trucks were pre 1990 economy cars.
I sold my 2013 BRZ at around 98k miles. Loved it, had no issues with mine. I got also really good mileage per gallon. Drove mine all year around in Canada, even in -45°C.
Would definitely get another one in the future.
Fun fact, BRZs have equal length headers stock
My Legacy GT has over 360,000 miles on it. Still runs, no issues.
I had a ‘01 Legacy GTB (the twin turbo JDM ones) and even though it blew up after a year for the next owner, it was great for me for the 40,000kms and 3 years I had it. Only replaced the IACV and clutch/flywheel (did lots of amateur dirt drifting) Canadian -50C temps were very scary to start up in but it always did.
Respect the simple practice of warmup/cooldowns, premium fuel, frequent oil changes, proper blue coolant, correct gear oil, don’t sustain too high of Gs on a stock oil system and a Subaru is as reliable as anything, and an absolute bargain for what you get in return. It was only $4.5K CAD to import and wasn’t far behind an early STi in performance.
@@roddydykes7053 that's awesome 👌
"Remember, we're all pulling for ya. Keep your stick on the ice." 😉
My legacy Gt has 300,000 miles as well
We had the GT86 her in Scotland, with a decent set of winter tyres. Superb car. Traded it in for a STi and then I bought an Outback. All have been perfect. Also had a 2005 outback sold with 160,000 on the clock. Sold it 7 years ago and it’s still driving around the village. Also had a GL back in the 70’s. No issues with that as well :)
Bro I NEEDED this. I wanna get an FRS but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea since I live in Quebec and, you know, winter... should I?
I have a 98 Subaru forester, I’m 18 with my first car and I love it, just put 250 miles on it no problems.
I’ve had 2 non-turbo Subarus that I’ve taken to 280k and 260k miles. They’re fine! They will leak oil like an Exxon Valdez and rattle like a mother but they will keep going. Scotty knows what he’s talking about. Power adders kill these things.
Can we just appreciate the fact that Scotty just launched (and drove around) a manual car while video-taping everything? I mean I’m sure the owner is kinda iffy with Scotty dumping the clutch but for us that was fun
Hes driving around at 6k 😆
They dont make em like they used to (mechanics)
Brisk test drive
I mean, it's not that hard to drive a manual one handed lol. I had to do it when I cut my arm and to hold it tighr whilst driving home
@@shamicentertainment1262 So you say. I've logged over 300,000 miles over 3 cars with sticks, and I still can't figure out how to talk on the phone without Bluetooth and roll a doobie while tending a clutch and shifter. 😉😇🤣
Had a 2010 Forester bought new, maintenance by the book, driven gently. At 74,000 miles, the dreaded head gasket issue. And a water pump, just to be safe. Oh, and I needed new front struts (never driven off road), and when they sent the heads out to be machined, three of the valves weren't closing properly, so...valve job. And since the engine is already out, might as well change the timing belt. $4,700 for everything. I figured it hadn't cost me a dime in repairs to that point, and if it would go another nine years, why not? A year later, at 78,000 miles, the cam carriers were leaking. Estimate? $2,200. I dumped it, and bought a used Civic.
Sounds like whoever re built the motor screwed you
Why are so many 150k mile subs so cheap? A honda is 2x and toyota even more. My bil forester had the same problem and it wasnt an old model like scotty said. Those low prices make me very wary that something is wrong.
Wife has a 2014 impreza sport that just turned 100,000 miles. I change the oil every 5,000 miles and so far no troubles just the normal wear items.
I heard the biggest thing about Subarus is they are really dependent on the owner keeping up with the regular maintenance and service intervals. I rarely see a Subaru in a junkyard, and everyone I have talked to who owns one, have said they absolutely love them. And there are plenty of Subarus with 250,000 to 300,000+ miles on them
Hahahahaha.
Come up to Alaska, leave the cities (where Subaru dealers/mechanics are) and then look in the ditches...you'll find plenty of Subarus😅😀 junk "statement" cars.
Any car that needs babied doesn't belong in rural Alaska
@@JD-tn5lz …what?
@@JD-tn5lz and yet rams are one of the most popular brands in Alaska. Lmfao 🤣
Yeah until you want to get a few extra HP. Subaru internals suck, and the slightest upgrades cause parts to begin failing left and right. They’re junk.
@@usernotfound904 They are junk? I would say that is a matter of opinion really, but, to each their own. Good day sir 🙂
Only had my Crosstrek since March this year and already have 32k miles on it and couldn't be any happier with it. Zero issues so far even though I've had for a couple months, I've put in years worth of miles where people start having issues.
My Impreza has 75K on the clock, same engine. The FB/FA engines are reliable.
@@miked2662 Does the Sport have the same engine? Hope it does lol, I want to get to 300k minimum with this car. My only concern is the transmission but I'll be changing those fluids every 35k so hopefully it last that long.
@@TWAAAAACKS I don’t know what year your Crosstrek is, but if it’s a 2012-2015 or so, it should have the same 2.0l FB engine as my Impreza Sport. I have the manual transmission but I have watched and read stuff about how changing the fluid on the CVT’s can go a long way. I hear ya! I hope to keep this car over 200K!
@@miked2662 It's a 2022 so it's a different engine since mine is 2.5 but hoping it's just as reliable.
@@TWAAAAACKS It should be, it’s still just a development of the FB/FA so if anything it’s probably even more reliable in the long run.
I just recently bought a 2010 Impreza hatch with a manual that has 159k miles on it for 2500. Price was a great deal in my opinion considering the lady I bought it from was a family friend and the car was a highway commuter to and from her work. Now sitting at 162k and it’s been awesome so far. I haven’t seen any signs of bad head gaskets and the engine doesn’t make any weird noises so I’d say so far it was a good purchase!
I've got an 05 wrx, has 160k on it and just had the head gaskets replaced, now my blower motor resistor has gone bad. Other than those 2 things, my car is bone stock and great.
The legacy hatchback has always looked good
Dude, that was an excellent purchase
Bought a used Impreza with 40k km on it back in 2016, drove it for 6 years with zero problems. Then some chick crashed into me and i upgraded to a 2022 WRX, absolutely love it.
Let me guess, it was a young girl and she was texting.
@@xil3ntkha0s She was young and im not sure whether she was texting or not. I was driving through a Green light and she was coming the opposite way and turned left right into me. I think she just didnt understand traffic laws. Maybe she didnt know you cant turn left at a green light when oncoming traffic is coming.
@@8JFJK8 yeah just sounds like lack of sense plus a combination of not paying attention. Even IF she had right of way, if she were paying attention she would've stopped and the accident could've been avoided. At least you got a new car out of it though so there's that 😅
@@xil3ntkha0s Yeah. It was very strange it was late at night and there were no other vehicles around. She easily couldve seen me. Either distracted or lack of common sense or both. Glad it happened though, im having a blast in my new WRX🤣
I used to live in Utah and now in Alaska. These people love Subaru for sure. And I am buying used one soon.
Two years ago I got my ‘05 Forester for a g note, in excellent condition, barely driven (100,000 km) but more rust underneath than I’d hoped. Canadian winters and road salt are brutal on our cars, but it’s never let me down.
they do make some fun cars... have an '18 WRX base, with the STI catback and full Kicker package and it's the most fun vehicle I've ever had. And you are absolutely correct, if you don't beat on them, you get decent mileage - running just under 29 right now in relatively conservative mixed driving.
Sounds like a fart machine 😂
I have an 07 WRX STI Hawkeye.
Every generation STI after was never the same. The 07 STI was the last of the true raw anolog WRX models.
Still only has 39k miles 🙂
Full kicker package? There is no full kicker package. There's a 9-speaker Harmon-Kardon package. I had a 2017 premium that I traded for my Ram, so I know what I'm talking about.
29?! My Focus RS gets 23 if I don't get on it.
Lol, so much fun, you have to mention the sound system😂😂😂😂😂 what a loser. Learn to drive
2006. B9 Tribeca still going strong. No head gasket issues, 165,000 miles.
Have a 2022 Forester and a 2018 Crosstrek, neither have given us issues and both have been great cars for us. We are from Alaska originally so we are very used to driving them.
Got a 2016 Cross Trek, 2018 Forrester, and a 2021 Forrester. No problems with any of them.
Also got a 2022 Corolla to keep Scotty happy!
@@inahurrytooften3121 Lol, all great cars especially the corolla.
@@inahurrytooften3121 Lol, all great cars especially the corolla.
@@inahurrytooften3121 3 Subarus?
Read Noam Chomsky by chance? 😆
@@MikeYurbasovich No… but sometimes you want people to think that.
258K miles factory turbo and engine in my 2005 outback XT. Only done headgaskets once. Other than that basic maintenance and a few mods😁
2004 Subaru Outback with 165k miles on it.. No significant problems the whole time...
2016 Brz 120k Km no issues.
Driven year round in Canada.
I recommend.
Been driving a 2002 wrx since April of 2007
Love it
Still driving mine, 20 years later
How many miles you have ?
@@senseicorey9979 170k and some change
I just rolled over 240
Original owner of a ‘02 WRX wagon bought new 21 years ago this month and still going strong with no major repairs- only 74k miles though.
We are on our 3rd and 4th Subarus. My wife has a 2018 Crosstrek, I have a 2021 OB. I am meticulous with maintenance. We live in Maine and make a very modest income. For us, cars are a utility to get to work and to go places for experiences. Generally, I aim for a vehicle that drives safely in the snow and will start. I personally find Subaru to be the best quality of ride with their AWD. I cannot speak to the people out there searching for speed, but if you're looking for a comfortable and reliable ride, I can't recommend Subaru enough.
I have a 2016 Legacy with this 2.5 engine. I consistently get 29-30 MPG in the city. 33 on the hwy. Good engine with good power for what it is with AWD. Can';t ask for much more with AWD which is a really good feature for a sedan in my climate.
Keep that car brother. I have the same exact one 2016 2.5i limited. Best car I’ve ever had, feel super safe in it. Just flushed and replaced tranny fluid after 113k miles. Do the maintenance and they’ll last forever
@@anthonyparra9553 Yep, since I have three vehicles and only a 25mi round trip to work, my current mileage is 39,900. Great cars as I've had three Subies since 1996.
I got a 2020 Legacy with 2.5 engine. Love the car.
I had a 1996 outback. Sold it in 2009. Got 389,00 miles. No gasket engine. Nothing. Still was running great changed oil every 3/4 thousand miles. Used Castro GTX. ONLY problem transmission leakage. Someone stripped the plug. I knew it kept tabs. Know thy car. They respond to care For a 4 cylinder it had great power and pick up
What an excellent video based on your vast experience of working on all kinds of Subarus over the years, Scotty! Thank you! Great channel and content!
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Scotty it’s good to see yourself in the correct light. One day Subarus are great, next day they are garbage. I have owned 5 with no trouble, my second car saved my life. So would like some vanilla with your humble pie?
I like my Toyota GR86 which is listed $500 less than the BRZ. I went with the GR86 because I like the front end design better.
I bought a new one, ‘21 forester, and it was junk. Maybe it was just that one.. no wait, I asked the head of service dept and he told me it was typical… his words. I tested Toyota version of this car and loved it except for the lack of power. The brz, the rest of that design is absolutely beautiful… I just won’t mess with them again.
I love my 2007 Subaru Outback with a manual transmission!
My 2014 subaru has 262,556 kilometers on it and its still running great. I love it.
Only Suburu I have been interested in buy was the XT back in 87. The cockpit was ahead of its time. It looked like it would have been fun to drive.
Agree 100%. I'd take an '85 XT or a last gen Brat. For now I'll enjoy my '07 Impreza SE.
That was my dream car in Highschool.
Our forester limited is currently in the body shop because it was sideswiped by a Ford F250 pickup. Subaru is replacing both right side doors and B pillar parts to factory specs lifetime guarantee and all associated hardware. You can’t beat that car. The kid next door picked up a second hand Legacy he’s slowly turning into a WRX by adding a loud muffler and fancy wheels lol.
the legacy GT's are a wrx :)
Over 300,000 on my Forester. Runs and drives great!
What year bro
@@darylhill9400 06
I bought a 2012 Impreza this last March; Had to replace a totalled C max, with the car market so crazy (esp. here in Michigan! Ugh!)
I figured I should buy Japanese car that retains it’s value better. And I low-key always wanted a Subaru. I paid 8500 for my C max back a couple years ago, they gave me 2000 more than that as the loss payout, and I couldn’t find another for sale for under $13,000, and beyond that I couldn’t find one that was actually for sale still by the time I got to see it. So I gave up on the Cmax dream.
So far, I love the Ruby Suby. just bought some oil and a filter and will be changing my own oil *for the first time* this coming week 🎉
The same weekend that I bought the Subaru I picked up a 2015 Toyota Corolla for my daughter for eight grand (A high mileage corporate car) because of Scotty’s videos. I figured at $8000, a Corolla that’s meticulously maintained with 200,000 miles on it is worth more than any fusion or escape my daughter was looking at for five or six grand! So far, the Corolla’s been a perfect car! Meanwhile, my Subaru needs tires, and a new muffler and pipe. And maybe a battery. The key randomly gets stuck in the ignition, and I read that can just be a voltage issue, so I’m gonna start there. Go figure 🤪 Thanks, Scotty!!!
Great video Scottie. I drove a 5 door 2012 wrx certified preowned with 35k for 7 years basically bone stock. Never once had a problem other than a steering rack leak at around 85k miles which was repaired under warranty. Drove it “responsibly fast” on the highway and on winding north eastern roads, as long as you respect and maintain the car you won’t have a blown head gasket on one of these. Their AWD system is truly the best in the auto industry, that car absolutely owned rain and snowy roads with all seasons. I traded it this past February 2022 for a 2022 Honda civic sport touring hatchback, which I love. The WRX was just too rough as I’ve aged (37 now) and with the arrival of our first child. I will miss the wrx for sure, but not the ride, mpgs or the cheap interior. It was definitely the most competent car in any weather condition and the most fun I’ve ever had behind the wheel though!
Your back is made of glass
@@chungusamongus519 oh okay 👍🏼
On my 3rd one. 98 Outback, 14 Outback, 16 Forester. Keep up maintenance. you are good. Few wheel bearing issues however.
Bought my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek premium and it was new when I bought it.
Zero problems. Just had its 30k tune up.
Couldn’t be happier. Averaging 35-38 MPG.
no premium gas needed. I’d buy another
one at this rate
What's involved in the 30k tuneup? Isn't early in mileage for that?
My brother has over 80,000 on his 2019 Crosstrek Premium. His is a manual though. Its MPG seems to be in the lower 30s. My 2021 Legacy Premium gets around 35-38 MPG though.
the silicone builds up on the oil pick up tube, the pieces are too big to get to the filter. I've seen 4 different videos of dropping the oil pan on these and the GR86 so it happens but it's no one's fault. you can't ignore the people it's happening to, it's a great car otherwise if you're lucky
Moved from Maine to Tennessee. Went from seeing hood scoops daily by the dozens to one a week if I’m lucky.
Also, my 2015 WRX is FBO and sees redline daily. Proper maintenance and driving habits keep a Subaru on the road 👌
2020 wrx just a tune, cai, bpv and a few other little things. I’ve launched it many many times, at 23k miles now and haven’t had any issues. It got a lot of use up in Colorado in the mountains sliding around and has tons of clear coat scratches from having fun in gravel. Lol. Wouldn’t trade this car for anything. When I moved to Vegas last year I had to drive 12 hours through a blizzard and I was having a blast while everyone else was afraid something would happen. I was plowing the snow with my bumper. Acted like it was nothing which is more impressive.
I had a 2015 Subaru Forester and I loved the Vehicle.
I work at the indiana plant and i have had 4 subarus since 2012. I love them!!
How about CVT promblem
Love you Scotty…2011 outback with 155k on it…still going strong…regular maintenance
As Scotty said the automatic transmission needs electronic control. No need for a manual one and no need to replace it.And can not last long. Also they are boring.
My sister has a Forester, She calls it a WAGON. Not a CUV or SUV. It's her WAGON.
That is prohibited.
You have to hold the track mode button down, not just a quick press. The tachometer changes to a ramp view the does not show the low rpm’s that much, but it spreads out the last couple thousand rpm’s more, and displays the oil temp and water in a numerical gauge.
Here in England new Subarus are rare indeed, the punitive road tax levels here meant all turbocharged Subarus went into the highest tax band from 2006, currently £630 a year and rising every year and more than that if your car was made after 2017.
Lots of enthusiasts buy JDM imports, usually older versions due to easier passing the necessary compliance tests, plus the Japanese also drive on the correct side of the road so the Japan market cars are ideal for us...that's a joke by the way about driving on the correct side of the road 🙂 i enjoyed my 71 Mustang and 86 Camaro over the years too.
SF/G range Forester like the one Scotty is looking at came to England with either a 2.0 litre without the turbo or with the 2.5 turbo version running a fairly useful 227bhp in what is a light car, we have the turbo version made in 2008, and something for the mechanics out there the automatic gearbox has its own external oil filter which looks like an oil filter but works differently, they really are well engineered and designed to be worked on.
Subarus have proper dipsticks, most have 3 under the bonnet, engine gearbox and front diff and apart from changing spark plugs which is an awkward knuckle skinning job they are good to work on and generally very reliable, but finding a specialist mechanic here who knows them can be difficult if you arn't mechaically minded yourself.
Had a 2002 Outback with the 3.0litre H6 engine before, another totally reliable car, 3 litre has chain drive the 4 cylineer engines have timing belts.
Its handling and grip where they stand above almost all others, simple full time symmetrical 4WD, doesn't matter what the conditions are the car will just grip and go.
Legacy/Outback is more comfortable but i find the Foresters more nimble.
Good video that Scotty.
I just want to point out that most of Subaru's automatic transmissions do allow you to switch into a manual mode (not sure about the BRZ, honestly, since it's a Subaru oddball with it being mostly Toyota designed and being the only Subaru model without AWD). BUT... and it's a huge but... it's not the same as normal standard transmission. It does have computer assistance to avoid you from blowing your engine- I think- in case you don't shift or forget to shift down.
All this is based on the newer Outbacks/Foresters/Crosstreks/Ascents, btw.
I had a 2004 Forester XT with a 5 speed. Super fast and lot's of fun, but at 85,000 miles it started needing expensive repairs. Not sure if I'd buy another.
I was working on my friend's daughter's Impreza and it was 2013. All suspension arms were bad with rubber bushings. But comfy. Comfort matters. Subaru got that.
@The RealMathilda faster than the 2004 WRX
@The RealMathilda fast for a "normal" suv since it was pretty much a lifted impreza and was probably fun with the 5 speed, not an sti or anything but i had an 07 and it was pretty quick
had a 2004 XT auto trans. miss it!!!
mine ran perfect until the day I wrecked it with 134,000 bought it with 18,000 always maintained better than the book recommended
@The RealMathilda Depends on the year. A 2010 6 cylinder Mustang came nowhere near the 5.5 seconds zero to 60.
I used to own a '09 Legacy 2.5i Limited and the head gaskets were leaking externally...with UNDER 60K miles! I traded it in for a 2016 Avalon. 😎
From my understanding, the silicon won’t even appear on the oil filter because the oil pickup itself gets clogged. Never even reaches the filter causing the the engine to starve of oil.
I’ve seen videos of guys opening up 3 different Toyotas with silicone starting to build up on the pick up. Buyer beware! They also claimed this wasn’t covered by warranty.
What you are saying about the head gasket is whyI think this is why our 2015 Crosstrek needed an engine change. We don't race or drive like crazy. No more subarus for me for a while.
I see a lot of late 2000s suburus for $2-3k around me. Thats not a good sign to me since a comparable honda model would be 4-6k. Toyota would be more. Nissan has a bad rep but even those are more.
Head gasket issue was greatly improved in 2016 or 2017. Newer Subaru’s are not having the head gasket issue like earlier models.
The head gasket defect never affected Crosstreks
I had a 2006 WRX TR. It was bulletproof.
Beat the crap out of it. Over 100 mph in the dirt on my way to work every day. Jumped the 2 lane road by my house most days. Drove it like I stole it for 150k miles. Never had a problem before I sold it.
Bought a 2015 Forester and it SUCKS.
lots of class action lawsuits and recalls against subaru these days. Oil consumption issues. Airbag sensor issues. Bad valve solenoids in the cvt.
All kinds of stuff.
I have a Forester Premium with the 2.5l. This years model is very nice and fun to drive. We have upgraded the Forester each year since 2015. The sport mode makes it worth the purchase.
You like losing money huh? Lol
Mostly every new car has sports mode unless u get the base model lol
I have a 2016 WRX Limited which I bought new. In 70,000 miles I've had one airflow sensor go, which was covered under warranty. My wife has a 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport (yes really that's what it's called) which she bought new and it's still going, though the AC crapped out on us recently. Took it on a camping trip last month and it absolutely ate up the offroad segments. Got it a little sideways as well. Good times.
Overall, I think they are great cars, the WRX especially, which I've kept stock. Even in 2022, it's still quick enough to beat most cars on the road to whatever position you want to be in.
I would never buy a Subaru. I watched a long-time Subaru mechanic tear apart a boxer engine and explain all the problems with them because the cans are laying on their sides.
Guess you would never buy a Porsche either then lol
Russia, Ukraine, v6 tundras and Scotty pimping Subaru ...people thought 2019 was wild
True only buy Standard. It's more fun and responsive.
Scotty, Over the years I have owned Subarus and bought them new, I had three Subarus : a 2005 Subaru Forrester, a Subaru 2011 Forrester and a 2014 Legacy. The only one that lasted was thee 2011 Forrester. The engines went on all but the 2011 Forrester. I kept them maintained. The dealers said that the timing belts were bad. Does Suraru used a timing belt or a timing chain?
Pretty sure newer ones (probably 2015+) all have chains. I have a 2013 Impreza Hatch, which has a chain. My old 06's engine ran great, especially at 290k, but the timing belt snapped which was a shame. My friend has an 05 WRX & the timing belt just snapped on that, only 140k, so he has to get the engine replaced.
@@andresmcavoy5765 Timing belts are normally replaced a 100 thousand miles or sooner. Volvo recommends that. I am sure Subaru did. too. Of course my mechanic says 60 thousand to be safe. I will not buy another car that has a belt. I keep cars a long time and that repair is expensive.
i am guessing your 2005 forester had the 2.5 litre , the 2.0 litre is much more long lasting
Chain
3:05 - Ya gotta love a mechanic who can translate technical jargon into plain English.
Subarus have a reputation for terrible oil consumption. My girlfriend’s Subaru uses more oil than gas. And she’s easy on it. Subaru has refused to address this problem.
what year and model?
Tell her to try liquid moly ceretec additive. Fills pores in metal to metal contact surfaces with microscopic ceramic
Old, out of date issue that isn’t applicable to the current Subaru’s.
My wife's Honda Accord i4 used more oil than Dad's 1950 Oldsmobile. Myth of Nippon superiority gone !
2013 Legacy
I really would have considered a brz if it was AWD. In a state where winter is insane there’s no way I would ever buy one of them
Hey Scotty, do you suppose in another life you may have been an orchestra conductor?
Flagger for the airports
The BRZ and GR86 automatic transmission is actually made by Toyota.
Here in Australia a few years ago , 2 guys started making parts for them I asked are they ok cars , they said Subaru's will deteriorate sitting in your garage lol and they laughed there business is booming so I guess they were right
I have an 09 Forester with 227k, never had an issue, a 17 Impreza with 90k, never had an issue and a 2021 WRX, again never an issue. Love Subaru! I traded my 2020 BRZ for the WRX, just wasn’t enough power in the BRZ, it had great handling but was slow. WRX is an amazing vehicle
150k on my very base model '14 Forester. No major mechanical problems outside of the well known wheel bearing issues as I do a lot of driving on dirt and gravel roads. Thing is a tank and just drives through anything I put it through with A/T's on it. Not the fastest, but the handling is top notch and I need that more than speed.
Good evening Scotty. Hope you’re feeling better.
I've got a 2019 BRZ, I supercharged mine. It's a blast to drive! Still get 21 mpg.
Thank you Scotty, you convinced me😄 I was wondering about the BRZ because I couldn’t make up my mind between that and the Toyota
Subaru is from Niigata prefecture, Japan… one of the world’s snowy-est places. Subaru definitely builds for snow country.
Scotty, could you please make a video about who makes the best automatic transmissions?
Asien. I probably misspelled it but it's the ones toyota uses. He's talked about them alot.
AISIN Transmission, Japanese manufacturer.
I've heard Allison makes a bulletproof transmission.
@@godgirlsguitars subaru uses the same one if I'm not mistaken
@@joenaps104 the tranny in the brz is aisain I think
It's a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine. Of course it gets good mileage. Subarus are excellent. A, they're fun as heck to drive. And B, you get to learn how to fix all sorts of things while driving them. How do I know? I bought a subaru ej257 shortblock yesterday..
The Toyota GR86 and the BRZ are different cars. In small ways. The Toyota comes with duel port inspection which is fantastic for making power and fuel economy. Just make sure to put a catch can on.
Looking good Scotty get well soon
whats the matter with Scotty
Ok Scotty...I'm just a few min in. I would like to make sure we're all on the same page with the Subaru engines. Somewhere around 2000 they went to a cheap cheap chrome ring set. That caused oil usage, customers would run them dry, the crankshaft would starve, and the rod bearings would fail. If you can find one without a knock, tear it down and put a set of Hastings ductile iron rings in the engine. The engineer in charge of Subaru WILL NOT sign off on a convertible BRZ. A true roadster???? Almost. It's not a forward steer car and it's not a convertible.
If I buy a sports car I'm not going to he driving conservatively.
Once you replace the tires in a couple thousand miles you will slow down.
Keep in mind, Subaru is a very very delicate vehicle... personal experience but that AWD is what makes it alllll worth it! I have a 2000 Subaru Legacy GT limited...232,000 miles!
I definitely would get the 6 speed manual transmission because like you said they are more fun and millennials can't steal them
Dawg I’m gen z and I daily a manual trust me any gen can steal your manual car
@@tsuk2430 A) I'm not a dawg and B)I was talking statistically about millennials and C)quit talking like a gangster prison refill, I don't appreciate the disrespect, you wouldn't like it if I called you a punk from Harlem (my polite term for what I'm thinking about you by the way you talk
@clxxd999 what do the letters F.O. mean to you. I have the gift of free speech, read the constitution, if you know how
I own a 2004 Forester XT What a ripping great car
Scotty can do some grandstanding for sure kinda crazy at times
About to take delivery on a ‘23 Outback. They are ubiquitous here in the PNW for good reason.
modern subarus are junk. paint issues straight from dealer, vent fans problems, and three wheel bearings under 60K.
Asymmetrical AWD got me out of some hideous situations! Massive bog in river bed in outback QLD, thought I had no hope, because I went in too far and buried the nose (lot of overhang on 2005 Outback), but nah.....low ratio reverse and slowly but surely she clawed her way out. I'm talking, half a meter deep and 10m wide bog. Standard road tyres, no mods to vehicle. Outback QLD makes Texas look like a putting green! No one around for miles. You get the picture. She goes through sand like fun on ice!
I have driven nearly all types of cars, but after having my Subaru the handling and control it offers made me stick to it.
Same. Nothing compares.
i have a 2002 outback with the flat 4. i live in the tx desert and it great there. its a backup to my 96 4x4 Dakota v6
Typical wrx owner here. Had her for 7 years and she’s treated me great. I drive the crap out of the car, maintaining it religiously. Blew up the spider gears in rear end once but that’s been it’s only issue. It runs an e60 blend probably making a little over 300whp.
The subaru graphite headgaskets were in the 96-98 ej non turbo motors. They got eaten up, mostly on the bottom.
I’ve had four Subarus. My 2009 forester has 190,000 miles on it and still runs like a champ. I hate the fact that the older 2.5s had a timing belt, and it was an expensive fix to replace the timing belt/head gasket. I ended up getting mine done at 165,000 - so it’ll go for quite some time. The $2000 bill sucked.
Best car was the outback 3.6R. Total rocket ship, especially on the highway. Torque monster.
Most reliable was my 2004 Forester with a stick. 200,000 when I sold it, only to get the 2009 I have now. Wish I had just kept it.
Also had a 3.6R, with the 5AT. the CVT makes the outback much slower.
@@njt-7328 the cvt is kinda trash? they burnout from stock power on the WRX's
@@ChaoticGoodyBag-LawfulEvil it’s just a fact that an outback with the 5AT is quicker than one with a CVT . The WRX isn’t an outback is it ? Lol
the timing kits are under 400$, you need a camp lock tool (60$) and a torque wrench to do the job right, remove the fans to gain clearance to the belt.. then that job only takes a few hours.
so whenever u get your belt done on that 09' you should not be paying over 1k for it.
@@njt-7328 they're all essentially the same car 🙄. the 5eat is good on gas, but not as reliable as a WRX's 4eat.
The cvt they use in any model is garbage tho lol
That 6 speed manual transmission is a Toyota TL70 not a subaru one. Also the rear differential is Toyota as well. Really the only Subaru parts are the engine which uses Toyota direct injection and the suspension components which it shares with the WRX.
Had a Subaru, it never failed me, but the gas consumption was off the roof. Bought myself a Honda, same if not better Japanese quality, but what a difference in gas spending.
Have a 2017 Subaru impreza sports hatchback and I have had nothing but problems i lose all power steering. I have had my ignition coil replaced twice and my steering column replaced I have taken it to the dealer over 30 times in two different towns and no one can figure out the problem .I had a 05 town and country and I loved it had no problems with it
Should’ve opted for a 2022 WRX instead! AWD and a turbo makes for a crazy fun driving experience!
Eh, I have a 19 wrx base but my 00 miata ls is a more fun driving experience. It's just a shittty daily
@@enjoiandrew4 drive a VB 2022, night and day vs. the 2019 VA
Own a 2018 Outback 3.6R. wouldn't trade it for anything comparable.
“Let me tell you why Subarus are crap”:
- best awd
- best design
- engineering marvel
Haha I love Scotty 😂
i love my 2017 Legacy,they are slept on vs WRZ etc but feels and drives great ,plenty space
We just had to put our 2010 Subaru Forrester to sleep. The engine blew with no warning. We had regular maintenance done, we even already had the 90K service done because we were going on a trip. Our son in law says he knows at least 3 others with Subarus with the same problem. I loved that car, it's sad 😔 we are looking at Honda CRV now.
The automatic transmission in the BRZ is a Lexus transmission. My sister has done over 220 000 km in her 2013 BRZ automatic and havent had to do anything to it more then take it to service