Which would you buy? subaru outback or honda CRV? If you are planning to keep this car a long time, like 10 years, I’d go with the CRV Subaru’s need more expensive repairs as they age, years from 5 to 10 will be cheaper with the CRV The CRV with 4 wheel drive is fine in snow The AWD in the Subaru doesn’t improve traction very much over the CRV and the Subaru system is more trouble prone
Buying a used Subaru Forester or Outback - Car Talk Community Modern Subaru’s are not the solid long lived cars they used to be, don’t buy a used Subaru Volvo is the other brand in the same boat, newer ones don’t hold up nearly as long as the old ones Buy a Subaru and don’t be surprised with very high repair and upkeep cost My opinion - don’t buy a used Subaru
Considering a new or late model used Subaru, is now the best time to . . . –Subaru modified the 2015 Outback and it has a better IIHS crash rating than a 2013 one, and the optional safety packages (on the high end model) are notably better too –Leased cars can be a good deal, since the leasor needs to maintain the vehicle or they will lose big time when the lease is up
Subarus over 100,000 miles - General Discussion - Car Talk Community I am leaning towards a subaru Forester, used, in my price range the mileage will be high - over 100,000 -145,000 My previous experience with subaru is expensive repairs - head gaskets, water pumps, wheel bearing, axles, all seem to go over around 100,000 I have found some with the mechanical issues mentioned that have been repaired, or addressed before issues occur I can’t decide if this
2016 Subaru Outback - General Discussion - Car Talk Community I am currently driving my third Outback–a 2011 3 6R Limited–and it is the best, most reliable, vehicle that I have ever owned The 2016 Outback is essentially just a more refined, more highly-developed version of the new Outback design that was introduced for the 2010 model year, and it is a really nice vehicle
Should I buy a used Subaru? - Car Talk Community Many people buy cars they desire to drive, rather than the most practical or adequate Otherwise, there would be no sports cars, SUVs, or luxury cars sold Again, I say that if you’ve been wishing you were driving a Subaru, then buy a Subaru That usually plays out better than wishing you were driving a Subaru, but driving a whatever
Buying a 2011 Subaru outback fully loaded 139,000 miles or Honda crv . . . Hello! I have been listening to you guys for a long time I need some car buying advice please! Help! I found a Subaru outback, fully loaded and fairly priced according to kelly’s blue book but it has almost 140,000 miles on it I’ve heard that subaru’s last a long time with good upkeep It has about 5 recalls to be taken care of It seems to drive nicely - test drove it at the dealer
2018 Subaru Outback - How long will the starter last? Subaru seems to be getting good marks from Consumer Reports for reliability, so maybe their starter motor is a little more robust than their competitor However, it seems unlikely they design and manufacture their own starter motors Most likely they buy them from another vendor
2011 Subaru Impreza worth buying? - Car Talk Community I am a long-term very satisfied Subaru owner (I am currently driving my third Outback), but I maintain my cars flawlessly That cannot be said for a fairly large percentage of car owners, and even though I really like Subarus, I would hesitate to buy a used one, simply because it might not have had proper maintenance
Subaru: new catalytic converter or new car? - Maintenance Repairs - Car . . . I have a Subaru 2001 Outback with 100k miles, which I purchased about 1 yr ago from a private owner I had the car inspected the mechanic said it required a new “cross over pipe,” but otherwise was in good condition The mechanic replaced the pipe with an after market part Soon after the repair, the check engine light went on; when “read,” it said it was a problem with the