No One is Telling You the Truth About Subarus, So I Have to
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Swimming in a sea of SUV's.
"If not for running into snow banks with balding tires"🤣ball busta you are!
Snow tires: Scotty, I trust ALL of your recommendations. Allow me to recommend the Snow Tires, Toyo GSi-6. They're made of a special softer, flexible rubber with WALNUT bits embedded. I have been driving Toyo's Walnut tires since the GSi-5 model. The GSi-6 tires are newer, improved, and now they make them for light trucks. I drive my Toyo GSi's Year Round here in Colorado. These tires are simply . . the BEST winter tires I have ever used. SAVED MY LIFE at Least Three times!!
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My catalytic converter was under water.. uh.. I mean under warranty...
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What???
Water you talking about?
@@georgethcker196 water? 💦 💧
Who’s been watching Scotty for a long time ?
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Me
I have probably 10 years
I know how you gauge a long time but I've been watching Scotty for probably 10 years?
Me only 3 or 4 yrs, every day
Something I’d love in your videos are video chapters! I think they’d make jumping back to a specific part or car a lot easier to do. Love the vid. I’m always surprised at the wealth of auto knowledge you have!
I work at a Subaru specific shop. Subarus break like any other car but they are cheaper and easier to fix than most other cars. The parts are relatively inexpensive and you can do most of everything in the driveway. The only thing you must do religiously is change the CVT fluid at least every 60k preferably every 30k but most people don’t do that.
Oh yeah? How do I change the spark plugs without lifting the engine?
@@jordanl4805 With your fingers. I just did it a month ago.
@@jordanl4805huh? You must suck working on cars man. You can make enough clearance by removing the air box and battery.
@@jordanl4805Just remove the airbox and battery.
A good magnetic SP socket with a built in flex joint, good ratchet that's not too big, maybe a stubby extension,or two.
A nice fender protector... an old mattress to lay on.
Many youtube vids make this headscratcher job much easier.
Love this guy! It’s like watching your grumpy old uncle, who makes everyone at the Thanksgiving table wince, talk about cars.
I died when the picture came up on screen depicting a person ‘who will never tow anything.’ 😂 amazing….
Tell us he’s wrong though 🤣🤣🤣
Scotty would be an excellent orchestra conductor!
Right? And nobody has ever said that before either.
Talks like an Italian. 😂
True! A knowledgeable man, but I would rather watch his exaggerated gestures, than listen to his "fingernails on a blackboard in hell" grating voice! 😂
Good explanation why a CVT is the "only choice" for hybrids.
Hybrid CVTs are more a planetary Gear system, not at all similar to the stretchy belt system on normal ICE CVTs like from Nissan or Hyundai/Kia.etc
Also Toyotas ICE CVTs are better for the reason they have an actual 1st gear to help with life span since coming from a stop is the hardest on your transmission.
Depends on how your hybrid works if Honda didn't seem to agree
bruh,. whoever does your editing is awesome man
Great video. Thanks for the fabulous review on the Forester. I have a 2023 and life is good.
My brother, a mechanic by day, pizza driver at night, put a WRX engine into an Impreza. He got a tune up and special exhaust so it backfired all kinds of popopops which were particularly loud in tunnels. He got special struts, so that the car was extremely low. It handled very well. He was fond of pulling the E brake to get sideways, especially in the snow. With studded tires he did some incredible feats in the steep snowy hills of Pennsylvania. He even spent money to get a custom splitter under the front bumper, which was promptly destroyed. Oh, and the sound of the turbo was glorious!
They are lot of fun even driving them normal lol 😆
I've had my 06 STi for 16 years, now. They are a ton of fun to drive. Got it tuned on a dyno 13 years ago, 294WHP/344WTQ perfect power for the street and *knock on wood* been perfectly reliable since. The key to keeping Subaru's reliable with mods is to tune it, for every single little mod that affects air or fuel. Too many young guys buy these cars, mod them without tunes then they blow up and people think it's the car, when it's the owner.
@@hhasteoperator head space
And everyone in the neighborhood hates him
I've got a 300 HP 2015 WRX, such a fun car!
Another thing with the RTV sealant, the new WRX and BRZ/Toyota GR86 have excess sealant applied, which can dislodge and become trapped in the oil pickup tube, reducing oil pressure to the point of it potentially blowing the engine. If you buy a new one of those mentioned models, it's good to get an oil pressure gauge to keep an eye on it. If it goes down _at all_ have the oil pickup tube inspected. Don't just remove the oil pan and check it yourself, it can/will void the warranty.
I got one of the last six-speed Crosstreks, had it eleven months.
Every time I park and get out, I say, "I really like this little car."
The Forester is a direct competitor to the RAV4, not the Crosstrek.
Id buy another honda or mazda over either.
Only small SUV (jacked up wagon, basically) I'd ever be interested in is the Mazda CX.
Yup, the Corolla Cross competes more directly with the Crosstrek.
@@richsweeney1115Good looking crossovers but Mazdas seem to do that interior space disappearing act unlike a Subie or Toyota.
Probably learned it from its Ford days 😂
Youre not wrong, but I drive a Forester, I mistake crosstreks all the time.
It's smaller, but Id argue that it doesnt make a difference to most buyers, so theyd be considering both, especially used
“That Honda CVT… just didn’t have enough balls to it as far as I’m concerned.”😂😂😂 love Scotty so much.
Toyota owns 25% of Subaru. On my second Ascent. Zero problems with 100k combined miles. We’ve had 300k+ miles on Subarus.
Incorrect on the Toyota owner percentage of Subaru . Toyota owns a 19% interest, and has owned it for several years.
@byronmcgee4118 Toyota is a Subaru shareholder, owning approx. 20% of Subaru stock. It is not a merger or buyout type of deal where Subaru is a part of the Toyota group. Subaru is still an independent company. They have partnered with Toyota on a some vehicles.
@@steve8803like the GT86 BRZ and FRS, and now the new GR86
About 16 years ago, I had a coworker who wanted to push his Subaru WRX to 1,000HP. He had blown apart 3 or 4 engines in his quest and if I recall had spent tens of thousands. His last engine was somewhere around 800HP. I only rode in it once and we couldn't go very fast as it would grenade the rods. But the #1 thing I remember was you couldn't hear anything inside the car besides the deafening roar of the fuel pump.
best wrx review ever. only what truly matters was shared. thank you.
Yep Scotty one of the best pieces of advice I was given was never volunteer information, it’s not up to you to volunteer any information
10:22 My 2012 Subaru Forester has, I was told, corroded flanges whatever those are. Also has a pinhole in the muffler somewhere. 84,000 miles. needed brake pads last week and thanks to Scotty I had them use Akebono pads!
You're awesome!!! Thanks for teaching me so many things!
19:32min thats a VA wrx chasis. They made those till 2021. 2022+ are VB and the info entertainment got a little better. Very good video btw. Thanks for the advices!
Scotty even shows the build plate which says 2020 lol
139,000 miles on my 2017 subaru legacy pzev 2.5i. It's been an amazing car!
I have a 2020 Forester touring and love it. Not a problem in 50000 miles .My average mpg since New 36.3 . It did drop since I bought michelin cc2 directional tires on it. Really enjoy it. Will change out cvt fluid and differentials. Other than that, gas and go. I'm in the U.P. of Michigan where we use to get snow but this year is a tad different.
Well I've been driving my 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT for about 7 years and the only problem I had was clogged up fuel injectors which was fixed using Techron. Either way reliable car and I did in fact wanted to replace the silicone seal with head gaskets he's right on that one.
I had a 2015 FXT. At 36k miles when I went stage 2 and that EGR was dang near clogged. I had oil residue where there shouldn't be. A catch can seems like a must. My gas mileage was abysmal around 19MPG. My drivers seat was cracked. I liked the car but sold it and ran away from Subaru
@@markhaechler3512 Sorry to read that, I keep my car stock with performance upgrades like an air filter swap, throttle controller, strut tower bars, and some more trim. That's just my personal taste, but most cars that tend to get tuned past stock tend to get problems down the line because people cheap out on parts like not upgrading the crankshaft or replacing the pistons. Since you're adding more horsepower into the engine that means it's working harder than it was originally designed. Most people save up and spend all the parts needed for a proper upgrade including a better radiator or cooling system. Better to be safe than sorry. Plus I barely use that Cobb accessport since it's mostly just showing off tuned performance and I usually hide it from thieves trying to break my window. If you really care about fuel economy I suggest thinking about it since it will help improve mpg by like 1-2.
@@markhaechler3512stop wasting your time making a subaru faster …… lmao talking bout some stage 2 THE YEAR IS 2024 grow tf up
@winindoubt5715 well it was 4 years ago dude. And for a few thousand bucks it dramatically improved the driveability of the car.
@@winindoubt5715not everyone has money to buy a fast car off the rip. They enjoy working on their car. I had a wrx for my winter driver and a scatpack charger. After some mods my Subaru would keep up with my scat. And blow it away off the line because of the awd. I also had civics back in the day that would have smoked both.
I wish standard transmission options would stop decreasing every year.
Im amazed they even make them at all. Who is buying them?
@@dnegel9546honda type r fans, racing car fans in general
@@agame-jv6zv so 1% of the car buying population.
@@dnegel9546 people who like driving
@@dnegel9546 more car guys than that
It pleases me to see that my 2020 WRX Limited (same color) is in such great condition by comparison. It's my 3rd Subaru (98 Legacy 5spd, 05 Legacy GT 5spd) and my first new car. I've definitely babied it, love driving it and loved the WRX content!
I own a Subaru I bought another one even after the head gaskets went bad on my previous one. But your really lucky if you haven't had the bad head gasket on either of your older Subaru's like it was almost all of them from those years. Yeah the head gasket didn't go bad till 100,000 miles but it's terminal not worth fixing.
@@mattm9619 My 98 Legacy made it to 189k then I sold it, my 05 was in the 230k range and my 2020 only has 23k miles. I don't drive them hard much at all except when necessary merging etc
@@rjcavazos89 You got lucky man if it wasn't for needing all wheel drive where I live I wouldn't have bought another one but for an economy car with awd theres not too many options. Supposedly they put the head gasket thing behind them but huge black eye for Subaru there should have been class action lawsuits and settlements.
@@mattm9619really my only issue has been what seems like a parasitic drain on my battery. Subaru replaced my battery in February 2024 under warranty and then literally yesterday I had to jump start my car with the same issue and now my check engine light is on for the first time ever. 🤦🏻♂️
Love my 2018 Subaru Forester XT with 70k no issues whatsoever so far!
I got my 2018 Subaru outback back in 2020. That vehicle is great. No issues in the snow, no problem merging and entering highways. Got mine for about 22k and had 47k miles on it. I was a little bummed it didn't have a turbo due to it being the 2.5i, tho, I'm very impressed with the mileage that I am getting. Love it and gonna keep it around as long as possible.
It had 47k miles......why would it have issues so early...
Be glad you have the non turbo version, far more reliable. If you want something fast and fun and not so reliable get a WRX!
Ok Scotty, I'm gonna tell you a little something about oil leaks. First off Toyotas leak oil sometimes, just like every other car make. Now a Subaru MAY leak between the case halves, but unlike what you're reporting, its relatively cheap to fix. If you take it somewhere that has a decent tech, he should know that if you cut a tiny V where the cases meet and then fill it with Fuji Bond sealant (available at Subaru dealers) or at minimum Permatex Ultra Grey silicone and let it cure for 24 hours. Then you can drive again and the leak shouldn't ever return. The oil bumper is the breather cover at the back of the engine. Its plastic and does warp sometimes. To fix that leak you have to pull the trans or engine. But, if it leaks it would only be minor enough to live with. Subarus are a finely built automobile that last a long time. I currently own 6 Suby's, of which 4 have more than 250k miles and one of them has 410k miles. I only wish Subaru made a real full size pickup or just a real pickup. Have a great day!
Problem with the second fix is that would cost thousands to do.
I have to say, my wife got a 2013 Subaru Forester after totalling her Kia a two years ago. Currently at 145k miles. As a Toyota driver myself, I have been very impressed with her Subaru. Drives nicely, very comfy interior, besides a wheel bearing replacement I've only done preventative maintenance on it. Does burn oil, but regardless, impressed with it.
Yeah Scotty I picked up an 1 year old Impreza sport hatchback in manual back in 22. I have really loved the simplicity of the Subaru and have done many small mods/improvements. What an fun little car 😃👍.
I love my 2022 Impreza as well My last Sabaru was 2010 Impreza five speed and Ioved that car as well. Unfortunately, I do mostly city driving and that does a number on the brakes, even though I downshift most of the time. With every Sabaru I've owned, the main problem was always with the brakes.
I got a crosstrek with 140k miles. Ive replaced a lot of bushings on it and all suspension parts. Just fount a oil leak by one of the injectors i hope is not an expensive fix. I love this car for offroading its a little beast
I kinda like that the VA WRX doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of most modern cars. It makes the driver more in touch with the driving experience and forces the driver to be more aware (especially in manual WRXs)
The large difference with subaru Cvt is it is CHAIN DRIVEN, less slippage.
Linear torque cvt
My 2014 outback is a rebuilt and in four years, all I have had to fix are tires and batteries. My car has a paddle shifter and that is useful to brake the car rather than wearing out the brake pads.
Still getting 33 highway, 27 combined in my 2018 AWD Outback CVT and loving it!
Question: Is I possible to get an aux oil cooler installed on a turbocharged engine? Second question: If so, would it make it last longer if you are conservative and careful?
Scotty I caught ya again 😂! This video is clipped together Lol... The WRX portion of the video I know is part of another video as I remember you mentioning someone backing into the vehicle. HaHa Lol 🤣
Love my crosstrek!!
On my 3rd Subaru, bought a 22 Crosstrek Sport. Living in snow country, its been a great vehicle in winter. Of course tires are important, and I have snow tires on it, but Subaru also has the best awd system in the class. If I didn't need awd, I would probably would buy something more peppy, or go back to a WRX ( I traded in a 2005 wrx for the Crosstrek.)
WRX is AWD. 🤔
@@flyingirish31Yeah I needed the added clearance, I was tired of getting stuck in my wrx. We get a lot of snow up here and I'm out before the plows a lot of the time
Great Show you have!!! Have a 2019 Subabru Outback with StarLink. The StarLink is HORRIBLE because it NEVER completely turns OFF. I have had terrible trouble with this system drains and destroys batteries. Subaru knows the problem but refuses to fix it. I had to have the dealer take out the fuse to kill this thing. In doing so the auto light dimmer feature and the speakers on the top of the dash now don't work. I would like to see you get in Subaru's s--t and why Subaru can't sell a simple kit to turn OFF StarLink when you turn the car off. They kept telling me that I wasn't getting the back trunk door and that kept the almost non-existent light bulb off. NO! I took the light bulb out but I think it is the back trunk door module that is faulty. This car is so complicated it is a constant frustration. Like the ride tho.
I'll have to bring my 5 speed 2001 Forester to you sometime for an old school comparison since you've drove a new Forester.
I've also recently been watching some videos. And they're finding pieces of the silicone and the oil pan when they change the oil , so it's also getting inside of the engine and that could never be good
I have been helping friends to save their Hyundais that either missed the recall window or weren't built during the recall period. When we flip the engine and pull the pan we find everything from bearing flakes to grey silicon sealant. Even though many car makers are pretending to compete with each other many of them adopt the same policies at the same time that make them as reliable or less so than those they are competing with.
@WalkiTalki yes that's true and I've even heard that about Toyota in recent years. More and more recalled and Honda has been going down for a decade or so in reliability
Thanks Scotty for the nod to us who love the combination of turbo and manual transmission for the Fun To Drive factor. Yes gas milage might suck and things wear out faster but Smiles Per Gallon is much higher!
We must always give a priority to manual transmission. It's easier to maintain and will last so longer. And cost less.
But how do I learn to drive one
@@neptune4359 First you will need to find one. You could teach yourself in a hour. Watch a few videos. I saw a guy wanted the Integra so bad he did just that and filmed it.
@@neptune4359 Clutch, gear, gas. It's not hard at at all and actually fun. I drove nothing but manuals for 20 years but was getting sick of them in rush hour so switched to automatics, thinking I would go back to them. Well now manuals are going away and I'm regretting all the vehicles with sticks I've sold over the years, even trucks. Yes, you could buy trucks with sticks too.
Mazda skyactiv and Toyota automatics will outlast any manual transmission to 400k+ miles with just fluid changes. You'll be replacing clutches, plates, and master and slave cylinders on most manuals way before then. Which is technically more work.
Good luck finding one.
My forester with a turbo ej255 is a little b*tch, but i love it lol. Sitting parked rn needing a new center diff and trans 🥲
I drive my suby in snow with normal tires and it is unstoppable.
Same here. My mom has a 2019 Crosstrek and she only has all season tires on her car and this past winter she only skid maybe like twice but other than that no issues whatsoever
Here, too. I have some lengths of rope to put thru the wheels kinda like snow chains if I do get stuck, but it hasn't happened yet.
Yeah i have a 2011 legacy with the 3.6L and 5 speed auto( scotty rags on both) and i get through snow with grand touring all seasons without issues.
I suspect someone was actually playing in the snow 😂
bought a new crosstrek in 2017. over the next three years put more money into repsirs than ever other auto i have ever owned. repair cost exceeded the purchase price by thousands. as an example, put at least 40 studs/lungs on as they kept snapping off. all the response i evver got from subaru was, that shouln not happen...
Have fun changing the plugs on that Subie. It is a royal pain. Much easier to change or inspect plugs on an inline 4.
always a great time with Scotty. But, question for you.. you said a hybrid powertrain requires the use of a cvt for the arrangement of accepting the multiple power sources. Arent there plenty of modern vehicle that use a conventional trans with a hybrind powertrain? my fathers brand new tundra has a hybrid v6 turbo with a 10 speed. Thanks!
I got my 21 crostrek new great car so far already have 73k mikes on it been all over the U.S. in it . Super comfy . Decent gas milage , zero complaints
It's Made in Japan or the USS?
@@tacuazinful crosstreks have been made in japan
i have a 2022 and i only have 23K, 73K WOW you are running the wheels off of it LOL. my car has the 6 speed.
@@andrewdonohue1853 the 2.5 isnt, i believe is Made in USS
@@tacuazinfulUSS? aint the the truth these days? i think the cars themselves are made in japan, i'm not sure about the origin of the 2.5. my car has the 2.0 and it's a manual, the manual was only avaliable with the 2.0, and now.... sadly you cant get a manual at all in a crosstrek. the only subarus you cant get a manual in now are WRX and BRZ
I bought a crosstrek new back in 2019 (still have it) and I always forget it's a cvt transmission. It shifts just like all other automatics I've had.
I still love it, since I moved to a mountain town in Colorado and we get a lot of snow. The biggest complaint I have is this is the most sluggish acceleration I've ever had in a vehicle. Passing anyone on a 2 lane road is harrowing.
Always had a thing for subarus why my current is a 08 outback base manual I've had a 96 legacy l wagon manual and a 05 baja sport. The manuals are always more fun and not sluggish like the auto.
Better and better Owen.
2019 was the last year for the Legacy to have port fuel injection. In 2020 the Legacy went to direct fuel injection.
16:44 this editing is why I love Scotty 😂
Edit: For those asking, yes, I drive it like it was stolen every so often. I believe this is the secret to keeping the engine and components clean. Also, I've worked on these engines for 30 years and know their characteristics very well...more than most "mechanics".
Great video, Scotty, but I don't agree with you regarding turbos...at least for Volvo cars. My 2006 S80 T5 has a 2.5L, five cylinder turbo, has 221,000 miles on the clock, doesn't smoke, and runs virtually like new. The original automatic tranny is just as solid. Hwy MPG: 32 / City MPG: 24
It has a lot to do with how you drive, you probably drive very easy, if I drove that car it would be in the bone yard in 6 months..
Nice
runs like new is subjective lol...
@@stevenekdahl7124Hmm.. That's only partially true. I drive a '06 Audi A4 2.0T, it's currently at 453000 kms which is virtually unheard of on an original engine. It's been beaten to piss and drifted through every snow covered parking lot in sight, only thing wrong with it is it's rusting to sh!t and 2nd turbo is now bad.
@@SupraSav you definitely get good life out of your cars, I wish I was as lucky.
Must of been entertaining. Seeing Scotty bitting his tongue with the lib from PA in the WRX. From poor tires to customizing/hacking it.😂
O bought a used 2014 crosstrek premium. It seems to be in good shape. The engine looks brand new. It doesn’t seem to be leaking oil so far🤞🏼
I love the picture of the person who is "the type who wouldn't tow anything" 😂😂 2:08 😅💀
Scotty, it's my understanding that Toyota also uses silicone gaskets on their oil pans and camshaft housing ie. Toyota Seal & packing 103. Please talk about that sometime. Thanks.
Thanks Scotty, I wouldn’t mind you identifying the year your referring to when you say “decades ago” lol
2012
Fell into a WRX and Love it. I could see that happening. But trade in for a used outback for living in.
Love my wrx.
WRX is so fun, I love my 2018. Not sure why people love the other models that aren't manual trans...CVT sucks.
The engine sealer does not last 150,000 miles unfortunately. Mine started at around 50,000 (out of warrantee of course) and has many sealant leaks but are very slow leaks. At this point, just keep checking the oil until its ready to junk. Subaru wants $5,200 to pull engine and pull apart and reseal. Crazy ridiculous.
Have you replaced your transmission yet?
Get CarShield Warranty they will cover the price
I live in Michigan never used snow tires…never been stuck.
i live in southwest MI. snow tires definitely help on the backroads around here. a good number rarely get plowed. a few years back when i delivered pizza, i had a road with a couple regulars that got plowed maybe 4 times all winter. my dakota and another guy's grand cherokee were the only ones that could get down that road.
My friend had a cross trek. It burned oil like crazy.
I had a 6 speed manual crosstrek. It was very slow but that Trans was very stout and I believe it was the same Trans in my 18 wrx limited. I would never ever get a cvt if I was loading up the car with significant cargo like a kayak and all my camping and fishing gear.
One thing you forgot to mention is the Subaru Thermo Control Valve. They tend to die around the 50k miles mark. It's a known issue and there's a lawsuit going on about it.
Subaru supposedly resigned it for the 2022 and newer models, but I've heard the redesign didn't fix the issue.
My friends forester wilderness held pretty well in a rollover
We love our 2023 Forester. Been a great vehicle.
2012 Outback. 155,000m. only repair...new ball joints. never has burned a drop of oil. everyone said to check oil every fuel stop. i have done this, and checking level has been a waste of time. tired of people bad-mouthing the brand. It sounds like Scottie is starting to see the light...they are great cars, just drive them reasonably.
Subaru owners unite, I have a glorious joy of having blown head gaskets, 2016 forester, that was a joy! Any of y'all have had a P2005 code and what steps did you take to fix? No loss in fuel mileage, engine still runs smooth as butter, nothing noticeable while driving, but slightly heavy exhaust smell once I get out of the car at my desired destination. The lights corresponding to said issue have come on and off by themselves. First instance was Sunday 3/31
Gotta tell the truth Scotty. Toyota uses silicone sealant on the timing cover on some engines. Probably elsewhere too.
ISO rarely disagree with you.But you have to realize that porsche has been making flat boxer engines for many many years in their nine eleven and other car and those cars are flat out fast and reliable when it comes to the engine itself
bought a rebuilt forester that had been slid into a guard rail on the drivers side, my only complaint is the paint was clearly done cheap and years later is chipping off
The Toyota hybrid CVT is not like other CVT. The Toyota CVT in hybrids do not have a CVT that uses a belt. There are no CVT belts in those CVT. The CVT in Toyota hybrids are a planetary gear set with 2 electric motors, one electric motor that controls the outer ring and one that controls the inner shaft. So it is a meshed gear set with no CVT belts.
I have a 2019 Outback. Bought it new and have only put about 30k miles on it. Not as smooth riding as the various Hondas and Acuras I've had over the last 35 years and drove them until the wheels fell off. It has been a very good car, so far. It gets me where I need to go. It is a great value compared to Honda vehicles.
Oh crap Scotty's pumping up the Toyotas again...this time the Rav 4.....
I own a 2004 subaru wrx turbocharged engine with 206k miles on it...running amazingly to this day...yes it requires TLC and maintenance but...honestly the car is working phenomenally and is still pulling hard!
Never mind towing. How does the CVT transmission do with a full load on a long trip?
I loved my 2010 subaru forester and my 96 legacy. My 2010 just got totaled. A lady ran a red light. When I get the insurance check I'm getting another 09-12 forester
need to see a 2017 Honda Pilot review! (EX-L)
You state you can’t have an automatic transmission in a hybrid but yet Hyundai/Kia did it in their first hybrid sonata and optima models. It was a bad idea and it performed terribly but they did it.
I was always back and fourth on Subaru reliability....until buying one, and witnessing six of them on both sides of our family.
Also Toyotas inolvement I feel shows their confidence in the products.
From a canadian mechanic, please do not put just two winter tires in the snow... It's going to feel like a civic with plastic lunch treys in the rear.
There is a reason it is mandatory here in Quebec.
I understand you . Even with front drive it's 4 snows not 2
Agreed. BF Goodrich makes a tire called Trail Terrain TA. They're severe snow rated and plenty smooth on the road in warm weather. Run 4 of them all year round. They're 60K mile rated also. They make the Subaru more fun. Is that what you were thinking or do you need something more extreme in Canadian Weather?
@jamesofsandiego yes they are rated for winter they would be legal up here.
By experience, they are not the best kind of ice and snow but a good all-rounder.
The best you can find is nokian hakkapelitta 9(my opinion). But they would melt in the summer months.
Thank you. That answers my question. It seems to me if you live in extreme conditions you're best to have a different set of tires for winter. Here in California and Nevada we can compromise with a year rounder.@@mathieubeauchamp7784
I want the 2024 crosstrek though!!!
Thanks for the honest review Scotty.. as always.. I work for Subaru so it helps keep me working.. God bless
what about a 1994 ford 150 inline fuel injected 6 with 4wd for towing ? some rocker panel rust. homemade bed ? about 150k miles
Well, at least you still have petrol engine without a CVT. here in Europe specially Spain. All RAV4 from 2014 are hybrid CVT. There's no more petrol engine with manual or automatic transmission. The only option is to buy an used RAV4 Diesel manual with 170k kilometers between $16.000 to $22.000.
The new Subaru crosstrek(wilderness) can tow 3500lbs
You really crack yourself up and me too!
I have for about 5 yrs. Even used his advice to pass on his knowledge.😊
I had a 2015 Subaru Crosstrek that started bleeding oil at 55K miles. The fuel injectors came lose too. The thing was a mess and they had to reseal the engine.
Granted, it was the first year of the model and I didn’t know back then that you never buy the first year of a new model.
But it soured me on Crosstrek for sure.
The BIG issue I have with the Subaru CVT is that almost everyone online says to change the fluid in CVT's every 30-50,000 miles. Well, Subaru says theirs is 'lifetime' and they extended the warranty to 10 yr/100,000 miles on the CVT so if you change the fluid, you void the warranty? My brother's Forester CVT died at 70,000 miles and was changed under warranty (car has 140,000 on it now). I don't want to have our Crosstrek CVT quit just out of warranty because the fluid wasn't changed. Then it's MY $5000 bill. Maybe they think their dealers can't do the change correctly?
No sush thing as lifetime warranty the CVT fluid well get think and sludgey I did mine at 60k
The only concern we have with our 23 Forester is the start/stop. Having a boxer engine means the start is much rougher than an inline or v. You can turn off the start/stop via a button, but it resets back to "on" every time you turn off the car.
start/stop is extremely intrusive and annoying on anything other than a hybrid. Hybrids are fine cause they help start the car in full electric mode to give the engine the time to turn on again but on a regular ICE its extremely annoying at traffic lights and dangerous on intersections.
that WRX owner should trade for a standard transmission crosstrek, it wont be insanely fast but it might be better for his use case.
Scotty you need to join the subaru legacy/outback forums. The owners love the 3.6L engine including myself with 140k miles on my legacy with 0 issues. Both the 6 cylinder and 5 speed auto.
Hi Scotty, question for you I got 2013 Scion FRS i have replaced 2 times the flex- plate they break the firs one in a day the second one in one hour, what is the reason I am frustrate and i dont trust this car but I need to fix it... thank you I just need your advise...
Scotty could you take a look at a Toyota crown I’d love to see your review thinking about importing one
Toyotas also use silicone on the front timing covers lower oil pan and upper oil pan although toyota uses FIPG form in place gasket it’s just a fancy silicone it holds up but do wear out eventually I have a 1jz and I had to drop the subframe to change the upper oil pan silicone it was leaking at the back of the engine causing my clutch to slip I thought it was the rear main seal but it was the upper pan besides leaking Subarus like to go boom boom especially the turbocharged models they do not like to be drove hard whereas my Toyota enjoys a good beating
So wise , Thank You . I really hope that my wife's holds up . I personally stick with all season radials
What about the viscous coupler, any problems with them? I checked one out a friend had purchased and it had a shudder when turning corners. Checked wheel bearings, u joints (which are not replaceable according to Subaru dealer) and finally found a post about the vis. coupler causing shudder and about 1600.00 at that time to replace. He traded the car in on a Toyota, he did have 120,000 miles on the Subaru.