[Kenswing]

My wife had a 2015 Outback Limited and we just traded it in for 2025. The 2015 cost about $34k and didn't have the eyesite system. The 2025 Has all the new technology. 11" display. A GPS that actually works. Apple Carplay. LED headlights that adjust when you turn corners. All the collision avoidance and lane departure stuff. The sideview mirrors tilt down when you put the car in reverse. Leather heated seats. Heated steering wheel, etc. It even reminds you to look in the back seat to make sure you didn't leave a kid or pet back there. Thankfully there is so much customization available that you can disable that function since we have neither pets or children. The car is loaded. The car remembers you. When you get in it will adjust the seats and mirrors to your presets. It also has two switches in the door that will do the same thing.

We paid around $37k at the Wesley Chapel Dealership. They were very easy to deal with. We didn't get any warm and fuzzies from the two local dealerships. All those features in a car under $40k is impressive in my book.

These cars are absolute beasts in the snow. The Outback handled the snow better than my 3/4 ton Dodge 4x4 with snow tires and 500lbs of sandbags in the bed.

If I had any complaints it would be power. The car certainly isn't going to win any drag races. It's a great around town car and we were comfortable taking it across the country. There is a turbo version of most of their cars with ~$2k upcharge.

If you have any questions you know how to find me.

[retiredguy123]

I don't own a Honda or a Subaru, but I'll give you my 2 cents anyway. 4 cylinder cars are cheaper, and most all cars have some type of turbo charger to increase acceleration, so I don't think you are gaining anything with a 6 cylinder engine. Most cars sold today are very reliable, and I don't trust those who review and rate cars. To me, the Honda is a better vehicle to buy because of name reputation alone. Also, if you look around, there are more SUVs on the road than sedans. I think that most people today prefer an SUV to a sedan for the storage space and the improved visibility. So, when you trade in the Accord, consider an SUV. Also, for me, I keep the rear seat folded down so I can usually talk my way out of being the driver by claiming that my vehicle can only handle 2 people. Good luck.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

These cars are absolute beasts in the snow. The Outback handled the snow better than my 3/4 ton Dodge 4x4 with snow tires and 500lbs of sandbags in the bed.

Dam straight, absolute beasts in the snow. Back in my late 20’s and 30’s I was a sking fanatic. The more it snowed, the more I drove chasing fresh powder. During nor’easters, when it was recommended to stay off the roads, I was heading north during the heart of the blizzard. My boss and I had an understanding that if we had a major blizzard I would be using vacation time. I can’t count the times I drove to Killington at night during a blizzard, folded down the back seat of the Buru wagon, and crashed in the back of the car in the parking lot. The snow plows would wake me up, I’d move the car to a spot already plowed, go into the lodge to freshen up, down a cup of coffee and a couple snickers bars, and be waiting for the first chairlift to carve turns in the fresh virgin powder. I drove that car through the worst conditions possible and never got stuck. Gotta love Subarus.

[MorTech]

My neighbor has a new Ascent...It moves right along with the turbo 4 cylinder.
You can get a turbo in the Outback. Subaru is discontinuing the Legacy sedan.
The WRX moves right along but I think it is over priced.

Toyota owns 20% of Subaru so their reliability has improved over the years.

I would take a 2025 Camry over an Accord.

[justjim]

We bought our first Subaru new in 2023. Prior to that we owned 4 new Honda odyssey’s over several years and a CRV. Honda’s are great vehicles. We just wanted to try something different for a change and after doing my research and driving a Subaru Outback we bought our first Subaru. Five star in every way. OP, if you want to try a different make and model, I highly recommend the Subaru Outback.

[Topspinmo]

Older 6 cylinders are subject to intake manifold leaks. I don’t don’t know about newer engines? I wouldn’t be cheap and leave oil in too long either.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by justjim

We bought our first Subaru new in 2023. Prior to that we owned 4 new Honda odyssey’s over several years and a CRV. Honda’s are great vehicles. We just wanted to try something different for a change and after doing my research and driving a Subaru Outback we bought our first Subaru. Five star in every way. OP, if you want to try a different make and model, I highly recommend the Subaru Outback.

I like Honda’s also but now there all turbo charged and direct injected, not fan any more.

[Deandd]

Honda has been slipping badly the last couple of years … Having owned all of them I would give the edge to Toyota over Subaru; but either would be a great choice. If you are going to do mostly TV driving and not much Interstate today’s 4 cylinders are fine… but for long durance, multi-day highway speeds I would go with the 6…. I am biased for Toyota having owned just about every model of their trucks and cars since the early 70s … no problems and great dealer service ……

[Cuervo]

I've had a number of Subarus, I had a 2,000-foot driveway on top of a snowy mountain, and I would fly up it with no problem.
Saying that since I've moved to Fl. I've switched to Hyundai, right now I own an EV.
If you really want a Subaru, it's an excellent car, but I purchase vehicles to meet my needs, think it over is this what you want or what you need.

[darkim]

Honda Accords have always been within the top 5 (if not top 10) vehicles to purchase for over 30 years. If you change the oil it’s almost guaranteed to get you 250K (if not more) miles

[terryf484]

We just traded our Buick Enclave for a Outback Touring. Wife wanted a little smaller car. First benefit, we had just renewed out car insurance for out Buick and when I called to get insurance on new car I asked how much more we would need to pay and was told I would be getting $143 back due to the safety rating of a Subaru. How nice.

We have been driving it for about 3 weeks now and have nothing but good things to say about handling and performance. Thought going from 6 to 4 cylinders might be noticeable, but overall I don't miss those extra cylinders. Plenty of get up and go.

Also like the fact you get a full size spare tire. The Buick had one of those little spares and we were on a long trip and had a flat tire on a Saturday. Had a heck of a time finding a replacement so we could continue on our trip that day.

Highly recommend Subaru.

[USOTR]

I'm considering a Subaru, but when I looked at them, all of them are hybrid. I'm not a fan of serving and repairing two different power systems in a vehicle. And at only 25 mpg I'm not seeing it worth the extra cost of maintenance and repair of two different power systems. I noticed the local dealer is now offering a 200k warranty on their Subaru's to over come the fears of the new

[Sparky99]

I owned a 4 cylinder Subaru Brat circa 1980 for about 16 years. It ran great with no issues and was easy to work on. Sold it at a great price back then and it was still running great. Only issue is Subaru is overpriced now in this car marketplace.

[ithos]

Conventional transmissions have been replaced by CVT transmissions and 6 cyl cars have been replaced by 4 cyl turbos.

Has newer technology in vehicles made them less reliable reduced longevity? Can they last 250k miles or longer like conventional transmissions and engines?

Are there new cars that don't have these features?

[kleck48@comcast.net]

Originally Posted by Boomer

My 2016 Honda Accord is doing fine and I will probably keep driving it. I am not someone who cares about always having a newer car. We take good care of our vehicles.

But Subaru has my attention lately.

I always buy 6-cylinder engines. Perhaps I need to get past that. Last century we had some kind of 4-cylinder car that was awful. Merging was scary. I have wiped whatever kind it was from my memory. I hated that car and have been buying 6 cylinders since. But is that really necessary with newer engine designs?

I am just now entering the thinking stage on this and would appreciate any input from Subaru owners, present or past. Thank you.

Boomer

First time Subaru owner, bought a 2023 Ascent and loving it! Former Toyota and Honda owner for years. Would buy again!

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