[kendi]

Originally Posted by MicRoDrafting

as a Subaru owner for approx 10 yrs now … a tad surprised by the “All Wheel Drive” comment. Especially since usually post fact related comments.

The “All Wheel Drive” is, and has always been a Standard Feature of Subaru - without any issues, including the gas mileage.

And Subaru has consistently been one of the most highly rated vehicle on the road due to SAFETY, and RELIABILITY. Also Consistently one of Consumers Reports Top Picks.

As with nearly All Subaru Owners, we now have no intention of owning and other Manufacturer !!

AND YES, it is quite True that Subaru outlasts all other vehicles on the road, with some owners known to own one for over 10 years without ever having major issues … including the “All Wheel Drive” feature

Agree. Safety and reliability were the two reasons I first bought a Subaru 15 yrs ago. A few yrs later my husband bought one and then our daughter. All 3 have been great vehicles for us.

[Remembergoldenrule]

This is from my son that has the Subaru.
Overtime they will hate that screen and poor resolution camera. Beeping is annoying too, lots of beeping. Everything else is pretty great. He loves to take it off road camping and loves the space.
The beeping and screen issue is causing him to think about trading in for Toyota.

[Topspinmo]

Subaru’s have had intake manifold leak problems on boxer engine’s. No vehicle brand has zero problem. Buy what you want. Naturally my brand I brought is the best.

[Cuervo]

My only suggestion, before you invest in a hybrid, find out how many miles do you get on the electric mode on its own.
Once that is established, you have to decide on your usage.
You might come to the conclusion either to stay with gas or go fully electric.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Our daughter recently bought a new Subaru Forester, non-hybrid, and loves it. She is very particular and value conscious and test drove both the hybrid and regular models, and opted for the traditional option. The hybrid didn’t feel right to her, costs more, has potentially more maintenance issues and the eventual cost of replacing the battery pack, offered only a marginal increase in MPG, and was told by the dealer that the AWD system in the traditional model is superior in the snow (she is a skier). I think she made a wise choice.

CoachK is a 7th model Subaru Outback owner, great cars, lots of great safety features, and a few too many as well. However, front wheel drive is far superior than all wheel drive on tires for sure. Have stores will share over drinks. .