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Right now, we have a 2018 Honda HRV and a 2011 Subaru Outback. I am partial to Subarus after being run off the road in 2005. The Subaru Forester I was driving certainly protected me. I don't think many other cars would have gripped the off-road conditions I was forced onto at a high speed. It then stopped effortlessly right before I came to a group of trees.
Great to hear your story. The grip matters when you drive on uneven surfaces. I drifted my forester a lot in the snow, the limit of this car is predictable.
Just got back from the dealer literally 10 minutes ago after trading my 2020 Sentra for a 2019 Accord and wow i couldnt be more thankful for you and your fans advice. Literally saved me from a $17,000 loss, Love to you all.
Honestly your foolish, for that decision unless you plan to keep the far until the wheels fall off and I bet you won’t. Nissan’s aren’t as bad as this old guy seems to think they are.
@@mathewscott9453 At 13,000 i was already having problems with the transmission. The automatic brakes went off when there was nothing in the road at all and if there was a car behind he would have definitely rear ended me. The bluetooth in the car was delayed by 5-10 seconds. I also drive very cautious with the brakes and after 4,000 miles the brakes were pretty worn out after the amount of times the abs went off. I bought it at $17,000 and traded at a value of $19,000 so there wasnt a loss at all. I favor reliability and safety over anything and nissan has failed me in those two.
I have had my 2006 3.0R Outback since it was 2 years old. It has 156000 miles on it now and has never gone wrong. It's the best car ever had, the only expenditure has been on consumables.
A friend of mine's parents owned one and it got used and abused. When it was sold for scrap one of the wheels literally broke off about 100 feet down the road as it was being towed. 😂
People loyal to some brand but don’t realize that their favorite or worst vehicles are a combination of the brands they probably hate and ones they adore. Like Mazda and BMW or Toyota and Mazda etc. Don’t be loyal to the brand. Just take care of your car and it will take care of you regardless if the manufacturer. Even a Toyota or Honda when abused doesn’t last.
@@everydaygemini9698 I’ve owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata for the past 8 yrs. They’ve come a long way despite what critics like Scotty say. A company that actually stands behind their products because when their engines locked up, they provided customers with free new ones... I’m speaking from experience as a satisfied customer driving a vehicle with over 220k miles on the dash. My neighbor has a 2009 KIA with 270k miles (original engine and transmission). My coworker has a 2010 Nissan Altima with 200 miles and his wife a 2007 Chevy Malibu with 203 k miles. Another friend has a 2008 Dodge Avenger with over 195k. My point is that all vehicles can last not just Toyotas or Hondas. It’s about the driver/owner not taking care or driving like a maniac. Sure there are known lemons like BMW has plenty of plastics in the engine area which tend to crack so preventative maintenance on such a car is to change rubber hoses and plastics periodically like clock work and the vehicles can go over 200k.
Same with my family and ford. Ford has never let me down in 20 years of driving. Although I did just buy my wife a rav4. I’m still driving ford. Just bought a new ranger after driving a 99 escort, then a 2011 focus. Both got to 200k with no big issues
Same man all my family drive Toyota and Lexus for years they keep going forever but my dad drives Honda Accord 2012. And also I forgot I drive 2005 Honda Odyssey with 210,000 miles love ❤️ inside of leather not much but I like it basic it got volume nob and tune nob no not new one seems new to me .
I bought my 2018 Outback almost a year ago! Got it at 48,000 miles and it’s such a smooth ride! Took it to the mountain house and was very surprised how well it takes turns and whatnot. Loving it!
Volvo is the only car I drive now. I drove 8 Toyotas since 1974 and they have the worst seats. Volvos are a pleasure to drive and super comfortable and luxurious. Mine is a 2014 XC60 and I love every mile I have put on this car and has over 85K. My uncle has a 1996 960 with 480,000 miles on it and still going strong with no issues.
You must live down south. Any of those up north here became rust buckets within 10 to 15 years. The rear trailing arm brackets would break off the frame, basically causing the rear axle to shift and break universal joints or the driveshaft. I worked on the passport 20 years ago at the dealership
I've had a Forester and now a 2019 Outback. Both have been great cars with no big, and hardly any little, problems. Ask of now, I would buy another if need be.
He doesn’t care for a few car companies but will give grudging respect them, calling them “decent cars” at least. Kia/Hyundais are the same for him. But if you talk modern VWs, yeah, he has nothing good to say about them. 🤣
I have a 2014 Subaru Forester with 109K miles. Other than the rear wheel bearings going out, it's been no trouble at all. It's also very easy to work on, compared to most modern cars.
I’d take the Passport. The only issue with the Honda is the 9speed, they should put their 10 speed in it. For the Outback, it’s a very sold car. It’s the CVT that ruins it for me. If they had a 8-10 speed in it, I’d take it no problem.
I’ve had my 2015 wilderness green Outback Limited for 2+ years now. I absolutely love my car. She just rolled over to 50k miles and I have yet to experience any mechanical failure. *knock on wood*. I’ve had two interior trim issues that my local Subaru dealer fixed right away. The passenger A arm pillar trim fell down randomly one day and a rubber “accordion” looking gasket fell down when I opened the sunroof lid. Other than installing a 2” lift, I’ve done absolutely nothing to the car. I love my car and it’s capabilities.
I've had 2015 Outback, 2018 and now a 2020 Outback. All have not had any issues with oil consumption. I madly love this Gen 6 (2020 and newer) Outback. It is refined and exceptional.
Talking about Isuzu reminded me of growing up in the 90s. My mom had an old Isuzu Trooper. It drove like a truck but I have some of my best memories in it. It’s a shame Isuzu stopped producing passenger cars.
Very informative video Scotty! I've always favored the Subaru over the Honda. I've had a Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring since 2014 as a second car over my Lexus IS350 until 2021 when my Girlfriend convinced me to get a Mazda3 sedan. She absolutely loves that little car.
I’m still driving a 2005 Outback with taller all terrains, put it up to 9.2 inches. I take mine off-road so hands down I wouldn’t get any other brand other than Subaru for AWD off-road (if I wanted a dedicated vehicle it’d be a 4x4 truck), It just is leagues better for that application, as wel as high starting ground clearance and lower center of gravity.
I had an 2002 Acura CL-type S. Had over 220,000 miles on it and it ran like a Swiss Watch. I gave it to my niece. I’m glad I did to help her out but I kinda wish I didn’t. Loved that car.
@@paullee9982 It wasn’t a manual. I’m 6’1” with a wife and two kids. Because it was a small car with 2 doors they hated it. It was obviously loaded with heated leather, moon roof, an awesome Bose stereo. It was blue with tinted windows and it just looked cool.
Thank you scotty. I really enjoy videos like this. In europe Toyota and the PSA group have cooperated for many years in the van marked. Recently Mazda, subaru, toyota, kawazaki and yamaha have started working on synthetic fuel because they think that batteries are not for everyone.
Except for what you mentioned and 4 wheel drive, it is a station wagon That being said, a Chevy or ford full size station wagon, sat 9 and could carry a full sheet of plywood with the back door closed.
I actually really like station wagons. I’d love to own one. I’ve just seen some low mileage ones going for 10K (a Chevrolet) to 13K (a Buick Roadmaster). I love that sort of smooth boat feeling of riding in one of those things. My grandfather had a Lincoln. He actually always drove Lincolns for the time that I was around him. They have that same sort of road boat suspension. I read in some auto related article once that the SUV effectively replaced the station wagon as the family car. I think that’s actually a shame. A Subaru these days is about as close as you can get to driving a modern wagon or wagon-esque vehicle. I’d love to drive a station wagon for the nostalgia alone. I couldn’t justify some of these current market prices that I’m seeing now even though I know they’re sort of collector’s items at this point especially those old ones with the wood paneling. Although, I did, while browsing, locate a late 90’s Hyundai Elantra station wagon going for just 2K but I’m not familiar with Hyundai vehicles. I really appreciate Scotty sharing his immense knowledge with us. I can’t say enough how invaluable this is especially if you’re a woman and find yourself vulnerable to dismissal or downright dishonesty if you bring your car in for service yourself. It makes me want to learn learn and learn some more so I can do as much as I can myself so I don’t have to depend on a shop or mechanic for help. And for the things I’d feel more comfortable having someone else do, I’ll be knowledgeable enough, using the right auto-speak, so they’d know they can’t take advantage of me. It’s also cool that Scotty regularly does giveaways. My dream Scotty “Rev Up Your Engines” Kilmer giveaway would be to win a visit from him to check out your car, teach you how to take care of it, etc. This would be great. None of the men in my family are mechanically inclined so I can’t think of anything better than learning from the best.
The problem is that sleazy mechanics can still screw you over even if you use what you called "auto-speak", my grandfather is a mechanic, I've worked on cars and semi's and excavation equipment under a 30 year mechanic. I can be filled by dealership and mechanics. For example, you can go into a auto service shop to get transmission fluid changed. You have no real way of knowing how much they changed or if they put the right kind of ATF in. They can say they did but most automatic modern cars have sealed transmissions, usually CVT's like in 2014 Honda Civic SI or Toyota Corolla L. There is no dipstick, and even if there was that will only show you of the fluid is dirty. Most fluid is pink but it can have harmful additives to your tranny and cause problems. My issue with sealed transmissions is I can't check the fluid without dumping it and doing a very complicated procedure to confirm the car is the correct temperature and the fluid is the exact level needed. I can't tell if it's the exact fluid I need. This extends to dealerships, they can tell you that the car they are selling you had oil changed every 5k miles and used synthetic high milage motor oil or that the transmissions fluid was the manufacturers recommended brand that was changed every 70k miles. But you wouldn't know if they serviced the vehicle and changed the oil filter, motor oil and transmission fluid and coolant just before posting it up for sale. You could get a bad transmission or engine due to improper care from previous owners. This applies to getting your car serviced at a oil change shop like Walmart/Firestone/Car quest and others. A tip I have is to find a mechanic you trust and have them show you how to do regular maintenance yourself, not easy if you have CVT auto transmission. But I make a scratch mark on the oil filter before I take it in, that way you can identify if they actually change the oil filter. Force them to use a premium filter and manufacturers specifications on oil (fully synthetic) or if you have high millage (140k+) use synthetic high milage.
I had a 2005 Pilot EXL from new until 2015, great vehicle, comfortable and lots of space and towed my boat all over. Then I got a new 2016 Acura MDX Tech, by far the best ride and driving SUV. I rented a BMW X5 on vacation in Miami for 10 days, nice SUV but when I got home and back into my MDX I was surprised how nice it felt to drive it again compared to the BMW X5. Now I have a 2019 Passport Elite, Love it, has most of the features the MDX has but the MDX ride is by far better but it cost over $10K more. I really like my Passport, over all a great SUV! The only thing I don't like about it is most people do not know what it is and they call it a CRV. LOL!
@@jamesmedina2062 my credit was terrible when I bought my Acura, so I was extremely upside down on it. When car prices started going up, I owed the exact value so I got the Passport. Way more features and I’m not upside down.
@@tc5074 thats good. well we all see the world can flip "upside down" from what we know but for many years everybody thought the US government could control everything and give us massive stability, including designed obsolescence and huge lots of new vehicles for sale. Hopefully we learned that it is not all powerful nor should it be. Market forces should allow prices to fluctuate. I don't want to buy cheap gas forever because US is subsidizing it. Thats not free market at all! We will all buy big SUV's and never move from fossil fuels that way. I have noticed 90% of people will not vote their conscience or take actions unilaterally. They have to be forced to do things and hence we have vax mandates when Americans should be able to trusted but they really arent. Propaganda has caused divides and lack of people doing the "prudent thing". Rant over!! I congratulate you. I learned as well. I was way upside down in a car I absolutely hated, a big slow '00 VW Passat with uncomfortable manual seats and it went from the high price I paid in 2000 (24.5k) down to 2k value in 5-7 years. Insane. Yes I put miles on it but still the depreciation was insane. If it had been an Accord I could have kept at least 5k residual value at over 100k miles. Today I have a newer Civic and while the seats are not power adjust, I have modified them, the car has ran well, and I have equity in the car from what I can tell. I get 37 mpg mixed driving. I feel that it will keep going and that helps too. So many cars really make you nervous. i cant imagine owning a Ford again or Vw/Audi.
I bought a 2012 Outback with 74k miles about 4 years ago. It's got about 160k on it now and it's still going strong other than some 0² sensor issues, rusted heat plates and some rusted exhaust problems that required some welding. Eats headlights too. But it starts right up every time and has never left me stranded. Even took a side impact collision when someone changed lanes without looking and it's still going down the road. Best car I've ever owned.
My 2013 Subaru Outback has been a money pit. It goes through more oil than should be allowed. In 2018 had to have all 4 cylinders replaced and now in 2021 the CVT transmission is shot!!! It's biggest selling feature for me is the extra ground clearance. Makes it much easier for me to get in and out!!!
My wife purchased a 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R and I must say I absolutely luv it! I have a 3.6 v6 in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and although the hp is close to the same the boxer has a much snappier feal. We are a Jeep family but I'd gladly drive this Subaru any day.
Does your passport ever shift hard between 20-30 MPH? I have had mine for around 6 months and every now and then it seems like 3rd or 4th gear is a rough shift.
Definitely shifts hard in D mode. S mode seems to be better because quicker shifts. Car has a few issues but overall is a Honda. Reliable and drives safe. Lots of maintenance items esp on awd version.
@@alexbrew22 I took mine into a dealer and had them perform a software update to address this issue. It was a night and day difference in shift smoothness. I hope this information might help you.
@@DerekBruckner preciate you. The software fix was performed. It was kind of easy and there is a video showing diy. There is simply a dog gear that is a little rough here and there. No bigs. Had a gear box go out but under warranty. Wish I had purchased 2wd version.
I had a 00’ Subaru Forester and can relate to not knowing whether or not it was an SUV or station wagon. I was on the side of it being more of a station wagon. But I definitely think the newer ones are SUVs because they’re higher-up. The earlier foresters were just high enough to not need to be lifted in order to change the oil. But they weren’t high enough to do much else without a jack.
hmm...I've had 3 Subaru Outbacks / all purchased new - #1 2006 XT AT put 153,000 miles on it without any drive train problems at all. Did have some hubs go bad fixed under warranty. #2 2015 Premium with 133,000 miles with zero problems at all. Oil - tires - fuel. Owned it until I traded for my current #3 2018 Premium with 139,000 miles with no problems at all = Oil - Tires - Fuel. I'm keeping this one and see how far I can run it without major problems. 2006 turbo got 25mpg...the 2015 got 32-34mpg...my current 2018 is getting 33-37mpg all at above speed limits.
Didn’t the 3rd generation Subaru’s (?) in the early 2000’s have a bad reputation for head gasket failure? Ej251 and EJ253 engines. I had two 2005 Outbacks, both required head gasket replacements
Subaru Impressa 2007 2-litre AWD automatic. The motor is as smooth as silk. We just replaced the spark plugs which were fitted on the assembly line. Just consumables spent on it. Like belts, brake pads, battery, tyres, etc, windshield wipers, oil/filter etc. A small station wagon basically. Economical, very stable on road or dirt, good ride. Not a muscle car, but not wimpy either. A mild whine in the right rear axle, which may have to be replaced in the next 10,ooo k's or so. The RAC mechanic says it is fine for many years yet. [Presuming parts can still be available for it]. Almost everything is easy to get at, and it does not require many special tools. Very happy with it, and for the price, it is a steal.
Traded in my 2014 Subaru Forester close to what I paid for it 3 years ago for a new 2022. My Buick however is in the shop with a broken exhaust system and trade in worth 20% what I paid for it 8 years ago Whats that tell ya?
Another great educational video by Scotty. There is even more corporate ties if you consider joint ownership and boards of directors. BTW. Is there an example of a GM joint venture and the partner becoming a world leader?
Owner of 2015 WRX CVT. Driving it since May 2016 (33,000 kms). Today completed 6 years of ownership and 105,000 kms on it. Zero complaints zero issues. *MADE IN JAPAN* quality true to it's name.
This video hit my experience head-on. I just traded in my 2013 Outback due to excessive oil consumption -- about 1 quart added every 2k miles, plus I just couldn't trust it anymore even though I took excellent care -- for a 2019 Passport with an excellent CPO warrantee. As much as I wanted to love it, I was scarred by that Subaru and feel much better about the new purchase, even if the warrantee and extended coverage is overkill.
Uncle Scotty should mark this type of videos to differentiate them from the rest, I mean the regular ones are cool, funny, and interesting, but these are just next level! Bunch of great info, and very educational overall for us ''Real Car Enthusiasts!
Into year 3 with my Honda passport 2020. More than satisfied. Around 45k mileage on it. Not a single issue so far (trying not to jinx myself haha) The Honda i-VTM4 All-Wheel Drive system is really great for my snowy winter.
Still love my 15 Crosstrek despite battery and a few electronic issues. Radio changes stations when going over a bump. Passenger seat goes off when only my handbag is on it. It looks brand new though.
The older Passports were simply Isuzu Rodeo's which had Honda badges and other very minor differences. The newer Passport is rather a Honda Pilot without the 3rd row seats. Still waiting to hear the truth about Honda.
I have owned both the 2017 Outback and the 2019 Passport. The Subaru was a very good car but was hard for me to get in and out of. I bought the Passport because of the taller door for ease to get into while still getting the good AWD. I enjoy everything about my Passport except that on the 2019 model, connecting to Apple car play doesn’t always work which is annoying. I think that problem is fixed on the 2021 model which I would like to get. My best friend bought the new Onyx Outback and is enjoying it very much.
@@redwhite_040 yes, it’s weird and rare but just being able to slide in and out rather than scrunch up my body really helped in my taller door Passport.
I was debating a honda, acura, subaru, and mazda. I went with the acura. Im glad i didnt get the subaru. The nhtsa report on the acura i wanted had 0 recalls and 18 complaints. Went with the acura.
We have a 2013 Outback 3.6 Limited - and for the most part has been trouble free. Bought it with 7 miles on the odometer and now has over 115K miles. Unfortunately we've been seeing the oil consumption thing since last year... eats about 1/2 quart every 4-5K miles. We'll be trading her in next year for a 2023 Honda Passport! Kind of funny since I made that decision before watching this video...
Had a 91 Loyale front wheel drive, the last year they offered non-awd. Wish I had taken better care of it. Only got 280,000, but probably could have gotten half again as much. I was young and I think just wanted something new. And bigger.
@FuryArrow I'm getting 24 mpg, I've put a little over 24,000 miles on it. I will say when I've taken it in for an oil change the last two times, there were recalls on it. They fixed a cap for some to do with the air flow, and the second one was for the auto kill switch. They had to do a software update so it would randomly shut the vehicle off.
I owned a 2010 WRX and 2015 Forester XT. When I had my Subarus I took them off pavement and did things as shown in Subaru commercials. I made lots of friends in the Subaru overlanding community. So many of us have had failed CVTs. The CVT in my Forester XT failed at 60K miles, and a friends Subaru ascent died at just 9K miles. I literally don’t have 1 single friend that has had a traditional automatic they has failed. Not one! It’s typically other parts, like the CV joint, or differential that will break first. It’s annoying that Subaru chose to have one of the most expensive parts as the weakest link. I now own a Honda Passport. It’s been an amazing vehicle! 88K miles in, and love it! It’s a lot more capable and reliable too!
I got one for y'all and Scotty. 2010 Fusion Sport with the aisin trans. When cold there's a rattle when in P D R but not neutral and finally a whine in OD . Think I may neutral drop that bad boy
Hey Scotty, my 07 Matrixs engine, with 147,000KM, does a cycle where every 45 seconds or so the headlights dim for a split second and the air (heat or AC) at the same time air kicks off then on for a split second sounding like a cycle. When the fan/AC/heat is off this is not an issue. The mechanic told me he wasnt sure what it was, but he did say that Radiator was kicking on often and very loudly when the air/heat/AC was on. What do you think this is and what can I do to fix it?
Outback is the biggest car id buy I want a great wagon and was thinking a mazda 6 or Subaru liberty wagons but now that the roads in Melbourne have been getting worse every year maybe the more off-road outback is the best choice
My buddy has an 09 Forester that he picked up used. It’s been a great car for him. I bought a 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport with the 2.4 and 6 speed auto. I realize it’s a glorified Subaru. Anything for me to get away from a CVT and still be economical. I plan on driving it into the ground since they don’t hold value past 100k miles. My side job pays for it and a bigger vehicle was needed. I’m pretty happy. If the economy is still a thing in 5-10 years I’ll look into a Toyota Tacoma.
I have the 2005 Outback 3.0R Premium and had a H6 before that. I love how the care drives and handles but hate the Australian dealerships for servicing, particularly in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. I never liked the direction that Subaru took after my model and so never purchased another Subaru. I was hoping to buy the first electric model, but cannot see that coming before my times up. I think my next car will be a Tesla 2 or I’ll just keep driving my 1974 VW Superbug until I die.
My wife has a 2015 outback. She bought it new for 31,000. It has had all sorts of road noise, ever since new. The car needed both front axles and rear wheel bearing hubs at about 85,000 miles. Never been in a accident, my wife drives real careful. This car was not worth the money we paid for it!
It’s a tough decision. I’ve never been a fan of wagons but I guess I’m getting old. My thought process has changed tremendously after age 30. Now it’s all about safety, ride comfort, resale value, reliability and costs associated with preventive maintenance. Yep I’m getting old, I actually wrote a check to a charity organization!
I can’t recommend the Outback. I love the car, but I’ve had too much reliability issues. I have 2010 3.6R Limited. Had to replace the tranny at around 45k miles. I’ve had to replace the radiator and hoses. I’ve had to replace multiple wheel bearings. Ive had to replace touch screen/Nav system. I’ve had to replace multiple window motors and door lock actuators. Just this year, I had to replace the brake lines to the tune to $4,000. Why Subaru can’t make a car with brake lines that don’t rust is beyond me. A few months ago, the heater core went out. That’s another $1000 if I want the heater/defroster to work. I’m sitting on pins and needles hoping the tranny doesn’t go out again, now that I’m at 100k miles.
Not to mention the head gasket problems that plague these cars and subaru claims a 1 quart oil consumption per 3,000 miles is NORMAL. My 70's Beetle doesn't use that much oil, AND IT ACTIVELY LEAKS OIL WITH THE SAME BASIC ENGINE DESIGN.
True SUVs are body-on-frame designs (trucks without beds), while crossovers (false-marketed SUVs) are unibody frame (sedans) designs and basically station wagons with bigger wheels and more ground clearance.
I had a 96 legacy that rotted out in 2016 at 360,000 miles. It was good but enough repetitive suspension issues that if I had to choose now, I'd gamble on the Honda. ( or given the option, tale Toyota over either of the 2)
outback never had v6 ( 10:07 :) ), maybe worth mentioning that subaru CVT after 2011 not so great either , and the fact that outback with 3.6 was the last one to get cvt in 2013.I own second outback now(just got transferred to my kid) - 2011 model with 3.6 , with now over 160k miles , burning 0.5l of oil since new , no issues except breaks wheel bearings been done .best UPGRADE for this thing -20mm rear sway bar from other Subaru's cars around 100$ from a dealer.
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Do a video of the older Mitsubishi SUVs around the years 1990-2012
Picked a Honda over another TIGUAN price was way cheaper and I drive a ton of miles. Everything on my VW was dealer parts got sick of the cost
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stationwagons are by FAR the most popular type of car here in sweden, followed by the smaller cars i would guess
Right now, we have a 2018 Honda HRV and a 2011 Subaru Outback. I am partial to Subarus after being run off the road in 2005. The Subaru Forester I was driving certainly protected me. I don't think many other cars would have gripped the off-road conditions I was forced onto at a high speed. It then stopped effortlessly right before I came to a group of trees.
Great to hear your story. The grip matters when you drive on uneven surfaces. I drifted my forester a lot in the snow, the limit of this car is predictable.
Just got back from the dealer literally 10 minutes ago after trading my 2020 Sentra for a 2019 Accord and wow i couldnt be more thankful for you and your fans advice. Literally saved me from a $17,000 loss, Love to you all.
Honestly your foolish, for that decision unless you plan to keep the far until the wheels fall off and I bet you won’t. Nissan’s aren’t as bad as this old guy seems to think they are.
@@mathewscott9453 Hondas aren’t much better than Nissan.
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@@mathewscott9453 At 13,000 i was already having problems with the transmission. The automatic brakes went off when there was nothing in the road at all and if there was a car behind he would have definitely rear ended me. The bluetooth in the car was delayed by 5-10 seconds. I also drive very cautious with the brakes and after 4,000 miles the brakes were pretty worn out after the amount of times the abs went off. I bought it at $17,000 and traded at a value of $19,000 so there wasnt a loss at all. I favor reliability and safety over anything and nissan has failed me in those two.
@@mathewscott9453 tell that to their class action lawsuits for their transmissions
I have had my 2006 3.0R Outback since it was 2 years old. It has 156000 miles on it now and has never gone wrong. It's the best car ever had, the only expenditure has been on consumables.
You are lucky...my Subaru had all sorts of issues from brakes to head gasket failure at 60 K miles.
I have a 2019 Outback and it is the best vehicle I've ever owned! Absolutely no complaints!
It’s 2 years old. Hope not.
Its only 2 years old. Im sure in the future you will have head gasket issues.
@@pavelzaro1471 aren’t head gasket issues an “old car” issue? My fam lived on cash cars and those have needed replacement across the board
@@anakarenrodriguez7445 the head gaskets are Subaru issue. Usually when they get older.
Let's take a moment and remember the AMC Eagle, the first cross over utility vehicle...
A friend of mine's parents owned one and it got used and abused. When it was sold for scrap one of the wheels literally broke off about 100 feet down the road as it was being towed. 😂
Actually Subaru had a 4wd wagon out before the AMC Eagle. You could even get a small plow for them.
People loyal to some brand but don’t realize that their favorite or worst vehicles are a combination of the brands they probably hate and ones they adore. Like Mazda and BMW or Toyota and Mazda etc. Don’t be loyal to the brand. Just take care of your car and it will take care of you regardless if the manufacturer. Even a Toyota or Honda when abused doesn’t last.
What kinda of car you drive I'm looking and all this making it difficult for me to choose?
@@everydaygemini9698 I’ve owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata for the past 8 yrs. They’ve come a long way despite what critics like Scotty say. A company that actually stands behind their products because when their engines locked up, they provided customers with free new ones... I’m speaking from experience as a satisfied customer driving a vehicle with over 220k miles on the dash. My neighbor has a 2009 KIA with 270k miles (original engine and transmission).
My coworker has a 2010 Nissan Altima with 200 miles and his wife a 2007 Chevy Malibu with 203 k miles. Another friend has a 2008 Dodge Avenger with over 195k. My point is that all vehicles can last not just Toyotas or Hondas. It’s about the driver/owner not taking care or driving like a maniac. Sure there are known lemons like BMW has plenty of plastics in the engine area which tend to crack so preventative maintenance on such a car is to change rubber hoses and plastics periodically like clock work and the vehicles can go over 200k.
@@isaac198428 🧢
@@alancold1427 she cappin like a MF she listed the most garbage cars ever made lol
I'll buy Honda not matter what all family been driving Honda's and Acuras for years I can't not complain about it I'm happy
Same with my family and ford. Ford has never let me down in 20 years of driving. Although I did just buy my wife a rav4. I’m still driving ford. Just bought a new ranger after driving a 99 escort, then a 2011 focus. Both got to 200k with no big issues
Same man all my family drive Toyota and Lexus for years they keep going forever but my dad drives Honda Accord 2012. And also I forgot I drive 2005 Honda Odyssey with 210,000 miles love ❤️ inside of leather not much but I like it basic it got volume nob and tune nob no not new one seems new to me .
Well in my case I have acura tl 2010 480k miles I got Honda fit 410k and a pilot 2021 black edition I can't complain
I do the maintenance myself transmission engine and Couple of things
The passport has bad reliability
I bought my 2018 Outback almost a year ago! Got it at 48,000 miles and it’s such a smooth ride! Took it to the mountain house and was very surprised how well it takes turns and whatnot. Loving it!
I love station wagons. They can fit spaces that a large suv can't and has a lot of cargo space.
Oh man.;. i sure miss my 2010 volvo xc70
Same here, love the station wagons! Grew up in a Buick Invicta Wagon in the 60's. They've always been my favorites.
Volvo is the only car I drive now. I drove 8 Toyotas since 1974 and they have the worst seats. Volvos are a pleasure to drive and super comfortable and luxurious.
Mine is a 2014 XC60 and I love every mile I have put on this car and has over 85K. My uncle has a 1996 960 with 480,000 miles on it and still going strong with no issues.
Ivemer, I miss my 99 V70
@@meenam300zx There's not a Volvo dealer with 150 miles of us. I tried to find a V90 close enough to go see but alas. It's a beautiful car, though.
My 2014 Nissan Rogue SL was like that.
I still have my Isuzu rodeo. It’s a 1995.5 model and has over 240,000 miles on it. It is the V6 with a five speed manual and 4 Wheel Dr.
Running strong?
Nice
You must live down south. Any of those up north here became rust buckets within 10 to 15 years. The rear trailing arm brackets would break off the frame, basically causing the rear axle to shift and break universal joints or the driveshaft. I worked on the passport 20 years ago at the dealership
I've had a Forester and now a 2019 Outback. Both have been great cars with no big, and hardly any little, problems. Ask of now, I would buy another if need be.
Seems like Subaru ironed out the issues with the newer models?
Yesterday: "suburu's are junk"
Today: " modern marvels" ... scotty all over the place
He doesn’t care for a few car companies but will give grudging respect them, calling them “decent cars” at least. Kia/Hyundais are the same for him. But if you talk modern VWs, yeah, he has nothing good to say about them. 🤣
He’ll talk about the pistons (hint WRX STI) and say they break down…yeah if you drive an STI like it’s stolen every day or are in FAST & FURIOUS 😂
My 2011 Outback with 122k miles needed new head gaskets for $5k per the dealership. Sold it.
Exactly
He’s always been a flip flop. Whatever gets him views….
I have a 2011 Outback with 160k miles. Aside from routine maintenance, I’ve had no major issues.
I sold my 2011 with 300000 miles and the only issue was some oil consumption
@@r.l.strange1897 original transmission?
I have a 2014 Subaru Forester with 109K miles. Other than the rear wheel bearings going out, it's been no trouble at all. It's also very easy to work on, compared to most modern cars.
I’d take the Passport. The only issue with the Honda is the 9speed, they should put their 10 speed in it.
For the Outback, it’s a very sold car. It’s the CVT that ruins it for me. If they had a 8-10 speed in it, I’d take it no problem.
I'm waiting for the 28 speed transmission.
Finally a vid on the Passport! Thank you Scotty!!
The two best cars I've ever owned were a Honda Accord (1995) and Honda Civic (2007) - most reliable ever.
I’ve had my 2015 wilderness green Outback Limited for 2+ years now. I absolutely love my car. She just rolled over to 50k miles and I have yet to experience any mechanical failure. *knock on wood*. I’ve had two interior trim issues that my local Subaru dealer fixed right away. The passenger A arm pillar trim fell down randomly one day and a rubber “accordion” looking gasket fell down when I opened the sunroof lid. Other than installing a 2” lift, I’ve done absolutely nothing to the car. I love my car and it’s capabilities.
I've had 2015 Outback, 2018 and now a 2020 Outback. All have not had any issues with oil consumption. I madly love this Gen 6 (2020 and newer) Outback. It is refined and exceptional.
Talking about Isuzu reminded me of growing up in the 90s. My mom had an old Isuzu Trooper. It drove like a truck but I have some of my best memories in it. It’s a shame Isuzu stopped producing passenger cars.
Their Impulse sports car was SO freaking cool in the early-mid 80s. Then in the late 80s it morphed into a total abomination
Very informative video Scotty! I've always favored the Subaru over the Honda. I've had a Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring since 2014 as a second car over my Lexus IS350 until 2021 when my Girlfriend convinced me to get a Mazda3 sedan. She absolutely loves that little car.
Even with the horrible cvts and unreliable turbo motors?
How the hell did you let that demon of a woman convince you to go from a Lexus to a MAZDA🤔
Who favors a Subaru over a Honda? 🤣🤣🤣
Scott Kilmer will tell you the Honda makes the best engines in the world. Suburu has always had major problems with the engine heads.
I’m still driving a 2005 Outback with taller all terrains, put it up to 9.2 inches. I take mine off-road so hands down I wouldn’t get any other brand other than Subaru for AWD off-road (if I wanted a dedicated vehicle it’d be a 4x4 truck), It just is leagues better for that application, as wel as high starting ground clearance and lower center of gravity.
I had an 2002 Acura CL-type S. Had over 220,000 miles on it and it ran like a Swiss Watch. I gave it to my niece. I’m glad I did to help her out but I kinda wish I didn’t. Loved that car.
Those are great cars…I’d regret it as well, especially if it was a manual.
@@paullee9982 It wasn’t a manual. I’m 6’1” with a wife and two kids. Because it was a small car with 2 doors they hated it. It was obviously loaded with heated leather, moon roof, an awesome Bose stereo. It was blue with tinted windows and it just looked cool.
@@riprush2672 very much a under- appreciated car.
Thank you scotty. I really enjoy videos like this. In europe Toyota and the PSA group have cooperated for many years in the van marked. Recently Mazda, subaru, toyota, kawazaki and yamaha have started working on synthetic fuel because they think that batteries are not for everyone.
Thank you for all your awesome content Scotty.
2013 Forrester with 151,000 miles and original transmission with no apparent problems.
No oil consumption issues?. Both my 11 and 14 Foresters used oil . Not a huge issue for me as I checked it regularly and added as needed.
Convince me that a modern SUV isn’t just a station wagon with bigger tires and more ground clearance. G’head. 😆
Why would I when your opinion means nothing to me?
they are different
Your right the 2007 Acura RDX is classified as a wagon. This whole time I was thinking it was a small SUV.
not much sport, most have utility and yes it is a vehicle. SUV
Except for what you mentioned and 4 wheel drive, it is a station wagon
That being said, a Chevy or ford full size station wagon, sat 9 and could carry a full sheet of plywood with the back door closed.
I actually really like station wagons. I’d love to own one. I’ve just seen some low mileage ones going for 10K (a Chevrolet) to 13K (a Buick Roadmaster). I love that sort of smooth boat feeling of riding in one of those things. My grandfather had a Lincoln. He actually always drove Lincolns for the time that I was around him. They have that same sort of road boat suspension. I read in some auto related article once that the SUV effectively replaced the station wagon as the family car. I think that’s actually a shame. A Subaru these days is about as close as you can get to driving a modern wagon or wagon-esque vehicle. I’d love to drive a station wagon for the nostalgia alone. I couldn’t justify some of these current market prices that I’m seeing now even though I know they’re sort of collector’s items at this point especially those old ones with the wood paneling. Although, I did, while browsing, locate a late 90’s Hyundai Elantra station wagon going for just 2K but I’m not familiar with Hyundai vehicles.
I really appreciate Scotty sharing his immense knowledge with us. I can’t say enough how invaluable this is especially if you’re a woman and find yourself vulnerable to dismissal or downright dishonesty if you bring your car in for service yourself. It makes me want to learn learn and learn some more so I can do as much as I can myself so I don’t have to depend on a shop or mechanic for help. And for the things I’d feel more comfortable having someone else do, I’ll be knowledgeable enough, using the right auto-speak, so they’d know they can’t take advantage of me.
It’s also cool that Scotty regularly does giveaways. My dream Scotty “Rev Up Your Engines” Kilmer giveaway would be to win a visit from him to check out your car, teach you how to take care of it, etc. This would be great. None of the men in my family are mechanically inclined so I can’t think of anything better than learning from the best.
The problem is that sleazy mechanics can still screw you over even if you use what you called "auto-speak", my grandfather is a mechanic, I've worked on cars and semi's and excavation equipment under a 30 year mechanic.
I can be filled by dealership and mechanics. For example, you can go into a auto service shop to get transmission fluid changed. You have no real way of knowing how much they changed or if they put the right kind of ATF in. They can say they did but most automatic modern cars have sealed transmissions, usually CVT's like in 2014 Honda Civic SI or Toyota Corolla L.
There is no dipstick, and even if there was that will only show you of the fluid is dirty. Most fluid is pink but it can have harmful additives to your tranny and cause problems.
My issue with sealed transmissions is I can't check the fluid without dumping it and doing a very complicated procedure to confirm the car is the correct temperature and the fluid is the exact level needed. I can't tell if it's the exact fluid I need.
This extends to dealerships, they can tell you that the car they are selling you had oil changed every 5k miles and used synthetic high milage motor oil or that the transmissions fluid was the manufacturers recommended brand that was changed every 70k miles. But you wouldn't know if they serviced the vehicle and changed the oil filter, motor oil and transmission fluid and coolant just before posting it up for sale.
You could get a bad transmission or engine due to improper care from previous owners. This applies to getting your car serviced at a oil change shop like Walmart/Firestone/Car quest and others.
A tip I have is to find a mechanic you trust and have them show you how to do regular maintenance yourself, not easy if you have CVT auto transmission.
But I make a scratch mark on the oil filter before I take it in, that way you can identify if they actually change the oil filter. Force them to use a premium filter and manufacturers specifications on oil (fully synthetic) or if you have high millage (140k+) use synthetic high milage.
Geeez, all of these partnerships, I couldn’t keep up.
This has to be the most times I've heard someone say Isuzu lol.
Watched a few of your videos, I think I’m just going to take the bus instead of buying a car
Us country folks have to have a car or truck
I have a 2019 Passport Touring. One of the best vehicles I ever owned!
I had a 2005 Pilot EXL from new until 2015, great vehicle, comfortable and lots of space and towed my boat all over. Then I got a new 2016 Acura MDX Tech, by far the best ride and driving SUV. I rented a BMW X5 on vacation in Miami for 10 days, nice SUV but when I got home and back into my MDX I was surprised how nice it felt to drive it again compared to the BMW X5. Now I have a 2019 Passport Elite, Love it, has most of the features the MDX has but the MDX ride is by far better but it cost over $10K more. I really like my Passport, over all a great SUV! The only thing I don't like about it is most people do not know what it is and they call it a CRV. LOL!
@@shipdog44 I traded in my 2016 RDX for the Passport. Loved my Acura but I don’t regret trading it in!
@@tc5074 why??? very similar vehicles
@@jamesmedina2062 my credit was terrible when I bought my Acura, so I was extremely upside down on it. When car prices started going up, I owed the exact value so I got the Passport. Way more features and I’m not upside down.
@@tc5074 thats good. well we all see the world can flip "upside down" from what we know but for many years everybody thought the US government could control everything and give us massive stability, including designed obsolescence and huge lots of new vehicles for sale. Hopefully we learned that it is not all powerful nor should it be. Market forces should allow prices to fluctuate. I don't want to buy cheap gas forever because US is subsidizing it. Thats not free market at all! We will all buy big SUV's and never move from fossil fuels that way. I have noticed 90% of people will not vote their conscience or take actions unilaterally. They have to be forced to do things and hence we have vax mandates when Americans should be able to trusted but they really arent. Propaganda has caused divides and lack of people doing the "prudent thing".
Rant over!!
I congratulate you. I learned as well. I was way upside down in a car I absolutely hated, a big slow '00 VW Passat with uncomfortable manual seats and it went from the high price I paid in 2000 (24.5k) down to 2k value in 5-7 years. Insane. Yes I put miles on it but still the depreciation was insane. If it had been an Accord I could have kept at least 5k residual value at over 100k miles. Today I have a newer Civic and while the seats are not power adjust, I have modified them, the car has ran well, and I have equity in the car from what I can tell. I get 37 mpg mixed driving. I feel that it will keep going and that helps too. So many cars really make you nervous. i cant imagine owning a Ford again or Vw/Audi.
I bought a 2012 Outback with 74k miles about 4 years ago. It's got about 160k on it now and it's still going strong other than some 0² sensor issues, rusted heat plates and some rusted exhaust problems that required some welding. Eats headlights too. But it starts right up every time and has never left me stranded. Even took a side impact collision when someone changed lanes without looking and it's still going down the road. Best car I've ever owned.
On number 3 Subaru. 2 Outbacks, and one Forester. I'm still not sold on the CVT's, but time will tell with 120k on one, and 76k on the other.
I’ll bet you change the “lifetime” CVT fluid at regular intervals.
@@keith606 60k.
My 2013 Subaru Outback has been a money pit. It goes through more oil than should be allowed. In 2018 had to have all 4 cylinders replaced and now in 2021 the CVT transmission is shot!!! It's biggest selling feature for me is the extra ground clearance. Makes it much easier for me to get in and out!!!
My wife purchased a 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R and I must say I absolutely luv it! I have a 3.6 v6 in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and although the hp is close to the same the boxer has a much snappier feal. We are a Jeep family but I'd gladly drive this Subaru any day.
I have a 2019 forester and love it. The dealer gave me a better deal than Honda would.
Great video. Very informative. People I know that have had Subaru's swear by them.
I just got a 2005 Honda CR-V and I'm so proud of it 🥰😊😊
2001 Outback Owner.
300k miles on the original motor and trans. Couldn’t be happier with it
I drive an 05 Acura RSX Type S with over 236,000 on the odometer and it still runs like a champ.
Thank you Scott. I have had my 2019 Honda Passport for almost two years now and I must say I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Does your passport ever shift hard between 20-30 MPH? I have had mine for around 6 months and every now and then it seems like 3rd or 4th gear is a rough shift.
Definitely shifts hard in D mode. S mode seems to be better because quicker shifts. Car has a few issues but overall is a Honda. Reliable and drives safe. Lots of maintenance items esp on awd version.
@@alexbrew22 I took mine into a dealer and had them perform a software update to address this issue. It was a night and day difference in shift smoothness. I hope this information might help you.
@@DerekBruckner preciate you. The software fix was performed. It was kind of easy and there is a video showing diy. There is simply a dog gear that is a little rough here and there. No bigs. Had a gear box go out but under warranty. Wish I had purchased 2wd version.
I had a 00’ Subaru Forester and can relate to not knowing whether or not it was an SUV or station wagon. I was on the side of it being more of a station wagon. But I definitely think the newer ones are SUVs because they’re higher-up. The earlier foresters were just high enough to not need to be lifted in order to change the oil. But they weren’t high enough to do much else without a jack.
hmm...I've had 3 Subaru Outbacks / all purchased new - #1 2006 XT AT put 153,000 miles on it without any drive train problems at all. Did have some hubs go bad fixed under warranty. #2 2015 Premium with 133,000 miles with zero problems at all. Oil - tires - fuel. Owned it until I traded for my current #3 2018 Premium with 139,000 miles with no problems at all = Oil - Tires - Fuel. I'm keeping this one and see how far I can run it without major problems. 2006 turbo got 25mpg...the 2015 got 32-34mpg...my current 2018 is getting 33-37mpg all at above speed limits.
I'm driving a 2015 Crosstrek (manual) with 120,000 miles. Never had any problems with it 👍
Didn’t the 3rd generation Subaru’s (?) in the early 2000’s have a bad reputation for head gasket failure? Ej251 and EJ253 engines. I had two 2005 Outbacks, both required head gasket replacements
Subaru Impressa 2007 2-litre AWD automatic. The motor is as smooth as silk. We just replaced the spark plugs which were fitted on the assembly line. Just consumables spent on it. Like belts, brake pads, battery, tyres, etc, windshield wipers, oil/filter etc. A small station wagon basically. Economical, very stable on road or dirt, good ride. Not a muscle car, but not wimpy either. A mild whine in the right rear axle, which may have to be replaced in the next 10,ooo k's or so. The RAC mechanic says it is fine for many years yet. [Presuming parts can still be available for it].
Almost everything is easy to get at, and it does not require many special tools. Very happy with it, and for the price, it is a steal.
Traded in my 2014 Subaru Forester close to what I paid for it 3 years ago for a new 2022. My Buick however is in the shop with a broken exhaust system and trade in worth 20% what I paid for it 8 years ago Whats that tell ya?
Another great educational video by Scotty. There is even more corporate ties if you consider joint ownership and boards of directors. BTW. Is there an example of a GM joint venture and the partner becoming a world leader?
Owner of 2015 WRX CVT. Driving it since May 2016 (33,000 kms). Today completed 6 years of ownership and 105,000 kms on it. Zero complaints zero issues. *MADE IN JAPAN* quality true to it's name.
This video hit my experience head-on. I just traded in my 2013 Outback due to excessive oil consumption -- about 1 quart added every 2k miles, plus I just couldn't trust it anymore even though I took excellent care -- for a 2019 Passport with an excellent CPO warrantee. As much as I wanted to love it, I was scarred by that Subaru and feel much better about the new purchase, even if the warrantee and extended coverage is overkill.
Still revving up my engine!
Uncle Scotty should mark this type of videos to differentiate them from the rest, I mean the regular ones are cool, funny, and interesting, but these are just next level! Bunch of great info, and very educational overall for us ''Real Car Enthusiasts!
I agree. They are pure gold and must be highlighted!!!👍🏻
@@mikegarcia9636 👊🏼
Into year 3 with my Honda passport 2020. More than satisfied. Around 45k mileage on it. Not a single issue so far (trying not to jinx myself haha) The Honda i-VTM4 All-Wheel Drive system is really great for my snowy winter.
Hey Scotty , I want a long version of the Silverado pulling those train 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃 cars
Still love my 15 Crosstrek despite battery and a few electronic issues. Radio changes stations when going over a bump. Passenger seat goes off when only my handbag is on it. It looks brand new though.
In Australia all Subaru's are made in Japan and are very reliable.
Northern Pennsylvania (USA) people seem to like them one guy never shut up about them xd so I started blabbing about Hondas which he didn't like lol
Same Here in Switzerland. Grettings
And are probably marked up $$$ like crazy as well
Yep I had a 2005 (UK spec) Impreza back in the day. Nothing ever went wrong in the three years I had it. Was made in Japan.
@@ralphc1405 $40,000.00 Australia so not to bad here.
The older Passports were simply Isuzu Rodeo's which had Honda badges and other very minor differences. The newer Passport is rather a Honda Pilot without the 3rd row seats. Still waiting to hear the truth about Honda.
What truth?
Station wagon is more cool to say then estate 😉
Isuzu Rodeo was saled in Europe under the name Opel Frontera. The time when Opel was under GM control.
I have owned both the 2017 Outback and the 2019 Passport. The Subaru was a very good car but was hard for me to get in and out of. I bought the Passport because of the taller door for ease to get into while still getting the good AWD. I enjoy everything about my Passport except that on the 2019 model, connecting to Apple car play doesn’t always work which is annoying. I think that problem is fixed on the 2021 model which I would like to get. My best friend bought the new Onyx Outback and is enjoying it very much.
If you can't get in and out an outback you should consider your health because that sounds quite bad.
@@redwhite_040 yes, it’s weird and rare but just being able to slide in and out rather than scrunch up my body really helped in my taller door Passport.
Could you talk about the Honda Ridgeline 2017
Looking for a new daily driver, was looking at the Crostrek, cx30, and Corolla cross!! Any reconditions?
I was debating a honda, acura, subaru, and mazda. I went with the acura. Im glad i didnt get the subaru. The nhtsa report on the acura i wanted had 0 recalls and 18 complaints. Went with the acura.
We have a 2013 Outback 3.6 Limited - and for the most part has been trouble free. Bought it with 7 miles on the odometer and now has over 115K miles. Unfortunately we've been seeing the oil consumption thing since last year... eats about 1/2 quart every 4-5K miles. We'll be trading her in next year for a 2023 Honda Passport! Kind of funny since I made that decision before watching this video...
Subaru did make a front wheel only can back in the 70s. Called the Subaru dl, if members serves. 2 door.
Think up to mid 80's, the Loyale could be had either 2 or 4 wheel drive.
Had a 91 Loyale front wheel drive, the last year they offered non-awd. Wish I had taken better care of it. Only got 280,000, but probably could have gotten half again as much. I was young and I think just wanted something new. And bigger.
Hey Scotty, I just bought a 2022 Honda Passport and I got to tell you I love it. It handles great!
how are your impressions after 8 months now? in terms of overall ride and mpg
@FuryArrow I'm getting 24 mpg, I've put a little over 24,000 miles on it. I will say when I've taken it in for an oil change the last two times, there were recalls on it. They fixed a cap for some to do with the air flow, and the second one was for the auto kill switch. They had to do a software update so it would randomly shut the vehicle off.
@@rickbond102 Do you think that was on all models of 2022?
@@sunnygirl9691 I don't know
That Honda passport looks like the Vauxhall Frontera we had in the late 80s early 90s in the UK
Same thing.
I have a 2005 Subaru Outback 2005 98,000 miles bought the same year changed oil every interval. A true member of the family
I owned a 2010 WRX and 2015 Forester XT. When I had my Subarus I took them off pavement and did things as shown in Subaru commercials. I made lots of friends in the Subaru overlanding community. So many of us have had failed CVTs. The CVT in my Forester XT failed at 60K miles, and a friends Subaru ascent died at just 9K miles. I literally don’t have 1 single friend that has had a traditional automatic they has failed. Not one! It’s typically other parts, like the CV joint, or differential that will break first. It’s annoying that Subaru chose to have one of the most expensive parts as the weakest link. I now own a Honda Passport. It’s been an amazing vehicle! 88K miles in, and love it! It’s a lot more capable and reliable too!
I got one for y'all and Scotty. 2010 Fusion Sport with the aisin trans. When cold there's a rattle when in P D R but not neutral and finally a whine in OD . Think I may neutral drop that bad boy
Just got a 22 passport FWD I LOOOVE IT!
Got me a 2008 Accord tourer last month... would love new... it seems ok so far... having the brakes checked as pulling slightly.
Thank you Subaru some of us love station wagons!
My first car was a 99 Ford escort wagon. Loved it. Got me all the way through high school and college.
Hey Scotty, my 07 Matrixs engine, with 147,000KM, does a cycle where every 45 seconds or so the headlights dim for a split second and the air (heat or AC) at the same time air kicks off then on for a split second sounding like a cycle. When the fan/AC/heat is off this is not an issue. The mechanic told me he wasnt sure what it was, but he did say that Radiator was kicking on often and very loudly when the air/heat/AC was on. What do you think this is and what can I do to fix it?
Scotty I would appreciate a video and your expert opinion on 2021 Honda CR-V Touring.
Drive yours to him and let him check it out, then. He doesn’t get dealer test vehicles, you know.
I have a soft spot for a Subaru...Forester :). Its 4WD system is king.
I’m pretty sure it is AWD and not 4WD.
@@pkingpure100 You are right...
I have a 2021 Passport and it is great!
Outback is the biggest car id buy
I want a great wagon and was thinking a mazda 6 or Subaru liberty wagons but now that the roads in Melbourne have been getting worse every year maybe the more off-road outback is the best choice
it depends on center of road. if its too high then Outback or other Subie or other like Crosstrek
Had to Rebuild the engines on my 2009 outback last year blown head gasket only 89.000 miles on it !!! 6 grand!!!!!!
why so much money?? all the other items replaced huh?
Honda Passport all the way , I own 2 Accord S a 2000 and a 2011 both with over 100, 000 miles and both don’t consume oil.
Too bad they don't make these vehicles with standard transmissions anymore, they'd be more fun to drive and would last longer.
Pretty happy with my 2021 Legacy so far, which is a sedan version of an Outback.
I do as well. 3K on it. So far so good. Almost looking forward for Winter!
15,000 miles on mine. About to get Winter tires installed.
bigger mark up means "better deal"
My buddy has an 09 Forester that he picked up used. It’s been a great car for him. I bought a 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport with the 2.4 and 6 speed auto. I realize it’s a glorified Subaru. Anything for me to get away from a CVT and still be economical. I plan on driving it into the ground since they don’t hold value past 100k miles. My side job pays for it and a bigger vehicle was needed. I’m pretty happy. If the economy is still a thing in 5-10 years I’ll look into a Toyota Tacoma.
Jeep Patriot a glorified Subaru? Gonna have to explain that!
Hello Scotty from Mooresville NC
hello!
I have the 2005 Outback 3.0R Premium and had a H6 before that. I love how the care drives and handles but hate the Australian dealerships for servicing, particularly in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. I never liked the direction that Subaru took after my model and so never purchased another Subaru. I was hoping to buy the first electric model, but cannot see that coming before my times up. I think my next car will be a Tesla 2 or I’ll just keep driving my 1974 VW Superbug until I die.
Scotty I had a 2004 Lexus ES330, I got it to 200k before it needed major repairs. When that happened, I bought a 2006 Subaru Outback with 150k.
Just bought a 2016 outback 2.5i limited with 108 thousand miles and it runs excellent!!
My wife has a 2015 outback. She bought it new for 31,000. It has had all sorts of road noise, ever since new. The car needed both front axles and rear wheel bearing hubs at about 85,000 miles. Never been in a accident, my wife drives real careful. This car was not worth the money we paid for it!
2016 Outback our 1st and last Subaru. Seats are garbage, splitting at seams. Wheel bearing issues. Back to Honda and Toyota when we sell this thing.
We went from Volvo wagons (which we loved) to a Toyota Sienna. The Sienna proved to be the BEST vehicle we ever owned.
I got a 2004. Great vehicle
Coworkers of mine had a newer Outback, now they drive a loaded Camry Hybrid lol
I have a 2022 Outback Wilderness, love it, best AWD system.
It’s a tough decision. I’ve never been a fan of wagons but I guess I’m getting old. My thought process has changed tremendously after age 30. Now it’s all about safety, ride comfort, resale value, reliability and costs associated with preventive maintenance. Yep I’m getting old, I actually wrote a check to a charity organization!
I just bought a honda couldn’t beat the price on a AWD HRV
Thank you for these awesome deep dives, Scotty!
I can’t recommend the Outback. I love the car, but I’ve had too much reliability issues. I have 2010 3.6R Limited. Had to replace the tranny at around 45k miles. I’ve had to replace the radiator and hoses. I’ve had to replace multiple wheel bearings. Ive had to replace touch screen/Nav system. I’ve had to replace multiple window motors and door lock actuators. Just this year, I had to replace the brake lines to the tune to $4,000. Why Subaru can’t make a car with brake lines that don’t rust is beyond me. A few months ago, the heater core went out. That’s another $1000 if I want the heater/defroster to work.
I’m sitting on pins and needles hoping the tranny doesn’t go out again, now that I’m at 100k miles.
How often do you change the cvt fluid?
I would have sold the car when the expenses truly got out of hand.
Not to mention the head gasket problems that plague these cars and subaru claims a 1 quart oil consumption per 3,000 miles is NORMAL. My 70's Beetle doesn't use that much oil, AND IT ACTIVELY LEAKS OIL WITH THE SAME BASIC ENGINE DESIGN.
@@pangburnDark it doesn’t have a CVT
@@lunarpking newer ones don't have those issues they been fixed
True SUVs are body-on-frame designs (trucks without beds), while crossovers (false-marketed SUVs) are unibody frame (sedans) designs and basically station wagons with bigger wheels and more ground clearance.
I had a 96 legacy that rotted out in 2016 at 360,000 miles. It was good but enough repetitive suspension issues that if I had to choose now, I'd gamble on the Honda. ( or given the option, tale Toyota over either of the 2)
I just like to puff on the Cannabis Cigars when Scotty Kilmers drops the new videos
outback never had v6 ( 10:07 :) ), maybe worth mentioning that subaru CVT after 2011 not so great either , and the fact that outback with 3.6 was the last one to get cvt in 2013.I own second outback now(just got transferred to my kid) - 2011 model with 3.6 , with now over 160k miles , burning 0.5l of oil since new , no issues except breaks wheel bearings been done .best UPGRADE for this thing -20mm rear sway bar from other Subaru's cars around 100$ from a dealer.