Daughter's 1st car- Subaru?

VG SERE

VG SERE

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Damn I'm old! Daughter is gonna start driving in the spring. Thinking Subaru Outback?

It snows quite a bit here and we live on a dirt road that can be damn challenging. In fact our first winter here(2018) I rolled my wife's Lexus GX and totaled it(super slow flop, no injuries, icy+downhill+corner+ drop off).

Think there was a thread here or "the other place" that discussed Subarus. The "good" years, things to look for, etc. Some guy worked a car crusher and said Subarus of certain years were damn near indestructible?

So what can I expect/ look for. Absolutely don't want to wrench on it. Want it to last through HS/college +. Be safe, etc.

Under $8k? I'll stretch to $10k if needed. I'll hear non-Subaru options if they meet the requirements. Nothing big enough to comfortably have sex in! Or transport more than 5 pax.

Thanks!

Vince
 
So you don't want grandkids that aren't adopted by her and her wife?


Hope you like head gaskets and timing belts. That's 60k maintenance on a lezbaru.
 
DWT said:
So you don't want grandkids that aren't adopted by her and her wife?


Hope you like head gaskets and timing belts. That's 60k maintenance on a lezbaru.
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Head gaskets were more of a late 90s-early 00s thing. Timing belts are pretty frequent but they're super easy on those cars.
 
Is your daughter a lesbian?

Pics of daughter?

:flipoff2::flipoff2:

I would look at a Suzuki SX4. AWD, hatch back, sips gas. Should be able to get a nice low mile unit easily in your price range and it will last a while, and it won't leak oil all over your driveway like a Lezbaru.
 
I'd go with an Outback. We have 5 in the immediate family and they're fantastic in the snow and slick surfaces. If you can get an older model that's had the head gaskets upgraded and sorted out, or one of the models that never had the issue, they're great cars. I have a 2017 Outback and just picked up another Subaru, a 2020 Impreza earlier in the year. Looking to get a Crosstrek as well soon. I drive a lot on slippery and wet coastal roads and spend a lot of time in the forests of upper NorCal, Tahoe, Oregon, and Washington, so they're perfect for what I'm using them for.
 
If you must get her a subaru

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329911858120729

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HillbillyDeluxe said:
This thread did not disappoint.
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I love when a thread makes me forget what the fuck the OP was asking about. :laughing:



YJ, cheap and reliable. Although most wouldn't think it, there's still just enough room in the back seat though. Knee in the floor board. :grinpimp:
 
White Shark said:
I'd go with an Outback. We have 5 in the immediate family and they're fantastic in the snow and slick surfaces. If you can get an older model that's had the head gaskets upgraded and sorted out, or one of the models that never had the issue, they're great cars. I have a 2017 Outback and just picked up another Subaru, a 2020 Impreza earlier in the year. Looking to get a Crosstrek as well soon. I drive a lot on slippery and wet coastal roads and spend a lot of time in the forests of upper NorCal, Tahoe, Oregon, and Washington, so they're perfect for what I'm using them for.
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Pretty much this.

My wifes 2015 has been a good car. One of the best handling vehicles I've driven in some of the worst snow I have ever driven in. Coming out of Yosemite valley in white out conditions in the dark. It didn't miss a beat and only slid once coming to a stop at the park exit.

Also Used to do 10 hours to OR on the coast 3 to 4 times a year. It is comfortable enough. It's not a luxury vehicle, but it just plain works.
 
Deuce 40s said:
I love when a thread makes me forget what the fuck the OP was asking about. :laughing:



YJ, cheap and reliable. Although most wouldn't think it, there's still just enough room in the back seat though. Knee in the floor board. :grinpimp:
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My stepdaughter will probably end up with a Tahoe or Yukon. It will also have driver and interior cameras that habe wireless internet that auto uploads to a server :laughing:
 
I have a '13 Outback, 2.5L 6psd. I bought it new, it currently has 140k miles. The heater absolutely sucks- regardless of setting my feet are cold and face is hot. The car has a hungry electrical system. I'm on my 3rd battery, 4th set of headlights (I don't use auto headlights), and 3rd set of stop/turn/tail and marker lights. The car also eats oil. I got my shortblock replaced at 102k miles under the class-action lawsuit- it burned more than a quart over the 2k miles test period. The new short block burns a quart about every 3500 miles.

It's been paid off for a few years and I don't spend any time on it other than changing oil, bulbs, tires, and brakes. It's cheap to own, cops don't look twice at it, and it is an absolute beast in the snow. I though I'd give it to my son when he turns 16 in a couple months, but I'm not ready to give it up. I told my 13yo daughter that she can have it at 16, and I'll get a new Bronco (maybe), and she thought that was a good idea.
 
My wife had an 06 Outback, 3.0R.
it was badass in the snow and slick. Impressed the shit outta me several times. Sold it with 180k and never did anything to it but basic maintenance.

The 07 with a 4cyl turbo we had was a problem. Head gaskets and transmission.
 
Hilarious...🤡

What is this a SCOTUS hearing?

I don't care what the scissor sisters drive.

I need excellent safety, outstanding snow/ice capability, and solid reliability.

Recommendations?
 
VG SERE said:
Hilarious...🤡

What is this a SCOTUS hearing?

I don't care what the scissor sisters drive.

I need excellent safety, outstanding snow/ice capability, and solid reliability.

Recommendations?
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A subaru that has already had the head gasket job done to it, or one that is from outside the problem years.
 
I have an old 2003 outback.

the clock said 85k miles (but I’m skeptical)

standard transmission, ac, etc. It uses a little oil.

I paid 3k and that was too much.
 
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