2016 Subaru WRX — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not.
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Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me wonder whether too many systems now depend…
2016 Subaru WRX — project-car budget is disappearing into little parts
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 118,000 miles. The shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget.
2024 Subaru WRX — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 49,000 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converte…
2023 Subaru Outback — would a large MSRP cut make you wait before buying?
Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard. How much do you consider potential manufacturer price moves when buying a newer EV or luxury car?
BoxerShopper534Community StarterOct 16, 20252023 Subaru Outback WildernessNationwide0 replies0 helpful
Question: Rental-platform car came back with damage that wasn't obvious at pickup
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 1,200 miles. Small damage was noticed after the handoff photos were reviewed. For hosts, what inspection/photo workflow actually makes claims easier without turning eve…
2016 Subaru WRX — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 133,000 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging b…
2024 Subaru WRX — dyno numbers changed more than the car feels
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 35,000 miles. Two dyno sessions on different days show a noticeable power difference, but the car feels the same. How much can temperature, correction method, tire pres…
2016 Subaru WRX — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on.
2023 Subaru Outback — history report shows a minor accident with no details
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 60,500 miles. Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI f…
LongMilesCamper362Community StarterOct 5, 20252023 Subaru Outback WildernessCalifornia0 replies0 helpful
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness — question: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
SmoothDriver8Community StarterAug 4, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessSouth Florida0 replies0 helpful
2024 Subaru WRX — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing? — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 29,000 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detaili…
2016 Subaru WRX — new model reveal: what matters after headline specs?
Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, serviceability, trim packaging and real transaction price. What details do you wait for?
2016 Subaru WRX — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 149,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the sam…
2023 Subaru Outback — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 54,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners…
FlatSixSeller408Community StarterJul 29, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessNorth Jersey6 replies0 helpful
2018 Subaru Forester — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 80,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checkli…
2024 Subaru WRX — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 14,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the f…
2023 Subaru Outback — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 48,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
Question: A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 14,500 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could t…
CleanGeek98Community StarterMay 19, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumDenver / Front Range0 replies0 helpful
2024 Subaru WRX — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try before booking service?