2016 Subaru WRX — water spots keep coming back after correction
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 144,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing…
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2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness — anyone else: 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…
CleanDaily50Community StarterDec 12, 20252023 Subaru Outback WildernessDenver / Front Range0 replies0 helpful
2018 Subaru Forester — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a n…
2018 Subaru Forester — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 62,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moi…
2023 Subaru Outback — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
RotorShopper925Community StarterJun 30, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessCleveland6 replies0 helpful
2016 Subaru WRX — clutch engagement changed after a long traffic commute
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 37,500 miles. After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later.
2018 Subaru Forester — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
2024 Subaru WRX — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 17,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good me…
Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2024 Subaru WRX — two-post lift in a residential garage
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 29,000 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and ga…
2024 Subaru WRX — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 31,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What da…
2018 Subaru Forester — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking — New York owner
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 96,000 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Wou…
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness — anyone else: Rental-platform car came back with damage that wasn't obvious at pickup
Small damage was noticed after the handoff photos were reviewed. For hosts, what inspection/photo workflow actually makes claims easier without turning every p…
HybridMechanicishCommunity StarterMay 31, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessCentral Florida10 replies0 helpful
2023 Subaru Outback — cPO badge versus independent PPI
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 10,000 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnece…
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness — need advice: Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterMay 29, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessDenver / Front Range6 replies0 helpful
Project car budget is already getting away from me
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 8,200 miles. Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivet…
Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this b…
CleanNomad75Community StarterMay 26, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessDenver / Front Range9 replies0 helpful
2023 Subaru Outback — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 45,000 miles. A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal.…
ManualMechanicish811Community StarterMay 24, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessBrooklyn19 replies0 helpful
2018 Subaru Forester — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 63,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coo…
RustBeltWrench696Community StarterMay 23, 20262018 Subaru Forester 2.5iLong Island2 replies0 helpful
2024 Subaru WRX Premium — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want somethign 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…