2018 Subaru Forester — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 95,500 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes t…
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2024 Subaru WRX — steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 31,000 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range.…
Need advice: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 78,000 miles. There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it…
2016 Subaru WRX — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the n…
2018 Subaru Forester — how do you set a hard auction bid limit? — Columbus owner question
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 150,500 miles. I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experience…
2024 Subaru WRX — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 34,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would y…
2016 Subaru WRX — when does GAP actually make sense?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 131,500 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthw…
2018 Subaru Forester — dyno numbers changed more than the car feels
Two dyno sessions on different days show a noticeable power difference, but the car feels the same. How much can temperature, correction method, tire pressure…
2024 Subaru WRX — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 28,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moist…
2018 Subaru Forester — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 105,500 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire code…
2024 Subaru WRX Premium — anyone else: Engine swap packaging: offset versus driveline angle
Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it slightly, but I don't want to create driveline…
2024 Subaru WRX — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 41,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What d…
Need advice: High transmission temperature after several hard laps
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 151,000 miles. After several laps the transmission temp rises enough that shifting behavior changes. Car cools down and works no…
2016 Subaru WRX — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 138,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consisten…
2018 Subaru Forester — lower mileage or better documentation?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 114,500 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast c…
2018 Subaru Forester — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 154,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I a…