RKent Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 In looking at the postings, Subarus have a lot of problems with engines and transmissions after they reach 100K. Are the 2003 and up more reliable? I am used to Toyotas that normally last 200k without problems. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickson Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 In looking at the postings, Subarus have a lot of problems with engines and transmissions after they reach 100K. Are the 2003 and up more reliable? I am used to Toyotas that normally last 200k without problems. Ray First, welcome to the boards. Now about reliability, I certainly hope they perform well after 100k. Unfortunately my 2003 AT outback is only at 20k, but no problems yet. Has anyone driven over 100k with a 2003 or later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlow Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Postings on forums usually deal with problems. It would take a large sample to demonstrate any difference in reliability among high-quality cars like Hondas, Toyotas, Subarus, etc. Toyoto forums are full of complaints / issues too. On an individual level, you are about as likely to get a good Subaru as you are a good Toyota. A Subaru will cost you more to drive because of the relatively poor fuel economy, but I doubt you'll know the difference in terms of repair costs. Compared to comparable Japanese-branded vehicles, I find Subarus to be more fun to drive, as I was reminded yesterday while driving a loaner Civic when my Impreza was at the dealership for a (cosmetic) repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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