I don't know how well the new Subarus will hold up now that they're running timing chains, but for me, the damage has already been done. If my life depended on a vehicle's longevity, it would have to be an early Cummins-equipped Dodge. But as we all know, Subaru definitely has its followers, and as long as Subaru can continue to sell their product, they'll be around for a while.I have 2 older freightliner dump trucks; one with 180k miles, one with 989k miles. Both are well used, but burn minimal oil, and have had no issues.
I have multiple older used heavy machines that all start, run and works very well, they make me a living. All have their quirks, but nothing like the head gasket and timing belt issues stated in this thread. I find the valve issues and the belts failing in Squatch's case highly unacceptable. That is an engineering failure, not a wear issue.
I swear to the good lord above if I had to deal with what Squatch did trying to make a living, that machine would be scrapped, not repaired, and sent to the crusher to beer can heaven. Things used to be designed not to fail, and to serve the owner well. I know in today's world this is still possible, with CNC machines, computers, and many generation of vehicle built and lessons learned while doing so.
Based on the above statements in this thread, you couldn't give me a brand new Subaru, I would rather walk.
Hell, I have bid on AM General 5 ton army truck at Ft. Riley Kansas sight unseen, drove them home with ether, batteries, and aired up the tires. I bet one of them would outlast a Subaru with no maintenance performed.
Honda or Toyota for the quality, Mazda for a compromise on the price and quality. Beyond that, I wouldn't know what to do...My one and only dealing with a Subaru was a '77 DL Coupe, a tin can on tires. After I wrecked my Moms '76 Toyota Corolla in a no-fault, got rear ended freeway accident. That DL did do pretty good in the snow, probably because of the front engine/front drive and skinny tires but the drive train developed leaks & issues as described above. My Dad traded it for a tried & true Toyota. In recent months, my wife & I have been talking about getting a Subie or Honda (in AWD platforms) to use as a toad behind our Moho. In the 2 or 3 active RV forums, more people tend to favor the Hondas.
I already got rid of my FIAT Renegade swapped it with a JK Oscar-Mike 2014.That’s a Fiat.
A cute one though!
Would love to have one.This is for those of you who never realized you've been mispronouncing "Subaru" for all these years...
https://youtu.be/zLPp-NFInXw
That is because they think they have big mountains and bad weather in N.C. I will still take a jeep over a Subaru...but I still remember those light blue and shit brown subaru's in Alaska putting around town, rust half way up the doors, slipping and sliding on the icy roads. I just used to lock the hubs of my old CJ and just put put put through the snow banks the plows used to pile up.You can’t throw a rock in Asheville N.C. without hitting an Outback.
Still, I’m not watching a comparison of a car I don’t know anything about versus a Jeep I don’t want.
Your dog gained weight :roto2palm:Ha Ha !!
Wrangler, Cross Trek. Those are our 2 vehicles !! But I'm more comfortable in my Wrangler than my wifes Cross Trek.
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