Wow. That sucks! Thanks for watching anyway!

They are definitely very different. This car was great!

Agreed. But it was out of budget.

Nice tip! There are pros and cons to both generations, but that 4th gen might be the sweet spot. Thanks for watching!

Sounds promising! If you can, arrange for a pre-purchase inspection at a local shop you trust or at a local Nissan or Infiniti dealer. It may cost you $1-200, but could be helpful in the long run if they find something major that needs attention. Ours is in great condition, but I have seen some come in as trades where I used to work and they were pretty rough. Also, while a CarFax is not bulletproof, make sure the selling dealer has one of those to show you/give you at time of sale. Look for anything that was a repeat problem that a prior owner had diagnosed or fixed. Check for regular maintenance, inspections etc. You do not have to be scared off by multiple owners if the maintenance was good. Good luck!

@@IsaacReddinger Thank you! 🙏 very informative and the video was excellent as well

To the contrary, I'm usually optimistic. Also, be sure to check out the sister video to this describing the things I DID like about this car. Thanks for watching!

I still have it but I don't use it, it's sitting in my night stand. I've moved to their slim card wallet. I love them both!

Thanks for watching

Apparently you didn't watch the video. Lack of wagon options in the US. Also, not every car is prefect. And to your point, it's why we didn't keep it or get another Outback to replace it. Thanks for watching!

Wha?

Haha. Not for a long time. Thanks for watching!

Tires won't what?

I'm one of the few I know who enjoy it. Unfortunately, here in southern Pennsylvannia, we don't get snow like we used to. We've even considered relocating a few hours north. You were at least smart enough to move away from something you don't like. Most people I know complain about the snow every year but don't do anything about it. Thanks for watching!

Fair point

@@IsaacReddinger In the country where I live, if you pay by the debit/credit cards or the Apple Pay, the expences will appear on your account only 3-4 days later. So after a good week-end of spending, you will easily lose the track of your money. While if you just extract the monthly cash, you know precisely how much you have, and even can divide it week by week. I tried the card holders from Recycled Firefighter (love these guys) with the cash strap. It was awesome and super-durable, but yeah you can't fit 5-6 bills in there, and when in shops, it takes time to fold bills each time. Bi-fold is simpler, plus, these bad boys can be friggin gorgeous. Also our ID is much bigger than the credit card size (it's like double) and they require you to have a paper document for the car each time you are driving (fits in the bi-fold), if you are pulled over. And they say to ALWAYS have it with you and never live it in the car, because if you are carjacked and have this car-passport inside, the hijacker can legally drive, pass by cops like nobody's business, and it's far easier for him to sell your car.

Glad to hear it but that is a totally different car...

While it is frustrating to have had to replace the transmission, unfortunately sometimes that can happen before 100k with any brand. Hopefully the new one lasts you longer!

@@IsaacReddinger no not with any brand

Yes with any brand. I've seen it

​@@GideonMcCarthy how do you drive it? Sounds like you neglect it one way or another? If you're an American, I can assume you don't know how to drive (ive seen the way an average Jo drives in the states). Slamming into drive while still rolling in Reverse... Over stressing drivetrain by towing excessive weight... driving in freezing conditions then not servicing more often etc... many ways to neglect the transmission.

@@peterlattimore6013 yeah nope I always stop my dad is a Toyota mechanic I know how to treat my cars

Thanks for the random combination of letters!

Because it's not.....

Apparently you didn't pay attention to our reason for settling on the Outback.

😂

I did too LOL

Thank you! I still use mine every day!

I have yet to get it. Leaning towards no.

See if you can get the service history. Does it have gaps? Be careful what warranty you buy. Make sure you ask to see what is excluded. Some warranties won't cover fluids or one time use hardware, even if it's needed for the repair. Sometimes they also don't cover the full labor rate. Any difference would be owed by you in the event of a warranty repair. Try to get a warranty from a reputable company like Fidelity/JM&A, Zurich, etc.

@IsaacReddinger Great advice. I just checked the Carfax and called the Service Department to verify work done. I also called the previous dealer who transferred the car. The salesperson who sold me the car said it has all new fluids. The Service Department said they didn't do anything other than lube and filter. Called the Sales Manager and he says they were done, except the brake fluid. I asked if this is in their records, and he said yes. Good Motto: Trust but verify. Going down later today for them to do the work for free. Always verify what a dealer says as the Car Fax doesn't show everything.

Exactly

Good luck!

Perhaps an all weather tire might work for you next time you need tires? There are some really great ones available and they are severe snow rated just like full winters. Michelin CrossClimate2, several from Vredestien, Goodyear WeatherReady, etc.

Thanks for watching! The DWS are very popular with many people I know but I've never liked them.

@@IsaacReddinger I agree I didn't like them at all the sidewalls always wore down quickly, even with an alignment and tire rotations it made no difference, very mediocre compared to the PS 4.

It's no garage Queen!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

During my 2 years working in a Subaru service department, we had no 3.6 or even the older 3.0 models needing head gasket replacement. The 4 cylinders however, we did several of those. Granted, the 4 is much more common than the 6, but it's not like they are rare. I would feel more confident with the 3.6 than the 2.5 model. As far as the CVT, it was honestly one of, if not the best CVTs on the market. That is not to say that I like CVTs, but if you are going to have a car with one the Subaru CVT is very good. During my 30,000 miles with ours it never had any issues and was always smooth. If I remember correctly, the CVT in the 3.6 Outback and all Ascent models were a high torque version and theoretically more robust/reliable.

Head gaskets were an issue with the late 90s early 2000s naturally aspirated Subarus. It hasn't been an issue with any of the turbocharged cars or any post-2009-ish. Believe the last years were 2009 but I could be a little off with that. Anything newer won't have that issue though, Subaru learned from their mistakes using the thin graphite head gasket. The multi-layer steel head gaskets aren't any more problematic than any other vehicle - just don't let it overheat and change your oil and coolant on time it's totally fine.

What kinds of materials did you have in mind? They did include a business card, but I think that's it. Maybe a thank you note.

It is! Favorite car I've ever owned!

Thanks for the comments! I swear by the Bridgestone Blizzaks and I think you will love them great choice! It's the standard of the industry.

I just ordered the Blizzak WS-90 with a deal to buy three and get the fourth tire for one dollar. It cost about $612 installed which seems well worth it. Thanks again for your excellent video.

@Wigglythegreat2 smokin deal! Enjoy!

We love ours! I always recommend sending the car to a shop you trust to preform a pre-purchase inspection to check for any major red flags. $1-200 now could save you thousands. If you treat these cars right, they'll treat you right. Good luck!

How long would each set last?

Depends on how, where and what you drive. I used mine for 2 winters (about 5 months each) and I drive about 1,000 miles per month, so I put about 10,000 miles on them. They currently have 9-10/32 of tread left. I think they start new with 12 or 14. If you drive hard on them, or have a heavy car, or use them frequently above 50-60 degrees, they will wear faster than if you have a lot of snow/rain in cold temps. We didn't have any snow here in the winter of 22/23 and it was mostly dry. The Cayman also weighs just over 3,000 lbs. These are all factors of how long the tires will last. Also keep in mind, winter tires are deemed worn out at 6/32 and they have a specific tread wear indicator in addition to the standard 2/32 wear indicator.

Thanks for this response it was extremely helpful. I drive a camaro LT1, and it is my daily (with the right winter tires, these cars are meant to be driven, and not stored). It has a weight of about 3600LBS and im planning on driving very carefully to make them last at least 3-4 winters. Our michigan winters get snowy but also melt a lot, and temperatures usually stay very low.

Glad to help! You're scenario is ideal for long life. Enjoy!

@IsaacReddinger thank you! Also lovin the cayman. Such a great car 👍🏻

I agree and thank you for the kind words! Have fun in your 911!

Enjoy and thanks for watching!

Thanks for the kind words!

Indeed, with my 2.5 Crosstrek, if I keep the revs at 2k when accelerating from a standstill it does not do the simulated shifts. Of course it's not the fastest to get going at that speed, but I'd say unless someone is really in a hurry behind me, there ends up being more space between the cars behind me after 2-4 seconds. The 3.6 is even better in this regard.. I appreciate Subaru enormously for this, the cars are really well thought out in many aspects including this one.

For most people, the feeling of the car never "shifting" and staying at one RPM is disconcerting. In what I do, I have literally had poeple call me and ask if their car is broken because they were going down a hill, the car sensed it, and downshifted a gear in order to use engine braking to help maintain the speed. They heard the higher RPM and thought the transmission was bad.

More reliable with set gears,durable long term over the "band/chain" and performs better acceleration wise,no hesitation.As far as the droning sound,you do get used to it but still doesn't sound like a real down shift but that part is preference,not performance

@whoami-eb7cq well said!

Agreed. The car I wanted is not sold here.

BMW is a joke

Thanks for the insight!

I worked for a Subaru dealer at the time, so yes. Also, we test drove it alongside a Forester for comparison. Again, as mentioned in the video, we didn't/don't have many wagon choices in the US in general(not that I consider this a wagon, IMO it's not because it rides as high as an SUV), before even taking budget into account.

2018. Haters gonna hate

Haha, I would've stopped and asked if he needed to go someplace (now I realize while typing this that he seemed to be heading in the same direction to boot), but maybe things work differently where the video was filmed..

Thanks for the kind words! I swear by Blizzaks!

Thanks for the kind words!

@@IsaacReddinger saved me a drive to look at a 2019. What would you have prefered to have gone with?

@deanfeldman2505 honestly, cars they don't sell in the U.S. We drove the VW Alltrack but we're underwhelmed. An A4 Allroad would be good but it was out of our budget. Maybe the Buick Tour X?

Thanks for the kind words!