Did I Just Buy a $100 Subaru

Did I Just Buy the Cheapest Subaru in the Country, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Subaru car review. Best Subaru car to buy. Buying a new Subaru. Buying a used Subaru. Should I buy a Subaru. Why Subaru parts are expensive. The truth about owning a Subaru. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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[@ericvalenta7490]

Scotty, what's your opinion on a 2000-2006 Lexus LS430?

[@bromike]

Scotty ! You need to blur out the license plate on the cars..........amateur hour!

[@rnb4good]

Ok Scotty..I wanted to buy a new vehicle. Which make should I go with?

[@Tsalinger]

So the professor bought that Subaru from Carmax. Marriage made in a very warm environment.

[@Tsalinger]

@@bromike Thats not as bad as the Carmax decal.

[@wildforthecats661]

Scotty can’t say “a standard transmission “without mimicking shifting the gear shift. 🤣

[@marshallallensmith]

That because Scotty is a fancy human scan tool so it is programmed into his bi-directional copper wired DNA :P

[@absboodoo]

@@marshallallensmith Scotty IS the 5000 dollar fancy computer.

[@bluetoad2001]

had to go back and see Scotty shifting, sure enough ,lol

[@brotherdj777]

1:39

[@galil_6863]

LOL for real

[@andrewstevenson5155]

subaru outback: the replacement for professors when saab went out of business

[@amanwithnoname6687]

Most under rated comment

[@faithingod9554]

Reminds me of the movie sideways

[@JJustinXu]

Andrew Stevenson Toyota Venza was also another option!

[@Mooseman327]

Up here in NY, when Saab went out of business, all the Saab mechanics went into Subaru maintenance because all their customers started buying Subarus. Saabs were pretty good in the snow and Subarus with the 4-wheel drive were great.

[@glenvanderlelie]

Funny story: I have an outback AND a saab 95 estate. Your comment hit the mark :D

[@PietroSoft]

Scotty the Jay Leno of good cheap cars. Imagine if Scotty start collecting a bunch of cheap good used cars, and the center of the collection the legendary 94 Celica.

[@marshallallensmith]

Epic.

[@PietroSoft]

@@marshallallensmith The "No money pit" collection.

[@ristekostadinov2820]

from Celica Supra from late 80s, Celica GT4 to last gen Celica GTS

[@hybridAbsol]

I think Scotty will buy all the high performance Toyotaz

[@fishkings423]

PietroSoft Lol 😂😂😂. He’s like the alternate universe reverse Jay Leno.

[@a.j.deutsch1792]

2007 subaru outback here with 230,000 miles on it, of course it's a standard.

[@williepie]

ive had 3 seperate subarus hit 250k miles no problem other than head gaskets

[@a.j.deutsch1792]

@@williepie, same with the head gaskets, and my family has also had 3

[@ed6548]

"No problems other than the headgasket" lol

[@frazzleface753]

@@ed6548 lol yeah, "we'll overlook the head gaskets at $1,000 a pop" Great cars!!

[@williepie]

@@frazzleface753 A head gasket every 100k-150k really isnt that bad. Thats like a rare repair every 10 years?

[@francoluna95]

If he opened up a dealership I'd feel happy buying almost whatever he had to offer lol

[@dogie1070]

He'd talk your leg off, too!

[@joelspivak6622]

Franks you'd have plenty of Toyotas to choose from!😂😂

[@themusicmaniac84]

Scotty - Buy this one, or this one it’s built like a tank.

[@1MadBurrito]

He would only offer 1994 Toyota Celicas

[@twoturntables9153]

It would only be Toyota, Lexus, Honda (with a stick shift) & Ford F150 Each vehicle would include a print out of the diagnostics from his fancy $5k scan tool

[@theldun1]

My dad had 3 Subaru's when I was a kid. 2 sedans and 1 wagon. Far as i know he never had any trouble with any of them. This was in the late 70's early 80's. All 3 were standard transmissions.

[@GSskiracer]

theldun1 your dad, very smart man, love my outback up here in Michigan

[@cathl.7243]

Same here 5 subaru with minimum of 260 000 miles on them 12 years that's facts !!!! Still own two one of 10 years old as long as you maintain them they are tanks!!!!!!

[@jemtec1]

The 6 was very durable. They don’t blow head gaskets like the 2.5 4s do. Not even close.

[@yulog]

Yep I have one that blew twice in 117k

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

What's the deal? Did they not put enough bolts around the head or what?

[@DrewDiddy7703]

Dilly Dally Depends on what Gasket used, the Updated MLS Steel head gasket should last forever, if the old style Composite gasket was used it leaves the risk of same failure.

[@chrishernandez2490]

@@billgateskilledmyuncle23 It's the size of the actual cylinder head itself. It has a relatively small sealing surface, in other words, it doesn't have enough "meat" on it.

[@jamescarlin569]

That's what I was thinking

[@apachelives]

Wake me up when Toyota makes an interesting AWD wagon that handles well in all conditions.

[@AK-fv7mp]

apachelives I’d love to see a Camry AWD

[@MohamedAwadSoliman]

Wake me up when a Toyota AWD system actually pulls it's rear wheel when the front slipping

[@nalletex]

A 4Runner, Highlander, or Venza would last longer, but I don't think the AWD is as good.

[@Footrotflats251]

@@AK-fv7mp Toyota caldina Turbo?

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

wagons are always boring, as they're made for family transportation

[@SuperStarwarsfan101]

I love my 2001 Subaru Outback 3.0L H6 L.L. Bean Edition with 249k miles. Also, its never blown a head gasket.

[@jusbertmeza4424]

If you drive them conservatively then it shouldn't.

[@Eli9A]

no one wants to hear about your unicorn

[@bernhardkuhn5676]

And got no praablems with the transmission...

[@linkchen8245]

ez 30 do not really blow head gasket like ejs

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

Mr. Bean professor style...I like the colour, interior and 250hp.

[@StayRed]

I bought one of these with over 300k miles and an automatic transmission. aside from a few leaks that were easily repairable and fuel pump and other worn out suspension parts etc. its still going surprisingly great. a.c. even still works!

[@alexbetancourt414]

Even though I don't like subaru They're great cars, Japanese well built, great all wheel drive, great cars 😂 I have 4 2006 subarus in the family and not a single issue, we do preventative maintenance in our cars💪🏽

[@outdoorsurvivalshop8986]

same here! 360k miles on my 03, original engine and transmission!

[@boomsuga]

Yup Scotty’s right lots of Subaru’s in Canada. They’re wicked in the snow

[@noahman27]

They're even better than "Wicked". In Boston, they're "Wicked Pissah" in the snow!!!

[@69eddieD]

Snow is their natural habitat. It's because of their stellar performance in adverse weather that I put up with them. It still amazes me the way mine goes through snow and ice. You're dead in the water with a Toyota or Honda in the winter.

[@domrimusic]

Scotty : *Did i just buy a Subaru?* Me: Clicks Scotty : *NO* Me: Clicks off

[@zissler1]

DJJ DYLAN wrong move

[@JK-cq5nc]

Those videos names are really pissing me off and that's the last video from scotty i have watched!

[@josephdennis1387]

@@user-ru1eq7tw4y Now Now don't lump all there customers into one there popular in the entire Appalachian Mt chain as far south as northern Georgia due to winter weather.

[@subninja8069]

@@user-ru1eq7tw4y I have one, Am a hardline Libertarian (Hoppen Libertarian range) Those.

[@HealthySceptic]

Good thing about this particular 6 cylinder 3.0L engine is a timing CHAIN. The gaskets are also special ones. So the engine is solid

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

I think cars from the 2000s have the nicest interior and also less intrusive dashboard tech but enough safety devices like SRS ABS and ESP.

[@ryans413]

My cars so basic too today’s cars but I like it. Things don’t break too much and when they doo break it’s easy to fix. No distracting navigation screen or infotainment crap. people today would hate my car they call it boring but all I need is a reliable engine and trans good suspension tires steering and brakes oh and a decent radio so I can blast my CDs lol and I’m good too go.

[@ryans413]

CYZ Aero Yea I agree

[@joegray6269]

I have a 2000 buick LeSabre with leather seats

[@Utsu-P_Enjoyer]

I tend to agree , the dash of a lot of the newer vehicles looks pretty insane, you've basically got a whole gaming system computer in front of you, I do think they've improved seats though, I never thought I'd appreciate cooled seats as much as I do.

[@Utsu-P_Enjoyer]

paulparoma the new Hondas dont have that problem at least, the accords and civics both are super roomy on the inside. The new Chevys DEFINITELY have that problem though my leg fell asleep while I was driving my cousins malibu

[@johnmattiazzo3900]

The car is in mint condition love it no rust at all

[@johnmattiazzo3900]

@@wm9346 I love it when the snow flies to me there great cars up here in Canada not many left of this model style all are rusting out or gone

[@TheRealRickSanchez01]

Us in Chicago need that AC just as bad, the summer's are no joke.

[@Travisjoe31]

Bad summers and bad winters aka the midwest

[@cyberrednec]

Here in Wisconsin it's almost always in the mid 80s lower 90s, Scotty just doesn't know...

[@joepierson3859]

jomax clux yeah the legal gangbangers are so much nicer😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marrag1]

Your winters aren’t any good either lol

[@utaur]

San Antonio is crazy omg

[@user-wp8yx]

Scottie's always complaining about the Boxster engine. He often complains it's old tech, but he recommends a inline 4! I'm pretty sure the boxer engine was developed after the inline 4. I'm just saying, but I love Scotty and Subarus so I'm glad Scotty found something to like about them.

[@jwelchon2416]

My uncle lived out in the country in north central Missouri. They love Subaru's. You never know when rural roads will get cleared.

[@bradleythomsen3083]

In the Midwest every other vehicle you see is a Subaru.

[@joelspivak6622]

Bradley Thomsen mechanics must love the money they make fixing those things!🎑

[@electroniccheeks]

@@bradleythomsen3083 Colorado is the same way. It may be considered mid-west also. Southern Colorado is either a Subaru or Toyota pick up's.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Subarus hold their value fairly well. Good luck finding one with low miles for a cheap price.

[@kawa1755]

Oregon has tons of them for some reason picked one up 2 years ago for 18k. 9k miles on it subaru legacy limited 2015.

[@BG-ig6fd]

Yeah, here in Canada used Subies are expensive!

[@jadenippersiel912]

I got a Subaru Legacy in Canada, 2014, 52k km, $9000

[@rolfthewolf42]

From what I've read the 3.0l 6 cylinder outbacks are supposed to be pretty resistant to head gasket problems, but they only came with automatics. The 2.2l is also reliable and can come with a manual. The 2.5l is the one to watch out for in terms of head gasket problems.

[@bruceevennett955]

The six cylinders have head gasket issues also

[@oscarstrangio]

Gaskets are definitely different on the 6cyl EZ30 in comparison to the 4cyl EJ, the EJs are the ones you need to keep an eye on.

[@growingup4487]

​@@bruceevennett955they need to be replaced every 100k miles it's a wear item, not really an major engine issue

[@mikea8908]

Scotty giving Subaru a (somewhat) good review?!! Time to cash in my chips. The worlds gonna end!!😂😂😂

[@GSskiracer]

Mike A nah, we got 12 years, just ask OC, but no cars, airplanes and cows, hope I didn't rain on your parade

[@azsampako2266]

Nah wait till he gives a GM car a good review. Then Im gonna shoot myself.

[@CTV5017]

@@azsampako2266 that'll never happen they suck looooool

[@axllebeer]

Mike A "Shots fired" comes to mind lol!

[@69eddieD]

@@azsampako2266 GM completely abdicated any pretense of quality decades ago.

[@rustysruger]

I knew you'd eventually come over to our side Scotty...Suberules!

[@starkenterprises2371]

I'm from Houston too, I bought a 79 Brat new at 21 years old and beat the crap out of it. Tore up Galveston Island in it and had waaay too much fun. It just ran and ran. Friends in the back seats had fun too!

[@ahmadfaris8044]

I bought a subaru because it's usually rain in my country, and the NCAP test is probably one of the best for the price.

[@pierreranger69]

I have Subarus for 10 years now and I love them!

[@BG-ig6fd]

Pierre Ranger We are considering one, just afraid of expensive repairs. Which models have you owned and what kind of transmission did they have? Do you recommend stick shift over automatic?

[@zachzach4936]

Paid $260 for a 98 outback and she's still running

[@DustinBigMac]

Got a 98 Jimmy for free and drove it 10k miles and no problems

[@apachelives]

Yup $400 for a 98 Legacy EJ22 Auto with 320k. Everything working fine including climate control sun roofs and all.

[@zacharyshoemaker835]

Whattttt i paid $800 for a 98'gt with a blown headgasket...either you got a steal or i got rippppppppeeedddd lmao

[@truthistreason9708]

did you buy it yesterday?

[@chrisj197438]

zachary shoemaker If it’s a rust free manual transmission in good shape you got a good deal. The head gaskets are not a hard job on those

[@uninoculated]

All-wheel drive + Boxer engine + 5 speed = fun.

[@barbaraallen7164]

You just helped me make my decision on getting a Subaru with a manual. Thank you!

[@Basih]

AWD + Flat 6 + 6 speed Sti gearbox = awesome

[@j0lel666]

@@barbaraallen7164 to have million times more fun learn to heel and toe and revmatch and you will be waiting just to downshift WAMMM WAMMMMM

[@greathelmet]

I'm glad Scotty showed what's good about Subaru. They are really well built and comfortable cars, whether you like the engine or not.

[@danblundon2838]

The automatic transmission ones might not get out of their own way, but Ive had a couple of manual Subarus, an 02 Legacy wagon and an 05 Impreza (Saab branded), and in 1st and 2nd gear, they went like snot. I could out accelerate almost anyone if I wanted to.

[@larrybundy3783]

Nice vid scotty...as an owner of 2015 outback in HOUSTON I can categorically state you are on the mark with everything you said. But wait there is more....the safety...the grip on houstons wet roads....and the ground clearance. Its a nice package. 60k and no issues although changing out the spark plugs was a PIA.

[@JohnHuxleySavage]

Had a 1994 Subaru L-Series Wagon (Loyale/Leone) in Western Australia from 2006-2017 (sold when I moved overseas). Manual transmission with 4WD and over 330,000km on the odometer when I bought it. Only ever broke down once, when the alternator died. I was able to replace it myself in about 20 minutes, with no automotive experience, using an aftermarket replacement I got for $100 off Craigslist. Started again immediately and continued to run great. Leaked oil like a colander but never overheated or even ran hot (even when it was briefly leaking coolant into the passenger seat footwell). Brilliant and practical car with a tonne of cool little features.

[@albertodiazpr]

Those Outbacks are amazing vehicles! Sold my 2000 with 212,500 on the clock and never gave me any problem!

[@ken444444]

4:31 "The LL Bean Fancy Package" great laugh for the day!

[@buzzbuzz6834]

I have a 2000 Forester with 170k miles and that baby never let me down, ever. No blown head gasket, nothing. Never had a major problem. Transmission just started to slip because I changed the transm oil, if I only would have seen Scotty's video before changing it. But it still shift good.

[@jacobroberts1101]

Love how Scotty answered the question immediately 🤙

[@Duraputer]

I got the H4 single over head cam outback, it's slow but handles well on those icy mountains.

[@bobc3454]

I had a Subaru Outback. Liked the car. Until I replaced the head gasket at 80000 miles. Although Subaru did pay for half.

[@tman1941]

Same here, had to write to Subaru to complain but they paid half of the repair. I think should extend the warranty for gaskets and cover the full repair.

[@WAncouvOR]

If you get the 6 cylinder h6 3.0 l engines, they can last if you do strict maintenance. Or so I've heard.

[@HR-wd6cw]

Keep hearing people talking about that. Even with some of the newer ones (newer being under 10 years old, but older than 5 years old, so 2010-2015).

[@Eric-dt5mj]

Thanks for finally doing Subarus. I love them. As for not much room to work on the engine we just pull the engine set it on the stand and work on them that way. ALWAYS changes head gaskets 100k miles

[@kevinsam3]

It snowed a wallop up here in B.C. Going up a hilly road on my 2011 AWD Subaru Outback was a piece of cake. The other guy with a little 2 wheel drive got stuck and needed a push. That's why I love my Subie 4-wheel drive.

[@yacoshaslam4443]

I don't think Subaru's blow head gaskets more than any other car. It's the fact that they need the engine pulled to fix them that's the problem. So when they do blow. it costs a small fortune to fix

[@classic287]

Sounds kind of like my 06 Highlander V6. Excellent SUV, but you have to have the spark plugs changed sometime. With the V6, it cost me $450. The 3 in front are easy. The 3 in the back, not so much...

[@audiowize]

They certainly do. For additional reading, you can read up on open deck engines.

[@MrFloydroy]

It’s really no big thing pulling up the engine. Also, the blown head gasket is an issue from older generation Subaru’s

[@Flying_GC]

They do blow. Often. I know people who race them and they are hopeless. Engine is just the start. Entire drivetrain is water week

[@MrFloydroy]

Gary C the car gets beat on and it breaks. Imagine that.

[@cell1540rol]

I see these all the time along with old Saabs and Volvos here in Massachusetts.

[@shafter164]

Hi Scotty & thanks for the amazing vids. I've been working to eliminate my front steering brake shakes for over a year now. Just renewed the discs & pads and the calipers are definitely sliding smoothly. Front bottom arm bushes front&reat done; front hubs renewed (were droning); this is the 3rd set of discs that have been replaced. The OEM ones I removed seemed fine on my vernier calipers and there wasn't any bulging. The shakes were violent though and for the moment have gone but feel as though they'll be back again... Anything else you'd suggest I swao out?... the calipers were fully rebuilt by the way... Thanks again

[@mattking8332]

I just traded my 2011 awd Kia Sorento v6 for a 2015 Subaru Forester and I absolutely love my Subaru can’t wait to try out the awd this winter, awesome video scotty

[@md2k8]

I like this videos, regarding Subaru's. I am a fan of the 2002 Outback H6 with VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control).

[@njsongwriter]

I think it's dumb that they call them H6s.

[@allenxavier4083]

Make more Subaru videos

[@marvinshenk]

In 1996, I drove a 1980 Subaru GL Wagon across the US and back. That was a fun car and super tough. I lost it because it got impounded in Washington DC because of overdue parking tickets, and I couldn't afford to get it back. That car was awesome.

[@webman1956]

The battery cables need a good cleaning Scotty but I`m sure you saw that! Love your channel!

[@francesco1998]

I heard the new boxer engines from Subaru don’t have the head gasket problems anymore and are actually OK engines. I also heard that if you baby the new transmissions out of them you should get a good amount of life out of them so maybe they’re not so bad after all.

[@MontyRoyal963]

Take off the air boxes and windshield wiper fluid reservoir from the engine bay and you'll be able to do valve cover/spark plug work so easy... I struggled for a while with tune ups then saw a dude on utube that did that... you might loose all the wiper fluid and make a mess but it's worth it.

[@gabekozak6536]

2000 Subaru Outback Limited here ...232 k with no repairs except the wheels bearings ! Terrific car !

[@Inu1294]

2018 Impreza 5 door manual. Averaging 32 mpg. Love it and live in the mountains in North Georgia.

[@Day-Cab]

Last week, bought a 2006 Subaru impreza sport wagon 2.5 w/5 speed manual. 124,000 First time buyer for a Subaru.

[@RIPdBOON]

A year later, how's your Impreza doing?

[@Day-Cab]

@@RIPdBOON New battery. Keys & fobs. Oil seal in front differential. 4 tires & alignment. Am pleased with the vehicle. It does use oil. That seems normal for the 2.5 boxer engine. Has about 138 k now.

[@RIPdBOON]

@@Day-Cab nice. I recently purchased an 04 Legacy with 134k about a month ago and I'm really enjoying it. Automatic unfortunately, nothing fancy. 2.5 as well I believe. First Subie and im impressed so far, fun little car to drive.

[@lonsworth]

Subarus have a high customer loyalty on the West Coast from Northern California up thru Washington & Alaska. Plus New England & the Northeast in general.

[@DrOlds7298]

Also sell in very large numbers in Colorado.

[@hahahahah8396]

In Minnesota as well

[@BG-ig6fd]

And Canada!

[@mdd47]

Love these old Outback and Legacy wagons. Great looking cars. I need one

[@lisandro12349]

Nice video Scotty, I really love the LL Bean editions, simple and nice. I have an 01 Outback H6-3.0 with 210k kms. Love it

[@nottiification]

If youre worried about gas mileage, get the impreza. I got a '98 with close to 300k miles, starts every time, AC blows good & cold, best car i ever had.

[@HECKproductions]

i assume its not a wrx sti because then it would likely have some problems just because of its power

[@Flying_GC]

What other cars have you owned if that's the best??🤤

[@nottiification]

@@Flying_GC Quite a few, My first car was an old caprice cop car from the 60's. Then i had a ford f-150. Had an old AMC gremlin which i loved till a friend wrecked it for me. Then an AMC-renault (which was actually a pretty good car, but teaching the GF to drive stick in it was a bad idea) Drove a chevy cavalier for a few years in the 90's. Then i went to toyotas, had a old carolla, then a new camry, Went thru a classic vw phase for awhile & had a few beetles & a westy camper for awhile. At one point i had a old 60s lincoln continental (yes it had the suicide doors). Traded that for a mid-60s chevy truck + a honda motorcycle. At some point i had a BMW 7-series that was very nice, but cost on average $1000 per month in maintenance (might be a slight exaggeration). Inherited a jeep cherokee & drove that for a couple years, Also had a geo metro for a few years back when they were still common, after a deer killed that i drove a nissan pickup for a LONG time, then traded up to a nissan sentra, which was also a really reliable car. Then i bought my first Subaru, and i doubt i will ever buy anything else ever again. Its reliable, cheap to maintain, doesnt get stuck in snow/mud goes anywhere, is luxurious inside, can haul a huge amount of crap, nice looking. Subaru has it all.

[@MrBlaq]

Scotty, the head gasket issues have long been fixed.

[@RealityGutPunch]

What years are we talking here? Because up to 2012 I've got personal experience with the 2.5l leaking

[@thuworldneedsahero8278]

@@RealityGutPunch He is talking about the new series engines, the FA series. They are in the 2014ish+ wrx's, forester xt's, outback xt's, and the brz. Pretty much all the reg. models still use the EJ series engine which is the older one with the head-gasket issues. Got a '17 FXT with the turbo FA20 and i love it no problems. Moral of the story try to go with the higher models they have better engines and more power.

[@WeAreTheSHWE]

@@thuworldneedsahero8278 FA series doesn't come with UEL headers, can they really be called a subaru engine? :)

[@thuworldneedsahero8278]

@@WeAreTheSHWE i know man that's the only bad part tbh.

[@thuworldneedsahero8278]

@@tails300 what do you mean generations its only been the EJ for a long time until they put the new FA motors in the brz's and wrx's and such

[@chuck5558]

I have had many Subarus since 1985. I have an 07 Outback right now. Bought it used for $6K six years ago with good maintenance records. I love it for the AWD because living in WI, it's nice to be able to get around in nasty winter weather. With good snow/ice tires it's great! 146K mile and still going. I've replaced head gaskets, wheel bearings and exhaust pipe and brake lines due to salt corrosion. Still, cheaper than a new car payment.

[@nashrambler5246]

I always like your videos Scotty, every one of them. This time I neither like or dislike it. I am not voting one way or the other. My family is a Subaru family and we have had nothing but luck with them. Ten years ago I would have been taking a dirt nap if it wasn’t for my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT. And my 2009 GT would literally crawl through anything. And I never had head gasket issues however I do know that problem does happen to many of them. Never had a Subaru automatic transmission die on my either and neither did anyone else in my family. And my 2.5 2009 GT gets 33.7 MPG, can’t complain about that either.

[@knightride9635]

You cheated on me Scotty, I will never forgive you / Regards, Toyota

[@Basih]

Funnily enough Toyota owns like 1/4 stake in Subaru.

[@atos.nympha3451]

@@Basih 70%

[@chelseafc6541]

Samson Ato Nympha lol

[@JakeAHG]

Scotty, I just recently got my A/C replaced in my Impreza and if anything the A/C's are easier to access than on inline engines. Another benefit is when the compressor's go bad, you can simply snip the A/C belt and keep driving, whereas with inline's you need to remove the compressor.

[@familynichols1746]

Hey Scotty. Your videos are the best on the web as far as I’m concerned

[@DigitalHaze65536]

I drive a little under 7500 miles a year, very happy with my WRX. (standard transmission of course!!)

[@yangwang2359]

Got exactly the same car 2 years ago for my mom, whom happens to also be a university professor! 100k miles and we paid 6k for it in ND, great deal and has been very reliable! She's not a great driver but the AWD + winter tires has kept her safe! The only thing that we changed was the 2 front CV axles which both had broken inner CV boots. We took it to a mechanic before we bought it ofcourse like Scotty always say when buying used and had that $ taken off from our offering price :) You rock scotty!

[@69sins]

The Subaru is pretty popular here in Cali.

[@codezalo5773]

Scotty your videos are timeless thank you 😁

[@sylvienelson9349]

Recently bought a 2012 Subaru liberty automatic transmission... absolutely love it!! Has 185000km when I bought it but drives amazing.

[@Dragunov302]

Subarus are great cars. Once u replace the head gasket. Change your oil ON TIME and make sure the level is full and you should be able to get 200k out of them

[@finnster321]

what happens if your oil is mid level on the dipstick?

[@teamground0229]

@@finnster321 boom

[@stevenreher4554]

My 2003 subaru legacy gt has 300,000 miles on it. Did have to replace the head gaskets at 140,000 and the a/c compressor at 180,000. Beyond that it has been a really great car. I live in northern Illinois, so yes the awd is wonderful.

[@GSskiracer]

Steven Reher did you drive that turbo GT like a diplomat? The cost of head gasket repair (non dealer) up here in Michigan is only $700 to $1200, a muffler job on other makes cost about the same so no big deal, long live Suby's

[@DBrisky37]

Just rolled 190K in my 03 Legacy GT. Did head gasket and timing belt at 90K, Just about to do a timing belt again. Just routine maintenance/fluid changes outside of that. Been a great whip. Sold my 96 Legacy with 318K.

[@rexer4255]

Hello scotty, I'm thinking on buying, an rv van and I was just wondering, if you have some tips or preference on what brand makes the best one?

[@simpleszabo]

i got a 98 subaru legacy outback, with 205,000, its automatic and the fluid is still bright red. i believe the 98-99 version didn't have the same head gasket problems as others, but they did put the spark plugs location lower than newer models making it really difficult to change the plugs. handles well in the snow, mud and dirt roads. ive drivin it through snowstorms and through mudslides and crossed streams, it always gets me where im goin.

[@jaromc9045]

THIS JUST IN: SCOTTY IS #1

[@williemakit8931]

Your pic though 😍

[@Duraputer]

Yeah, so he one the war vs top gear.

[@jordanortiz4526]

What about my Subaru it almost has 300,000 miles on it 😂

[@mariuszgonczewski5865]

How old are u 60? ;)

[@JimBic72]

Is it automatic? Have you ever changed the head gaskets?

[@EricFortuneJr.]

A friend of mine has 98 Outback H4 5 speed manual and it has 400,000 miles on it. No major issues, he beats it up, the suspension is shot and the body is pretty beat up too. These older Subarus with the manual transmissions are bulletproof. Some of the automatics are too.

[@cat-lw6kq]

I had the Subaru 1976 FWD but it was conventional system, you could shift it in when needed. I took it off road, the big problem was the cost of parts and service. I was earning good pay at the time so it wasn't a problem for me to support this car.

[@salwansalem8099]

Hi Scotty can you make a video on how to change Transmission fluid without a dipstick on Toyota’s

[@bsasteve]

I second that :)

[@theninja001]

I have the ultimate Subaru, 2001 Impreza Outback with the best Subaru engine, 2.2 and a 5-speed. I have 204,000 miles and no issues! And I drive it like a hooligan on winding back roads!

[@TekuTaurus]

my mom's last 2 cars have been Subaru Foresters ('09 and '12) and the only complaint she has had with them is that she wished she got one with a 6 cyl instead of 4. other than that, pretty good cars. the excellent handling even saved us on the Garden State Parkway one time when a big rig blew a tire and the car next to us swerved way into our lane to avoid the pieces and the Forester just clung to the road as we narrowly avoided them.

[@Herbivor7]

I used to have a 2002 2.5 4L Outback. I loved it & I miss it. My engine blew up probably my own fault for not checking the fluids enough. R.I.P.

[@walterkersting1362]

Almost any car makes sense at a certain price point.

[@christopherlamontagne1206]

Had diplomat tags," of course, the government is not going to bother anyone, but their own tax paying citizens.

[@takeahike2993]

License plates are only required for work use. Use your car for "traveling", you are free to travel all 50 states.

[@stevebell4906]

@@takeahike2993... Steve Lehot of Lehto's Law has One Hundred Bucks for you...All you need to do is claim it!...

[@charlesyoung9980]

@@takeahike2993 Please spare us that Sovereign Citizen nonsense

[@soultrain4409]

@@charlesyoung9980 Chill out dude. Just because You personally don't believe in being brave enough to exercise your rights as an American Citizen to their extent doesn't make anyone else wrong or undesirable because they Do. I'll gladly stand next to that brave man. I Love my rights. To each their own, leave that citizen alone.

[@PSonak]

@@soultrain4409 He's not "exercising his rights", he's making up rights that he doesn't have.

[@GDIGS]

Great video. We live in western NY about an hour east of Buffalo and these Subaru are great and excellent in the snow Except for the high maintenance and head gaskets they are not bad. After watching and learning from you and dealing with our Subaru I am done with them. Get a Toyota

[@slingbart705]

I must agree about the AC Compressors being small/weak, our new 2019 Crosstrek does not blow super cold. but my kid just got a used 2016 Fusion w/60k miles and the AC is like a walk in freezer.

[@remissiveslave]

Scotty believes that unless everything in the world is perfect or as close as possible, it's just inherently terrible. I've owned subarus with well over 300k and if a $1200-$1800 gasket job every 5-8 years is too nuch to handle, then maybe you aught to buy a moped.

[@AssTroll]

A head gasket on my 06 legacy gt was quoted just over 2k lmao. These cars run though and are worth it. I have an 02 outback wagon as well both are manuals.

[@pantherasad2114]

1:50 I love that movie 😆 (Coming to America)

[@nmartin5551]

Love my Subaru! 3rd one. Mine have never died in the manner you described. But I also don’t drive like a diplomat.....

[@baine3388]

My 98 4runner has two dead cylinders at 265,000 miles. But my 05 Forester is at 200,000 and still running strong. The 4runner needed new rear hub seals, all 4 shocks, all 6 fuel injectors, new tie rod ends, and dropped a ball joint before that mileage. The Forester has needed new cats on it, and new spark plug tube o-rings. I also replaced the valve cover gaskets at the same time. So far the Subaru has seen less work. But I'll have to see if anything else is needed by 265,000.

[@Duraputer]

Hey Scotty why is the Toyota AWD system not as good as Subaru's?

[@littleeagle7563]

It's all awd, not a 4x4

[@jackd1582]

It's not symmetrical , Look up some you tube comparisons . Most makes weave all over the place under low traction conditions . Subie system , tracks straight .

[@657449]

My 2003 Forrester has 73,000 miles. Normal matinence and the only problem was when a door window motor died. Great in snow and on wet roads.

[@robopam]

We are at 145000 miles on our '03 Forester and just replaced a window motor.

[@eponymous7910]

That's just about the best subie imo. Versatile, reliable and they still look nice. Great cars

[@hirolla74]

2003 Forester 142,800 miles. Thank god my head gaskets hasn't been replaced yet.

[@PearComputingDevices]

I do love the neat green and wagon format. That I can say.

[@chriss1757]

As close as we will get to Subaru love from Scotty!

[@thelastrefuge253]

Damn I need to get me some diplomat tags 🤔

[@flashfilibuster5382]

Thank you for helping drive down the prices of used Subaru's. Fun safe and practical they are, but a 200,000 mile 2004 WRX is NOT WORTH $5000! My God.

[@aussietaipan8700]

My rex is a 2002 bugeye and it goes like a cat that sat in paint thinners. 202000 K's on the clock, I absolutely love it.

[@ncrdisabled]

I had one back in 1977 and it was great i put 150k miles before the engine thru a rod.

[@robinellison6708]

That's really low mileage and the car looks well kept.

[@dionwilliams6841]

That engine bay needs some help.

[@mikelow9340]

Hi I noticed a carmax sticker on the back. Did the professor buy it used from carmax??? I though Scotty said in past videos stay away from carmax because of the high markups

[@Insert639]

I am sure that was not really relevant since it wasn't Scotty who made the purchase from Carmax.

[@RickyLaneMusic]

Don't

[@benjaminbellamy7207]

Ed Bolian used his shrewd negoitating skills in the deal.

[@peopleschoice9555]

Hello Scotty! You are by far one of the most interesting person on internet. If you don't mind, then we would love to hear about your life. Your favorite life stories, your old pictures and may be a city tour with you of what and where you used to go or still go. Please!! And thank you for doing the good work!! best wishes!!