Retro AWD Wagon Review - Subaru Outback or Volvo XC? Geoff Steals Cars

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I absolutely adore these old Subarus. They're the ultimate 'old money, stealth wealth' cars, bought by discerning people who just want a quality car without shouting about their status in life. I love them.

[@JohnEvans-zo7kk]

Me too, I would have one over any flash motor.

[@ibs5080]

James May said very much the same thing about the Outback in an old episode of Top Gear.

[@stevenniels]

6 months back, I bought a Subaru XV non hybrid 68 plate. Great ground clearance and all season tyres and its trick 4WD and X Mode it is superb in our muddy rural location. Way better than the Freelander I had. Fuel economy from he flat 4 two litre is 39 mpg on a run to Cornwall and 32 mpg tooling around the local lanes. I should have bought one years ago.

[@JD-qd1bp]

Love Subarus, had 2x WRX STI’s in my younger days, an Impreza hatch, 2x XV’s, now have an Outback and a Toyota GR86 (made by Subaru). All totally reliable and no hint of electrification. My relatives have Owned various Land Rover products and not one of them has been reliable yet they look down on my Japanese cars!

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

Geoff you are in a car with 240+ BHP, as standard, that engine is so smooth that it is an absolute pleasure to drive! The old Forester which is slightly smaller is also a great car to own and drive! I have had two of both and would take another at the drop of a hat! The choice you set us at the end is a close call but the Subaru has to win just for that engine alone! My scubies were on Michelin cross countries tyres and they held the road magnificently, with great mileage !!

[@wizardsportsandclassics9937]

I've been spookling about in an old forester, the ride is superb and I swear it could climb a tree!

[@paultaylor9652]

Our local Ford dealership changed to a Subaru dealership a couple of years ago, nice cars and even the new ones. Nice to see you don't block the pavement and only park on the edge Geoff 😊

[@Garffey]

Scooby all day long Geoff....Drove more than enough Volvos at work and quite like them, but the Subaru has the edge for me!

[@simonbroddle754]

100% got a diesel Forester with 140,000 miles & I've done them all! Love it.

[@johnnythefox9830]

Subaru all day long. Thanks Geoff. 👍

[@andyaustin6489]

Hi Mate I own a 08 Diesel estate Legacy in a nice blue metallic always loved th shape and styling of these 03 to 09 estates either the Outback or Legacy versions bought as a project with engine issues but it had imaculate body and interior, took a while to get parts to sort engine out bur now done 30'000mls in her and love it to death nice video cheers.

[@angusnz7910]

At long last a decent car mate. Love ya Volvos but got a real soft spot for scobbies. I’ve got 2 modern cars but always jump into our 2004 outback 3.0 like yours in clip…hugely under rated cars

[@JD-qd1bp]

Forgot to say in my last post, love the channel Geoff, thank you for the videos!

[@joeorourke3388]

Subaru is a different animal .Lots to like but needs careful attention in later models with CVT. There is a servicing GURU on line called Mr Subaru in the USA. Nice chap, solid advice and well crafted repair videos. Other downside is the cost of OEM parts. Wallet curdling for simple things and mortgages for the big stuff. Upside, they are reliable if given the basic servicing they need. Fluids and such regularly. I'm on my 2nd one, now an Outback 2.5 for 2016. Really happy with it. It is not a racer, then neither am I. Love your channel, down to earth practical counterpart to the sheer banditry of the mainstream car manufacturers and sadly most dealers.

[@ibrstellar1080]

I've always had a soft spot for Scoobydoos and I used to drive a Forester at work and built to last with excellent reliability. Definitely need to add a Scoobydoo to the Geoff fleet.

[@SmallWonda]

Interesting - looks great for someone needing a utility wagon. I never ever thought we'd have a Subaru! But before Christmas, as our 18-yr old Astra wagon was sounding very petulant, & I couldn't sit in it comfortably anymore,surprisingly hubby bought a Forester home for a test drive. WHAT! We can't afford that! Anyway, I could get in without assistance, & OK the seat was a bit firm, but with the electric adjust I could get it to a fairly comfortable position, and the joy of JOYS - heated seats at last! Which helped my back & hips no end. Normally ot's as much as I can spend 15-mions in the car to get to the docs then back again - but hey! We took it around the twisty, country roads and we were gone for more than an hour! SOLD! To the Kelpie, bloke in shorts & wife with walker! I don't think the dealership was expecting that. We weren't expecting that! But my husband LOVES it - I think he said it's like driving a flying carpet! As we bought the car we test drove, it has most of the bells & whistles, lovely sun roof, electric adjust seats with heat, spacious back cabin for adults & the seats fold down easily for my wheelchair and there is room for the Kelpie... And praise be - we didn't have to buy ELECTRIC or Hybrid! Can't wait for a nice day so I can go for a spin. Happy New Year, Geoff!

[@alxgu198]

My favourite Subaru is in my garage 😊. I’ve always thought of the Legacy/Outback the same as a nice Volvo, quality, premium car, fortunately without a German badge 😅. They say maybe you live in the countryside, maybe you’re rich but don’t need to shout about it.

[@michaelhart5886]

Here in Australian these are still popular. I owned a 2005 2.5l 4 cylinder version for a number of years and loved it. The 4 cyl isn't the most powerful but they just drive lovely. The right size as well. Handle great. You can fit plenty in them. 03-09 is the best looking shape.

[@BasketCase]

I picked up a 1994 WRX Impreza Wagon cheap in Cornwall in about 2014 for £1000 cash. It was a Japanese import with an automatic gearbox. It was being sold because it was too fast for the Missus 😂 It was silver, and after debadging it, it looked like an ordinary boring estate. It went like the wind 😎

[@Caroline-ue7lp]

Thanks for the video Geoff, I was feeling kinda sad as both my grown up children have gone back home after Christmas but checking in with you for this video felt like meeting up with an old friend for a short while 😊

[@steveanderson6934]

Subaru every day of the week, parts can be pricey but are uber reliable, I've had 1 WRX, 2 foresters and all are very reliable and get you where you need to go !

[@hakology]

oem parts are reasonable tbh everyone thinks they're expensive ... ive been working on restoring a mk1 forester absolutely the best car ive owned to date :)

[@alxgu198]

I agree, had mine 18 years now.

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

It looks so big - makes the volvo look small - exciting car - I'd have one.

[@eyesodd]

Pretty much all modern cars make my 940 estate look small, which at the time were considered large cars, the estates are long but narrow lol.

[@philmclean2323]

I can play a Don Henley "boys of summer" CD on a early, foggy ,british winter morning & sing my heart out , enjoy the irony & be very happy in either of those cars.

[@bispal]

I sold my S5 sportback 3 years ago and bought a 2005 2.0 Forester as a stop gap off FB marketplace for £1,700. 3 years later I can't find a better car, never gone wrong in 15k miles / 3 years. Comfy, 30mpg, pano roof, great AC. I have 'honestly' been looking at newer cars up to £100k and nothing is as fun to drive. It's like an NA MX5 on stilts. Love it!

[@paulcuthbert8353]

Hi Geoff, hope you had a great Christmas & Happy New Year when it arrives! My son in law drives a Suburu Forrester Hyrid! It’s thirsty on petrol, but apart from that it’s a perfect car for a family & a dog. It will go everywhere owing to the four wheel drive & is impressively well built! 👍

[@petedenton9434]

Love the Scooby. I'm a Volvo guy but could easily be tempted...

[@crazyforcars]

If your brother really paid only 1.500 pounds for it, it's not just a bargain, it's a steal! Won't make Subaru your love brand I guess, but it's definitely a good alternative.

[@James-um8pq]

Scooby, had an Impreza AWD turbo in 1999, it was a smile a mile, I called it Brucie as it got me 9 points, and what do points make!

[@aalexanderkelly]

My son rocked up with a very tired old Impreza. I was open minded, as my Dad had several Liberty estates in the past. I had to do a several hundred km round trip and my son prevailed upon me to take his Impreza. It was so much fun despite being a basket case. He sold it and rocked up with a Liberty - it was a different kettle of fish, beautiful leather and so smooth. I haven’t driven a Volvo since I put over 100,000 k’s on a 240GLE way back. I loved the Volvo. So, what about the choice? I am a seventy five year old boy, who still has three motorcycles, so I’d plump for the Liberty. When I grow up, I’ll have another Volvo. I’d encourage my son to buy a better Impreza - a WRX STI bug eye - that I could borrow when I need a break from the bikes!!!

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

Great video Geoff, I hoped you and the entire Geoff family had a fantastic Christmas. I love Scooby's, but I would have the Volvo. I don't know why, but it appeals to me more. Hope you and the entire Geoff family have a Happy New Year.

[@garymartin557]

I would take either as they are both left field. 5 cylinder or 6 cylinder. Hard choice, think the scooby is nice, but I like the odd ball 5 pot of the sweed.

[@jamesm90]

There's an adjustment for the screen brightness above your right knee ( night or day mode).I drive mine in sport mode all the time.

[@stephenfoley5292]

Dont forget the older car has Already paid its carbon footprint.

[@nuthinasitseems5213]

Because I see that the carbon footprint point has been raised I'll put my two cents in here. My youngest bought an 04 XC70 last year, but my wife's 14 Impreza is a P(partial)-ZED Subaru and it's footprint is barely recognizable. It also gets ten more mpg in the city and 13 more mpg on the highway not to mention the Volvo requires premium gasoline.

[@Alantj22]

Nonsense an ICE can never pay back it's carbon footprint. Every mile you drive adds to its carbon footprint.

[@timhicks2154]

No such thing.

[@kjh789az]

Nice one! Subaru have a split-personality as a brand. They are either estates for tweedy off-roaders with their dogs and country houses who would not be seen dead in an SUV, or, for boy racers who like in your face rear spoilers and vomit enducing acceleration. So, your brother 's motor is a bit of a find. Opposed 6 and 4 boxer engines were much beloved of the Italians, but didn't fare well long term as zero anti- rust bodies were not designed for the northern european climate where we have real weather and not just sun. Subaru doesn't advertise much, so its a discrete club of those who know and are prepared to pay when buying new. Thanks!

[@Phil6816T]

H - horizontal 6, the flat piston layout look like they're arms punching - hence Boxer. That H6 engine is sweet and solid. My 04 had 225k miles on it and was still nice and smooth. Thats a Momo steering wheel too.

[@ComeJesusChrist]

I was fortunate to be invited to an Order of the Garter ceremony around twenty years ago. The Knights and the Dames (I think that’s what they are called) had a special car park by the gate to the Windsor Great Park. The most common cars were this and the previous generation Outbacks.

[@DanRobards]

Always loved the Subaru wagons. Stunning things. Like you say though the MPG is always dreadful

[@TomChapman-wv9iq]

Had 2 a Forrester to towa folding camper and a Impreza wx estate for fun,both awesome especially in the slippy stuff

[@AP-hp4yo]

Great pair. Imagine taking them on a skiing road trip to the Alps. Hard to pick a favourite, but theres something about a brown Volvo..

[@liberty0758]

If the fuel economy isn't an issue, go for the Subaru. So much fun to drive. Here Down Under there's still heaps of them on the road and for sale, parts relatively cheap, but maintenance can be pricey at times. I had an '07 Liberty (Legacy elsewhere) GT 2.5 Spec-B for 7 years with 212,000km. Properly quick despite being automatic and handled like a champ. Sadly been in an accident couple months ago, car written off. Not trouble free but loved driving it.

[@Martynkjones]

Loved my 2010 Forester AWD. It got me anywhere, even in total whiteout on packed snow. However, when Subaru started putting 'driver aids' like the eyeline system in, it rather tainted the brand. Pre 2010 Foresters, Outbacks, Legacys and Imprezas however are pure gold, even if they are a bit thirsty. Like another commenter said, I'd swear a Subaru AWD could climb a tree. I'd have another one in a heartbeat.

[@hakology]

anything subaru 1999 - 2007 were the best years imo will be buying a mk2 forester as soon as i get some free cash

[@George-gg1ny]

​@@hakology Where is the best place to look for one, and roughly what kind of price range?

[@hakology]

@@George-gg1ny you're best off finding someone who knows subarus to look with you, they will know the common places for rust and oil leaks, find one that's been loved with a good service history, i bought mine on ebay but it was neglected, will also depend on which model you want you'll pay more for a wrx / sti than the standard models and i wouldn't buy anything other than something with a manual gearbox and a turbo, trick is to take your time and not rush into something. Price range varies £2k for something that needs work up to maybe £10k-15k depending on model and mods

[@ivormacadam]

Subaru's have traditionally been flat six's. Well balanced, very quick. I drive a V6 diesel Jeep WK, but in thinking of the next car (I always think ahead) would be looking at a Merc M class or a Volvo XC90 - I like diesel automatic 4wd's. Never thought of a Subaru - probably too expensive for this OAP - but the Volvo looks better inside than the Merc. I'm watching you, Geoff. Keep 'em coming. And Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@maybenot6075]

Diesel foresters are similar prices to them, if you like a big diesel 1 of them with the euro 4 or euro 5 engine will last you a lifetime. Avoid the euro 3s as they had oil starvation issues causing the crank to snap.

[@lawsonjones2285]

I'd pick the Scooby always had a soft spot for the H6 engine

[@thecycle2worker152]

You should get one they look great

[@oldwolf1953]

We had a 3L MK3 Outback, what an amazing car, great fun to drive and absolutely bomb-proof. We now have two Volvo XCs; a MK1 60 and a MK1 90. Both are briliant but I really miss that Scuby!

[@shoestringfarm]

Always liked those. Head gaskets go on the rear cylinders due to poor cooling close to the fire wall. Should be okay in England. 😂

[@hakology]

they fixed the head gasket issues circa 2000 and only really affected 2.5 non turbo models

[@7804t1]

I bought a manual forester xt 2005 last year as commuter and run around for 5k miles a year max . It’s doing great and is the “lower” 400 pound tax . I can get 29mpg too if careful:-) Always liked a legacy outback.

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

Dark Green, British Racing green is the colour of a gentleman's car, like mine.

[@ivormacadam]

Some say... green is unlucky. Depends if you are super-stissious or not.

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

@@ivormacadam It's not easy being green.

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

@@ivormacadam People do not see Silver cars in my experience. Had many near misses with blind drivers when I had one.

[@maybenot6075]

Having driven a couple of Volvo's in my time iv been a subaru fan for years, no other car company comes close for a complete and total all rounder. Iv a 2003 non turbo 2litre forester, pedders heavy duty suspension on the back & a tune for towing by the previous owner. Tows like a dream, goes anywhere off road, handles any sort of terrain and weather & wether towing or not it's so comfy, leather heated seats, moonroof, cruise control etc & a proper hill holder system. I'll never ever buy another car unless this gets written off.

[@trk1973]

Bought a 2003 manual Outback 2.5 new once upon a time and the only thing wrong with it was the seats. Test drove the base model with the cloth seats and it was fine. Ordered the safety pack but was upgraded to the premium with the leather. Driving for more than 2 hours on any trip (which I did often) was crippling on my lower back and bum. Years later and after swearing off ever getting another Outback, I was telling my tale of problem seats to a salesman while checking out a WRX (which turned out was too small for my needs). He said to go have a sit in their new model (2015) and give him and honest opinion. They were surprisingly very soft and comfortable. Went and did some research on the model and after test driving the 2.5 and 3.6, I bought the 3.6 as the 2.5 with the CVT felt underpowered. Still have it 9 years later and am never selling it

[@paulhawley7885]

Id have to take the subaru very nice 👌

[@jameswade4097]

Loved the look of the old Legacy estate that James May drove on Top Gear

[@brianjarred340]

And sounds great as well 👍

[@TrevorMills-x8y]

Hi Jeff , we have a Subaru outback Diesel 2L Auto love it

[@stephenperry9425]

I would have the Subaru, my brother had a Mk1 outback for 19 years i think it was 6 years old when he bought it, fantastic in all weathers.

[@DarrellW_UK]

I’m interested in what you’re gonna think about the Scoobie, a mate of mine had a B40 Legacy Estate with a similar engine in it, it was a rocket machine especially for how big it was! I hope it’s a similar spec engine, they’re so smooth as well and the sound track is amazing! If it’s like I think it’s gonna be it might turn your head 😂

[@malverned382]

My "Electric" Outback you saw outside Halfords has this same 3.0 H6 engine Geoff, it's a chain driven no cambelt flat 6, mine was the earlier more solid feeling MK2 version, but same colour paont and interior. I have the same updated in comparison MK 3 now as your test car in 2.5, the 3.0 litre cars are great, had Subarus since 2000, won't drive anything else now. I put 16 inch wheels on my new one as hate 17's due to the state of the roads around Here/Worcs. The "Electric" 3.0 you saw cost me £1300 and lasted 8 years / 72,000 miles. Was a horse car from new, so rusty even when I bought it, subframe and other jobs in the end meant it had to go, even got over £400 back scrap (from a scrappy near Leominster).

[@markbennett2170]

I've had experience owning a Volvo 850 and loved it. I have never even sat in a Subaru but the Suby is King for me! That engine is wonderful.

[@BlackLines]

Love the Scooby but £735 tax is a piss take.

[@brianmansfield666]

I’ll have that Subaru thanks😊

[@user-johnolchowy]

what's an excellent car geoff,I won't that one.? And I'm still watching to the end.,have a wonderful new year.

[@nevillehorne608]

I had a 4 cylinder 2010 diesel forester and while I loved the car I could never get the engine sorted. I used to drive around 800 miles a week for work and the car loved that, but as I didn't do many miles on Saturday it always regenerated the DPF on Sunday on the way to Tesco's, I had to get on the motorway to burn it off. The engine broke its crank at about 120k and the local dealer said he couldn't get spares so it got sold for next to nothing. Besides that it was a great car with a fantastic electric sunroof just wish it had been a petrol .

[@MilesV8]

The Subaru with the 3.0 litre engine is the one I’d go for. It’s a bit of fun and relaxing to drive. I don’t do many miles, so fuel economy is totally irrelevant to me.

[@murrayblair67]

Merry festive time Geoff!🎉 Yes the subaru outback rocks,apart from the H6!🤣 Same engine as in the SVX They’re cool! Possibly worth a review! Good when you give it the welly !💪👌🏎️

[@Freakmode999UK]

Loved my old Forester Turbo S back in the day.

[@andrewb9456]

Love the spontaneous car review, I love my Volvos but I’d take the Outback, how often do you come across a flat six apart from in a proper 911. Hope you had a good Christmas!

[@stephengreen7762]

Geoff both cars are nice and plenty of get up and go perfect every day family sporty run around.

[@billylip680]

I had a subaru forester sport 2.0 liter petrol non turbo from i think year 2000 different interior ad exterior to your brothers, super comfortable cloth seats probably one of the most comfortable cars ive had a bit juicy with the permanent wheel drive

[@jimb9951]

I'd take the Subaru Geoff. I owned a 99 reg Forester for a couple of years, 2ltr turbo petrol averaged 23mpg but it was so capable and good fun too. The post 2015 outbacks look good to me but they have a gutless engines now.

[@thomasshepard6030]

Had one the exact same colour 2.6 litre turbo fantastic car

[@ivormacadam]

Not sure if this is true, but the slight pull to the left may be deliberate (so I was told) so that if you pass out whilst driving, the car pulls to the nearside instead of leaping over the central reservation into the path of the oncoming traffic, thereby minimizing the damage to you and the car. With a little bit of luck.

[@freespeech3673]

Had a 96 legacy twin turbo. Fabulous performance and no matter how I drove, never beat 22mpg

[@ogasi1798]

i'd take the scooby every time - loved mine

[@bentullett6068]

The Subaru's are always great cars. Lots of Foresters are popular in Wales with farmers and those who live in the countryside. The little Subaru Brat pick up truck was also popular there as well.

[@pobman2011]

I've had my H6 for 6 years and love it. It's thirsty but if you didn't know it feels like a new car to drive. It's also ULEZ charge free which is amazing for a 3.0l You missed sport mode, when you put it into "manual" don't change gear and it will hold onto the gear for longer before changing automatically. I've looked for something newer but can't find anything that comes close with the spec this car has, it's twenty years old and has touch screen even.

[@storkythepunk]

A perplexing choice, my heart says flat 6, my head says larger choice of 2nd hand spares, and my mean side says fuel economy.

[@maybenot6075]

Tons of spares for the subarus bud, they're like giant lego between 1995-2010.

[@Zara-jl5zw]

My outback says it does 36.5 mpg . 🤔 Cvt does seem to have a one second delay on a standing start

[@trumenjst]

I owned one with 2.5L, traveled across the whole Europe. All maintenance did by myself, pretty easy.

[@staffybullterrier7678]

Geoff!!.. please review and put your take on size of the back, do seats fold flat? How big compared to Volvo I the opening at back.. apart from that, really cool... 👍

[@kjh789az]

Closing thought. This channel is not about Geoff buying cars. It is so much more. How about Geoff Considers Cars? Thanks!

[@gizmo6164]

I’ve had 2 Subaru Imprezas, not one fault with either…….. ever during my ownership! Fuel costs are a bit cringeworthy though. Great cars in my opinion.

[@jamesm90]

Subaru's are the best especially the 3.0L outback they go on and on so reliable, fast too. The 4WD is excellent unstoppable in snow.

[@N13CRM]

Absolute Q car, flat 6 boxer, had one was a cracking car with great torque. Great looking. Has equal,length drive shafts across all 4 wheels so torque steering issues are not there compared to a Volvo XC. Low centre of gravity.

[@monkynuts1261]

I would take the subaru

[@isitabird1]

Had a 57 plate outback for 8 years … fully agree … amazing car but mpg can be catastrophic… I’ve just given it to my daughter and son in law as they need an estate but … I want it back !😢

[@DGHodgson-o8z]

Hi Geoff, i like the forresters a lot, i nearly bought one in 2007 in a similar green as that one, but the price was way to much for my stingy car buying budget.😁

[@VolkswagenNut1969]

I’ve always loved the Outback, from the mid 90s up to today. After a car wreck left me in the hospital and unable to drive for a year, I wanted a Volvo for their safety reputation, so I went for a used XC70, which seems like a more refined Outback. 😉 LOVE my XC70 but I could probably still be swayed to a Subaru. 😊

[@uhaulist]

Oh Geoff don't, had one for five years best car ever do miss it, what helped was LPG autogas, worked out at equivalent of 40+ mpg.

[@jimbojones1107]

G'day merry Christmas, having just helped a mate put the third engine in one of those Suby's I can say be kind to it and try not to keep it too long

[@hakology]

ive got a mk1 forester with 160k miles on the clock ... never skips a beat ... the only time subarus fail is if they're poorly maintained / neglected / abused ... regular oil + filter changes changes every 4-5k miles ... and if you've never driven one they're such a pleasure to motor around in :)

[@jimbojones1107]

@hakology the 4 cylinder versions are a lot more durable I had an outback for a family car for years and it was great, the problem with the 6 is the cooling around the back of the head's, you guys might have a better run with them where it's colder and even here in Aus there not too bad if your kind to them however they won't tolerate abuse

[@hakology]

@@jimbojones1107 i only noticed it was a 6 cylinder after posting the comment ... but yeah i agree the 6 cylinders are less reliable from what i've heard

[@jamesm90]

It's not the 6 cylinder is very reliable I have had 3 so over 300k miles in 3.0L cars not a single engine problem.

[@hakology]

@@jamesm90 fair enough i heard about the cooling issue though ... idk if u can do the cooling mod like u can on the 4 ?

[@stuartkennedy4202]

Never had one but always respected their ability to do it all. Shame about the mpg but their newer cars are not great on the fuel either.

[@g0fvt]

The Subaru has a lot going for it, but that fuel consumption would grind me down. My late model XC70 has a very similar interior, the 205hp diesel is pretty economical despite it being an automatic. Living in a rural area a comfortable, practical estate car with a little more ground clearance and AWD suits me very well. Fantastic cars like these will not be produced again, we must enjoy them while they are still here.

[@craigvalberg7397]

Really enjoyed that, never had a scoobeither but that noise...love it, just fuel sadly ffs.😢.

[@keithvers569]

I’d run an old diesel Jag estate at 50mpg in quiet comfort

[@Onidax]

I went for a VW Alltrack 2012 - 4 matic wagon. Like these old estate cars

[@SharpblueCreative]

As somebody from a farming background my father always had British cars until he discovered Subaru in the late 70’s - he had Subaru’s always after that. The 4WD I guess. They had pickups and estates. Plus the odd Toyota as well.

[@hamshackleton]

If you were giving one way, I'd have the Subie - but I can't afford to go and buy one!

[@larryrichmond8929]

Love you vids Geoff, but I live in the real world with my Octavia, oh and my 07 17 seater Transit school bus. Just a pity my boss don't pay half as much, for all the the hard work I do. But still nice to be able to dream.

[@raivisrasnacs1088]

My 2002 V70 sometimes needs knock-knock on starter to start, otherwise it runs great 😄

[@ianwallett7438]

The Swiss love their Subarus. 4wd and reliable.

[@syncrosimon]

Had a 55 plate H6 Outback, lovely thing. The auto gearbox makes it slower than it could be.

[@sunsetlights100]

Subaru be nice ride, with the flat 6 likely thirsty little beast though! 1500 great price Last car 1.5 impreza capable of cruise 140kph all day

[@ibs5080]

I'd take the Subaru as it would be a nice reminder of my other homeland of Vancouver Canada as well as my numerous trips across the border to Washington State and Seattle, where it seems almost every other car is an Outback. And I'd wear a virtually identical Canadian lumberjack jacket to yours when driving my Outback. Credit to the Volvo though, as that's also a cool car.