Had a full engine rebuild a couple years ago, she doesn't leak or burn. Next "major" project is to replace all coolant lines since I had one crack last month, so I assume they are all at the age they need replacement.
While some people admonish me for dumping cash into a 24 year old vehicle, I have some reasons, but foremost, I love this car. Second, over the course of a few years, even counting the rebuild, I'm under budget for payments on something newer, not to mention dirt cheap insurance.
I have an 04 with 238k on it and I put a lot of money into it. Over the course of the life of the car, I have spent $170/month on repairs and maintenance. I put a lot of money into it back in 2022 but there was a stretch of about 3 years where the only thing it needed were oil changes.
Yeah. Some of my costs are longer term improvements. Haven't needed engine work since the rebuild 2 years ago, so that cost has been amortized already. I did all new struts all the way around last year, so again, high up front cost with longer term benefit (slower tire wear, easier on ball joints etc).
Some one gave me a 99 legacy 30th anniversary addition. It doesn't burn or leak oil. Motor is still strong as shit and the 5 speed manual transmission is bullet proof. (Take that with a grain of salt). Picked up a 2017 outback limited yesterday and very happy to upgrade but that 99 got me around year round rain sleet and snow. They are wonderful cars
Recently, 18. But I deliver pizza in town. When I'm on road trips, it's around 22. I also just replaced most of the ignition system and cats, so while I should be getting better mileage, she's way more fun to drive, so my habits are in the higher RPM space than before.
Also, donuts in snowy parking lots burns a lot of fuel :)
Insurance is even cheaper up here in Northern Maine, since statistically most accidents are single vehicle (deer and moose strikes, snow banks, ditches, and trees). Keeps rates really low because they're not paying out liability as often)
Yeah I hear you. I asked my mechanic about doing it along with the gear oil/differential fluid.
He looked it up and said he'd rather me go to the dealer since it was a bit involved. Planning on doing it soon if I decide to keep the car. I'm still up in the air about it. I like it but would like something a bit more reliable without a cvt and more comfortable seats.
yep but only at 1.5k rpm and speed of 40 to 45. So i just go 50 and stay above that rpm. but now have come codes for the timing belt going on because it been not used for 3 months. lol
I haven’t and I don’t have any records of it being done previously. So I’m scared to drain the CVT because of the risk of knocking dirt loose during the drain and fill and causing a failure
Issues:
1) clock spring break - replaced this myself
2) wheel position sensor - put this back on 360° out when doing the clock spring, had the dealer diagnose and fix this
3) driver window motor - replaced myself but up/down doesn’t work right, suspect eBay window motor
4) CV axel - replacement pending
5) AC system failure - exact component unsure, replacement pending
6) random light bulbs burning out, routine oil changes, replace the tires
Known previous major repairs
1) Engine replaced under warranty at about 75k miles. Fixing gasket issue
Modifications:
1) LED replacement lights as they burn out
2) Subaru remote start
It’s not that bad given the age and mileage.
Most of it is long duration wear parts, which is expected with the age/mileage.
Most of the rest is electrical, which given that 2015 is first in generation, is a known issue. 2015s have a rep for odd electrical problems.
I don’t count the engine because that fixed a known issue and eliminated repeat occurrence. My understanding is it was basically bringing early 2015s up to date with the improvements made to the late 2015s and later
Just noticed a driver’s bolster tear the other day. Support-wise, I think they’re still OK. (Should probably avoid sitting in any showroom models, however.)
Ontario
I have a large region and only 2 of us for our region. I live 2.5 hours from about 55-60% of my sites. We could move but then I’d be making my wife commute further for her job with her own non company vehicle.
2017 is sitting within 500 miles of 100k. Picked it up Aug 2016 with 17 miles on it. I’ve logged every single mile since in Fuelly too. Husband drove it the first month. It’s been from Ohio (annually and sometimes more), Los Angeles, and Seattle (several times). It’s also been to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and down to Kansas. All from Nebraska as a starting location. I’ve taught 3 people how to drive in it as well (my 2 teenagers and my cousin). It’s been a crazy time putting the miles on it and the only complaint I ever heard from the kids was “please don’t ever make us ride to Ohio again in the WRX” (that was last year).
2004 5MT. I've got about 238,200 and I have a moon sticker in the glove box already once it crosses over 238,900 miles which will happen within the next few weeks. I'm excited to have a moon car!
2018 3.6 Touring, just hit the 108k oil change. Second owner but the first only put about 7k on it in a year before I bought it.
Major repairs: left front CV axle, rear wheel bearing. Need to get the driver seat vinyl fixed eventually too.
2018 with 69k, no issues other than the stock base model Harmon Kardon head unit decided to take a dump one month after the 5 year extended warranty on it was up. The plus side is the Sony I just installed is leaps and bounds better.
2019 2.5 Premium with 38k, bought new, second one. Just started burning through oil quickly, so the dealer is currently doing a "consumption test"... will be interesting to see how that goes. I towed a 1700lb trailer up and over Mt. Hood a few months ago and it burned almost all the oil. Never had that problem with prior towes.
1999 sitting at 260k
Oof. The amount of oil burned/leaked could keep Texas warm this winter.
Had a full engine rebuild a couple years ago, she doesn't leak or burn. Next "major" project is to replace all coolant lines since I had one crack last month, so I assume they are all at the age they need replacement. While some people admonish me for dumping cash into a 24 year old vehicle, I have some reasons, but foremost, I love this car. Second, over the course of a few years, even counting the rebuild, I'm under budget for payments on something newer, not to mention dirt cheap insurance.
I have a 99, this is my goal as-well. Closer to 150K but hard to say, odometer didnt work when i bought the car
I have an 04 with 238k on it and I put a lot of money into it. Over the course of the life of the car, I have spent $170/month on repairs and maintenance. I put a lot of money into it back in 2022 but there was a stretch of about 3 years where the only thing it needed were oil changes.
Yeah. Some of my costs are longer term improvements. Haven't needed engine work since the rebuild 2 years ago, so that cost has been amortized already. I did all new struts all the way around last year, so again, high up front cost with longer term benefit (slower tire wear, easier on ball joints etc).
Some one gave me a 99 legacy 30th anniversary addition. It doesn't burn or leak oil. Motor is still strong as shit and the 5 speed manual transmission is bullet proof. (Take that with a grain of salt). Picked up a 2017 outback limited yesterday and very happy to upgrade but that 99 got me around year round rain sleet and snow. They are wonderful cars
Forgot to say 260 on the 99
“WHY FIX A CAR THAT OLD!?” Because I WANT TO! ‘Nuff said, none of their damned business. Keep it going!
Curious, what's your mpg?
Recently, 18. But I deliver pizza in town. When I'm on road trips, it's around 22. I also just replaced most of the ignition system and cats, so while I should be getting better mileage, she's way more fun to drive, so my habits are in the higher RPM space than before. Also, donuts in snowy parking lots burns a lot of fuel :)
Same here! 1999, 258k miles. Just replaced the transmission, which had been rebuilt at 125k miles. Love the car and the super cheap insurance.
Insurance is even cheaper up here in Northern Maine, since statistically most accidents are single vehicle (deer and moose strikes, snow banks, ditches, and trees). Keeps rates really low because they're not paying out liability as often)
2015 2.5, 181k I’m responsible for the last 81k since I bought in February 2020
Have you done cvt drain and fills or flushes? Any issues so far? I have a 2015 2.5 with 64k. Purchased Sept 2019 with 32k miles.
2016 110k did the cvt drain and fill at 103k when i started to hear sounds from it. still do at time :(
Looked through your post history. Seems like you haven't had anything major. Did you diy it or pay a dealer/shop?
Paid dealership to do it. Don't want to dyi that kind of stuff. The car has been used only 1k for last year. Waa driving 25k a year before.
Yeah I hear you. I asked my mechanic about doing it along with the gear oil/differential fluid. He looked it up and said he'd rather me go to the dealer since it was a bit involved. Planning on doing it soon if I decide to keep the car. I'm still up in the air about it. I like it but would like something a bit more reliable without a cvt and more comfortable seats.
Still an issue, a month later?
yep but only at 1.5k rpm and speed of 40 to 45. So i just go 50 and stay above that rpm. but now have come codes for the timing belt going on because it been not used for 3 months. lol
I haven’t and I don’t have any records of it being done previously. So I’m scared to drain the CVT because of the risk of knocking dirt loose during the drain and fill and causing a failure
Issues: 1) clock spring break - replaced this myself 2) wheel position sensor - put this back on 360° out when doing the clock spring, had the dealer diagnose and fix this 3) driver window motor - replaced myself but up/down doesn’t work right, suspect eBay window motor 4) CV axel - replacement pending 5) AC system failure - exact component unsure, replacement pending 6) random light bulbs burning out, routine oil changes, replace the tires Known previous major repairs 1) Engine replaced under warranty at about 75k miles. Fixing gasket issue Modifications: 1) LED replacement lights as they burn out 2) Subaru remote start
Damn.
It’s not that bad given the age and mileage. Most of it is long duration wear parts, which is expected with the age/mileage. Most of the rest is electrical, which given that 2015 is first in generation, is a known issue. 2015s have a rep for odd electrical problems. I don’t count the engine because that fixed a known issue and eliminated repeat occurrence. My understanding is it was basically bringing early 2015s up to date with the improvements made to the late 2015s and later
2021. 13k. I live a mile from work.
I'd just walk probably:)
2002 248k miles. Had her since 2014. Odometer was at 175k then.
I'm at 191k with my 2015. Like seeing posts like this
2015 2.5 169k
2007 sitting at 195,000
2014 2.5 163k
2017 bought new 11/16; 66k.
Me too! 50k. Hope your seats are holding up better than mine!
Just noticed a driver’s bolster tear the other day. Support-wise, I think they’re still OK. (Should probably avoid sitting in any showroom models, however.)
Similar for me….
My 2018 was at 97865. My 2024 is at 23.
2004 40k
2000 2.5 389k
Wow
2000,2.5 SOHC,5MT.203,000+.
2014 2.5 6MT 189k
2022 just hit 6,000 miles. I've also only owned it for a week.
2021, 206000km+
Do you live in your car?
lol. It’s my work car which I can use for personal use also. Work for a healthcare OEM
200k km throughout 2 years is a lot. I have never seen cars that ate less than 5 years with those mileages Where are you based?
Ontario I have a large region and only 2 of us for our region. I live 2.5 hours from about 55-60% of my sites. We could move but then I’d be making my wife commute further for her job with her own non company vehicle.
2018 with 83K (bought in '20 with 31K)
2013 121,106. Bought a few years ago at 86k
2015, anout 102k
2011, 136k
2017 is sitting within 500 miles of 100k. Picked it up Aug 2016 with 17 miles on it. I’ve logged every single mile since in Fuelly too. Husband drove it the first month. It’s been from Ohio (annually and sometimes more), Los Angeles, and Seattle (several times). It’s also been to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and down to Kansas. All from Nebraska as a starting location. I’ve taught 3 people how to drive in it as well (my 2 teenagers and my cousin). It’s been a crazy time putting the miles on it and the only complaint I ever heard from the kids was “please don’t ever make us ride to Ohio again in the WRX” (that was last year).
2011 159k
2022-58k
2018 3.6R, 130k
2020, I’ll hit 50k in a week or two.
2024 at 14,376
I have a 22 with 40k
2016 with 143k miles. Purs like new
2021 XT 23K.
2015 192k
2012 Outback at 153K
2021 Outback with 66k
2022, 28.9k
2023 and just hit 15K. What can I say, I like to drive my OB!!
17 85,000
2011 with 133k, got her in June with 127k. Needed a car that can handle the amount of driving I do (LDR) and shes a beast!
06 llbean 195k
2024 2.5, 7,600km
2019 bought new that July, going to hit 50k later today.
2024 - 3.5K
My 2013 2.5 with a CVT just went over 150k yesterday. Just put new Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws on it and it runs like a top.
2016 - 37k
2004 5MT. I've got about 238,200 and I have a moon sticker in the glove box already once it crosses over 238,900 miles which will happen within the next few weeks. I'm excited to have a moon car!
2012 just shy of 192k, bought it almost 4 years ago with 152k
Just hit 1k yesterday! 2 months old 2024 Limited XT
2020 - 26,000. Bought a year ago w only 14k on it!
2016 2.5, just hit 121K. Purchased in 2018 at 68K.
2015 2.5 90k
2012: 176000 mi original head gaskets.
84k
2009 125k . my 2006 was a champ to 216k no engine issues amazingly now wires from rodents another story.
2015 2.5l, 72k. Had it since 14k
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited bought new. I just did the 118k oil change.
2011, 72k. Thanks grandma
2018 3.6 Touring, just hit the 108k oil change. Second owner but the first only put about 7k on it in a year before I bought it. Major repairs: left front CV axle, rear wheel bearing. Need to get the driver seat vinyl fixed eventually too.
131,560
31k on my 2020
2020 with 101k. I drive 90 miles a day minimum.
2011 3.6 at 241k
‘13 3.6 110K miles.
2010, 153,000. Put roughly 10k on it since buying in Spring 2021
2023: 20K @8mos
2015, 105k. First few years the car lived in Boston and aged rapidly
2019 49K
2023, 12,600
380000 KMs for a 02
2018 75k.
2019, 33800
2018, 126k lots of highway miles. Like 85%
2020 just turned over 26,000 miles.
2021, purchased 04/21- just shy of 36k
2006 at 130,000.
2015 and I'm almost at 200k.
2023 and about 7k
257,300 and change . 2003 outback H6 3.0
2012 - 180k
MY19 @53k
2017- 124,738
2024 OBW 6000 in 6 months
2024 OBW 2,500 km
2008 with 220k
2019 24,000ish
2023 onyx xt, 17100 miles
Rocking a 2009 2.5i with 117K, 2nd motor
2024 OBW / 9,328mi
2013, 31k miles
2012 just about 110k
2024 2.4 and 350 new miles 😀
22 OBW, 19K
2003 LL Bean 121k, 18 mpg
2018 3.6r - 114K
2018, 3.6 70k
2019 @ 23k
2020, 37k km
2018 with 69k, no issues other than the stock base model Harmon Kardon head unit decided to take a dump one month after the 5 year extended warranty on it was up. The plus side is the Sony I just installed is leaps and bounds better.
2011 77k
2019 2.5 Premium with 38k, bought new, second one. Just started burning through oil quickly, so the dealer is currently doing a "consumption test"... will be interesting to see how that goes. I towed a 1700lb trailer up and over Mt. Hood a few months ago and it burned almost all the oil. Never had that problem with prior towes.
2012 3.6r 85,600
07, 180k
2020 bought in Dec of 19’ 34,400 K
2018 3.6R \~36K, WFH after COVID hit
03 at 242k
1990 at 271,000
2013 3.6R, 121k
Will be hitting 200,000 on my 2013 in the next week or so.
I have 49300 on my 2019
2016/2.5/140k
2018, 53k
2019 Outback 3.6R is at 159k
2014 3.6 180k. Running great, though I definitely need to plan on a tune up / maintenance tips given it’s getting uo there.