About 2 weeks ago, I began
About 2 weeks ago, I began "looking around online" for another Forester, a 2013, manual transmission. We want the higher towing / carrying capacity than the 2014+ models. If you didn't know, the newer cars have been derated by almost 1000lbs! Curious of how prices have changed, or not, I found a couple of 2013 cars that are selling for just under new car prices, and one with 33k on it that was selling for $1000 OVER what new car prices. That dealer has contacted me 4 times, trying to talk me into 'anything'. I blocked their number yesterday on my cell phone.
The dealer that sold me our 2011 said we had to use Castrol GTX 0W-20 oil (a synthetic), and it throws it as fast as Mobil 1. Well, I have literally given up on this issue. We like the car, hate the oil throwing issue - and from here on, we'll just advertise to everyone that asks, "how do you like your Subaru?".... Plan on carrying a gallon of OIL with you EVERYWHERE, 'cause they leak & burn it like crazy! And, get use to checking it every fill up (and the people staring at you when you pull out your GALLON JUG of oil to refill your car at every gas station)..... While your at it, mention the dealership, and Subaru's, "blame the customer attitude - your warranty is void..." kind of response.
We'll probably drive this car into the ground, which could come suddenly... on the highway with a seized engine, or in an ice storm when we're just trying to get home safely.
I am afraid the new model changes brought with the 2014+... lighter, less towing capacity, less roominess, has turned me away from Subaru completely.