Subarus only in our garages…
Subarus only in our garages since 1999, two '99 Foresters and 2 Outbacks, '10 & '15. All good, overall, but GLARINGLY poor in the sound systems handling of media and connectivity. Your own reporting, Dennis, has all but eliminated any willingness on my part to even CONSIDER a new Subaru, even though my wife's '10 Outback is VERY long in the tooth, and we are financially ready to plunk down the cash for a new car with very little hesitation, but at this point, it will not be a Subaru. Ain't gonna happen with one that uses the thermal control valve design that is now facing class action lawsuit. Subaru has seriously eroded my confidence over the last 10 years with a combination of terrible head unit designs, ridiculously underperforming gas mileage (vs EPA claims), and just generally lowering the bar of reliability. That's my experience, anyway.
Never thought the day would come I would even consider other brands, but it's arrived. And it's totally Subaru's fault.