I've owned two Subarus, and…
I've owned two Subarus, and both suffered failed engine head gaskets, and one a cracked head, despite meticulous maintenance. After intermittent overheating that could not be resolved, I finally traded the last one in on a Mazda CX-5, which has been a wonderfully reliable vehicle (battery and brakes) though 157,000 miles and counting. And my Miata never fails to put a smile on my face.