I am looking for real world advice on the modern era Subaru WRX.
I've always been a "Honda guy" but we just recently picked up a 2016 manual shift Subaru Outback for my wife. I really like it- with 2 teenage boys, its got tones of room, easy to drive, can't wait for winter- lacks neck snapping performance, but its a family car.
But for me, I don't need lots of room and the WRX may be a good choice. However, if the internet is to be believed, the WRX 2.0L turbo is a hot mess on the reliability scale and everyone should just run for the hills. I'm looking for this to be a daily driver, commuting maybe 6 km each way to work, fun family hauler- I do keep my cars forever and maintain them with unbridled insanity. My current 2000 Honda Civic SiR is nearly 20 years old- I'm the first and only owner.
Am I in for a world of pain with a WRX?
thanks for anyone's advice.
darcy
I've always been a "Honda guy" but we just recently picked up a 2016 manual shift Subaru Outback for my wife. I really like it- with 2 teenage boys, its got tones of room, easy to drive, can't wait for winter- lacks neck snapping performance, but its a family car.
But for me, I don't need lots of room and the WRX may be a good choice. However, if the internet is to be believed, the WRX 2.0L turbo is a hot mess on the reliability scale and everyone should just run for the hills. I'm looking for this to be a daily driver, commuting maybe 6 km each way to work, fun family hauler- I do keep my cars forever and maintain them with unbridled insanity. My current 2000 Honda Civic SiR is nearly 20 years old- I'm the first and only owner.
Am I in for a world of pain with a WRX?
thanks for anyone's advice.
darcy
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