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Originally Posted by Tcoat
I have had no real "issues" beyond normal wear and tear that would occur with any other car. The only catstrphic failure I had was my own fault for not changing the TOB when it first started making noise. I waited too long, it melted down and took out the whole clutch and the tranny case cover.
Replaced both summer and winter tires once each.
New battery last month.
Some slight faded areas on the outer driver seat bolster from getting in and out so much.
Tear in the vinyl of same bolster where seatbelt got caught between it and the door and I just pulled it too hard.
Many many chips from debris and rocks on the highway. Lower body ones have not rusted even after 4 salty winters. Ones along top of windshield are a nightmare scene. Obviously not the same level of rust resistant panels used in both locations.
There is some surface rust on any untreated bolts and fittings but no worse than any other car I have ever owned.
First new car in my last 5 where I have not had to replace the windshield yet even though it has taken high velocity hits from rocks the size of the Deathstar.
All in all it is in no better or worse shape than any other new car I have driven for the same number of kilometers.
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That's great to hear! I've had a few issues here and there, but nothing unexpected. I also had my TOB detonate around 84k but was able to limp the car to the dealer and lucky enough to get it covered under warranty. I also had P0018 pop up last summer just outside of my warranty period, but after fighting with Subaru Canada for 2 weeks, they covered 80% of the bill under goodwill.
I needed a new battery not long after buying the car, but I think that's because the car was 2 years old on paper with only 1000km on it, so probably sat for long periods of its early life.
I also lost the password for my headunit after replacing the battery, but claimed a faulty unit under warranty and got a new head-unit installed free of charge.
I just did brakes about 10k ago (upgraded to StopTech), still on my original clutch, which doesn't feel like it needs changing anytime soon (yet). One of my fog light bulbs went out, I have a squealing accessory belt upon cold-start, and I am experiencing P0351 on and off currently (bad ignition coil), but the car does not act any differently so I haven't rushed to fix that one yet. I'm starting to get some noise from my front wheel bearings so those will have to be done soon as well. Also getting some light "clicking" from the front suspension at low speed over bumps; I'm guessing bushings, but will further diagnose once the weather warms up.
Otherwise, besides my driver's sun-visor breaking and the light on my driver's-side heated seat switch no longer working, I haven't had much to complain about! Also have some light wear and tear starting to show in certain places (steering wheel), and lots of stone chips and a couple of small dings here and there, but that is to be expected with any car. My headlights are also starting to get cloudy on the top part, so I will have to see if I can get a headlight restoration done this summer.
