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Originally Posted by MrDinkleman
Dangerous to make generalizations. Mine has used oil from day one. I first thought it was due to the engine break-in so didn't report it. But it's only used about a quart per 3k miles so way lower than what Subaru considers normal (one quart per 600miles).
Consumption has dropped to about one quart per 5k miles since I switched to 0W-30 oil...
Back to OP's question, if you are getting an M/T, you might want to get a 2017+ due to throw out bearing issues ($800 repair). The TOB was updated in MY2017 cars. But OTOH I haven't had any issues after replacement.
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There have been a handful of 17s with the TOB issue since it was changed late in 2016 and some 17s had already been built. They are even included in the TSB. The issue is pretty hit and miss anyway with many guys having put a pile of miles on with no issues. Others of us had it fail in spectacular manner way early.
My car has never lost so much as a drop of oil so this is another thing that seems to be really hit and miss.