Well, got the baja to start. Still have a lot to button up and finish putting back together. But the important part is that it starts, idles and maintains temperature. I am 3 weeks into this so far, donating a few hours each evening. Stripped 2 cars and moved it all over.

I got a blaze yellow bugeye that's been sitting for a few years. Finally in a spot to get her up in good running condition. It's by far my favorite car I've ever owned, and I want to get her back on the road again. Does anyone know a good shop or a buddy in PA that can help me with this project? All in all she's not in that terrible of shape.

Hit a weird edge of a two-lane country road and was pulled into a ditch and stopped by an oak tree. All I have is a sprained wrist. I’m so sad for my that car though 😔 I loved it so much.

Got this car almost 8 years ago with 200k miles. It put me through some of the hardest times of my life, and I needed to return the love. I gave her a 2nd life with a fully refreshed drivetrain. I hope my kids get to love this car like I have.

-outfront motorsports 2.14L stroker short block

-VF39

-HKS equal length headers

-PLM up-pipe

-turbosmart GenV 40mm wastegate

-perrin 3" turbo back exhuast

-RCM alloy cam gears

-ARP head studs

-HKS kevlar reinforced timing belt

-11mm ported oil pump

-Rev9 top mount intercooler

-perrin silicon J-pipe

-APS 70MM CAI

-S20 heads (decked and lashed)

-565CC STI injectors

-full silicon vacuum lines

-full Group-N drivetrain mounts

-Fluidampr harmonic balancer

-IAG street series AOS with 3MI drain hose kit

-5MT (until it explodes)

-full whiteline suspension bushings

End goal of this post is just to share the joy ive had with this car, and here's hoping it'll stay in the family forever.

This is a Sunday driver for me, and summer only. (Rust belt)

Edit: hit me with some comments! I love sharing about this old girl

On an outback. Suburb driving in the midwest, occasional but not consistent gravel/dirt. Highway is a must. Studied with CoPilot but want some real world reviews. Gonna be buying for winter
Michelin CrossClimate2 or Falken Wildpeak AT Trail. For the wife’s car so I’m willing to drop some shekels for good tires, don’t want her skating on any TakaTakas (idc how durable Shane claims they are) or Ling Longs.

Love the bug eye and want an AWD for the winter. Just want to make sure it’s not going to explode right away. Thoughts/advice appreciated. Located in Canada.

Hello Subaru people! I’m new to Subarus but considering buying a used one. We are stuck between two used Subarus. Both seemed fine through Carfax. If any of you have any experience, advice, or anything we should consider, please let us know!

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Utility
-47,263 miles
-OTD: $26,965
-1 previous owners
Pros: acceleration, gas mileage, not as much space in back but still plenty, very smooth ride
Cons: make and model known to have cvt and transmission issues

2022 Subaru Outback Sport Utility
-49,111
-OTD: $30,247
-2 previous owners
Pros: comfortable seating, heated seats, lots of storage in back, has a hitch receiver
Cons: more complex electronic components to fix down the road, emits white/gray smoke from emission pipe, TCV known issue for this make and model (covered under warranty?) a little sluggish when driving

Picking it up on Tuesday!

Just got my first new (ish) car, and my first Subaru!

She’s a 2019 Subaru legacy 3.6r. She’s got 78k miles.Is there anything I should know about these things? It’s fairly difficult to find specific information on this model.

Should be picking her up next week!

Has anyone had issues with head gaskets in 4th gen outback 3.6r? I know it's less common but still possible as is anything. Thanks.

Just bought my first ever subaru, 2023 wrx sporttech with the 6 speed manual, any tips or things I should know? Bought it with 30,000km and Im fairly new with manuals

I am shopping for a fun weekend car (I am far older now). I remember wanting to buy a old bug eye when they first came out - but being that I was only a few years fresh out of high school - there was no way for me to afford that car at that time. Now that I am older I am looking for something not so hardcore, but something I can enjoy in all weather conditions, drive on weekends etc (with a handful of tasteful mods maybe) - but not far off from stock.

At first I was looking for a decent GC host car to build up the way I want (imo my favorite body style - and pulls the nostalgia strings big time). But I have only seen 3 or 4 come up for sale in the past few years.

Then I started looking at STis:

Every single STi i've seen has been either pretty beat up, had really tasteless mods done to it and the ones that have some life left in them are going for about the same price as a new VB WRX.
I am not looking to set track records - just something fun I can enjoy on weekends not worry about when it rains or snows that also with a bit of practicality. Maybe join some track days for fun.

I am leaning more towards a VB at this point since i'll get something new that hasn't been messed with.

What do you guys have/recommend ? I am personally a big fan of the EJ (regardless of what people say about them). Heard mixed things about the new FA engines.

I currently own a new '26 Tacoma that I am planning on keeping - so I have a daily if plans would change and I plan on going crazy with mods.

Saw this, left side of engine under the intake box, not sure if that’s the oil pump assembly on the left side of the engine or what. 2019 Crosstrek 2L

Found it after looking in engine compartment to find source of rattling and saw a small heat shield just laying on the belly pan.

I can buy a CPO Outback Touring XT in white with 5k miles on it for $35k before taxes (about $39k out the door)

OR

2026 Forester onyx black on black for $37k before taxes (probably about $41k out the door)

The thing is that i originally wanted black on black. But in my area i cant find ANY 2025 outbacks cause i dont like the 26’s. I was thinking about wrapping and getting rims for the white outback.

But the forester looks really good, just has less bells and whistles. would love opinions please!!!

How do I get this pulley and clutch off ?

Driving my first Subaru and I love it…except
I have short legs and the seat cuts me off behind my knees. I know some models allow you to extend or retract a section of the seat in the front but mine won’t and is permanently extended. It makes driving awful! Even an hour is tough. I’m debating trading it in that’s how much it sucks. Before I do, anyone else have the same issue and found a solution they love? A cushion? New seat? Anything?

My brother was checking some stuff on my car today (2017 Subaru Impreza Sport) and he noticed the coolant reservoir was low. He shined a flashlight into it and it was completely empty. He opened the cap for the radiator as well, and it was basically empty too (wet film of coolant inside, not bone dry). I’ve been driving it for a bit now and it’s never once overheated and hasn’t been acting weird. Is this normal? I plan on driving it to work tomorrow and then seeing where the coolant is at in the reservoir after it had ran hot for a bit (not gonna open the cap while it’s hot obviously)

I’m wondering what it costs to have the dealer install the remote start module. Internet says between 250-400. Has anyone had it installed on a new forester? We don’t want to pay for the subscription so looking into adding the remote start via the fob. Thanks. (Yes I’m aware of the distance limitations via the fob vs the app)

Reposting this again with audio and more info. You might need headphones/full volume to hear everything.

2000 Outback Limited Sedan, 4cyl auto. Just under 200k miles.

The car passed inspection just yesterday. I asked the mechanic to check out the noise, and they said they didn't hear anything obviously wrong, though they admitted that they didn't do a lot of road testing since they were quite busy.

This just started overnight. While under acceleration, the noise comes from somewhere in front.

I let off the gas at 16, 26, and 38 seconds in. Here, the sound comes from center console/shift knob.

It sounds quite loud through the microphone, but from the driver's seat it's not terribly loud and it doesn't get that much louder with speed/load. I can also feel the vibration at times when resting my hand on the shift knob.

Other than the noise, it drives the same as it always has. Accelerates, brakes, shifts gears, turns all normally. Temps are fine.

All fluids are at good levels, engine oil was just changed with inspection. Transmission fluid was drained/replaced recently due to getting the pan resealed. Had a weird episode where it slipped and banged into gear, then got a flashing AT Oil Temp light. Turned out to be low on fluid, so I got it topped up and it's been driving normally since. This was about a thousand miles ago.

From the previous post, someone suggested the driveshaft. I shimmied under the car and didn't see any obvious signs of rubbing, also nudged the ujoint at the transmission output and couldn't feel any play or see anything obviously wrong. CV axles both look ok, so maybe a wheel bearing? But i feel like that wouldn't explain the vibration at the shift knob when I let off the gas.

I'm honestly stumped at this point and the mechanics not noticing anything is reassuring on one hand, but not helpful on the other. Any guesses?

Bought a brand-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, and after 5 weeks of ownership, I've only actually driven it for 11 days (around 450 miles). The rest of the time, it's been at the dealership!
Two weeks in, the EyeSight system warning light came on—the stereo camera was on national backorder. After a two-week wait, I picked it up, but the exact same warning light came back on the very next night. I brought it straight back to the dealer this week and still haven't heard a word. So
frustrating for a brand-new car to spend more time in the shop than on the road! Any suggestions?