Drazgoth Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Hey! This is my first post here and I'm kind of curious about subarus. Currently I own a volvo wagon and I'm incredibly happy with it, however after comparing the cost of luxury cars to other cars I figured I should consider breaking my customer loyalty. Anyways, for the current line of subarus, the outback or other wagon subarus, what's the max mileage on them? I've gotten one volvo to 263,000 and was told I could have gotten it to 300,000 with proper maintinence. What could I expect from Subaru? I'm never planning on actually getting a car to 300,000 but it's nice to know anywho. Thanks for your responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 with proper care, they will last a long time, my 88 dl d/r 193,000mi , 88 turbo 112,000mi , 84 brat 193,000mi , no car is trouble free , change oil, other things when miles get higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 You can expect the same from a Subaru as a Volvo. Lots of people with lots of miles. My 95 has 189k on it and runs like new. No major repairs. Subaru is a lot like Volvo was before being bought out. Just like volvo they used 2 or 3 engines in everything, those engines shared common parts, the drivelines and suspesions are alomst identical from model to model, so they have tons of real world testing to refine the cars and increase reliabilty. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strakes Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I went from Volvos to Subaru. The later model Volvos were pretty expensive to maintain compared to the earlier rear drive ones in my experience. I am very satisfied with the switch. However, you may like the "prestige" look with the other luxury brands you're considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic/se Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Somebody in Sweden as gone as far as 810000km on a 2000 outback. you can read about it on high mileage subaru site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84gl Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 My 86 gl wagon has 563k on it any thats the orginal engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweddy Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 How about 500,000 miles? Check this out I have gone over 200,000 with several of mine roos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axgutt Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I have 248,000 miles on my '95 Legacy wagon. I keep saying that I'll get another one when I hit 300,000 (which should take me about a year and a half), but now I'm not so sure. It just runs so well that I may keep it even longer. I bought it with 175,000 miles, and aside from scheduled maintenance, the only repairs I've had done are one wheel bearing, the shifter bushings, an exhaust hanger bolt, and a bracket that holds up the transmission. That's about $1000 of repairs over the last 2 1/2 years and 75,000 miles. Considering payments on a new car would have been about $12,000 during that time, I feel like I'm cheating. I only paid $2,300 for it. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I've had four of them with over 200,000 miles. The first three were college cars -- the kind that have had 8 owners in the past 12 years... So they were pretty much worn out. One went to the school shop class, but two I still sold. One of those made it one more owner before going to the junkyard, and the other one is two more owners past me, and I still see it driving around occasionally. My current one has 206k, and I expect it to last to 250 at least, hopefully 300. It's only had one owner before me, and better maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I went from 10 years of Volvos after a bad run on the 74 model 145. After 17 years of Mercedes I am 123,000 miles into this Subaru test drive. I'll get back to you in another 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlelegacy Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I just bought one with 208K! I plan on making it live much longer.... I went from 10 years of Volvos after a bad run on the 74 model 145. After 17 years of Mercedes I am 123,000 miles into this Subaru test drive. I'll get back to you in another 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawsonmh15 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I've gotten one volvo to 263,000 and was told I could have gotten it to 300,000 with proper maintinence. Man!!! That HAD to be a Pre-Ford Volvo. LOL. I thought Volvo's were renowned for safety, not reliability. That being said, If I could afford a BRAND NEW vehicle, I'm certain it would go 300K with no issues. But I'm anal... REALLY anal. Organized my maintenance records, ran across two oil change receipts for the month of August. 6,500 miles in one month. Needless to say, I'm glad my girlfriend fly's planes professionally now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiciter Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 2000 Legacy Wagon 240,000 miles and running strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusza Beben Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 We have two Outback Wagons. My 2000 limited has 248,000 with only wear items being replaced and my wife has a 2002 with 168,000 miles on the clock. Best cars we've ever owned. DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic/se Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 My 86 gl wagon has 563k on it any thats the orginal engine Is your sub on "the high mileage club" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruChild Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Somebody in Sweden as gone as far as 810000km on a 2000 outback.you can read about it on high mileage subaru site Frist off, about that one in Sweden: !!! Thats rare. Ovbiously not impossible per se, but rare. I haven't been to the high mileage site in a while now- I'm going to have to go and check that out!! Anyway, mine has 315-odd km's on it, and its a 90 Legacy L Wagon. The engine for the most part is fine, rust is a real issue where I am tho Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger83 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I sold my 97 OBW to my sister in law with 165K, as hers was having some problems - 255K. So they don't all last to 300K. It takes a dedicated owner but many cars can make 300K. A fellow at work traded in his 98 Ford Explorer with almost 300K miles because it needed a new catalytic converter ($1,000 job) but it ran perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f15xxx Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 hey lawson, what kind of iron is your girl slingin' around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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