SUBARU WAS A LEMON - Page 3

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

So happy it's no longer my problem. The downside is it took me forever to learn everything new on there, buttons, gagets, GPS...my 17 yr. old BMW had a real key to unlock the door, now the keys stay my purse....Crazy!

Now I have to learn an entire new set of buttons, set up GPS, radio stations, settings for which doors I want to open when I open driver's door (?!?!) and even a setting for leaving Molly in the backseat so she doesn't set off motion detectors.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

We bought a Subaru wagon in 1987. It was a great car and we never had any issues with it.

My friend has an 8 year old Subaru that has never had any issues.

I have a 2006 Chevy Impala and have never had any issues. Of course, it helps that it has only 47,000 miles on it.

I'm sorry you got a lemon.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

We had the lemon experience with a 1999 Dodge Dakota. No exaggeration, for 2 years my husband drove rental vehicles more than he drove that truck. The dealership made every effort to fix that truck.

Their final effort was to tear that truck down to the frame with the plan to rebuild it piece by piece. The tear down revealed a faulty frame, which was the problem all along. At that point the frame was scrapped, the dealership paid off our loan and gave us a nice deal on another truck. Problem finally solved.

paixmcdao · ‎04-16-2022

@Shanus wrote:
So happy it's no longer my problem. The downside is it took me forever to learn everything new on there, buttons, gagets, GPS...my 17 yr. old BMW had a real key to unlock the door, now the keys stay my purse....Crazy!

Now I have to learn an entire new set of buttons, set up GPS, radio stations, settings for which doors I want to open when I open driver's door (?!?!) and even a setting for leaving Molly in the backseat so she doesn't set off motion detectors.

Did you ask for help with learning how to use the features when you purchased the vehicle? Did it come with an owner's manual?

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” -Mark Twain

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

Have owned Scoobies for 20 yrs now. Ran my Forester 190k miles. Besides my work commute put 200 mi on it every weekend. Just the usual maintenance. Nooo complaints.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

I'm shocked to hear that about a Subaru.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@paixmcdao Of course, both cars gave free time in several sessions to teach the "how tos". There were manuals and youtube is quite helpful.

The BMW has 3 ways to drive it depending on what you choose: comfort (the choice the dealer suggests), "SPORT" which revs up the engine (why?!?) and "ECO" which saves gas.

The Subaru did not work properly even when the dealer drove it and tried to program it. That's why, by law, they took it back.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@CelticCrafter wrote:
I'm shocked to hear that about a Subaru.

@CelticCrafter We were shocked as well. Purchased it after research highly praised it. I guess there can be a bad apple in the bunch.

Teddixat · ‎10-04-2010

@Shanus I'm sorry about your experience but it definitely can happen but overall Subaru's have such a great reputation. You just got unlucky with this one.

I have a 2014 Hyundai Elantra and so far it's the best car I have ever owned. Other than routine maintenance, no issues at all. It's the first car I've had this long without any issues.

As another posted commented on owning Mercedes and their problems. I've owned 3 over the years and my biggest gripe was the cost of maintenance and repair. Every part cost a fortune to replace. I'm retired now and don't plan to buy any more cars. I'll just keep my Hyundai and make repairs as necessary. I don't drive much anymore except trips to the grocery store. My partner drives when we go anywhere together

roeroe1005 · ‎03-13-2010

Shanus,

So sorry about your Subaru.

I got my first Outback in 2003. I now have a 2021 and I will say this model was the first time I had an issue with it. The passenger seat belt alarm would not stop even though no one was in that seat. Subaru ended up putting a whole new seat in. That was the first time I ever brought my car in for service more than once for the same issue. Regardless, I will get another Outback when I turn this car in.

Previous to that, I had a Dodge NYer that was a mess. I started doubling my car payments because I knew the car would not last very long. When I went out, I would not lock the doors and used to leave cash on the seat. My dad's idea ... No one wanted that car!