2006-10-30 03:29:53 · 10 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
I have owned all four brands at one time or another. Honda's are great Toyota's are great Nissan's are alright but Subaru's are fantastic. Toyota bought 10% of them knowing how good the quality is and how superior their AWD system is.. The are well engineered the best at dependability, reliability and safety. Subaru suffers from poor marketing, that's why you don't see many on the roads.
In answer to your question yes Subaru's are as reliable as Honda and Toyota, Nissan is not as good. Stay away from Mazda, they are part of Ford were quality is job none.
If you maintain your vehicle it will last a while, but if you maintain a Subaru, Honda or Toyota it will keep on going, I currently drive a '93 Subaru Legacy and my friends drive Subaru's too. Ask anyone who owns one what they think.
FYI
All Wheel Drive means all wheels are turning at all times. Four wheel drive is when you engage the car to use all four wheels. Otherwise it is only 2WD and there are certain restrictions with 4WD as opposed to AWD. 4WD has more moving parts
2006-10-30 12:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprised how many people say they had bad experience with them. I have 2 now and they are very reliable and well made. I think as well made as either the Toyota or Honda. Subaru however has a unique motor. Its a horozontaly opposed 4 cylinder, like the old VW except watercooled. I imagine the VW engine was its inspiration. I'm not sure what the Tribecka uses, except that its a 6 cylinder. The main thing about Subaru's is they are all full time 4WD or AWD. I live in MA and wouldn't be able to get up my steep driveway in the winter without it. They have pretty much perfected their AWD. Saab even is using it in some of their cars. Subaru engines used to have oil leaks and a timing belt problem. But they fixed both problems in the late 90s. If you get one, get the Legacy or Legacy Outback. Both the Forester and Loyale are less exspensive Subarus. I only buy Legacys and I prefer the Legacy wagon. If you don't need 4WD. You might as well get a Honda or Toyota. By the way there is no difference between 4WD and AWD. If you think so, count all the wheels on the car, 4 right? AWD is just a slick term made up by a devious car salesman to make people think its different. The term 4WD conjures up in most people's minds thoughts of rough riding trucks and jeeps. Get a good Subaru, maintain it, you won't have any trouble. Both of mine have near 150K and I expect 200K at least out of them. The milage lost because of the AWD is negligible and well worth it if it snows where you are.
2006-10-30 12:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your definition of reliability. If reliability means it will have longer life like toyota or honda, then probably not.
If reliability means it will run smooth upto certain milage(like 100000 or more0, then probably yes.
Note that subaru advertise for 4 whell drive which will cost you gas. I would rather suggest getting a car with real time all wheel drive. In that case it will be only activated when you need them.
I don't think Nissan has good transmission.
2006-10-30 11:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Subarus arent as reliable as a honda or a toyota about equal with a nissan. I had one for 5 years. I got with about 60,000 miles on it and when I sold it had 120,000. While it did 'drive' it constantly had electric problems, the engine would start smoking after going 60 mph and it leaked when it rained. It was fun to drive for the first 10,000 miles that I owned it but after that it just cost alot to maintain.
2006-10-30 11:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by nonameforme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion they are not as good at the top two. (Toyota and Honda). Subaru is about equal to a Ford, where Toyota and Honda are like a Lincoln.
They look good, but after about 50K, they rattle and start to have problems. I know cause my daughter has one. I wanted here to get a Honda, but she saved $3,000 and bought a Subaru and now, 50K miles later, she's looking for a new car.
TX Guy
2006-10-30 11:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by txguy8800 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they are and they can run a long time. I had a Subaru Legacy for 6 years, and besides regular mainteance, I never had a problem with it. It had over 100K miles on it. The all wheel drive is a nice feature if you live where there is a lot of bad weather.
2006-10-30 11:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by ht_butterfly27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in the middle of nowhere, and out mailman drove the same Subaru for 15 years, never had any problems with it. It snowed in winters, and the county salted the road, too.
That says a lot to me.
2006-10-30 11:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my husband works at a Subaru dealership and he says he just can't understand why they are such a popular car. They have to come in constantly to be fixed. They are always having problems.
2006-10-30 11:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica_Bessica 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say they are alright. im not really a subaru fan. nothin will ever compare to a honda tho.
2006-10-30 11:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by matt_sorrentino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, very. the body will wear out before the motor.
2006-10-30 11:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by clarathomas_63 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋