My 25+ year Toyota Corolla Era is ending. I’m looking for an affordable used Subaru so I have AWD for our first North Country winter. (Welcome to the snowiest part of the USA 🤣😭) We will see how that goes. 2/2
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I love my Subaru Forester 2009 model so much I didn't sell it when I got the 2020 model. Still got it, and it's out and about quite often, it's our loaner, and a lot of people find themselves in need of it's services. Just got it back, actually =)
aug 30, 2025, 8:04 pm • 1 0 • view
Be aware that older Subarus (15+ years or so) had head gasket issues. Great cars but do your research before buying. We bought an Outback new 10 years ago, only new car we've ever bought, been solid and reliable
aug 30, 2025, 11:54 am • 6 0 • view
Thank you so much for this. That is helpful. So far, the ones in my price range appear to be in about the 2014-2018 model year range. (Although there is a 2011 I really like the look of if it’s still there when I go in person.)
aug 30, 2025, 12:05 pm • 6 0 • view
I'm just an internet rando to you, but I help w/ car shopping as a side gig* & can advise remotely. For best long-term reliability, you may also want to avoid the turbo models, esp if you don't need or care that much about horsepower things. *not asking for pymnt. A gift on behalf of Flower.
aug 30, 2025, 12:47 pm • 5 0 • view
Yes, thank you. I’ve seen vehicles that say turbo and my immediate reaction was that I don’t need a turbo. I go slow and cautious. I just need something safe and reliable.
aug 30, 2025, 1:36 pm • 2 0 • view
(I'm good at combing thru a listing's pics to look for concerns and can often chase down a car's CarFax without additional costs. Feel free to DM me w/ any listing of a car you're considering for a second set of eyes on it. 😘)
aug 30, 2025, 12:49 pm • 4 0 • view
Ours is a 2014. Burns a little oil, but nothing worth worrying about. If you get one with a moon roof be aware that they have little drain holes at the front that can get plugged, causing an over-flow leak; a long wire works to clear them. I will say that replacing the headlights is stupid difficult
aug 31, 2025, 2:03 am • 1 0 • view
This is good to know. Thank you.
aug 31, 2025, 9:56 am • 1 0 • view
This one? watertown.craigslist.org/ctd/d/philad...
aug 30, 2025, 12:59 pm • 0 0 • view
No. There is a used car dealer in Watertown I’m looking at. I don’t feel savvy enough to do a private sale.
aug 30, 2025, 1:40 pm • 1 0 • view
I’m glad you have a convenient place. Note that the ad I sent is for “Lafave Motor Sales” in Philadelphia NY, which is about 20 miles from Watertown. Craigslist has a lot of dealer ads as well as by owner. My brother loved Subarus when he lived in New Hampshire.
aug 30, 2025, 6:52 pm • 2 0 • view
Thank you for that. I appreciate it.
aug 30, 2025, 7:08 pm • 1 0 • view
Ya know, was just thinking that totalling your car at the time u did means u have truly disappeared to the evil ones. Even if they happened to drive past new house so far away, they would not know. Maybe even licence plate is new. Sad but slick job, Rachel! Breathe deep! But sad fur ol car..sniff.
aug 30, 2025, 8:54 pm • 1 0 • view
Yes. I am getting new plates when I get a new car. The front one on my car was demolished in the crash. I have what’s left of it, though. New York is strict on their license plates and I will have to turn them in to DMV once things are sorted so I don’t get fined 🤣😭
aug 30, 2025, 9:06 pm • 1 0 • view
Wow. Soo sad. Mourning yer cat, yer good ol' car, and moving in such a manner is too much for one person at once. Gentle hugs and head butts! But disappearing like that does have tiny blessings.
aug 30, 2025, 9:11 pm • 2 0 • view
Good excuse to cuddle up with the cats 😍🥰
aug 30, 2025, 11:50 am • 6 0 • view
Obvs it’s model dependant but here in the U.K. Subarus are associated with crazy high petrol consumption. So plz factor in the MPG xx
aug 31, 2025, 12:50 pm • 2 0 • view
Thank you for letting me know. Yes, I am noticing a difference in listed gas mileage for the Subarus compared to Toyotas. Sophie was still getting just over 40 mpg highway. 😭
aug 31, 2025, 7:15 pm • 2 0 • view
I also think that Subarus recommend premium gas.
aug 31, 2025, 7:35 pm • 1 0 • view
Good to know
aug 31, 2025, 8:26 pm • 0 0 • view
Bad news about the car but VERY happy to know you've moved!!!
aug 31, 2025, 1:10 am • 4 0 • view
We have 2 seasons in snow country. Trucks with plows on the front Trucks without plows on the front 😁🤣😁
aug 30, 2025, 12:55 pm • 2 0 • view
🤣🤣❤️
aug 30, 2025, 1:39 pm • 1 0 • view