Why Do People Buy Subarus?

about a week or so ago, I saw a meme on social media "AI-generated average Subaru owner" and I laugh/cried. My niece is a Subaru driver, and it was pretty accurate.

A quick google search, but I can't find the same meme. It wasn't the lesbian one.

The only Subaru model that is not an effeminate mans car is the Impreza WRX or STI 4 door with the manual transmission. I wouldn't be caught dead in any of their other models.

i lived in CO for a few years and everyone had a subaru so i decided to get one. i loved the outback no issues--drove it for 13 years. last year bought a brand new ascent 2023---wrote a check for 45k. no issues at all so far, love it.

I agree with this. I have a pickup but I have a big yard with a lot of trees and do a lot of yard work and all of my own landscaping and that necessitates the need to haul wood, topsoil, mulch, plants, etc. We are also outdoorsy and have a platform that attaches over the back for a tent. I am a competitive cyclist and I can put my road bikes, cyclocross bikes, or mountain bikes in the back and attach them so they’re upright. I also have a motocross motorcycle and can put it in the back and take it to the ATV/ORV trails. The family skis. Since I have room for a total of 5 passengers we can put our skis in the back and all go to the mountain. I also have a bed cover that I can attach so if we need to put luggage in the back and travel we can also do that. It is a very useful and practical vehicle.

What gets me are the people that I always see around town that have a huge pickup or SUV that is only used around town for transportation. We have some people on the street that have a humongo Escalade and the wife is the only one that ever drives it and I rarely see her with a passenger. They never seem to vacation either. Those people with huge vehicles that are rarely used for how they should be used invariably keep them spotless as well.

FWIW, I’m also liberal.

The guy that’s obsessed with gay men chimes in 🤭

Nope, just to trigger you, chucklehead.

Good stuff! I've had several EJ22's my 91' had the factory hydraulic suspension that brought it up like an Outback...On several Legacy's I've had new Blizzaks on and just rode for recreation on snowed out days something Subie perfected is feeling that pull when attempting to drift (wheels that slip to grip)

most recently just parted with my 95' Legacy Wagon from S. Carolina solid body had 310k all original gaskets basically gave it to my mechanic as it needed new wheel bearings/brakes.

The nice thing about EJ22 was that it was non interference engine basically maintenance free for 200k. I've had to replace the Subie for a business vehicle Toyota Sienna along with Transits, Express.

The biggest issue most have had with the mass produced 2.5s is not doing timing belt maintenance on time(bent valves) and the Faulty head gasket. Often times you'll see them listed with "had the head gasket done"

I think my 91' head gaskets were made out of Asbestos lol

I'm currently the only the only person in my family not driving a Subaru. My wife and oldest son have Imprezas and both love them. I had one once. It was great to drive but just killed my lower back. My youngest son has a Crosstek and really likes it. I once had a couple Foresters which I really liked but ended up giving each of them to my sons. I'd definitely get another.

For people living where you get a fair amount of snow the all wheel drive is a big selling point. And touch wood, none of us have ever had any major problems with them though one of the Foresters did some weird thing where the engine would race when it idled, over 5,000 rpm, until it was warmed up. Never sorted that one out. And for me there's still a reasonable number around with a manual transmission.

Your mom didn't raise you to be so insecure bro fight through it.

Also she says hi and will be back tomorrow until you are allowed in the basement and the first floor.

As a former Outback owner in Co and one whose daughter has a Forester now:

All wheel drive in CO is pretty nice. Good ground clearance.

Station wagon gives plenty of room for outdoor gear. Can sleep in the back if needed.

Very reliable.

They are NOT cheap!

Lots of good answers here but Subarus are obviously solid cars. Good for winters. Practical. Good for outdoors. Etc. But really don't get this thread at all. Cars register at almost nothing for me. I don't care what kind of car you drive. I wish there were safer ways to drive less in the US. We're told that we have to care & get the latest/newest models but cars aren't the best investments. If you have a ton of money do whatever you want. I know so many people who don't have a ton of extra income & will lease or buy new. Just get a used car you can buy outright or with a lower monthly payment. A car shouldn't keep you from doing the things you want to do.

My sister has had Subarus dating back to 2010; I just bought one this year. I was able to snag a base model Outback in Jan. for $30k before trade-in. But most models start at around $38k before taxes and all the fancy add-ons. One of my friends thought I was rolling in it bc I bought a Subaru. I was like no, I got a good deal - I'm never paying $40k+ for a car unless I'm ready to "die with zero," if you've read that book.

So far it's been good, and I'm happy to have it because folks in Northern Virginia drive like loons at the slightest hint of precipitation.

That's strange because the nursing home where my mom resides just called me and asked if I knew who the really effeminate/beta looking sissy was that came by earlier to pick her up to take her on a date because quote, "my boyfriend is unavailable tonight."

https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=4371146&page=3

7 pages covering the Douchemobiles

Thank you

Liberals in the PNW love the Subaru. It can carry more cargo than a sedan, which is great if you like camping, but it's not a full SUV, which most liberals don't like because of its reputation as a gas guzzling cargo-friendly luxury for rich suburban a-holes who don't want a truck.

In the Pacific NW, you are legally required to own one. Comes with a free patagonia fleece, though, so there's that.

Subaru's AWD is not comparable to most other manufacturers' implementation. Subarus were designed from the ground up to run with full-time, symmetrical AWD. Other AWD cars are mostly FWD platforms with AWD tacked on. They shift some power to rear wheels only when they detect slippage. In practice, this means you often have noticeable losses of traction that just wouldn't happen in a Subaru. Many other AWD platforms can only shift a relatively small amount of power to the rear wheels. This can be adequate for avoiding slippage in light snow or ice, but deeper snow or loose gravel quickly overwhelm those car. Subarus behave more like true 4x4s in deep snow. The only AWD vehicle I've ever driven that I thought could go toe-to-toe with a Subaru was the Bronco Sport (which was amazing).

Also, quality aside, I wouldn't compare sedans like the Camry or Accord to a hatchback like a Subaru. Just different categories entirely. Crossover SUVs are a better comparison, but I actually don't think you can beat the Outback for capacity unless you spend more. The Outback holds a ton, has a comfortable back seat, all while handling more like a mid-size car. It doesn't really have any direct competition.

Do you really think about whether or not something makes you look/seem effeminate? I have never in my life done that.

What causes you to think that way? Do you think other people are judging you? Are they?