Subaru Won't Loan Us Cars To Review, So We Bought One! Long Term Review #1

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[Offshore]

If Subaru does not loan you vehicles, then you should not advertise them by reviewing them. Either way I appreciate the fact you guys went the extra mile to purchase one for our watching pleasure. Keep up the great work.

[timfox]

TFL doesn’t sugarcoat reviews, that’s why they are so trusted. Too many journalist will simply read off the manufacturers PDF that’s handed to them at press releases, while others are clearly fanboys that never address the elephant in the which appears to be head-gaskets, judging by comments here so far. One owner saying they are very reliable in one comment & expensive to maintain in another ... can’t be too reliable if you gotta shell out big bucks just to keep it on the road.

[shockracer]

Guess Subaru didn't like that video of the CVT trans criticism?

[PerformanceReviews]

The fact that they discontinued the beautiful 6 speed manual transmission for this is a problem.

[RobG]

Guess you have forgotten about Forrester Gump! Maybe ask Sara to do a road test of her subaru :)

[wizeguiz]

I currently own a 2018 Crosstrek, which is my ninth Subaru. I traded in a 2016 Jeep Renegade for the Crosstrek. Up here in Western New York, the winters can get pretty bad and I wanted the reliability and snow handling capability of a Subaru(with proper snow tires)and they have never let me down. I can't wait for your review! Cheers!

[GundamAngelicDevil]

Subaru's first mistake was banning you for half a decade and counting.
Subaru's second mistake is their insistence on using CVTs.

[DoctorSkillz]

Go to 5:49 to hear the explanation of why TFL doesn't work with Subaru (or vice-versa).

[UPPERROOMENT]

So basically, Subaru was salty??!? Smh

[JHuffPhoto]

Subaru had one of the most capable light off-road systems around. However they made the mistake of using a CVT transmission. They are still great for snowy roads and flat loose surfaces. However the CVT is not well suited to elevation changes. To be honest most people that buy one of these are never going to take it off-road at all. This is going to be interesting and I am looking forward to this whole series.

[wg]

As a two Subaru family, I'm so glad that you bought a Subaru to review. I was pissed when they no longer gave you cars to review. All the other car companies have no problem. When they went to a CVT, transmission they compromised the off road ability of their vehicles. Subaru is afraid that their cars will not stack up against the competition in your tests. Keep up the good work.

[AwesomeAlex]

Car Salesman: **Slaps roof of car** This bad boy can fit so much car reviewers in it

[FrankySilverFace]

My grandma has this car. It stores her knitting needles and extra wool for her cat to play with.

[M_]

What about your Subaru Crosstrek from last year?

[bextar]

25K is a super price for not being a base model .

[CarsAndZebras]

I can't wait to see the off road videos! And wut up Subaru....why you treat TFL like dat?

[opecno]

Did you guys turn the T/C off? It says to in the owners manual to allow x-mode and the AWD system to dig in. I own a '18 2.5 and went up a muddy 12 degree goat trail on a day it was raining heavily without issue. Not that Subaru wasn't unprofessional, not to shill the company this is my first Subaru. We enjoy it so far

[TheDustyaman]

1990s called and they want their wheels back.

[kingpin]

Awesome idea buying the car. Can't wait for all the upcoming videos

[edparsons]

What about maintenance? Do you still have to pull the front wheel off to change a headlight bulb?