Don't hold your breath there. Subaru is becoming Mitsubishi. Soon it will just be Outbacks and Crosstreks

This is the correct answer. @mike_cerra You still have less than a year of manual driving under your belt. When I was new to manual, I also randomly grind gears on my GTI in the first year a couple times, even when I swear on my life it wasn’t my fault. Now almost a decade later and I haven’t “grinded gears” (or syncros) even once since then. And it’s not happening in other cars you drive simply because it’s less seat time and you’re being more careful, focusing on the drive. When that happens to you, just try to focus and be more intentional with your pedals and shifting, like you’re trying to learn again. The grinding will magically stop happening over time.

I adapt to how a vehicle is, which is the same as adapting to how specialized software works and not what you think it should do. Also, managing your expectations of something goes a long way. It's why I'm quite happy with my orange Rexxie.

Facts 😂😂😂

People who create content, if you think about it. It's their money, though it's a foolish use of it.

replacements are available for the cladding. Should cost more that 15 dollars to make but they look more like 100. There are also other material options which are too expensive right now as well.

I drive spiritedly daily 5500 miles in almost 3 months and I get 23.9 miles

I get 23...road trips 28-30, ...weekends, probably around 17 lol

I avg 27.5 never really driving on the freeway an if i put cruise on at 70 on freeway it got 31 before I pro tuned my car it actually get really good gas milage for being real awd an its hp range to get 19 your acting like your driving at a drag strip every stop light

You have a lead foot; that's not the car's fault. Like the others, I've averaged 23-25 MPG mixed driving, 29-32 MPG on road trips. That's better than my previous '07 MT Outback 2.5 NA, which was 26 MPG on hwy. driving. The Rexxie is only 36 lbs. lighter than the Outback.

Kudos to your wife! I have a relaxed driving style, so my shifting is smooth, and I really like the clutch on the '23 vs. my '07 Outback. That was really a clunker.

Reads the brochure, acts like an expert...

I agree 👊🏽

Yup

Oh please... if Subaru had half a brain they would have sold your sub-$40k sedan with some life, AWD, for hauling pets and kids and such...and called it...wait for it...LEGACY. But Subaru mismanaged that vehicle the same way they are mismanaging the WRX. I owned a 22 WRX for 87 days. Hated it. Sluggish. Redline at 6k???? Terrible infotainment. Rattles. That FA moter may have some "potential" but the differentials on the VB limit you to staright-line. If I wanted that, I would have a Mustang. This car deserves all the criticism it receives and Subaru should just manufacture it in a junk yard, because that is where this plastic-cladded turd belongs

What can you do to improve the brakes?

@HadEnough745 upgrade pads and rotors. Eventually I plan on getting a whole new set with calipers and everything.

The turbo's efficiency depends on your driving style. Doing interstate in mine, I've gotten 29 to 32 MPG. Comfy on 8-hour drives, too, and I'm 50 y.o.

Own a 23 wrx cvt. It is a great daily driver. With all the eyesight stuff it's great in traffic and you can take it on the back road with the paddle shifters it is a blast to toss around.

I just got a 2024 WRX GT (great car) after having a 2019 WRX CVT. The new SPT transmission, as far as CVTs go, is super fast and a big improvement. The new SPTs come with transmission oil cooler too.

I've done lots of research before buying my 24 WRX premium (solar orange as well) My potential picks were: Civic SI, Elantra N, Mazda 3 hatch AWD Turbo, and the VW GLI. After joining multiple groups of each perspective vehicle, I widdled it down the Mazda and WRX. Mostly due to having AWD and reliability. The VW has had iffy longer term reliability from what I read. The SI was amazing in stock form, has Rev hang, but the stock clutch doesn't stand up to any modifications. The Elantra N was my choice really for a FWD platform. The Mazda had intermittent rear diff issues, otherwise bulletproof. (All based off of owners input) All the cars were a blast to drive. The Mazda was great, but was kind of small for what I wanted. The WRX had the worst MPG on paper (but I've averaged 31 mpg on long highway road trips for work.) It had true AWD and as long as you're not trying to make big power, the transmission and engine reliability is great with regular maintenance. From what I've read, the transmission starts losing 3rd gear after 400 whp. But if you keep it relatively stock and keep up on maintenance, the car is solid. Again, from owner feedback in forums and groups. Hopefully this helps

@@Silverbulletzx3 thank you for sharing such a thorough post! I had a mazda3 in the past, great car but it felt small to me. Definitely leaning WRX.

@sokratzmmf no problem! If I didn't need AWD for work occasional work trips (sometimes I work in northern states during winter) I probably would have gone Elantra N or Civic SI (if I could find one without mark ups). Mazda makes an awesome car. They're slept on for how good they are. I just wish they still made the 6. It would have been between the 6 and the WRX for me. I just didn't want an SUV. Still probably would have gone WRX at the end of the day. It's just too fun. You can fully disable traction control for fun, or to get out of a sticky situation. 6 speed manual. Plus, I was able to get a decent discount on it. Premium trim with moonroof and the sound system for slightly above the price of a base MSRP. Couldn't pass it up. Plus, Subaru offers free maintenance for the first 2 years on a new vehicle. Which is additional savings in the long run. Before this, Subaru wasn't even on my radar honestly. Take one for a spin!