Cost of owning a Subaru

**alvinator** · February 10th, 2012 02:04 PM

Hello Forum. Just a general question, just how expensive it is to own a Subaru compared to other manufacturers like Honda on a maintenance and parts replacement point of view? I'm planning to buy a car this year and have Subaru Imprezza non-STI sedan as one of my options.

About me? I'm a first time car owner and would like reliability and safety as my top priorities. Thank you in advance!

**jaymd** · February 10th, 2012 02:36 PM

Cost of owning a subaru? around 10-20 percent more than toyota mitsu or honda for usual change oil. Major parts mechanical or electrical would be much much more expensive. Parts usually come from motor image singapore . If reliability and safety are your top priorities subaru has toyota reliability with volvo safety. AFAIK 80-90 percent of all subarus produced since 1980 are still running. thats why i bought my legacy wagon. But fuel consumption is horrible in traffic because of AWD hehe. Non turbo engines are more reliable. Some may have issues rattles, soft paint , etc. Pero kung ako bibili yun turbo na to hell with reliability safe naman sa bangga e. haha

Tell me about Subaru reliability

Subaru Quality/Reliability/Longevity? - NASIOC

Subaru Safety Center - How Safe is Your Subaru?

**uls** · February 10th, 2012 03:10 PM

wanna know how much it costs to own a Subaru Impreza?

ask how much brake pads palang

hehe

**cripple_rooster** · February 10th, 2012 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by jaymd

But fuel consumption is horrible in traffic because of AWD hehe.

9km/l city and 12 to 13km/l highway actually don't sound so bad for me.

That's what this EJ20-powered beauty is getting (MT).

If I would buy a brand-new Impreza I would look for the FB16 1.6L engine.

**alvinator** · February 10th, 2012 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by jaymd

Cost of owning a subaru? around 10-20 percent more than toyota mitsu or honda for usual change oil. Major parts mechanical or electrical would be much much more expensive. Parts usually come from motor image singapore . If reliability and safety are your top priorities subaru has toyota reliability with volvo safety. AFAIK 80-90 percent of all subarus produced since 1980 are still running. thats why i bought my legacy wagon. But fuel consumption is horrible in traffic because of AWD hehe. Non turbo engines are more reliable. Some may have issues rattles, soft paint , etc. Pero kung ako bibili yun turbo na to hell with reliability safe naman sa bangga e. haha

Tell me about Subaru reliability

Subaru Quality/Reliability/Longevity? - NASIOC

Subaru Safety Center - How Safe is Your Subaru?

Thanks for the information. Reading through those forums gave me a good idea. I just hope the reliability is still there on their new models.

*uls: I'm curious, how does the brake pads cost?

**jaymd** · February 10th, 2012 07:15 PM

im getting 5-6 km/l pure city 12-14 highway A /T . Legacy Wagon EJ204 engine. Brake pads sa casa no idea kung magkano baka 6-9k. kung mahal talaga pwede ka naman bumili sa labas ng aftermarket performance pads naka upgrade ka pa haha

**cripple_rooster** · February 11th, 2012 01:27 PM

The Impreza is often quoted as having a lower gearing than the Legacy, so this might explain why this one with M/T is having a worse fuel consumption than your Legacy Wagon. But the Impreza is still outstanding for a bantam, despite its low cargo volume that is often a problem while travelling...

**uls** · February 11th, 2012 03:21 PM

*uls: I'm curious, how does the brake pads cost?

Sa casa -- front almost P9,000, rear 7,000

**levi** · February 11th, 2012 08:16 PM

If its a brand new it might be the same maintenance cost as the other brands.

**imperialv** · February 15th, 2012 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by levi

If its a brand new it might be the same maintenance cost as the other brands.

I agree with levi.. specially CASA price.. Ang advantage lang ng other brands such as toyota and honda, mas madami kang parts na pwede bumili sa labas..