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Originally Posted by Brahmzy
Reliable. LOL!
Yeah, no.
Typical paid CR deal here - it was just Subarus turn.
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CR is an independent publisher and they buy all of their own products and rate them accordingly. They don’t accept money from manufacturers from what I could tell. If you have anything stating otherwise feel free to share.
Subaru is at the top because their cars are simple and use the same parts across the entire platform. They don’t have a bunch of new engines/new tech/new chassis out there right now. All of this stuff breaks initially and requires TSBs to make reliable over time. This is why you never buy the first few model years of a new platform/engine/etc.
CVT problems aside (which I’m convinced is mostly due to lack of fluid changes more than anything else) these cars are pretty reliable. Basic turbo motors, 6 speed trans that has proven reliable even with added power. Not too much tech.
This is not surprising at all.