My dad still drives it a lot, and we share it when needed. It’s perfect for winter driving in Norway, and the family loves it so much.
If it’s good enough for a Viking, it’s good enough for me.
Looks awesome!
From the title, I thought your dad had passed, and this would be a sad tribute. Glad to hear that’s not the case. Congrats on the Outback!
Frances said:
From the title, I thought your dad had passed, and this would be a sad tribute. Glad to hear that’s not the case. Congrats on the Outback!
I get that. My dad got a new car but didn’t want to sell his beloved Subaru. My sister and I learned to drive manual in it, and since I’m the oldest, I got the car. Maybe ‘inherited’ isn’t the right word, not sure.
@Swift
Inherited usually means someone has passed, but it can also mean a gift. Being bilingual is a huge advantage. So, did your dad choose an electric vehicle?
LyamGenesis said:
@Swift
Inherited usually means someone has passed, but it can also mean a gift. Being bilingual is a huge advantage. So, did your dad choose an electric vehicle?
Thanks! Nope, my dad would never get an electric car. He has always said that, even though we’re the last in the family without one. EVs are super common in Norway, but my dad has two main requirements for a new car: it has to run on gas and be four-wheel drive. They ended up getting a 2019 Jaguar XF, which looks great and is quick. However, we agree the automatic gearbox can be annoying. Our neighbor doesn’t believe us when we say we prefer the Outback, but we genuinely do.
@Swift
I like your dad. The green crowd might not agree with him. I’m not a fan of Jaguars either; they look nice but aren’t reliable.
LyamGenesis said:
@Swift
I like your dad. The green crowd might not agree with him. I’m not a fan of Jaguars either; they look nice but aren’t reliable.
You’re right about Jaguars, but it runs well now. Who knows what will happen later? My dad really wants a pickup truck, maybe a Hilux if he could afford it. I think the Jag is on its way out, even though his students think he’s cool driving it.
@Swift
The same happened with my first Subaru! My brother bought an '03 Baja 5-speed manual. We both learned to drive in it. He moved to a bigger city, and it wasn’t practical anymore. He wanted to keep it in the family, so he gave it to me. Enjoy your Subaru!
Nice ride! Just a tip—if you’re planning to turn the wheels for a photo, angle them away from the camera. That way, you’ll show off the rims instead of just the tires.
Outback XT, no less! Awesome to see these around. I always wave at them from my Legacy.
Nate said:
Outback XT, no less! Awesome to see these around. I always wave at them from my Legacy.
How can you tell it’s an XT? What makes it better?
Nate said:
Outback XT, no less! Awesome to see these around. I always wave at them from my Legacy.
How can you tell it’s an XT? What makes it better?
The hood scoop. Unless someone changed the hood, it should have a turbo engine. It has way more power than a stock Outback but needs more care. I have a Legacy GT, which is similar to an XT, and I plan to keep it forever. Just check the oil level often and follow the maintenance schedule.
@Nate
Wow, that’s cool. It’s the 2-liter, but I didn’t know it was turbocharged. It makes 150 hp, which is decent by Norwegian standards. I want to learn how to change the oil myself; I might need some jack stands. But I’ll figure it out. Thanks for the info!
@Swift
If it’s making 150, I might be wrong, sorry! I just saw the hood scoop and assumed it was turbo. Changing your own oil and brake pads is a great way to get into car maintenance. There are definitely YouTube videos for your specific model. At Outback height, you probably don’t need a jack for oil changes, but jack stands are safer for brakes.
@Nate
You Americans always get the fun models. The price jump for a bit more hp here is crazy. I’ll do all the repairs I can to keep it going. And you’re right, YouTube will help a lot.
Swift said:
@Nate
You Americans always get the fun models. The price jump for a bit more hp here is crazy. I’ll do all the repairs I can to keep it going. And you’re right, YouTube will help a lot.
We can both be jealous of the JDM models. They have six-cylinder, six-speed manual, and spec.b wagons. I need to learn more about regulations for hp in other countries. Japan has a lot of rules about engine size and hp limits.
@Nate
Some of Subaru’s JDM models are amazing compared to what we have. We can only dream of them.
You’re lucky!