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| 119487 | 4112 | help picking a new surf vehic | 31 | PeakMaster | Aug 9, 2017 | 2017-08-09T06:56:38-0400 | You can bank on a a head gasket job on a Subaru with the boxer four. Google it. Problem is not resolved and has plagued them since the late 90's. Between 90-120K miles. If you're looking for strictly a surf vehicle, a decent used Volvo wagon...older is better. The 9 series are big, boxy ("Bricks") but have bulletproof engines and transmissions and are roomy. The non turbo fours can't get out of their own way but will get you wherever reliably. The 8 series are probably easier to find these days. Many still have old school rain gutters for real racks too. Just flipped my 2006 XC90 2.5T over to my son. It's been super reliable, tons of room and minimal cost to own. Mileage...18 mpg. Behind the curve with Bluetooth. ..but aftermarket solutions work OK. There are a lot of used ones out there. The 2.5 engine and drive train are the most reliable. What White Russian said too. I think the AWD was stolen directly from Audio as was the five cylinder engine design. The AWD uses the Haldex power transfer system just like Audi....but there are likely more refinements in the Quatro system. |