Faults:

The car has serious quality problems: the belt and pulley broke, and I also had to buy a new alternator because it was poorly manufactured and they couldn't disassemble one part. It cost 17,000 kronor (approximately $1,800).

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) broke down; I was told a new one would cost 55,000 Swedish kronor (almost $6,000). I cleaned it, but of course, it failed again. So I bought a new one. I'm not a millionaire, it cost me too much.

The floor material on the driver's side is worn.

The steering wheel is coming unglued, very low quality.

With only 70,000 km on the clock, the transmission started making noise. I took it to the Subaru dealership, but they couldn't look at it for another four weeks, so I sent it to a transmission specialist who told me it was a common problem with Subarus. They repaired the transmission; the main bearings in the gearbox were also faulty, and the front pinion bearing was failing.

The dealership is unhelpful, and their offers to fix problems are absurd. I don't recommend buying a Subaru.

If something goes wrong, they'll tell you it's not covered under warranty, and the price for the dealership to fix it is ridiculous, leaving you to find a mechanic who knows what they're doing. In the end, you just waste time and money. If anyone should have the best and most affordable solution to known problems, it should be the dealership and the manufacturer.

General Comments:

The car itself is spacious, with all the accessories available for a car less than 10 years old, that is, relatively new, easy to drive and quite comfortable.

This is not supposed to be something new in a car made in 2016, practically yesterday; on the road it performs more than well, the soundproofing is good despite being a diesel, and it doesn't consume too much fuel, although it could be less.

The 2.0 engine is relatively reliable and performs well, but, like almost every modern diesel, and as I mentioned before, the diesel particulate filter broke. After this, I'll never buy another diesel, especially not one of today's modern diesels with their absurd anti-pollution systems and incredibly flimsy particulate filters. If I ever own another diesel car, it will be one from the '80s or '90s, and naturally aspirated, no matter how much many politicians dislike it. I'm tired of problems.

For now, the car is practically new and I don't plan on selling it, but as soon as another one of those problems that cost a fortune comes up, I won't waste any more time selling it. Although, if people knew what to expect, they should give it away rather than sell it.

In short, I don't plan on owning another modern car. After all, a car is just basic transportation. For that, I prefer a car from the early 2000s, fully equipped, fuel-efficient, and reliable.

How I miss the old diesels, those that were tough as nails, economical, easy to fix, and above all, dependable!