Hi everyone - I don't know squat about cars.
I own a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with less than 10,000 miles on it. Yes, that mileage is correct. I work from home and only put a few thousand miles a year on my vehicles. Historically I've only driven the car a couple hundred miles (at most!) in any given week. The car is garaged when not driven, serviced as recommended, and has never had any sort of mechanical issue at all. I love this car.
The current market is strong for used cars, and I can get almost what I paid for that car in 2018 if I sell it right now. I've looked into ordering a 2023 Crosstrek, and I can get a brand new car for just a few thousand out of pocket. It sort-of seems like a no brainer....except I really like my current car and don't want to spend a couple thousand on a new car right now if I don't have to.
I'm considering doing it anyway, because I occasionally have to drive a few hundred miles away on my own, and that trip takes me through some sketchy areas. I never want to break down along the way.
So my question, for people who know more about this than me and yet have no vested interest in selling me a new car - do you have any thoughts about the reliability of a 2018 Crosstrek with 10,000 miles on it, vs. a brand new 2023? If the sole deciding factor are the chances of a mechanical failure, what would you recommend?
Really appreciate any thoughts, and thank you!
I own a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with less than 10,000 miles on it. Yes, that mileage is correct. I work from home and only put a few thousand miles a year on my vehicles. Historically I've only driven the car a couple hundred miles (at most!) in any given week. The car is garaged when not driven, serviced as recommended, and has never had any sort of mechanical issue at all. I love this car.
The current market is strong for used cars, and I can get almost what I paid for that car in 2018 if I sell it right now. I've looked into ordering a 2023 Crosstrek, and I can get a brand new car for just a few thousand out of pocket. It sort-of seems like a no brainer....except I really like my current car and don't want to spend a couple thousand on a new car right now if I don't have to.
I'm considering doing it anyway, because I occasionally have to drive a few hundred miles away on my own, and that trip takes me through some sketchy areas. I never want to break down along the way.
So my question, for people who know more about this than me and yet have no vested interest in selling me a new car - do you have any thoughts about the reliability of a 2018 Crosstrek with 10,000 miles on it, vs. a brand new 2023? If the sole deciding factor are the chances of a mechanical failure, what would you recommend?
Really appreciate any thoughts, and thank you!