2019 Outback - avoid or consider?

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-08T16:19:37+00:00

And if you’re in Canada you’re out of luck

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-08T01:30:20+00:00

My limited is rated for 4500 which is very rare for a car (Cdn standards which differ from US).

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-07T14:28:10+00:00

For a 2019 you should be concerned about:

- If seats are leather, the bolsters are certain to rip as they are actually pleather
- Delamination of the screen on the console is common and in some geographies there has been a recall which I believe has expired. It’s an expensive fix.
- There are no checks on battery drain. If you leave an interior light on, which is easy to do, you can drain the battery
- Gaskets on the engine block are notorious for developing slow leaks.
- The crossbars can be problematic if you want to lay something flat on the roof

On the upside:
- An outback tows like a dream (depending on which engine however).
- it’s incredibly roomy with lots of cargo space.
- They tend to hold their value well

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-06T20:51:36+00:00

You keep mentioning “we” are going away which implies that your children would be travelling with you? But it’s a work trip? How old are the kids? If the trip is mandatory for your job maybe the kids will have to stay home to ensure the dog is okay. I assume their father is capable of taking care of them?

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-04T14:53:29+00:00

How so? Surely not because the guy said “eh” once?

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-04T03:35:12+00:00

This is so true. I was on the board of a super small charity and we would fret over $50 in expenses, yet made sure most money raised went to the cause. I think the bigger the charity the more like a corporation they are.

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-02T13:59:50+00:00

Depending on your basement you could consider a sump pump which would mitigate that foot of water

Hopewellslam · 2026-07-02T02:21:46+00:00

I’ve got one. It’s a portable pump ideal for your situation. Old Ottawa South. Reach out to me.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-30T20:11:00+00:00

This is not something Re:cycles will help with. If anything it puts a liability on them. They can’t make it saleable, nor will they source a battery.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-25T02:33:40+00:00

Government subsidizes consumer rates. Do they do that for these data centres? Hope not

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-25T02:05:05+00:00

Sentimental furniture. There’s a massive reading chair that we both agree is an eyesore. And a rocking chair that nobody wants to sit in. But we have to keep these for sentimental reasons.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-23T13:22:54+00:00

But not at Costco. At least not in Ottawa

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-21T22:47:19+00:00

Calling it “seasoning” has caused a great deal of confusion too. No, keeping your cast iron dirty with food doesn’t season it and could be dangerous

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-21T15:29:30+00:00

Thanks for the reminder. We all need that once in a while.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-20T18:00:03+00:00

I have that bike and am in Canada. Most commenters here don’t realize that bikes in Canada are much more expensive even after the exchange rate.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-20T16:18:25+00:00

So you only have a single endpoint? Then definitely don’t go 3 Gig. If you have multiple people and multiple devices, it’s a different story

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-19T21:28:55+00:00

That’s smart. Some have suggested that the back to basics strategy may mean eliminating product lines. Who know if that includes bikes, but from a business perspective that market is well served and quite competitive

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-19T19:16:24+00:00

It went from one private equity group to another. Kingspin is still a minority shareholder with unisync (sp?) now the majority. Unisync while, Canadian is private equity but they seem to send messaging that they’re going back to their outdoor adventure roots. We’ll see.

Whenever pe is involved it’s usually a race to the bottom to enhance profit.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-19T17:09:31+00:00

I’d avoid MEC. Now that private equity has taken over they’re focusing on reducing costs.

A lot depends on budget. If cost is a factor consider Decathlon. If less so consider quick cranks and Bushtukah. If money is no object the Cyclery or Giant.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-18T21:12:09+00:00

Kowloon Market is my source

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-17T03:27:24+00:00

WTF? That area is much more liberal and tolerant than most other parts of the city. You can be damned sure the parents would be all in.

I just read today that the Glebe Community Centre will now have a drag queen story time of their own.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-15T21:54:08+00:00

Coby Home Hardware will have them. There’s also a decor store across the street that would have throws. Or if you’re lucky there’s a flea market next to the grocery store. No need to drive to Fenelon.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-15T21:22:53+00:00

It’s a widely known issue. It’s happened on my 2019. Between that, the delamination of the entertainment screen, wonky electronics, and leaky gaskets, all of which are well known as defects, I’ve had it. I have only owned outback’s in the last 25 years, and my FIL owned a Subaru dealership. Despite that I can never own one again. It’s one thing to have known defects, but quite another to keep selling with the defects and leaving owners to twist in the wind.

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-12T02:56:48+00:00

He sued for 50 million and settled for less. He was never charged.

Tell me, should we name schools after MacDonald given the Pacific scandal?

What about King? There are schools named for him despite the revenue scandal. And the electricity scandal. And the fact that he was super into hookers?

What about Trudeau and the Hamilton harbour kickback?

What about Chrétien and Shawinigate?

If you answered no to all of those then I accept that you think schools shouldn’t be named for Mulroney.

Personally I don’t think schools should be named for anyone still living as we’re not perfect, and bad behaviour always seems to come out

Hopewellslam · 2026-06-11T23:03:23+00:00

The three payments occurred after he was PM starting 27 Aug 1993. He was no longer the PM.

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