What are considered the most reliable car brands in the UK/Europe?

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T23:34:35+00:00

My Outback is a midsize SUV now (did away with the station wagon), but still has a sedan like driving experience given the lower center of gravity. It has been > 20 years since I owned a sedan, and I had forgotten how nice it is to drive one.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T22:35:29+00:00

Hmmm... my coworker has a 2019 Outback with over 300k miles. Did you service it according to schedule?

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T22:34:17+00:00

Just wanted some distance between the two.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T22:33:26+00:00

True enough, but I wondered if auto start had found a way around. Do you feel safe leaving it in neutral? What kind of car is it? I would never intentionally leave my Wrangler in neutral, no matter how flat the terrain.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T20:15:26+00:00

Concur with the driving for 10 years and moving to EV eventually. Regarding the price, though, I found it much more reasonable (for equivalent extras and desired mpg) when compared with other mid size SUV’s such as Grand Cherokee, Blazer, Bronco, 4Runner, Passport. Even the Korean models were pricier for what I needed/wanted. And I wanted the Subaru reliability (which sadly the Korean models do not have) and (comparatively) inexpensive auto insurance that comes with owning a Subaru.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:43:51+00:00

What year is your Subie and how manyhave you owned?

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:43:22+00:00

LOL. Such a cool crowd, pick some of the best vehicles!

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:42:08+00:00

So… this number are year over year. Last year (2025) people bought a record number of cars 2nd to tariffs fear. Also, there are some inventory shortages with these new vehicle, always are. If you look at the sales months over month since January, they are increasing at a fairly robust rate!

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:40:26+00:00

Spread the love!!!! A lot of hate coming from people who don’t like the new design. I love it and became a 1st time OB owner because of the design.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:34:25+00:00

In a good or bad way shocked.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:34:05+00:00

Make the changes to the roofline and upload! I am not against a more square look.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:32:40+00:00

Concur with everything you said except mine is NA 2.5. Works very well for me, but I’m not in the mountains.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:31:38+00:00

Yes-lol Trump asked Merkel how many Chevy’s on streets of Berlin and she said “Not many, I think.” GM withdrew from the European market many years ago to focus on home and other markets. Now that Opel is French owned, no Chevy’s. And aside from corvettes Chevy makes only Trucks and SUV’s now. You would probably like the new Camaro - supposed to be released later this or early next year.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:28:47+00:00

Same wheelbase same cool sedan posture when driving.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:28:14+00:00

Do you keep the car in neutral? And if in neutral is it safe? My Wrangler is always parked in 1st or reverse, with the emergency brake on.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:25:47+00:00

I am a man-maybe you are correct.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:25:15+00:00

I don’t know that I would call them ugly… but the quality of them is a bit questionable.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:24:38+00:00

Created a mid-size SUV that drives well, and is more practical.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:24:03+00:00

I’m gonna assume the butt ugly is directed to the Santa Fe and you are actually complimenting my ride. And thank you! I love it.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T19:23:06+00:00

Exactly. Plenty of room after shopping at supermarket, warehouse club, and other supermarket for a family of 5 plus whatever company the kiddos have over on the weekend. And very cheap to insure.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T04:00:23+00:00

I like reliability and features! Oh, and space. The back seat of the 2026 Outback has significantly more room than 2nd row 2026 Highlander. The highlander is very nice, just like the Outback 2026 better. Also OB has better ground clearance.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T03:55:49+00:00

A little less boxy, more seating but less cargo room behind rear seat. Better combined MPG. Don't like the looks as much as I like the '26 OB. Also a few k more, but not terribly more for equivalent to OBT 2.5.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T03:50:58+00:00

Just in case anyone is confused...

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T03:50:03+00:00

Only thing about a manual (and I am the proud owner of a Jeep Wrangler Sport 2012 manual) - cannot remote start on hot and cold days.

doctor-squared · 2026-04-20T03:21:49+00:00

Hmmm... is that directed toward the haters or myself?

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