End of AutoStop?

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Sounds like electronic parking brake.
     
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    Aware of the lag. I have been driving an Outback for three years after all. I wish Subaru had used better processors in that regard, but as you said, it sorts itself out in a short time. My car will go over a mile after start up before it feels using autostop is fine.

    What year is your Subaru?
     
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    2024 Outback, which replaced a 2019. The 2019 had nearly 70K miles.

    From day one, the 2019 drank oil like Bisco at a Memorial Day barbecue, the driver's seat squeaked and the stereo would randomly decide not to work until it decided in a day or so to come alive again. And, of course, the 12v was too small and died several times until I replaced the OEM with a $70 Interstate from Costco.

    Other than those issues....

    Sold the 2019 in 2023 for $26,400 USD and got the 2024. Except for the lag issue, happy enough with it. Also have a 2022 Crosstrek, which has been great.

    I mostly went to Subaru for safety issues.
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    Somebody should introduce him to beer; I hear it's cheaper than oil.
     
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    Notice any difference in the start up shake between the two? Subaru switched to direct injection in 2021, IIRC. Was wondering if that made a difference. I'm personally not bothered by the auto stop, but that could be because music is always playing.

    I got the Outback cause the old XC70 I wanted was no longer available for less than 10 years old. Also test drove a newer Volvo and Ranger before finding the Subaru. And I may not have looked for it after a test drive in a lower trim model, but I came across photos of the Touring interior.
     
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    Crosstrek is mostly the SO's rig. I usually haul lots of "junk" such as waders and hip boots, which work better in the outback.

    But thinking about it, an A.S.S. stop-start in the Crosstrek does not seem as rough.

    Love the Crosstrek.
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    Same engines?
    The only other car with auto stop I've been in was a test driven Malibu. Any differences with the Outback could attributed to the Chevy having a liter less displacement. Less mass leads to less shake.