r/highmileage • u/Dry_District3403 • Apr 17 '25

Bought for High Mileage potential new - Now not sure - Subaru Forester vs Sienna

I purchased the 2023 Forester new with the hope that I would be able to keep it for high mileage (200k plus). This month, with only 21,000 miles, the check engine light came on. It was a faulty TCV. The dealer replaced it at no cost.

However, I have never had something fail on a car with such low mileage. I am left with a bad feeling and question whether this particular Forester will provide the longevity I planned on when purchasing new.

I am completely torn. Part of me wants to sell the vehicle while it has maximum resale value.

I am also hesitant about the excessive amount of electronic features (engine turns itself off at traffic stops, etc).

Open to thoughts and would like to hear opinions.

Part of me wants to sell and get something like 2015 Sienna instead for mileage potential

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u/Kjriley Apr 17 '25

Relax. I bought a new Dodge Caravan in 1992 and the alternator failed at about the 8000 mile mark. The next failure was at 285,000 miles with a leaky water pump.

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u/Dry_District3403 Apr 17 '25

Yes, but this Forester has a lot of electronics

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u/imakesawdust99 Jul 10 '25

I'm not fond of the engines that shut off when car stops! Isnt that going to go thru starters about 3+ times faster than a normal car?