Subaru's boxer engine really is one of the longest-lasting powerplants in the industry right now, and nobody's disputing that. And yet, if we check in with our marketplace and look for the cheapest used Subaru Outbacks, we find very few models with more than 200,000 miles on the odometer. Even models in the 175,000 range are relatively scarce.

 

The problem with modern Subarus (and we can hear you saying "toldyaso" from here) is the Lineartronic CVT, a chain-driven transmission that has a reputation for giving out at between 120,000–150,000 miles, and the most likely reason a Subaru isn't hitting a quarter of a million miles.