I have a 2018 Crosstrek that I picked up with 38k on it for my daughter, got it based on family recommendations that have had several Forresters and outbacks in their extended family and all love them. So far the car has been great and I can drive it comfortably I am 6'3
I have a 2010 Taurus sho with it and have a 174,000 on it and have had no engine issues. I also have a 2014 flex with the ecoboost about 50,000 on it and no engine issues
I had a 2002 Jetta and put just over 300k on it. I can tell you from experaince change the timing belt at the recommended mileage becasue they are zero clearance engines and will trash the valve train at a minimum if it breaks. The only other issue I had with mine wsa the alternator went out at...
I have a 2010 Taurus SHO and a 2012 Flex with that engine runs great in both. Both of mine are awd drive and get around 19 to 20 mpg driving around Blue Ridge get up to about 22 to 23 on a long interstate trip.