Hi Scotty,

Big fan of your YouTube channel.  Here is what I got:

• I am looking to buy a used 2020 Crosstrek with 100k miles (+CVT automatic) from a Subaru dealer in NJ/NY.
• I test drove it and the engine sounded fine and there were no strange noises coming from suspensions
• I felt the engine had a good acceleration, though I detected it to be slightly weaker than other Crosstreks with 80k to 90k miles
• No leaks of any kind as far as I can see
• Engine coolant smelled fine but there was a very, very small dab of what looked like a sludge (gray slime) under the engine oil filler cap
• No rust
• This car was purchased back in 2019 from the same Subaru dealer that is selling it now
• Car fax shows that during 48 months of service, only 12 oil changes were done.  On three occasions, the owner went 20k+ miles (or around 8 to 9 months) before changing oil. I am aware that Carfax may not pick up oil changes from a local mechanic
• Car did NOT have any 30k, 60k or 105k Subaru-recommended maintenance work
• Service manager said that an oil sensor was replaced back in 2021 under warranty but no other work was done

The selling price + doc fee is $15k which I think is expensive for a car with 100k miles but Crosstreks seems to be very popular around here.

What do you think about the lack of engine oil changes and no maintenance work?  Should I not buy this car?

I am on a tight budget and I need a reliable car for my son to drive to school. I cannot afford to buy a money pit.