I will check with Subaru on the engine control module issue and get a second opinion on the cat converter.
I do love my car.
Note: The car is paid off. If I were to get a new one I would sell this one for around 10 grand and use that to go toward a new car.
It’s a good point that I might be trading one headache for another if I buy used. Plus I couldn’t get anything with as many features (like AWD) for my price range.
Thanks for your help everyone!