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re: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota 4Runner - Anyone here ever compare these two?
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:35 pm to dewster
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:35 pm to dewster
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That's a common problem with Toyota trucks in Pennsylvania and the snow belt. They use a lot of salt on the roads here.
Yeah, we're in a temperate rainforest and on the coast. Toyota bodies don't fare well here
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Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:45 pm to EA6B
A subaru outback wouldn't last 40,000 miles the way I would use it. and it doesn't have the lower gear range,that's extremely important.
I am in Oregon and Washington a pretty good bit,also Idaho,and Wyoming. Farmers,Loggers and Hunters aren't driving Subaru Outbacks,they require something stronger.
I am in Oregon and Washington a pretty good bit,also Idaho,and Wyoming. Farmers,Loggers and Hunters aren't driving Subaru Outbacks,they require something stronger.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:47 pm to thegreatboudini
Both pretty much drive forever
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Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:48 pm to auggie
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A subaru outback wouldn't last 40,000 miles the way I would use it. and it doesn't have the lower gear range,that's extremely important.
Subarus are used in the mountains of Wash, Oregon, Idaho and Montana all the time. They're extremely popular here.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:49 pm to thegreatboudini
Dont like the eyebrows on the runner
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:58 pm to thegreatboudini
I don't see those two being cross-shopped, tbh.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:58 pm to TheCaterpillar
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There's a reason Outbacks are everywhere in the northwest where they have snow and ice issues in the mountains.
I like Suburus, I wish they'd make one that didn't look like a station wagon.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 7:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I am sure they are fine for just driving in snow and ice and stuff, but if you need to ever use it for any heavy pulling, or rough stuff, it is probably done.
That's the difference between 4wd and AWD, the lower gear range. Have actually pulled started a Semi with a 1/2 loaded trailer before with a fourrunner. Without the lower range, that wouldn't be possible.
As somebody else asked, What will you be using it for?
I guess The 4-runner is overkill for some folks,while the Subaru isn't enough for others.
That's the difference between 4wd and AWD, the lower gear range. Have actually pulled started a Semi with a 1/2 loaded trailer before with a fourrunner. Without the lower range, that wouldn't be possible.
As somebody else asked, What will you be using it for?
I guess The 4-runner is overkill for some folks,while the Subaru isn't enough for others.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 7:07 pm to thegreatboudini
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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota 4Runner
One looks like a butt hole and the other looks attractive. My technical analysis says to go with the 4Runner.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 7:10 pm to Arkapigdiesel
They're both pretty similar to the f150 and the rx-8
Posted on 11/17/15 at 7:16 pm to TexasTiger34
Posted on 2/13/17 at 7:01 pm to RogerTheShrubber
As an owner of both I was hoping you could give some advise. OK I know the 4R is a truck and the OB is a car right? But both can handle most road conditions I think. The 4R I "built" is looking like its going to cost $38,000-$40,000, and the OB is at about $35,00. I'm leaning to the OB but just wanted to know if the storage, power, and height and other aspects of the 4R are better or is it more of branding ? b/c the OB I "built" got all the fun features but the 4R I had to be more picky for price point.
Posted on 2/13/17 at 7:15 pm to thegreatboudini
Different vehicles, not really comparable
Posted on 2/13/17 at 7:17 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Different vehicles, not really comparable
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One is a SUV and one is a car. If you have a young family it is Subaru all day imo
Posted on 2/13/17 at 11:39 pm to auggie
If you foresee the need to do "any heavy pulling," you should probably get a real truck and not a 4Runner or an Outback. If you are simply using the car to get from point A to point B in any weather condition and/or mountain terrain, get the Outback. If you want better fuel economy and a higher safety rating along with the better driving capabilities, still get the Outback.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 1:35 am to thegreatboudini
My son lives in Seattle, he is in his second Outback, put 265K miles on the first one, and has over 200K on the second one. He and his friends believe nothing else should be allowed there in the winter. They lost count of how many people usually from the South in some type of 4x4 truck they have pulled out of the snow. The 4x4s will wait until they are already buried up to put the truck into 4wheel drive, or swap ends after hitting ice on pavement in 2wd and no weight in the bed usually ending up in a ditch.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 6:09 am to thegreatboudini
When I lived in Denver there were more Toyotas and Suburu's it seemed than anything else. Probably for good reason. Cant go wrong with either.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 6:22 am to StuperB71
The thread is a year and a half old. I hope he's made his decision by now and can give you the info you seek.
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Posted on 2/14/17 at 6:24 am to Dirty Rascal
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Posted on 2/14/17 at 6:25 am to thegreatboudini
LOL. He literally almost breaks the damn thing one minute into that video.
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