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Thoughts on a Subaru Outback?

Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:09 am
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18412 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:09 am
Looking at getting a reliable vehicle that can transport a family on long vacations and occasionally tow a 1500 lb camper. Budget is $25k.

Prefer to get something that will have a warranty for a while, so lower mileage is preferred.

Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120288 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:12 am to
This board will call you a lesbian

But Subarus are great cars though allegedly quality has gone down in last few years
Posted by TulaneFan
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2008
14037 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:12 am to
Only if you put these stickers on the back


This post was edited on 7/3/21 at 11:14 am
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
51291 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:13 am to
Fantastic vehicles.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260630 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:15 am to
Wrong place to come if you are interested in Subaru, but they are fine vehicles. Not flashy, but solid.
Posted by Topisawtiger
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2012
3493 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:17 am to
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Only if you put these stickers on the back


No COEXIST sticker, do not want....
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:17 am to
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This board will call you a lesbian


rented one of those a few times in Seattle(I'm pretty sure that's the Washington state car,) not a bad ride, that lane nudger is a bit obnoxious but I think you can turn it off
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
29685 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:18 am to
Just bought a 2018 touring edition for $23K - with just under 45,000 miles

I’m getting 450 to 500 mikes a gas tank (I do outside sales and travel the whole state of AL)

I love this car, it is comfy, has all the bells and whistles and is also somewhat “anonymous” in that it does not look like a “rich man’s” car

Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18412 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:18 am to
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Wrong place to come if you are interested in Subaru,


I literally don’t know anything about them. Didn’t realize they were a gay car.

But I need a family vehicle that can possibly tow without breaking the bank. I have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate, but it keeps having issues and is having a transmission issue the dealership hasn’t been able to diagnose. Subarus can be found for $25k-$30k with low mileage and towing capability.
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164137 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:19 am to
Fantastic snowy climate vehicle
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260630 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:19 am to
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Didn’t realize they were a gay car


They're not in the Western part of the country.

You'll find many, owned by normal people, in mountain states.
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
29685 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:20 am to
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Didn’t realize they were a gay car.


That is another thing, lefties see the car and think I’m one of them (kind of helpful in my outside sales role) and conservative folks are easy for me to warm up to anyway, no matter what I am driving

This post was edited on 7/3/21 at 11:21 am
Posted by Unobtanium
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2009
1593 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:22 am to
Stepson has a Forester. Rock solid car so far (18 months old). I drove it once, and other than it being a tad small for my fat arse, I would give it serious consideration when my truck dies.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
59665 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:22 am to
Smart move. A lifted f250 would probably get vandalized
Posted by USMEagles
Member since Jan 2018
11811 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:23 am to
I can't imagine driving anything other than a Subaru.

I would recommend getting one with a turbocharged motor if you care about acceleration. That means either a pre-2010 or post 2020 model in the Outback, unfortunately. Turbos are much more common in the Forester, I think.

If you're thinking about one with an automatic transmission, the Subaru CVTs are actually OK, but the old 4EAT and 5EAT units are superior. The 4EAT in particular is one of the longest-lasting automatic transmissions ever made.

If the stereo sucks too much for you, get the dealer-option under-seat subwoofer. I mail ordered one. Hell, get two of them if you want. The difference in sound quality with the sub installed is dramatic.
Posted by dyslexiateechur
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2009
32136 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:24 am to
We have one and we love it. Upgraded from a Crosstrek a few months ago. They hold their value well and they’re very solid. The big thing is that if one tire blows out you gotta replace them all.
Posted by MattA
Member since Nov 2019
1603 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:25 am to
If your dead set on a sedan it’s not that bad, lesbianism aside. Impressive ground clearance for a car, 260 hp for the turbo, etc. Its really good in crappy conditions. You def could do worse.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
63329 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:28 am to
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The big thing is that if one tire blows out you gotta replace them all.


Posted by USMEagles
Member since Jan 2018
11811 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:31 am to
I think a Subaru dealer will shave down a tire if you really want to replace just one.
Posted by unclejhim
Folsom, La.
Member since Nov 2011
3703 posts
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:33 am to
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The big thing is that if one tire blows out you gotta replace them all.


WTF???
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