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re: Is the Subaru Outback the best choice in its class of vehicle?

Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:20 am to
Posted by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:20 am to
If you are LGBT, yes.
Posted by mizzoukills
Member since Aug 2011
40686 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:24 am to
No...that would be the Toyota Tacoma
Posted by WMTigerFAN
Ouachita
Member since Feb 2005
5014 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:26 am to
I have a 2015 Outback, loaded. Black leather interior, very nice rims and rubber, I have the 4 cylinder which is plenty quick and returns 35mpg. Quiet and with standard AWD, it's literally a lifesaver on Louisiana highways where you often encounter standing water after a downpour. They hold their value very well. We bought a cargo box to haul my daughter's ball equipment and have not looked back. The only real negative I've found is the sound system is average. Well, and the $100 oil changes lol.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74871 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:27 am to
I would say highlander
Posted by Jobin
Member since May 2009
3599 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:29 am to
Go with the 3.6R if you do decide on the Outback. They are great cars, excellent lifespan, and pretty decent in looks both inside and out. I'm 6'5" and don't feel cramped sitting in any seat.
Posted by The Cow Goes Moo Moo
Bucktown
Member since Nov 2012
4393 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:33 am to
Lezbi honest, you'll be scissoring in no time with that car
Posted by canyon
MM23
Member since Dec 2003
22391 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:54 am to
The Swiss Army knife of the automobile world.
Do it.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22546 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:56 am to
If the class is LGBT then yes
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22546 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:58 am to
I bet most cars nowadays will do the job.
Posted by islandtiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
1787 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 9:32 am to
Bought one last year...traded in my Toyota Highlander. Love it.
Posted by CoachRobertson
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2014
364 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 9:52 am to
quote:

eah, I never thought that I'd consider a Mazda, but based on the high marks I was going to check it out as well.


Big mistake on Mazda. My stepfather bought one, thing was in shop for recalls and repairs to the point of he drove a rental more than his cx7. Lets just say he traded it in by the next year. And at my dealership, take in a 2013 or newer weekly, they said they were trying to save $ and heard good reviews, but not reliable, not comfortable, and they do not hold their value
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 9:57 am to
Plus it rains like a motherfricker in South La. My wife's next car will be a Subaru
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
32361 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 10:03 am to
quote:

I'm really thinking about buying one. I don't care about looks and class. I just want something in that crossover sphere that is reliable and that I can drive for 10+ years.


Wife and I test drove one, and it was one of the best driving and riding vehicles I've been in. We went with something else for better gas mileage though.
Posted by HickoryofOld
PEC
Member since Jul 2011
266 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 10:18 am to
Wife has the 2016, which we purchased when she got pregnant. Has great features, comfortable drive, all around great car. It's not an SUV as far as cargo is concerned and that has me a little worried now that the kid has arrived. With that said, it's obvious we aren't going very far anytime soon.
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 10:19 am
Posted by Tear It Up
The Deadening
Member since May 2005
13923 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 11:19 am to
My wife and I looked at one a couple years ago and we both liked it, but my wife was dead set on having third row seats. We bought a Highlander which I absolutely hate and we have only used the third row seats a couple of times.

On the Outback I liked the leg space in the back seat, the vehicle's height/clearance, and the cargo space when you fold the seats down.

If I didn't need a truck, I would have an Outback for myself.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
26627 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 11:20 am to
quote:

Is the Subaru Outback the best choice in its class of vehicle?


I can only think of two four wheel drive station wagons on the market - the Subaru Outback and the Volvo XC70.

We have a 2014 Outback and it's a great vehicle. Get the 6 cylinder model.
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
84835 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 11:26 am to
I like the Outback. I even like the Crosstrek
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40294 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 11:31 am to
It is a PITA to get AWD versions of other manufacturers here.

All the sales guys say, "It don't snow here!"

Yeah, no shite, but it rains all the damn time.
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
84835 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 11:37 am to
Are AWD vehicles easier on the rear suspension?

Sorry if that's a dumb question.
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40294 posts
Posted on 8/12/16 at 11:40 am to
Not really, a bit less of a load, maybe.
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