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re: Thoughts on the Subaru Outback?

Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:32 pm to
Posted by tigercross
Member since Feb 2008
4918 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:32 pm to
Great car. You or someone else will still be driving it 15 years from now.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25358 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:33 pm to
We have one. It works as advertised. No complaints.
Posted by TigerOnTheMountain
Higher Elevation
Member since Oct 2014
41773 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:37 pm to
I have one of those “friends” that isn’t really a friend, but your wife is best friends with their wife so you’re forced to hang out with them that drives a 2021 Ascent Touring.

It’s pretty nice. Better ground clearance than I expected.
This post was edited on 10/22/20 at 4:39 pm
Posted by LSUcam7
FL
Member since Sep 2016
7904 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:40 pm to
If I was looking at that SUV class, give me the Bronco Sport.

Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
98822 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:42 pm to
Great car.

Stigma makes it impossible to not feel shame in owning.
Posted by Them
People's Republic of Bozeman
Member since Nov 2008
11130 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:43 pm to
Get a newer Limited with the 6-cyl. Lovely cars and are surprisingly capable off-road.
Posted by NWarty
Somewhere in the PNW
Member since Sep 2013
2181 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:48 pm to
Pfft. Everyone knows “Coexist” stickers go on Forresters, not Outbacks ;)

I just turned 240K on our Outback after 17 years of ownership (it’s the 2002 2.5L). It absolutely loves To eat up the snow and rain. Not a single lick of rust, the interior is nearly perfect, and it’s still going super strong. We’re about to pass it down to our teenage sons to drive.

We’re looking at getting another Outback next year.
Posted by dyslexiateechur
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2009
32131 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:54 pm to
So we have a Subaru Crosstrek that my hubby drives and he loves it. I love that it brought our insurance down $150 a month. Subaru’s have the eyesight thing and they’re great to insure!
Posted by JackieTreehorn
Malibu
Member since Sep 2013
29092 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:54 pm to
You would fit in nicely amongst the hordes of Uptown Nola transplants from California or New England.
Posted by tokenBoiler
Lafayette, Indiana
Member since Aug 2012
4415 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 4:57 pm to
I've got one. Everything you say is true. It's a great car at a reasonable (not great, unfortunately) price for its type. I doubt I'll ever own another non-Subaru. Also, Outbacks are assembled a couple miles from my house so you'll be helping keep my neighbors' jobs. Thanks!
Posted by michael corleone
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2005
5810 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:00 pm to
We have one and love it. Previously owned the Lexus SUV. The Lexus has a bit more pick up, but the performance/handling isn’t even close.
Posted by Koach K
Member since Nov 2016
4085 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:01 pm to
Toyota basically owns subaru.
Posted by Jizzy08
Member since Aug 2008
11225 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:03 pm to
Great vehicle with excellent resell value.
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36073 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:05 pm to
My mom still has a 2003 with over 200K. They are good cars. But the gas efficiency isnt that great. At least on hers. And you have to use premium gas or it will definitely frick up the engine. That may be different on newer ones though.
Posted by thegambler
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
1424 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:15 pm to
When I went to Colorado they were everywhere. I finally asked someone what's the deal with all the outbacks. He said it was the best car you could get for the price the terraine with all the crazy weather.
Posted by ccard257
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Oct 2012
1311 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:20 pm to
quote:

One of my buddies went from a full sized sierra to an outback. He says he doesn't miss the truck bed. He said that everything he used his truck bed for also fits in the Outback.


your buddy is full of shite and/or never actually used his truck bed.

I went from a full sized truck to an outback. I liked it fine but missed the utility of a truck bed and went back to a truck when the subaru started giving me problems. It was awesome in the snow though.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25358 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:24 pm to
quote:

One of my buddies went from a full sized sierra to an outback. He says he doesn't miss the truck bed. He said that everything he used his truck bed for also fits in the Outback.



I traded an older, high mileage full sized pickup (Silverado) for the Outback. I had gotten to the point where I no longer used the bed of the pickup, but still needed four wheel traction.

The Outback has been excellent. It pulls a trailer, but I really miss my truck sometimes. It had more character.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25358 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:30 pm to
quote:

If I was looking at that SUV class, give me the Bronco Sport.



Outback owners value reliability and resale value. They don't often cross shop Ford products.
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
20841 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:35 pm to
There's a good reason you still see a lot of old arse outbacks and forresters on the road.

The Outback is a great vehicle. Subaru is a little behind on their infotainment offerings, but their vehicles should have enough for the common man. They spend more time perfecting everything else in the car that really matters.

From what you posted, it sounds like a car that would fit your needs.
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21318 posts
Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

going super strong. We’re about to pass it down to our teenage sons to drive.


It won’t be for long
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