Subaru Outback Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Lived up to reputation, one year 20,000 miles no repairs. see full Subaru Outback review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is our 3rd Outback and 10th Subaru with ours and our kids. We love Subaru's. Safety was the reason we purchased our first Subie, a '95 Legacy, for our daughter. All wheel drive and the other safety features of Subaru sold us. We still feel like our Subaru's give us an edge in any unexpected unpleasant situation on the road. When Subaru came to the U.S., it was known for quirky fun vehicles. The Subaru's of today remain fun, but a lot of the quirkiness is gone. In design and execution, they seem more mainstream now. Our Subaru's have been reliable. The all wheel drive system seems bullet proof and with one exception the engines have been the same. Our '99 Outback has had an overheating gremlin. With normal maintenance a Subaru can be trouble free. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Most Subaru owners go back again when changing their cars see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has engendered fierce owner loyalty. I wanted to understand that better after owning many other vehicles over 4 decades. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
After reading the excellent reviews on Conumer Reports, and talking to Subaru owners I beagn to like the product. After seeing the bank for my buck value and then driving one I was sold! see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very durable and GREAT in the snow. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Many independent reviewers gave it high ratings, and current owners we s/w gave it high ratings for performance & satisfaction. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
sturdey, reliable, lasts for ever. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I take care of my own vehicle maintenance, and I like the reputation for longevity that the drive-train, engine components, and suspensions have. I do regular oil changes with Mobil 1 synthetic, and get 200K miles out of my cars. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, these cars are everywhere in the Northwest. This leads to wide availability of quality independent mechanics. see full Subaru Outback review |
Toyota Tundra Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Toyota just makes a great vehicle. Their quality control at the factory is the best. see full Toyota Tundra review |
2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Toyota builds very fine automobiles and trucks, the Tundra is no exception see full Toyota Tundra review |
2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Known for their reliability. see full Toyota Tundra review |
2007 | 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
All Toyota products seem to be extremely reliable. see full Toyota Tundra review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
this is our 4th Toyota truck, all have been great. see full Toyota Tundra review |
2005 | 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Build quality is superior to others see full Toyota Tundra review |
2003 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Tundra has an excellent reputation for quality see full Toyota Tundra review |