Why (Not) the Subaru Outback?
Subaru Outback reviews by TrueDelta members get to the point: the best reasons for buying (or not buying) the Outback.
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Subaru Outback Reviews
| 04/02/13 0 |
Great car with limited competition A member from New York, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Exterior styling Asian standard outside, but interestingly others, like Toyota seem to aim for this look in newer models. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Handling Better than most SUV, still a big and relatively high car, so I feel crosswinds on occasion otherwise surprisingly nimble and corners better than expected. Driving on snow and sand is perfectly fine and always makes me happy I have this car. Ground clearance is great after the frequent storms we had on the east coast the past month and great to get into the driveway when the street was plowed and build up in front. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Interior styling, Color choices, Powertrain performance, Fuel economy Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Safety & braking, Ride smoothness, Quietness, Tires This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 03/30/13 0 |
A member from Texas, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Front seat support & comfort I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Exterior styling Outbacks prior to 2010 had a distinctive profile. Today they share a corporate shape with any number of small SUV's. I'd like to see something a little more distinctive. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance, Rear seat room & comfort, Brand reputation & image, Interior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Tires, Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 01/10/13 0 |
A member from Maryland, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance The 4 cyl is adequate for the mountains. I can keep it under 3000 rpm and climb anything at highway speeds of 65 or 70 mph. I don't trust it for quick passing though. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Front seat support & comfort One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Fuel economy, Handling, Safety & braking Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Quietness, Driving position & visibility, Reliability & durability This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 01/05/13 0 |
Love it after 4K miles... A member from Georgia, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Handling After years of driving V6-powered SUVs, the handling of the Outback wagon is a huge improvement on curves and hills. Tight steering makes city handling especially nice and the the road manners on the interstate are good for road trips as well. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Ride smoothness Ride is compliant, but not buttery smooth. Tire pressure is especially important on this car due to relatively tight suspension setup on the 2013 and beyond Outbacks (significant tighter from 2012). Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Fuel economy, Quietness, Interior styling, Safety & braking Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Audio & nav systems This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 12/27/12 0 |
'07 Subaru Outback A member from Utah, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Cargo capacity & towing Quite versatile vehicle for my outdoor pursuits. Easy to mount and carry bikes, skis, all of that. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Rear seat room & comfort I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance, Exterior styling, Interior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Fuel economy, Reliability & durability This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 11/14/12 0 |
A member from Minnesota, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Brand reputation & image Lived up to reputation, one year 20,000 miles no repairs. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Tires Seem to be wearing quickly. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Color choices, Ride smoothness, Handling, Front seat support & comfort This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 11/13/12 0 |
A member from North Carolina, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Driving position & visibility The Outback has great seating and plenty of room for 4 adults. Nice visibility for a crossover. Long trips are without fatigue. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance Transmission has issues, the TCM has been reflashed 4 times. We've been told that there is not a fix and will not be a recall since it is not a 'safety issue'. Glad we leased it because it is going back; had it been a reliable vehicle we would have purchased at the end of lease. We knew a first model year had risks but never expected this. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Exterior styling, Cargo capacity & towing Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Handling, Tires, Feature availability This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 06/03/12 0 |
A member from Utah, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Reliability & durability I purchase a 1-2 year old used vehicle which I then drive for 10 years at a time. I chose the Subaru due to it's longevity and reliability and it's not been disappointing so far. I'm hoping to get 200k+ miles out of this vehicle and from rea Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Controls and instruments The steering wheel and dash controls are little clunky and reminiscent of vehicle designs from 6 years ago. However, there is something to be said about simplicity. This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 04/10/12 0 |
A member from Ohio, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Color choices Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Handling, Quietness, Audio & nav systems, Ride smoothness This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 04/10/12 0 |
A member from Ohio, United States Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Interior styling I would like a drivers seat memory function. I heard 2013 will have one. Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance, Fuel economy, Handling This member used to own or lease the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 02/21/12 0 |
A member from Pennsylvania, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Interior styling Heated leather seats are awesome. I love the electric seat adjustments. Spacious and quiet. Plenty of room for the dog in his "boudoir" in the back. Plenty of USB, 12V and 120V connections. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Audio & nav systems The GPS system is horrible. At least three years out of date. And the lockout feature on GPS and Audio system when the car is moving is substandard. Waste of money. Get a Garmin Nuvi and you'll do better. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Handling, Powertrain performance, Materials & workmanship This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 02/01/12 0 |
A member from California, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Rear seat room & comfort Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance CVT is a poor choice for this vehicle due to typical engine "motor-boating" sound when accelerating. Great for fuel economy, not that great for refinement when revving hard when passing especially due to Subaru's characteristic boxer engine th Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Cargo capacity & towing, Ride smoothness, Powertrain performance Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Quietness, Interior styling This member test drove the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 01/26/12 0 |
A member from California, United States Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Outback: Materials & workmanship Having no previous knowledge of the brand, our test drive was a promising experience- the Outback is well engineered & properly assembled. Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Front seat support & comfort There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance, Front seat support & comfort, Price or payments, Exterior styling Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance This member test drove the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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| 06/08/11 0 |
A member from Connecticut, United States Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Outback: Powertrain performance, Feature availability, Reliability & durability This member owns or leases the reviewed vehicle. read full review |
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