By miken2uzu on 07/08/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Chose the L.L. Bean Outback over a
Highlander, Pilot, Matrix, XC70, and A4
wagon. You just can't get another car
with full time AWD, 8 inches of ground
clearance, leather interior, dual
moonroofs, 6 CD changer, ABS, side
airbags and a 212 HP engine for less
money (we paid just over $28k). We've
had it for about a year, and the
Outback's winter performance is better
than any SUV I've ever driven (including
Explorer, Yukon, Jimmy and Envoy)- it is
so much more confident on icy corners.
I'm a volunteer firefighter who MUST
be able to get on the road no matter
what the conditions, and this
car got me to the station through 10
inches of snow on unplowed roads more
than once.
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By Alexandra Gomez on 05/13/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I live in Southern Manitoba, where the
winters are very cold. I have used my
car for every day driving and never felt
afraid of the weather or road
conditions. I also like the fact
that is a wagon, but it doesn't look
like an 'old mama's' wagon at all. I
recommend this car to my friends all the
time. When the time comes to get a new
vehicle, I'm sure it will be a Subaru.
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By cards on 05/07/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This car also offers a great
performance even with the base, 2.5 L
engine. The performance can be further
improved by installing the K & N high-
flow air filter instead of the factory
one. I found that the K&N filter
significantly improves the low-end
torque. I also noticed improved a/t
performance (smoother operation), but
not the fuel efficiency. The latter
might be due to impressive 23/30mpg
(city/highway) numbers, which I
already had registered right after my
Outback passed the 3K miles mark.
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By Nevada driver on 05/06/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Overall the car rides and drives
good. Unfortunately the paint is
another story. Mine is the silver
paint and is mottled and inconsistent
in color, especially the bumpers. My
insurance companies adjusting agent
helped set up a meeting with a Subaru
District manager who just looked at
the car and said "It matches the other
cars on the lot and I do not believe
it warrants any further discussion or
attention." So if you expect service,
or attention for a top of the line
model, look at the Volvo or VW. If it
is noticeable now, how will this car
look in five years.
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By dan11911 on 05/06/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This auto takes mountain roads like a
dream. The response to curves is
excellent. I go to mountains to observe
I'm an amature astronomer and I go high
into the mountains. This car is the
best handling car I have ever had. The
gas milage is so/so. 20miles in town
and 26 on the road.
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By Grandmom on 04/23/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is my 5th Subaru. I am completely
sold on the car. I have never had any
major problems with any of the Subarus
I have owned. This is absolutely the
best car for the money on the market
today. It can be used in the city, on
the road or on the farm...all of which
I do. It's performance and smoothness
of it's ride is far superior to my
husband's new vehicle. My next car will
be a Subaru also.
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By SubaruSue on 04/22/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
My 2003 Outback Limited is the fourth
Subaru I've owned. Built to last, they
handle superbly in any weather. The
ride is smooth and comfortable, overall
fit/finish superior. Subaru's
dealerships have improved in customer
service significantly in the last five
years; I'm now more satifisfied with my
Subaru dealer than with the local BMW
dealer I've dealt with.
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By AlecB0116 on 04/15/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The best car in history for a low
price. always reilable. Off road made.
Lots of storage for grocerys in the
back of the car.
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By ROB on 03/28/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
WE TRADED A LINCLON NAVAGATOR FOR OUR
NEW OUTBACK WHAT A RIDE ! THIS OUTBACK
BELIEVE IT OR NOT GIVES A MUCH MORE
COMFORTABLE RIDE THAN THE NAVAGATOR. I
REALLY ENJOY FILLING THE GAS TANK WITH
A $20 AND NOT A $50. THIS ALL WHEEL
DRIVE IS THE GREATEST.
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By Vermont owner on 03/21/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I do like my 2002 Outback Wagon. BUT
there seems to be problems with the
brakes on the Outbacks. I drive a 5-
speed standard, mostly interstate
driving of 100 miles at a time. I had
new brakes at 14,000 miles and another
set of brakes at 25,000 miles. There
also seems to be problems with needing
to replace the head gasket at anywhere
between 40,000 and 60,000 miles. This
is unheard of in vehicles as this
problem doesn't unually occur until
100,000 miles. I'd be interested to
hear if other folks are seeing and
having these problems.
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