Used 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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We love our outback and so do our dogs!
blackbird69, Hudson, OH, 07/18/2011
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
We picked up our Outback on 12/1/10, the day we had the first "real" snow of the '10-'11 winter. The Outback was put to the test right away and was great all winter. It performed really well in snow and on icy roads. Gas mileage is great too. We were looking for a vehicle to haul our four dogs. The Outback has plenty of space for them. The ride, seating, and handling are as good or better than anything else we've owned. We're up to 10,000 miles and the more I drive this car the more I love it.
NOT Reliable - CVT died at 133K
Paul C, Bonney Lake, WA, 09/07/2018
updated 09/12/2019
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Update (Sept 2019). Purchased the 2018 base model Honda Accord Hybrid and am happy. Getting 46-50 MPG in the summer and about 40 in the winter. I miss riding up high and having AWD but what good is it to buy a Subaru when they won't stand behind their screw ups? ~p I am the original owner of a 2011 Subaru Outback which up until two weeks ago, has been a great car. (I have had all the routine maintenance done at the dealer and was saving up for the 135K service.) However, two weeks ago the CVT just gave out and it felt like I was learning to drive a manual transmission again. The car would clunk and lurch into gear. I took it into the dealership and found out that Subaru knew there was a problem and had extended their warranty on the CVT (with over 100K on them) to July 31, 2018. Mine died on August 20th, 2018. I read the Subaru forums and the advice given was to contact Subaru of America, which I did. They gave me the run-around telling me that they were waiting to hear back from the dealer but the dealer said that they had called Subaru of America repeatedly and had not gotten a response from them. Last night I received an email from Subaru of America: Paul, Thank you for the reply, I apologize as I was out of the office yesterday. I have received further details from Subaru of Puyallup for review. Your vehicle was given a warranty extension, The extension increased Powertrain coverage for all included vehicles to 10 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). For vehicles over 100,000 miles, a 1 year extension had been granted for transmission concerns. The extension expired July 31, 2018 to have any transmission issues addressed by your local Subaru retailer. In the review with Subaru of Puyallup, they let me know that the repair estimate would be around 8536 plus tax. If I were to offer good will assistance, I do not believe that it would be a substantial amount toward the repair, however I would be more than happy to review for an owners loyalty coupon toward the purchase a new previously untitled Subaru if that is something you would be interested in. Please let me know how I can best assist moving forward. Regards, Mark Hammer Customer Retailer Services Subaru of America Inc.
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2010 Outback -> 2011 Outback
macmuchmore, 11/08/2010
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2010 Outback (2.5i Premium CVT) last year and really liked it except for a few issues (no folding mirrors, some window trim misalignment, no homelink, not red). So while I was in dealership getting an oil change I looked at a 2011 red outback. All the things I wanted changed were there. so I traded in my 2010 for the 2011. Love the new one more than last years. Have already used the folding mirrors.
Great Reliable Car!
Todd, Wausau, WI, 12/10/2015
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Most practical, reliable car I've ever owned! I've put 165,000 miles on my 2011 Outback so far and have had 0 issues. I drive it off road and in deep snow a lot and the AWD and ground clearance are fantastic! Seat ride height and comfort good for a tall person (i'm 6'2"). MPG great for a car this size as well. Acceleration isn't great, but more than adequate for any situation I've run into. My only complaints are the compass on the rear view mirror doesn't always work, and the light colored cloth seats stain easily (recovered them with leather). Cant beat the reliability, practicality, and resale value of a Subaru!! I would definitely buy another Subaru.
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Can't get much better
goldentrv, Morton Grove, IL, 03/09/2011
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I had my Outback for five months. On the 28th of February I left Chicago, the day before the snow hit, for San Diego, so I missed the big snow. With our 100 lb Golden Retriever on a 6000 mile trip, the Outback not only gave us 29 to 30 miles per gallon at high speeds, it did it comfortably, This car handled the steep mountain roads with ease. It could use more power, but at no time did I feel compromised. You do forgett that it is a four cylinder, the cvt is great.
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