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not so durable?
colorado chick, 08/05/2005
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I've driven my car hard and it's starting to show. I expected more from Subaru. While the Outback has been a vast improvement over my '93 Legacy, I've gone through way too many brakes, worn through lots of (higher quality) tires. Am now having transmission problems. Plus, like me, the car seems to be losing spunk as it ages; I now have to turn off the A/C to maintain speed on climbs. But, that said, it's been the most incredible snow car I've driven--with 4 studded snow tires, I can negotiate the nastiest mountain roads without fear.
Nice, solid ride
auburncrew, 03/23/2003
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The Outback Limited sedan is a well-made, fun-to-drive car that handles poor weather, dirt roads and twisty turns like a champ. But it's equally at home on the interstate, where it is rock-solid; I have to set the cruise to near the legal limit, otherwise, I'll be cruising at 90 mph without realizing it. It's got all you could ever want in a sedan: leather, sunroof, all-wheel-drive ... Even better once I ditched the Firestones for Michelin X-ones.
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Great Car
Len, 07/17/2007
2001 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Other than a very poor heated seat button location the car is great. This car when new would be overpriced but used is a great value.
Mixed review
paul, 10/18/2007
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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While this car is great in snow and rock solid in a driving rain it has been a maintenance nightmare. We think it was built late on a Friday afternoon. Within hours of taking delivery the car wouldn't start. Bad fuel injectors. Within two months, bad brake rotors. Driver's door has never closed correctly without slamming it. New clutch within 24K miles... told Subaru clutches don't last long (wife asked if we they could install a Honda clutch instead - our accord clutch lasted until 75K....). Another new clutch at 45K. Blown tranny at 102K and now blown head gasket at 105K. We're done with Subaru.
2001 Outback Sedan
MartyJ, 03/22/2002
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent road handling in dry, wet and snow conditions. However, anti lock brakes take longer to stop on ice. The ride is so smooth, you can be doing 80 mph and it feels like you are doing 50. I had to monitor my speed closely during the first few months to keep myself from speeding. I like the fact that you don't have to push a button to shift gears. Gear shifting is like a manual transmission (side to side). Moonroof has a shade to cover the glass so street lamps don't distract you at night.
Drove fine but slowly started to lose power
Andrew conway, 12/31/2018
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So i have a 2001 subaru outback wagon was driving in 5th gear on the highway all of a suddon i started to feel my car start to lose power it is a manual so i downshifted to 4th than to 3rd to see if i could gain power back to the moter it just died on me checked fuel prussure and im getting fuel to the rail but have no clue where to go from here it has spark and crank just wont turn back over any suggestions
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2001 Subaru Outback with 215000
Irvin, 05/12/2020
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I brought this car off a friend of mind, the motor ben resealed and it still run strong, I also have a 2012 Avalon that now sits in the garage because I drive the heck out of the Subaru, and let me tell you something this car wont die, I love it and it's good on gas and great in the snow and off road.
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Love this car. Sad the newer models are clunky
Green Myrtle, 02/17/2023
2001 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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just thinking that at 275k miles I couldn't imagine why I'd get rid lf this car. It has been SO reliable since I bought it worried about it's already high mileage in 2007. Did the major services, including head gasket abd timing belt somewhere around 150k. 17y after purchase, it had unfortunate ewncounter with tree. I bought it for about 8k in 2007, insurance just paid me 2k in 2023. Amazing value for money and amazing retention of value. I'd buy the same car all over again even now, even as a 22year old car.
Last Subaru
Mr.Subaru, 11/11/2002
2001 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wow! The third time is not a charm. I have become known on a first name with the dealership. Multiple problems with the car. I opened a ticket with Subaru of America and they said all the problems happened post my purchase -- my last Subaru. Although the engine is major step up, the acceleration is not going to cause any neck injuries. Please check the following before purchasing: AC/Brakes/Steering Wheel Assembly -- normal is front 9-to-3, ours was from 11-to-5/Front Bumper -- Cleft/Back Wiper/Alignment.
Outback
stevelew, 01/10/2003
2001 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent car. Great dealer. No problems so far. 30000 mile service was as expected $500.
super car
scarwaf, 02/10/2004
2001 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ilike it so much Iwould buy another one
1st Year LL Bean Outback
LLBeaner, 05/05/2004
2001 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car! Would recommend it to anyone!
Great Car
TimS, 06/14/2003
2001 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
All things considered, this is the best car availabe.