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LOVE MY CAR
Dawn, 07/08/2015
updated 07/10/2017
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this brand new and wouldn't trade it for the world. I now have 175,000 on it and going strong. Few minor repairs like o2 sensor and knock sensor, but great car... July 2017 update... still love my car.. still going strong... SUBARU best in the world.
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snow job
yardshark, 12/08/2006
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was totally "snowed" by Subaru and others who have owned Subaru's. "Oh, they're so reliable I have 2 of them". "They're bullet-proof". So I bought a new 2001 Outback sedan for the "reliability" and the AWD for snowy weather. At just over 50,000 miles, one head gasket blew and while testing the system, they found the second one ready to go and had to replace it too. The repairman told me I wouldn't have the problem again when I told him I would not buy another if this was going to be a problem every 50,000 miles. Now at 120,000 miles, the head gaskets have once again gone out. This will be the third set of gaskets for something "bullet-proof" and "extremely reliable".
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Head Gaskets Replaced - 100% Warranty
suesailor, 02/19/2010
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My '01 Legacy Outback Sedan was just diagnosed with leaking head gaskets when I had the oil changed. The car has 87k miles and is almost 9 yrs old. So I took it to my Subaru dealer in San Rafael, CA. They confirmed the head gasket problem, called Subaru headquarters, who agreed to a 100% parts and labor to install new head gaskets!! While they had the engine out they installed a timing belt ($84) and 2 drive belts ($35). I am ecstatic that they would warranty my 9-year old Subaru. Way to go! And it only took 3-1/2 days to fix.
Last Subaru I'll own
Enough, 08/27/2005
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Subaru. I bought it because the first 2 were bulletproof -- no problems. We are at 77k miles now. The head gasket had to be replaced at 72k. Yes it was covered since the car had the coolant treatment. Asking around after it happened, this is now a common problem with the 2.5 engine. Now, the transmission needs to be rebuilt. According to a local transmission shop (not the dealership) 77k on this transmission is good! He often sees them with less. Often? Somewhere Subaru lost the reliability that kept me coming back. The company has refused requests to repair the vehicle. They've offered token gestures like a rebate on a new car purchase. I'm done with Subaru.
We LOVE our Subaru!
newbury, 08/10/2006
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has never broken down. We use it for both local and long distance driving, and have never been disappointed by performance in the New England weather. It handles snow and rain without a hitch and has been very reliable during icy road situations (the AWD works like a champ). We love this car, and plan to keep it for a very long time! :)
EXCELLENT CAR!
Ryan, 03/13/2002
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is just excellent. You cant find a better car!
Best car I've owned!
kk, 05/03/2008
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a fabulous car and has gotten me across the country 6 times in all sorts of weather, never letting me down. A recent outpouring of money to the head gaskets, radiator, water & fuel pump, altenator, timing belt, and thermastat has given me reserve on whether I'll purchase another.
Outback rocks!
oareagle, 09/25/2002
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got the Outback limited sedan for a steal at just under $18,000 because it had been sitting on the dealer's lot for almost a year. I personally like the sedan design better than the Outback wagon design. It's a great car, with a classy, comfortable leather interior and a rugged all-wheel-drive system that doesn't mind a minor trail or two. It's not as fun to throw around in the slalom as my 2001 Forester, but part of that can be attributed to the fact that my Forester is a five speed, and you're stuck with an auto tranny in the limited sedan. The standard Firestones also don't grip as well as the Michelin X-ones I put on my Forester.
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Cletus, 10/01/2003
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall very nice vehicle. Interior/Exterior design and styling are great. Highly recommend
Great car and an attention-getter
Outbacker, 10/28/2004
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive this car all of the time. I sell insurance; so I am on the road alot. This is one smooth running car. I will be driving over eighty without even noticing it if I am not carefull. i wish that it was a little bit faster from a dead stop, but it such a good running car on the highway. My back does not hurt over long distances with this car as it has with other vehicles. I nearly always get lots of attention when I am in this car. It is a rare car and looks great. People of all ages will stare at it or say something good about it. My first trip to Florida got me 30 MPG on the highway when I set the cruise at the speed limit. Great Car!
Nice, solid ride
auburncrew, 03/23/2003
2001 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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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.