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4.75 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

stelatko, 01/18/2004
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This car was purchased for hauling dogs, people, and anything else. It was driven in adverse weather conditions of E. Oregon and E. Washington and it was unstoppable. I concede that it was driven on open roads and in small towns resulting in less stress than heavy traffic. Overall we have been pretty darn satisfied.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

SUPER CAR

SCARWAF, 04/20/2002
2002 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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CAN GO ANYWHERE IN ANY WEATHER ANY TIME WITH CONFORT AND CONFIDENCE

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

TonyA, 05/09/2002
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Great Vehicle!! Fun to drive everywhere.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

So far, so good

Sun195, 12/28/2005
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for three years - no problems yet. Performs well in snow/wet weather. AWD is idiot-proof. Hauls a ton of stuff with seats folded down. Decent gas mileage -- 30+mpg on one recent long trip. Comfortable for longer trips. Adequate power for freeway; not too zippy around town. Short enough so that roof rack is easily accessible. I wish I would have got all-weather package w/ heated mirrors. Car has survived two minor accidents fairly well. This is the "Swiss army knife" of cars.

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3 out of 5 stars

disappointed

d barrow, 01/07/2006
2002 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Head gaskets leaking coolant and will not cover under warranty at 80,000 miles -- Subaru has recall/bulletin for same problem on on other VINs but will only cover 50% of an over $1,000 repair. Dual stage rear sunroof liner jams and won't open and won't cover this common problem. Cheap plastic rear cupholders broke and over $65 to repair. Not happy with a vehicle that is expected to run to 200,000 miles!

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