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4.63 out of 5 stars

SUPER CAR--But buy used

Scottysubaru, 03/30/2004
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Best car I ever owned...until I found out they rented them! Not one problem with the car at all. Little things like the radio controls being too small, the back seats not reclining a bit, etc. But, because they rent them, there are an abundance of current model year units on the used car lots in 6 months. Look to chop off $10 grand in the first year in depreciation. Quite a blow..and something you don't expect in a Subaru. SO, BUY A USED ONE....you can save a ton or look at a Forester (they don't rent them yet). I wish I would have.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Subaru is fun to drive

matt saxon, 04/08/2004
2002 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This has been without a doubt the best car I have ever owned. It has everything anyone could want living in the midwest or any snow belt area. It rides very well, and feels comfortable, for a rugid vehical. The McIntosh audio system is a fabulous feature. Looks, performance and comfort/safety. Its well rounded and complete.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I'm Back With Subaru

wunderkid49, 04/25/2004
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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After a brief fling with a terribly made Ford Taurus, I'm back with Subaru. Bought it three years old for under half the new price. The wagon seems adequately powered to me, even with the automatic. I can haul my recumbent bike inside, and still sneak my six year old in the split back seat. The handling is a real pleasure, and the brakes are powerful. Averaging 26 mpg in rural driving. Security system can only be disarmed by the remote, and I can't figure out how to disconnect it!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Quality

Area51, 04/21/2003
2002 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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1st 6 cylinder Subaru I've owned. Justifies the higher price absolutely! By far the best and safest Subaru I've owned. A"Can Do" sedan in the SUV world. You own the pavement in comfort in this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My 2nd Subie

schmidie, 06/19/2008
2002 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bought my 2002 Subaru Outback after trading in my older 1994 Legacy wagon. I wanted another, newer version of the car I had loved to drive for years. I ended up getting the Limited version of my Outback, with leather seats, steering wheel, and shifter. The seats, outside mirrors are both heated, and the car comes with important saftey features like ABS, airbags for driver and passenger, daytime running lights, and of course AWD.

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