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Used 2002 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT!

Outback Sedan Driver, 04/19/2002
2002 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Outback Sedan 4 cyl is great. When i bought it, the 6er was not out yet.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Like it so far

Roy, 03/01/2002
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Currently we only have 6000 miles on the car, and so far it is very enjoyable. The ride is very smooth and sure.

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1.13 out of 5 stars

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unhappy with subaru, 07/06/2003
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

TERRIBLE car! HUGE mistake! From day 1, I had nothing but problems with my Outback. White smoke constantly poured from the exhaust, it stalled while driving(this is an auto trans-not a manual!), & countless other mechanical problems. In 3 mos it was at the dealership for repairs 6 times. Subaru claimed there were no problems with it, but they did replace several items to repair the problems they said did not exist. EXTREMELY overpriced compact car, TERRIBLE mpg, SMALL interior. Subaru's Customer Service was deplorable. They didn't care to solve any of the problems I had with the car. I now have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe Z71 that I LOVE!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Lots of rattles&whistles

HMR, 06/17/2002
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This 2001 LL Bean is my 2nd subaru. However, I probably won't buy another due to all the rattles and wind noise in my Bean. This after barely 11,000 miles. These are body integrity noises which are proving nearly impossible to find. My 1992 Miata is quiter than this rattletrap. If you put ear plugs on the car drives fine, has plenty of power, and looks (imho) great. It excells on the road until you get a side wind or pass a large truck, then it sounds like waxed paper on a pocket comb. These cars are sold by GM dealers in Texas and they don't much care about customer satisfaction. Like Ricky Nelson, I think I'd rather drive a truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 Positive Review

brookhollow, 07/17/2003
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have enjoyed comfort, reliability, carrying capacity, overall appearance, and features included on this model. Comfort control temperature better than regular temperature controls, but a bit noisey at the start up. Have noticed not as smooth a transition through gears going uphill as a friend's Honda Accord EX (also V-6). Like the Outback a lot--this is my second one!

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