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Used 2002 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Subaru's are great cars

Steven, 12/13/2004
2002 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is our first subaru with VDC. It is fantastic. The car is wonderful with the only complaint being the power band really kicks in at 4000 rpm and above, which is a bit high. Under this it is marginal for a six cylinder. It is nice to own a car that does not look like everything else on the road.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good job overall

NTB125, 03/19/2006
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Generally speaking I think it's an excellent car. Overall quality is very good. Mileage also excellent at low 20's. Great looking car as well. Nothing is perfect but my complaints are minor; such as the rear view mirror being a little in your vision field, no power port and the factory keyless entry not having an auto lock feature. Climate control seems to have a mind of its own and adjusts the fan speed when it wants to. I also have a Forester and nothing here would stop me from buying again.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

best ever

robert ranallo, 07/04/2002
2002 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

All wheel drive is execptional. You can take this car anyhwere, anytime in any weather with confidence. The handling is amazing with the all wheel drive coupled with the VDC at any speed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This is one SAFE car!!!

LovemyOutback, 05/11/2002
2002 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just had a major accident in my Outback wagon and walked away with only bruises from the seatbelt! Was going 50mph and SUV pulled in front of me and stopped dead in its tracks. I didn't even have time to hit the brakes. Front end smushed in, but passenger compartment still in perfect condition! I'm getting another one!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love it.

Kent, 12/22/2005
2002 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had the H6 sedan for almost 6 months now and love it. Handles great, rides great, and fun to drive. Only issue is that my breaks squeal loudly after they get warmed up and no dealership yet can figure it out. Ugh. Other than that I am sold on my Subaru! Absolutely a great car. I drive a ton for work and I am always comfortable and never stiffen up driving long road trips.

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