Used 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon Consumer Reviews
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abear, 03/04/2002
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been everything I expected in general. It really powers through snow witht the 4X4. I feel very comfortable on the snowy NE roads. The stereo sounds great and the auto climate control and heated seats make for a pleasant driving experience. It is a very solidly built car (just lift the hood when you check it out. It must way 100lbs)
275000 miles and going strong....Update--well, not
Jim, 03/04/2018
updated 03/10/2022
2002 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon w/Weather Pkg (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So, what has failed?... The brake pads wear fairly quickly, probably undersized by design. One of the electric door locks has failed, but works manually. The driverside power seat has failed. The rear quarter panels have rusted through where they meet the plastic bumpers. Everything else works, and that is pretty amazing for the age and mileage. This has been a very dependable car that I am loathe to lose. Uses a slight bit of oil. Update March 2018: Car failed to pass inspection this year due to rusted rear subframe. This issue had been a recall program but the fix was not really effective. Otherwise the car is still fine. I'm considering this repair in order to continue using the vehicle for a winter car. The vehicle really owes me nothing at this point. Update March 2020: I still have this car, although it is off the road. I consider it repairable. I bought a new 2017 Outback which I like very much. Update Summer 2021: I never got around to repair. The subframe and body rust rust is worse now. Although all the drive train is still excellent. This car has gone to the graveyard.
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Fro, 02/25/2003
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We compared our car w/Passat Wagon, and everything being equal the Outback won hands down. The comfort, roominess and extra (non add-on) emenities made the decision easy. It handles better than any other car we've owned.
LL Bean Still Strong After 6 Years
Matt, 05/19/2008
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Subaru Outback LL Bean is still running perfectly after 6 years and 90,000 miles. I have never had any mechanical problems. The car is awesome in the snow and rain, is actually fun to drive for a wagon and has decent acceleration. Very smooth on the highway. The biggest flaws in this car are 1) the undersized front rotors (I have replaced them twice). This was never a safety issue, just an annoyance. 2) The wind noise from the front driver window. Never leaks, just whistles unless you fiddle with the weatherstripping a bit. Gas mileage is decent (for AWD) at 23 mpg average and a highway mileage around 26 (at ~70mph).
Solid reliable wagon
Bgor, 04/06/2007
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The LL Bean edition is a great looking station wagon. Solid drive train. Needed brakes after 40K miles, and the heated seats are lukewarm. All other mfgr promises were delivered! Great value, and the 4-wheel drive works in all weather.