Used 2003 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Great Car
J. Kenney, 10/21/2003
2003 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had the car for about a year now, and other than gas, the only expenses have been for the regular oil changes. Incredibly reliable.
My 3rd Subaru, with more to come!
urabus, 08/10/2003
2003 Subaru Outback Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm more into function, than form. This car is the best I've owned. AWD is great ALL the time, not just in snow. Safety rating is comparable to Volvo, for thousands less. My wife drives our '96 O/B with 130k...still as good as it was when we bought it 6 years ago. I can't imagine driving anything else.
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Can't You Hear Me Knocking..
USMercury, 06/30/2008
2003 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First thing I noticed was the knocking of the engine, which they say is typical due to engine design. The knocking was unbearable, which they ultimately fixed. Knocking started to come back, but I just sold it, so it will be taken care of next by someone other than me. As with most reviews, lots of wind noise. The wind noise is to the point where you have to turn the radio up. I went from a 6 cyl to this 4 cyl to save on gas, but to tell you the truth, it got awful gas mileage. Came with a broken 6 CD changer. Minimal acceleration in this vehicle. Started making another noise, like a rattle or shaking sound. But, its gone, so fortunately not my problem now.
Honest review
joewildlife, 01/16/2011
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this rental car with 12K on it. wife drove it until it had about 90K on it then I started driving it. Only cons are its size--I'm 6' and this is a car that sits low to the ground. I'd rather have a SUV. Pros: reliability. NEVER a breakdown in 100K miles. Pre 100K repairs limited to brake pads, one O2 sensor, one tie rod end. Original tires lasted over 80K miles. At 100K I've had to do several repairs that would be expensive if you had to pay labor--AC hose, steering rack and CV boots. 105K timing belt change coming and will cost a bunch. Has typical subaru motor sound, but this car is going to run forever.
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Ronald Delaney, 05/31/2018
2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
great vehicle
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