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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle...

Annie , 07/20/2003
2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Love the car... VDC's seem to have a little trouble with the brackets on the muffler...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Subaru All The Way

Rick Ketter, 12/14/2009
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I have driven my Outback 353,000km now and have never had a break-down. It has never failed to start and gives me very acceptable gpm. It is a strong car and holds the road very well. The vehicle goes anywhere a typical 4x4 can go and does it without effort. The only quirk I have is an oil leak somewhere, probably the head gasket, that is causing some smell. I will have this looked at in the near future. The body is in terrific shape with only a small spot on the drivers side rear wheel well edge. When it is washed it looks like new and could go in a show room. I will definitely buy Subaru again if this one ever quits. So far so good. I had a mechanical done and it passed with flying colors.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

yummy black beans

black bean, 07/19/2003
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love it. Sticks to the road in bad weather like flies on dung. Very solid ride but smooooooth. Loves to play in the snow. Transmission seems a bit on the slow side. It feels powerful but accelerates like the manual 4 cylinder models. Fuel economy is excellent considering it's a "SUV". Starter is a little hoaky in really cold weather.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good handling but slow

PH, 07/19/2003
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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The 4 cylinder is slow, but once you get it up to speed, it really does handle like an Audi. Hitting gravel or sand, the AWD can feel a bit wiggly at first - a bit awkward in emergency handling. A bit cramped in the front; my Civic has more leg and headroom. Beware of service at Santa Monica Subaru. I had to fix an air filter problem they caused; left the clamp loose. Why put in a filter if you're going to let dirt into the intake manifold? Subaru Customer Relations is not on top of things either.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

LL Bean, H-6 is major improvement over 4

Goodaay, 07/21/2003
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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6 cyl. is SMOOTH, POWERFUL. Big improvement over the 4 cyl. Good ride, handling. Comfortable leather seats, great stereo, quiet interior, versitle hauler. Dual moonroofs are nice addition.

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