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4.88 out of 5 stars

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katie subaru, 12/17/2003
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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great car!! I love how the car ahndles itself. It has wonderul shocks.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Second-time Subaru Owner

Laura, 10/04/2002
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is great. Our first Subaru had 137,000 miles without any major problems before we decided it was time to let go. The Outback's interior and exterior design is stylish and high- quality. In comparision to my husband's SUV, as well as other cars we test drove, the ride is extremely comfortable.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Reliabiity, Quality, Value, and AWD

smallblock, 01/03/2004
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We purchased this car because of it's value. We knew it would be used in the snow and rain in the winter months and we were looking for a car that was AWD or 4 wheel drive, but it also had to be reliable. However, we didn't need or want a full SUV with a high price tag, insurance, and gasoline bills. We also wanted the ride of a car and not a truck. Moreover, our garage is built for three cars, not one car and an SUV. The Subaru just seemed to fit all of our needs from the weekly trips to COSTCO, to the weekends in Lake Tahoe we are extremely pleased with the Subaru and plan to keep it at least another 15 years.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 6th Subaru

davcoz, 01/30/2004
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been so impressed with the reliability and longevity of Subaru vehicles that this 2003 Outback Wagon is my sixth. The total owned by my family has now reached fourteen. I will always own a Subaru! The 2003 Outback is the best Subaru I have owned. The many new features as compared to my 1996 Outback has made this car an excellent value.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very reliable!

tdh2112, 02/11/2004
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for a bit over a year with no problems. They say that AWD handling is sluggish. Not with this car, it handles great and has a pretty good turning radius. The base engine has plenty of get-up- and-go for me, and my previous car was a 3.1L V6. Gas mileage could be better, but with AWD, I'm not in the least surprised.

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