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Used 2003 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

VDC good enough?

RACCAR, 04/01/2003
2003 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I really love this car. A 2001 VDC wagon. Handles to well in all weather. I tried to get it stuck in snow this winter. Couldnt. Great at high speeds. The VDC works better than the reviews suggest. However, my wife wants me to find another car. She cant get comfortable in the leather seats. I agree. They are hard as rock, and a car upholsterer says he cant improve it. Dealer said its the only real flaw with the car. We take long week end trips, and this really is an issue.

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5 out of 5 stars

OUTBACK

DDXER, 02/06/2005
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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After two years, no problems. It is the best "snow" car I have ever driven. Tracks solid in all weather conditions. Window and mirros defoggers make driving in bad weather a breeze.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

So so....

d.c.meyers, 05/13/2009
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this used, with 9500 miles... the dealer failed to ensure proper alignment.. back in it went... biggest disappointment, the mileage, averaging about 20mpg, on PREMIUM gas... I was not forewarned that this 2.5l '4' would knock like crazy without higher octane gas... otherwise I would NOT have purchased... also had major piston repair, thank god for the extended warranty, almost 1800 bucks of damage... note that the car has been meticulously cared for...

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5 out of 5 stars

New Guy On the Block

yahtahey, 01/15/2003
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I am very pleased with my LL Bean Outback. Comfort, Design, and Quality of workmanship. I inspected my new Subaru for 40 minutes when I went to pick it up.I am an aircraft mechanic by trade for 46 years. I found no items on the underside of the car that required repair of any kind. I only found 2 items under the hood when I got home that were minor, and I took care of them myself, as they did not affect warranty.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

SOLID PERFORMANCE

RSP, 02/20/2005
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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After two years, no problems. Runs great through the snow and bad weather.

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