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Used 2003 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice car

Dutch , 03/15/2003
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Audio System (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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My first Subaru , and I am impressed. Nice smooth ride, good milage. Got the leather seats etc. paid $ 25925. 4 cyl provides plenty of power.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Super smooth ride

mikefromny, 02/07/2003
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Having previously owned a 1997 Outback Limited I was expecting another terrific Subaru in my 2003 LL Bean. Boy were my expectations exceeded by the unbelievable smooth and comfortable ride of my new Subaru.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Subaru Stalls

John Sauer, 11/29/2005
2003 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Almost from the day I took my Subaru home I have had problems. The car has poor and erratic idle, loses power while driving and stalls. Subaru (several dealerships) has attempted repairs, replacing MANY parts, over the three years I have had this car. Each time the problems resurface. Low idle, power loss, stalling at stops. I am past my 36,000 warranty and Subaru has committed to honor the warranty for existing problems, but that is little consolation as I have to continue living with a $32,000 car that I do not trust. On more than one occasion I was almost stranded on long trips with wife and baby.

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5 out of 5 stars

What I like About Subarus

vladkoval, 02/10/2003
2003 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I like this car because it is fun to drive. It is not that big and it has all wheel drive system.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 outback

dmaher, 02/11/2003
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I have found the outback to be one of the best cars i have ever purchased. The ride is comfortable, the milage great, and the all-wheel drive just pulled me through a major snowfall. When other cars couldn't stay on the road, the outback not only kept going, but was remarkably stable and gave no hint of losing traction. On my last trip the Outback got 28 mph despite above 70mph driving. I would buy another without hesitation.

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