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Used 2003 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

My first Subaru

RIBob, 08/20/2002
2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

After having driven Ford products for my entire adult life I have purchased a brand new Subaru on an impulse. I was drawn to its sleak design and sporty appearance. What brought me to the Subaru dealership was my interest in trying an AWD vehicle. So far I am very impressed with the ride and the handling. I certainly hope this vehicle will continue to perform as one would expect from a Subaru.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

The worst mistake of my life

Elizabeth, 08/10/2010
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Second Subaru - both lemons. After 83,000 miles on the car (legacy Outback) and regular maintenance (no problems to date) the car needs over $4k worth of repairs. van Bortel, Victor NY - worst dealer ever - offered me $800 trade in. That's right, $800, even though Edmunds lists rough condition as worth about $4k in trade in. Yes, I bought the car there. van Bortel really knows how to treat their customers. I will never buy a Subaru again. Shame as I really wanted to like them.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Belongs in the junkyard!!!

eva, 07/31/2007
2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful

My wife was talked into this car when she bought it. We wanted a safe and affordable wagon, but that doesn't mean subaru is a great car either!!! The exterior is disgusting, and wind noise is terrible. I can barely hear people talking! It accelerates like a donkey. Don't buy this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

" On Star " Analog To Digital

2003 Subaru Outback, 08/06/2005
2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Other than the up-coming change in 2 1/2 years for the OnStar system, from analog to digital, the car has been all I have ever expected out of it and more. I have mine serviced every 2,500 miles, and if I find something wrong, I have it repaired while it is still nickel dime, before it reaches quarter half dollar condition.

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS CAR, best one I have ever had

Patterson, 07/13/2006
2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I never knew what it was like to LOVE a car until I got my wagon. I will probably never own another type of car but a Subaru Outback. It is the perfect size for about ANYTHING. It is reliable, is great for short or long trips. The gas mileage is good even with the rising costs. This is coming from someone that drives an hour each way to work everyday. So I spend TONS of time in my wagon.

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