Subaru commemorates 35 years of selling cars in the U.S. by offering a 35th anniversary special edition of the Outback H6-3.0 wagon, though this amounts to little more than a new alloy wheel design and a fender-mounted badge. Red Burl interior trim is new for the Outback this year, and six-cylinder models get restyled 16-inch wheels. L.L. Bean and Limited models get a new brown leather covering on the shifter handle, brake handle and steering wheel.

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2004 Subaru Outback.

Overall Consumer Rating

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Won over!

Brad,08/14/2015

I have owned and driven many different makes of cars and trucks and non of them new, and this one has won me over to Subaru. It has its quirks that many people have listed as major problems, but if you are buying a used car or any car there are the ups and downs. With this one, there are a few, in the gearing there is a lurching at a low speed if you don't feather the clutch right, I am

Buy an '04, not newer body style

Happy,10/04/2007

If you're shopping for a used Subaru, buy an '04. Very dependable car, no trouble. Mine has more than 100K miles and getting 27 mpg. According to a local Subaru mechanic, '04 is the best year for Subarus. Run from the '05s. See my review for our '05 Outback XT under title "Money Pit". It's hard to believe the cars are from the same manufacturer. The '04 has been a perfect car and

Great Car

John,07/11/2007

This is a great car. We wanted a car that was a little different from what most people are driving and felt we succeeded. We've had it dealer maintained and haven't had to do anything other than routine maintenance. We just finished a cross country trip in it and it was comfortable and smooth. Averaged 28-29 mpg on the trip.

My baby!

Jimmy,12/04/2015

I purchased this car 4 or 5 years ago from a local dealer. Although it has had its problems, which are expensive to repair (my local Meineke does not like me to bring it to them because "everything is just a little bit different than a regular car) ... so far they have not refused to service it. Rust is a definite problem and I've had the rust repaired several times. Despite my

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Features & Specs

MPG

19 city / 25 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

165 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG

17 city / 23 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

212 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

17 city / 23 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

212 hp @ 6000 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Used 2004 Subaru Outback Overview

The Used 2004 Subaru Outback is offered in the following submodels: , . Available styles include AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A), H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A), Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A), AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M), H6-3.0 35th Anniversary Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A), Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A), H6-3.0 VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A), H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A), Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M), and H6-3.0 VDC AWD Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A).

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Save up to $208 on one of 6 Used 2004 Subaru Outback for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA with prices as low as $2,188 as of09/21/2018, based on data from dealers and consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from3.7 to 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Price comparisons for Used 2004 Subaru Outback trim styles:

The Used 2004 Subaru Outback Base is priced between $2,188 and$3,850 with odometer readings between 129242 and181299 miles.
The Used 2004 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 35th Anniversary Edition is priced between $5,999 and$5,999 with odometer readings between 90417 and90417 miles.
The Used 2004 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition is priced between $7,557 and$7,557 with odometer readings between 67980 and67980 miles.
The Used 2004 Subaru Outback Limited is priced between $5,993 and$5,993 with odometer readings between 128720 and128720 miles.

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Should I lease or buy a 2004 Subaru Outback?

Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.

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