Used 2004 Subaru Outback Sedan Consumer Reviews
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H6 verses the 4 cyl
Had a 2001 Outback 4 cyl, which was a good car. Having traded to the H-6 in 03,it feels like a different car, suttle differences emerge over time. Corners much better, and rolling acceleration, for passing are night and day better. Here in Boise, I can now keep ahead of the mad Truck Drivers.Or at least,Get away from them.
Little old lady's car
My mother decided to purchase a new 2018 Crosstrek and the trade in was her 2004 Outback Sedan. After seeing what the dealer was going to give her she decided to gift it to me for my daughter. I can only say that my daughter loves this car. For a 2004 with only 60000 on it with one rust spot this car will last for a long time. She has had no major issues and it drives like a tank in the snow. If someone looking for a great everyday commuter this is the car for you. The leather is very supple and the controls are very easy to read and use. It has developed an odd clicking noise but for a car this old it starts and runs like brand new. I highly recommend this car.
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I LOVE IT!
I FEEL SAVE IN MY SUBARU. IT'S THE ONLY CAR I'LL EVER OWN. I HAD A 1999 AND JUST TRADED IT FOR A 2004. THE MILAGE SEEMS TO BE ALITTLE BETTER.
Unhappy owner
Based on my experience with this vehicle, I will never again purchase or recommend a Subaru vehicle. At 50,000 miles, so many items began to fail. Six air conditioning repairs, both CV boots burned up because of a design problem, then at 78,000 miles, all the struts needed to be replaced. I am still paying on this vehicle and spend on average another $4000/year to maintain it in good working order. Now the finish on the fiberglass bumper is peeling, the engine continually has a burning odor that can't be identified, and the AC still freezes after a 200 mile trip in the heat. The car is a disaster.
snow mobile
this car tackles and handles the mountain passes like no other. when the big 4x4's are in the ditch, u just cruise on by. went hunting in eastern wa. last winter. had to travel through 1 1/2' of snow with 3' drifts 5 mls. on a farm rd. no problem...i like this car!