Used 2004 Subaru Outback Sedan Consumer Reviews
Good car
Very good ride at expressway speeds. Good handling. Solidly built vehicle. Have not had it back to the dealer except for routine maintenance.
Excellent performance and comfort
This is my first Subaru. I wish I had gotten it years ago.
- Limited WagonMSRP: $3,495103 mi away
- Limited SedanMSRP: $4,995115 mi away
- H6-3.0 SedanMSRP: $10,995137 mi away
Rock solid but a little boring
This is the third Subaru I've owned. In 57,000 mi, I've yet to have a single problem. I have separate wheels for snow tires, and I put some sticky summer tires on the stock rims for summer driving. With snow tires, this car is unstoppable in the snow! I also have a full size 4x4 pickup truck, and this car easily out- performs it even in deep snow. You'd have to be a real idiot to get this car stuck. On dry (or wet) pavement, it handles nicely, but I wish they'd offer a more powerful engine. The 6-cylinder is OK, and I get a consistent 27mpg -- no complaints since I drive it pretty hard. My next car will probably be a BMW 335xi or an Audi S5, but the Subaru has served me well.
wind noise &poor defrosting
Great auto. Interior wind noise is driving me crazy. Poor defrosting
No Reason To Buy High-End
The functionality of the Outback is great -- hauling bikes; moving friends; loading up my band gear. It does this well while remaining a practical urban car (read: easy to park). However, the VDC has failed 5 times -- each time while in the Sierras during a snow fall! Isn't that when I would most need it? Also, McIntosh has failed twice (radio reception is horrible). The two reasons for why I bought the upgraded Outback are both failing ... why did I spend that money?