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My new SUV
John Hammock, 06/22/2004
2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Coming out of our SUV we looked at, and drove several cars. I passed on my chance forthe Infiniti G35x so my wife could have her wagon, so far we not been disapointed. And, the 2005 Outback seems to turn more heads than I would have thought possible.
Dependable
SeattleSub, 11/19/2009
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new, now covered 72k miles in all conditions. I am a confirmed Subaru driver and this car has lived up to my expectations. This car gets me everywhere I want to go in any weather. The performance of the 2.5i is adequate. The 4-speed auto needs another gear and quicker response. Why did they put such poor tires on at the factory? Problems included: 1) Burning out headlight bulbs regularly. I no longer leave the headlights on all the time and the problem has gone away. 2) Wheel bearing went at 59k. I now have a 1 year old son and this model is too small in the back for the car seat and Mum. I am 6'5". I will probably buy the new model as it has much more leg and shoulder room.
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Excellent daily driver
SK, 11/27/2016
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got the base model for the reliability and safety that Subaru is known for. Not disappointed at all. Great in winter. The acceleration is sluggish but that was not an issue for me. Overall a great value if you want a basic car that is safe and very reliable.
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A good time
nidwaldner, 01/23/2011
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just sold my 2.5 after 84,000 miles for $9000 trade-in. It was dependable. Never broke down. It was perfect for hiking, camping and snowboarding trips. It got me to work when most of Seattle shut down after snow. Went through 8 headlight bulbs (3 under warranty) and 2 rear wheel bearings (warranty). OEM tires not great so upgraded when originals worn and bought snow tires for the winter months. Total cost (depreciation and wear & tear) over 6 years was 26.2 cents/mile, which I think is good. I averaged about 23mpg in mixed driving. Now have 2011, which provides more interior space for my growing family.
Reliable and affordable
Josiah, 06/13/2018
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This Subaru is an absolute blessing from Jesus Christ! It hasn’t broken down on me once, very enjoyable to drive, surprising storage capability, and is incredibly cheap to maintain. Highway driving I get 35 mpg and average 28 doing mixed city/highway. The only major downside to the car is the lack of “oomph” with acceleration. It does okay, but you really have to push it to pass someone on a two-lane road. Overall fantastic car!
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