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Never again
larry, 02/23/2010
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is the worst used car I've ever owned and I've new bought a new car in my life. I've had trouble with the alarm going off for no reason for months and the dealer not being able to figure it out then finally they discovered the rear hood latch was faulty. I've had several sensors replaced one cost three hundred and one around four hundred. The rear wheel bearing went out and the heater fan needed to be replaced. It blows headlights constantly and has a horrible squeak in the dash. All these repairs in less than a year, and the car doesn't even have 70k on it - seems ridiculous back to toyota's for me.
Worst car ever owned
david338, 12/18/2013
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Outback is a money pit. I guess I got a lemon. Does the mfg. replace lemons? Head gaskets need to be replaced (poor design). I have had to replace both front axles, CV joints, hubs right rear and front, bushings bearings, etc...... already put $2000 in and expecting to layout another $2000 (no joke). I would recommend buying a HONDA. Oh yeah my father in law bought a new outback and already had to replace front right CV. At least his was under warranty. Maybe I am the isolated anomaly but it still hurts.
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babalu, 08/09/2017
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
owned two Outbacks, both had their headgaskets replaced prematurely. Otherwise they are a great value for what you get, AWD in the snow was impressive. Live at 6000 ft. alt., never needed chains.
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true Road Commander
Kevin, 04/06/2006
2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I live in the Lake Tahoe area of California. This car handles the turns and curves with grace and surefootedness like no other 4wd. I've owned 4Runners,Cherokee's etc. The manual shift option makes the transmission respond instantly to your input and I've noticed that after each oil change and then the differential & transmission fluid change the car has broken in beautifully and does not even resemble the car I drove off the lot. Was very tight when new and needed breaking in. Noticed it about 15k miles .The VDC eats the snow and I've passed so many suvs wiped out in the banks I can't even count 'em. The low center of gravity makes this pup tops.
Buyer Beware
Mike G, 01/24/2018
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
First the good...this is a great handling car and handles snow covered roads with ease and sure handling. My disappointment comes from repairs. The pre 2010 4 cylinders have a known head gasket issue, and it's expensive to repair!! I just got an estimate for $2400! Yikes! It's a shame Subaru has not owned up to the problem. I had a head gasket replaced on a 2002 Impala (also a known issue that Chevy did not own up to), but at least that was 'only' a $750 repair job. I'll stick to Toyotas and Mazdas from now on since i've had much better luck with them. I realize buying a vehicle can be the luck of the draw sometimes, but knowing Subaru is aware of the issue and would not take care of the customer, just lost them a future customer in me.
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