Used 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Consumer Reviews
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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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Not a bad Car...
Brian Muir, 01/03/2006
2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for just over 9 months. This makes my 9th Subaru. Overall it's a very nice car. Front seats comfy and instrument panel are very easy on the eyes. The center instrument cluster is just to BUSY. Wait till you see it at night, I thought I was flying a jet! It wouldn't be so bad if different areas (heat, radio) were different colors. But everything is amber at night. Very confusing to find things. I'm not too happy with the automatic transmission, but I love the Sports mode! The Gas economy is terrible. I think most pick-up trucks do better. Remember high test gas ONLY.
My New Subaru MPG!
Joanne Erickson, 02/16/2005
2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My dream was to own a Subaru. I went to buy a used one and couldn't resist the new 2005 LL Bean Outback. I had saved for 12 years and had a substantial down payment plus a 4 year contract. My final plan was for this to be my last car. I drove it for a month before I realized that I was putting a lot of gas in it. I started checking the mileage and realized I was getting 10 mpg average. I was devastated! I checked the mileage several times to make sure. It actually did average 10-12 mpg. I contacted Subaru. They had me bring the car in and reset the computer. I returned home and really paid attention to the mpg. Now in town, I am averaging 8 mpg. Highway mpg is 28.
First Subaru
Powmaster, 05/21/2010
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Outback was my first Subaru purchase; had Hondas and Toyotas previously. With the manual tranny, I achieve 26 mpg - not bad for a 4wd station wagon. Two recalls, both for the ECU and both were fast fixes and covered by Subaru. No major issues with anything. Headlights do burn out fast (once a year or so). Some minor rattles from the dash, depending on the temperature. Bad wheel alignment from the factory and wore out the tires in less than 28,000 miles. Dealer refused to do anything about it - told me it was my fault which is totally untrue.
I Really Like My Car
Charles Cathey, 04/28/2005
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Traditional AWD Subaru features and handling. Slightly softer suspension than my 2001, but quicker steering ratio, a bit sensitive to driver input, but you get used to it. The BEST EVER in the snow and rain. (I have owned 11 Subarus since 1983). Very good noise isolation and body integrity. 360 degree visibility is excellent.
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