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4.38 out of 5 stars

2.5i Outback LTD

photomel, 07/06/2006
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just got back from my first road trip in my new car. Enjoyed the performance and the feel of the car. There are a few things about the interior that I do not like (see below). I considered this purchase for a very long time and did a lot of research. I think it will meet my needs for a long tome to come. I am a first time Subaru owner, but based on how many people drive them here in Central Oregon I don't think I will be disappointed.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

So Far, So Good

ob-skier, 07/24/2006
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought based on my mechanic recommending only Toyota, Honda, or Subaru. Had several friends with Outbacks. I considered the RAV4, CR-V, Accord, Legacy sedan. Would have gone with the Legacy, but no fold-down seats limits its utility. Gas mileage is ok - but expected with AWD.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money

foxvalues, 07/26/2006
2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD w/NAVI (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent car, fun to drive, luxurious feel.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

6 Month Review

JM94, 02/07/2007
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I reviewed my "tank" at 1000 miles, now a follow up. 2.5i Nav. now 6700 miles. I average 23-25 mpg mixed, no problems so far. Has enough power for day to day, not a speedster. Ride is smooth, car has been very reliable. Great cargo room w/ seats down, enough for a 40 inch tv and stand. Took it out in the snow today. It handles well, great traction. It took hard acceleration and irresponsible turns to get it to fishtail, but it will. I floored it, jerked the wheel and found myself hitting a curb. The Outback was fine, but I think I broke the sidewalk. I did this in an empty parking lot, hey if you're going to drive in the snow, you have to know your vehicle. Confident, solid car, not sexy.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

3rd Outback

TwoHawks, 01/20/2007
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had 2 previous Outbacks...a 1997 which I totaled when run off the road (I walked away unhurt) and a 1999 which I gave to my son with 300,000 miles (he is still driving it...original engine). I just bought a 2006. Great improvements over previous models. I get 28 mph highway consistently.

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