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Ann, 12/05/2007
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really like this car. I bought it because the price compared to other similar AWD vehicles was the lowest by far. I needed something that gets around well on snow and that my dog can be comfortable riding in. I have the green color but the interior only came in ivory cloth and when I get in my car after working out I leave sweat marks! The car doesn't get around in the snow as well as my 1999 CR-V but it still gets around. I find the delay in accelerating to pass annoying but not a fatal flaw. The get-up-and-go is the best of any 4 cylinder I've owned - even my husband commented. The seats are comfortable but really low to the ground. I needed a practical car and this is it.
Not bad but left hoping for more
Scott, 03/24/2022
2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2005 Honda Accord 5-speed 2.4 LX for this car to get more cargo area and a place to car camp (sleep in) and use in the snow. Well it's nice to have the freedom to get places, you have to be able to afford to try to get there as well. I sacrificed a lot of gas mileage and gas prices have through the roof since I bought it. The H6 engine is more power than my Honda, but the automatic transmission leaves a lot to be desired. It's pretty nimblefor a wagon and handles snow well. The body and chassis still feels solid after 160,000 miles.
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Denny, 12/17/2005
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Took this Subaru hunting season in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where I live; the 2nd day our tent nearly collapsed due to 14" of heavy wet snow that fell while we were sleeping. We were 1/4 mile off the main road, had to cut trees off the road to clear the way. Drove the Subaru out breaking trail through 14" of heavy wet greasy snow and it never faltered or had any traction problems ... used to 4 wheel drive trucks and this was a wonderful surprise to me. Traction was great in a worst case scenario.
I love my first Subie!
nhsubie, 07/07/2009
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru and it won't be my last! We shopped around for months for a solid used car and finally decided on the 06 Outback Limited after driving the new Jetta, Rabbit, Civic, Fit, CRV, v50, Forester, Sonata, and old 04 Outback. The 06 Outback Limited outshines them all! This car has everything you would ever want in a car - AWD, HUGE moonroof, heated seats, leather, turning radius, 28 mpg, smooth ride, and space to haul. And at $14k, it's a steal!
Refined vehicle
Nate, 12/18/2005
2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Definitely a step up from the previous generation Outbacks, a lot of thought went into improving the interior design and materials. The H6 pulls nicely, very smooth motor. Would like to see better fuel economy, a mix of hwy/city is giving between 18-20.