Used 2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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redheadwolf, Kirkland, WA, 06/13/2015
Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
After getting tired of my '99 Legacy Outback and it's constant overheating, (to be fair it has 256k miles on it) I decided I wanted a new car. I researched a lot in the 10-15k range. I chose the Outback again for the awd/mpg/style/room/reliability. It has everything you need. It is more comfortable than my '99 even though it's a base model. (Even comes with seat heaters!) I was able to get this car with 41,000 miles on it back in November. So far I've put 11,000 on it and it still runs excellent! I've taken it on dirt, up steep roads and gravel and it does it all. Last time I recorded just highway miles I got 28mpg! However, I usually average 24.
Subaru knew this was a lemon and didn't tell custs
Steve, Brattleboro, VT, 04/13/2018
Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Talk to independent car mechanics before buying this car. It is apparently widely known among mechanics that Subaru used sub-standard head gaskets almost ensuring an $1800 eventual repair. Subaru refused to admit it and forced their customers to foot the bill when it should have been a recall. Lots of other bad designs on this model too. Like a rear hatch handle that collects all the road grime and stops working because it won't spring back, even after a "repair" by the dealership. Like a dual-muffler design that traps exhaust moisture at the "Y" prematurely rusting it out. Like a welded heat shield above the exhaust pipe that resonates at certain rpm's and threatens to loosen your teeth fillings and drown out the sound of the radio. Like needing new brake pads/rotors more often than any other car I've ever owned. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this car.
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GREAT FAMILY CAR!
doc5339, Tarzana, CA, 05/26/2012
Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Overall this is an awesome car. The Outback merges safety with functionality, and driving fun. The opposed 4-cylinder (H4) has great pick-up.
My 2008 outback
Sheila ann, Manchester, CT, 08/29/2018
Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Had to replace both axle and a head gasket before I had 80k miles, the repairs where very costly
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Great car, but needs a lot of costly repairs
SherrySC, Stamford, CT, 03/01/2017
Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car had a leaky head gasket by 35,000 miles! It eats premium tires and brakes. The car is now 9 years old and has only 86,000 miles on it. I will not buy another Subaru.
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