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Not drinkin' the cool-aid
lm, 08/06/2010
2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Initially we loved it. Two radio replacements later along with faulty a/c controls, expensive x-mission repair, leaking sun roof (all covered by warranty) have left us questioning keeping this vehicle for 10+ years like we planned. So far $5k worth repairs on a 1.5 yr. Old vehicle does not bode well for Post warranty ownership. Will trade for a Ford fusion. We expected much more from a $30k vehicle. Will have a bad taste in my mouth for Subaru for a while. Gillman San Antonio could have done better also.
2009 Outback Constantly Rattles
SB, 07/25/2010
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2009 Outback last year and was so happy to have another Subaru. Several months after purchase I noticed a loud rattle in the front, took it to the dealership who told me there were issues with the 2008/2009 Heat Shields - and they replaced mine. The rattle problem seemed to be resolved, however 2 months later - it is rattling again. This time the dealership showed me Memo's of consumer complaints of the rattle - and stated it would probably continue because these Heat Shields are just 'clipped' together instead of being 'bolted' together. AND - be prepared for it to be much worse in the winter time. I wish I knew this in advance - very disappointed! : (
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Special Edition Indeed!
Brian, 11/11/2021
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this just 2 months ago from a Subaru dealer. It is a 2009 Outback Special Edition 2.5i. It has close to 187k miles on it. Before I bought it, I made sure the dealer replaced the head gaskets with metal ones from a Turbo as those are more durable. I also had them replace the timing belts. They then went thru the rest of the car, fixing things that needed fixing like brakes, leaks, etc. So far, up here in Northern Utah, this car has been everything I have ever wanted. I may never get rid of it. The head gaskets are good for another 120k miles, the timing belts are good for another 100k miles. I BABY my cars, making sure the maintenance is done on time. I expect to have this for over 300k miles pretty easily. Pros: The MPG has been better than advertised. I am currently getting 24 mpg combined. I think it would be higher than that but, I have had to run the car with the defroster on while I scrape the ice off the windows. I have made a few runs on the freeway and consistently get 30+ mpg at 75 mph. It has the shiftable 4A which I use in manual mode to climb the mountain grades. Shift it into 3rd gear and it is happy to climb all the way up to the top without complaints. I have even taken it off-road a bit east of Heber, UT. Big rocks and ruts were traversed with no issues. Subaru really does have the best AWD system. This car is comfortable. The seats are firm but supportive. The lumbar support is amazing. I never get tired driving this car. The cargo area is enormous. My dog can lay down in the back, fully sprawled out and not touch the walls or the hatch. Not too shabby for a 60 lb Lab. Best traction I have ever had in any car with just all-season tires. I want to get some Falken Wildpeak AT3 tires for it eventually. But, the tires I have on it now have 60k miles left on their tread. I cannot waste that. Cons: The radio will randomly set its own levels for the volume. Apparently, the wiring for the radio had some weak soldering that wears out over time. The only way to fix it is with a new head unit. I will be getting one after Christmas. Overall: Before this, I owned a 2002 Jeep Liberty. In the first 2 months of ownership, it had already been to the shop at least 3 times. I have yet to need a repair in the Outback. It's been so good, my wife prefers to travel in it rather than our 1+ year old Tiguan. It's just so nice!
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Perfect family car
wagondad, 04/07/2011
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Fills the duties of daily transportation perfectly, fast enough not to get boring and utilitarian enough that I don't feel guilty for enjoying it so much. The only thing I HATE about this car is the danged speakers rattling the door panels. REALLY?? Seriously guys, it's a $30,000 car and you couldn't spend the time in development to make sure the map pockets don't vibrate apart when someone's listening to music? Hell, even NPR throws this car for a loop...if Lakshmi Sing messes your sound system up, you have a problem. So I will spend this weekend stuffing my map pockets full of old towels. Oh, 45,000 miles and no problems. Original tires/brakes. Yeah, much love for Subaru.
DIsappointed!
Shar, 01/31/2018
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I pretty much replaced everything at 90000 miles: head gasket, power transmission, timing belt, everything under the hood. I was guaranteed that it would be as good as new after spending close to 5000 USD. Now its back in the shop for a transmission hose leak. And incidentally, leaks and head gasket issues seem like typical problems; shouldnt they have recalled and fixed those issues?
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