Used 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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High number of Repairs
jdillon2, Hawthorne, NV, 04/11/2015
Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
45 of 46 people found this review helpful
We have owned 4 different Subarus. We bought the 2009 Outback new. It has had three major repairs since purchase. The most recent was a rebuild of the transfer case which cost $2200. We never had these types of major repairs before. I expect better from Subaru being an owner since 1991. They just aren't as good as in the past.
No regrets whatsoever
Matt, 03/30/2010
Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 5 speed MT Special Edition. I have gone from VW products to Audi and I have no regrets at all. The build is great, the AWD is extremely capable and I have never gotten it stuck (and I have tried as I take it down trails through mud and snow and over rocks to go biking), the comfort and visibility is fantastic, the power is not earth moving but good enough, the mileage is very good considering its a big 4 cylinder and just 5 speeds. The only real downside is that the leg room in the rear seat is very very tight.
A fun car to drive
Dima, 10/20/2008
Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having recently purchased an Outback, I was pleasantly surprised with how much fun this car is - sporty handling, nice balance, very good 5-speed shifter. It has much sportier character than one would expect from a wagon. Recently, I had spent some time driving on semi-paved country roads, and was impressed with the suspension that made driving over the potholes and washed- out portions of the road bearable. Although I do not get good mileage in the city, barely 20 mpg, it probably has more to do with my driving style. On the highway, I am consistently in the 26-28 mpg range.
BIG Sub
SCHATS, 09/30/2009
Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car, have 12,000 miles, gas mileage has been better than expected. Would like a bit more power. Just finished a vacation traveling from Pittsburgh to Maine, 2500 miles averaged 28 MPG carrying quite a bit of camping equipment. The car always looks clean, shines beautifully, even with dust on it.
A lot of car for the money!
chasen84, 01/10/2009
Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I live in Colorado where snow is an issue, so I needed a car with AWD. This car has excellent build quality. I previously owned a 3-series BMW and this car is comparable in many ways. The transmission is as good as the BMW, as is the ride quality. Though nothing handles like a BMW IMO, this comes close. You won't win many drag races with the 2.5, but it is adequate and fun. If I hadn't gotten so many tickets in college and therefore cost so much to insure, I would've gotten the turbo, I think. Overall this is a lot of car for the money. The seats are softer than my BMW, but not as soft as the Volvo I test drove. I prefer softer seats when given the choice.
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