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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Right Decision

PDB, 08/31/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We've had our 3.6 Limited Outback for three weeks now and couldn't be happier. The ride is solid and quiet, and the suspension is compliant yet conveys sufficient road feel to keep the driver involved. The fit and finish of the interior are first rate: the buttons and dials are uncomplicated and intuitive, and the seats are well designed, comfortable and provide plenty of support. The 3.6 liter engine supplies ample power for a car this size, and it has a refinement I didn't expect. Subaru has built a well-thought-out car which has certainly resonated with us and raised the bar for this category.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Outback!

jwa741, 03/30/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased my first Subaru about a week ago, an Outback 3.6R Limited. Traded my 2004 Lexus RX330 in on this jewel. The Outback is awesome on the road; quiet, smooth and comfortable - quieter than the RX. Got the Nav system, and I like it a lot. And for those who have complained about not being able to make Nav and Bluetooth selections while driving, get over yourself! It's a safety issue! This is the most fun-to-drive car I have ever owned, and the fact that it takes regular gas is great. I look forward to many adventures with "Alice" (as in Alice Springs, located in the Australian Outback). I even have a mascot for Alice's back seat - a small stuffed Kangaroo, named "Subie-roo"

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great value, fun to drive

cfmelville, 11/14/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We've had the car for 11 months now and are pleased with the performance and reliability. The only maintenance we've needed was 2 oil changes, the last included checking for 2 recall issues (neither was found on our car.) Cargo room is adequate although with 2 adults and 2 large dogs we did purchase a roof basket since we car camp frequently. No complaints about handling, in fact the car handles quite well, very fast off the line and easy to drive on winding roads. Much nicer to drive than the Xterra we had before although not as rugged.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good Value

DVUS555, 03/26/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A big change for me from an Acura TL, but I wanted a car with some better storage space. I actually went to Subaru to look at the Forester. I didn't like the looks or feel of that and then noticed the Outback. I love the styling and it is very comfortable. I'm still getting used to the all-wheel drive feel vs. the front wheel of my Acura. I drove an Infinity EX on the same day on the same route and it was no comparison. The Outback was much better with more storage space. The drive is comfortable. I did have a little trouble with my transmission where it would "bang" into gear when coasting at a slow speed (10 mph) and then accelerating. The reflashed it and all is well now.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I finally got one!

tennisbum, 07/29/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 96 Outback was superb for its time but was underpowered without a turbo. The new 3.6 engine and 5 speed auto are perfectly matched to deliver seamless power. The new design is superb and still retains the Subaru qualities we valued in past models. I only have a few hundred miles so far but really enjoy driving it every day.

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