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Go for the 3.6R Limited!
rpr, 08/16/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Our 2005 Forester was in an accident so we test drove the new Subaru's and were thoroughly impressed with the 2010 Outbacks. The 4 cyl didn't have enough power for us, so we went w/ the 3.6. Didn't like the fabric on the seats on the Premium models, and we needed bluetooth, side view mirror defrost & auto climate control, so we went with the Limited. Outstanding redesign, plenty of power, good fuel economy, extremely comfortable interior, very quiet (much improved w/o the frameless windows). One thing to look out for, these 3.6 engines can have a fairly bad hesitation when accelerating from low speeds. Many may not notice it, but I trust/hope there will be a TSB fix from Subaru.
Good Value
hokie_dad, 07/20/2011
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful
Our Outback is now 2 years old and has been a great vehicle. It's big enough for trips around town, yet fits in the garage. It has more than enough leg room in the rear seat and still have plenty of cargo room. The CVT transmission takes a little getting used to, but overall has been great. It'll take a second to build revs when you hit the gas, but a normal transmission would take a second to downshift too, so it's about the same. Child seat is easy to install and remove. Our Outback has been averaging 28 mpg with mostly intown driving. On a recent trip, the highway MPG was averaging 34. I've seen a lot of complaints about steering issues. I haven't experienced any, ours does fine.
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Unreliable, poor ride, crude handling
Scott, 08/02/2020
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
The Outback offers utility, but that’s about it. Ride quality is poor, especially from the rear suspension, and is no fun to drive on the freeway. The accelerator pedal is twitchy and hard to get used to. Now the fun part: the engine is very unreliable—you WILL have to replace the head gasket for $2500, and apparently this is true of newer models as well. Don’t believe people who say Subaru fixed the problem! In the last year I’v had it towed three times: new timing belt tensioner broke, then head gasket blew, now a valve train failure. It is now sitting at the shop needing a new engine. I am test driving Hyunda while I research salvage options. Subaru is a marketing, not car-car building success.
Back to the past
rsdao, 01/28/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2010 Outback recently after owning an RX 330 for the past 6 years. I must admit that both my wife and I felt a bit uneasy contemplating moving "down" from a luxury name plate but we couldn't be more pleased with our decision. We went with the less fuel efficient but more fun to drive 6 cyl. It combines performance, safety, comfort, and utility in a sensibly sized and priced package. Our first family vehicle was a 1985 subie that we loved but grew out of. After driving mini vans and various SUV's it is nice to know that you can go "home" and enjoy the experience. I recommend the 2010 Outback Highly!
2011 Outback 2.5 limited w/auto CVT
mike07734, 01/11/2011
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Over all, the vehicle is awesome. Had some issues with rattle in roof liner up near the sunroof, front passenger door. Dealer fixed. Another issue now surfaced after the custom installed the ambient light package, now the switch for the vent on the passenger side is stuck in the open position. They also put watered down wiper fluid in the wiper fluid tank during the last oil change. Drove to upstate NY where the washer jets froze up. Had to go to the store and buy real wiper fluid that doesn't freeze, then let the car engine warm up the frozen lines. Other than that, no other issues.