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4.5 out of 5 stars

Vibration

Bad Outback, 08/02/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have owned my Outback about 4 months and have had a consistent vibration that starts at 60 and goes to 71. Subaru is well aware of this problem and to date, has no fix. This is not my 1st Subaru, but may be my last. Factory Customer Service is very poor. Not what I would expect. I will not wait much longer for a fix before the Lemon Law comes into play. This is not effecting all Outbacks. I would highly recommend a lengthy test drive before you take delivery.

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5 out of 5 stars

4.5 month review

Linas, 08/11/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 2.5 L engine is plenty for highway acceleration and high altitude driving. I like the interior design and look. All the controls on the dashboard and steering wheel are comfortable and intuitive. The AC is sufficiently powerful. The music system is ok with the circle surround and speed adaptable volume features. The driver and passenger space is plenty. There is good front, side, and rear visibility. I like the cubby below the cargo floor. Initially I found the drive to be floaty and strongly affected by crosswinds and passing semi-trucks at highways speeds. So I replaced the rear sway bar with a thicker 19 mm STI bar and the ride improved considerably. I definitely recommend the car!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

So far So Great!

CaliSubaru, 07/28/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Wife and I just purchased this car, so we're waiting to speak to reliability, however so far we have been very, very impressed. The 4-cylinder 2.5L engine coupled with the new CVT is both amazingly smooth and will also give you all the power you'll ever need for acceleration or uphill climbing. Our test drive was very hilly and not having the roar of a downshift going up a steep grade was my favorite thing about it. The Interior is brilliant, simple, utilitarian but still nice to look at. Don't be afraid of the CVT, learn a little about it, and you'll love it! Other mini-SUV's just don't compare when you look at the AWD, CVT, and ground clearance.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car

thebest, 10/29/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have had car for a little over a month, been through 1 blizzard already and roughing one right now in Wyoming. Came to work this morning over drifted roads and very little visibility. This car made it fine. One drift made the car jump but it never felt like I was losing control. I would highly recommend this car to anyone who does a lot of driving in winter conditions with snow, ice, drifts, mud, etc.

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5 out of 5 stars

As practical as a Swiss knife

Ironman, 08/29/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is a real pleasure to drive on the road. It is comfortable with plenty of interior space for road trips. It drives great off-road with its good ground clearance. Its interior provides plenty of cargo space. The rear passengers enjoy the ride just as much as the front passengers with the rear foldable seats. The roof rails were ingeniously designed and are easy to operate. The fuel economy is incredible for the size of the Outback. No regrets on our new purchase, only fun! Its ready for adventure!

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