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Love my green machine
C caldwell, 12/28/2015
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car is wonderful except for navigation. As long as you do regular maintenance, the car us a dream.
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I should have done more research
Rich B., 12/24/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is certainly a much quieter and more comfortable vehicle than the '96 Outback it's replacing. It handles nicely, has adequate power for my needs, and is very versatile in many ways. There are, however, some features that really irk me: 1. The roof rack design is very inflexible compared to the typical set of rails on most SUVs. 2. The sideview mirrors do not fold. 3. In order to make Harman-Kardon stereo in the 2.5 Limited fully functional with an iPod, the dealer quoted nearly $600 in parts & labor for the "media hub." 4. Cost to add a bumper hitch was quoted at $675 due to bumper mods. My advice - look closely before you buy the 2010 Outback; it comes up short in a few key areas.
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Best car I've owned, even with some ugly angles.
J.D., 04/03/2017
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car is ugly from some angles but it's my favorite car ever and I absolutely love it. The engine is surprising responsive--I raced and won against my friend's 370 HP Jaguar in a 100 yard dash. I also beat his 1983 911SC Porsche in a 100 yard dash (both on private property, and safely). I pass with ease when I need to on the highway. The seat fits me perfectly--your results may vary. Traction is a non-issue, because it just grips everywhere. And my tires are nothing special--just some thin cheap little things that came on it when I bought it used. Even in wet weather, it's hard for me to get it to break loose (when I try hard in the rain just to test its limits). The car really is amazing. Dogs love the back. Dual climate control works well in full auto, heated seats are great, radio is fine (Harmon Kardon sound is ok but not great), hands-free phone setup works pretty well if you activate calling from phone instead of weird Subaru controls. Finally figured out cruise control and it works really well (you have to push Cruise ON and speed down at the same time). I bought mine in light blue because price and availability. And it is honestly somewhat ugly from the front. But oh well. I still absolutely love it and don't see owning another brand. First Subaru after driving for 30 years and it's a keeper.
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Having Second Thoughts on Subaru
Erik59, 04/14/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a manual 2010 Outback after wrecking my BMW in a snow storm. It definitely has great all-weather traction, and is very comfortable. I'm very tall and I fit very comfortably in the front seats. The power front driver's seat is nice. It does OK on the highway, but is more jittery than my old car. I thought the manual transmission would be fun (my last 4 cars were manuals) but the clutch engagement is very high, and not progressive. The 4 cylinder engine has just enough oomph but is very noisy at anything more than medium throttle. The handling is clumsy compared to a car, but probably better or on par with other mid-size SUVs. Should have gone with the AWD Ford Fusion
Great wagon/SUV combination
rschleicher, 11/17/2009
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've only had my new Outback for a few weeks (600 miles), but it has been great. I was looking for something with a good AWD capability for driving up to Lake Tahoe in the winter, and one that would be pretty capable off-road, while having fairly car-like driving attributes, and better gas mileage than the full-size SUV I was replacing. The Outback scores on all aspects. Instead of being a compromise crossover that doesn't excel at anything, it is a vehicle that is truly a pleasure to drive in any environment. It satisfies my engineer's need for utility and practicality, while still being very entertaining to drive. The 3.6 H6 engine is very smooth and strong, with decent mileage.