Used 2011 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
Better for highway than city
My husband wanted this care when we were regularly driving into the mountains and it was great for that. Now we mostly drive it around town and I don't like maneuvering and parking such a big vehicle. It's wide and long, and just more car than we need for our daily errands.
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Fun car
This was the first good car that I have owned and it is the only car I will ever buy again. I bought this car at 90,000 miles and am now at 106,000 and still going incredibly strong. My girlfriend and I do a lot of camping and mountain biking and this is perfect for that. I have made some modifications to my car (brush guard, fog lights, new wheels, roof rack, etc.) so that has made it more capable by far but even stock it is incredible for all activity. I live in Wisconsin so a car that can brrap in snow is a must and this does exactly that.
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- 2.5i Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,29929 mi away
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Roll the Dice
We wanted a 4 wheel drive for the Maine winters also we needed the room have 3 kids. We also wanted better mpg than our trailblazer was giving us. Test drove 5 different cars/suvs. Really like the Volvo xc70 then again who wouldn't just to much $$$$$. The Subaru has a great feel and ride. Remember it's not a luxury car. Very roomy inside for all passengers and cargo. We have less then 1000 mi but averaging around 29 mpg. Problems sunroof has a small leak which is being fixed at dealership they say they have seen this with other Subaru's. Also one of the rear speakers is not working hopefully will be fixed as well. I'll let ya know.
Don't let your car die:(
I am really unhappy that I bought my car. I have had it four weeks and it has spent the last 3 days in the shop. One of my kids left a dome light on in the car over night and it died. The next morning I tried to jump it and it wouldn't jump. The car had stopped recognizing my keys and remote starter. I had to get it towed and reprogrammed. I don't want a car that is going to need to be towed if the battery goes dead. The gas milage is no where near thirty like it say that it can get. I average about 20 on the highway.
need new engine
the outback suffers from a fair 4 cylinder engine. it takes 75 horse power for the all wheel drive system. which leaves only leaves 95 hp. thats why it is a poor performer. and the cvt transmission makes the engine drone. previous 2009 didn't drone. time to replace boxer engine?? also headlights don't shine far enough to front - mostly to sides ???