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1.5 out of 5 stars

Big mistake

andyp331, 03/15/2015
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 42 people found this review helpful

I will never buy another Subaru product as long as I live. Biggest piece of junk I have ever owned. The quote un quote AWD is a joke, I backed my car around the back of my house to unload some bricks out of it, and it got stuck in the grass and made ruts in my yard. AWD really? It slides in the slightest amount of snow. No power, rides rough. All around it is horrible.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it

VERY HAPPY, 07/11/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Had an awful experience with the Hyundai elantra touring which we purchased new, didn't even have it a year, another story, another time. Went back out on the market for a car, it had to have space as my wife drives it for her cleaning business. Looked @ mazda5, Honda CR-V and then started looking @ the Forester. We had decided to buy the Forester on a Saturday, but wanted to think it over until Monday. Went back Sunday to look @ the forester on Sunday when know one was around and that's when we noticed the 2011 outback. So, we had to come back Monday and drive it, then drive the forester. We decided on the outback. We love it. Great smooth ride, quiet inside. My wife loves it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outfitted w/3rd party Hand Controls

Naboo, 08/16/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought the Subaru Outback LTD (no NAV) to replace my old SUV. Been driving truck based SUVs for 20 years. Had hand controls installed to assist with my MS related issues. So far as ADA vehicle it has been great. no issues with gas on the other side. Spent lots of time checking out vehicles on-line, through friends and finally did the sit test for MS - ingress/egress on several types of vehicles. The Subaru Outback was the easiest for in/out - even better than the Forester. Although I have long legs and am used to trucks - it has been a nice ride and wonderful to have better MPG. love the light interior as well.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

3rd subaru - great vehicle

mdk, 10/28/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

First and second Subaru were winners , and so is my third Subaru. thought the 2.5L engine would be too small for this vehicle but to my surprise, it isn't. the cvt trans is smooth and i am getting 25 mpg. mixed city and hwy. not bad for a big awd vehicle. it is a very comfortable ride like a luxury car but the price is affordable. interior and exterior design is nicely done. the interior finish looks like too much plastic, but so what, the price makes up for it. i am sure it will have Subaru like reliability. looking forward to many years of fun in this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

An SUV that wont break your bank

Subaru66, 11/02/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After my sister test drove the Legacy, i was impressed and had to have one. Needed the space of the Outback, so traded my '10 Altima. Great Seats, backup camera. Gas mileage from MD to FL was 29 MPG at 70+ mph. I don't drive a true city, but getting 23-24 in and around, good for a car that weights 3500 lbs. I have about 2500 miles on it now. Got the Black, yea, i know, FL, hot, humid hard water, but it looks sharp. Car floats into turns, guess due to the weight and the tires. Wonder if a set of Mich. will resolve this?

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