Used 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited SUV Review
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Dollar for Dollar it can't be beat
tupdog12, Oklahoma City, OK, 04/22/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
I purchased a 2011 Outback Limited with the 3.6R engine for my wife. (Everything except Nav) After driving it from Maine to Oklahoma (home), I had to have my own Outback so I sold my 2010 Maxima and purchased another 2011 Outback Limited with the 3.6R engine except this time with nav.
I frequently refer to my outbacks as Honda Accords with AWD, however much more practical. You can haul … and carry a lot of stuff home from Lowe's. I have several suggestions for improvement (explained later) and have actually conveyed them to Subaru. (Probably will fall on deaf ears though, however I did receive a nice response.) Great vehicle and you can't go wrong.
Believe the hype!
2011subiefan, Shelton, CT, 07/14/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
If you are reading this, you are probably doing research.
I have already put 1,000+ miles on my 2011 Outback and I can honestly say that it has been nothing but a pleasure.
I used to own a 2000 Accord, but needed to upgrade for my growing family.
We recently took it for a road trip from NYC to Lake George Village and the ride was firm and comfortable and the cargo space was … sufficient.
The only downside is the mp3 connection, which does not allow you to change songs.
One other thing, I notice that the driver's side of the car rides lower than the passenger side.
After analyzing the problem, I discovered it was all the cash in my pocket that I saved.
Ha! Unbelieveable bargain!
Everything perfect except for the transmission
wil12345, Bremerton, WA, 08/01/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Great car except for an occasional hard down shift from the five speed automatic.
Dealer and Subaru say they know about the issue, but claim it is operating as designed.
Mileage is about 28 on highway and 20 in town.
3.6 6 cyl has OK pickup, but not as good at the turbo outback we traded in.
If they would fix the transmission issue, the par would be perfect.
Traded a Forester for an Outback
danwatson, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 10/17/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
I bought a Forester 15 months ago when I moved to 8000 feet elevation.
The Forester performed flawlessly through 55 feet of snow in a record winter.
But, it's four cylinder engine and four speed transmission struggled at this elevation, especially in hilly terrain.
And, it was just a bit too small.
Since we were otherwise very satisfied, we traded it on an Outback with the 3.6 engine and … 5 speed automatic.
After 18,000 miles, we traded it for $2500 less than we paid for it and still got a good discount on the Outback.
What a difference.
The Outback has plenty of power and leg room.
The Limited has very nice features.
It's a good value compared to similar crossover vehicles.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious interior, excellent outward visibility, crossover-besting cargo space, comfortable ride, perfect crash scores, commendable off-road performance for a wagon, simple controls on lower trims.
- Con:Lacks agility, numb-on-center steering, poor base stereo, fussy controls on upper trims.
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