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A great overall car
subarudavis, 07/25/2012
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I remember reading that the Subaru Outback is good at everything but great at nothing before I bought one a year ago. This is very accurate except in terms of reliability and mud handling. Being from northern California I do not experience snow but I can attest to its mud ability, which is excellent (be sure to turn traction control off). I have pulled Sea Doo boats and Yamaha Jet Skis with ease, surprising for a 4 cylinder, but it was competent as long as the load wasn't over 2500lbs. Ride and comfort could not be better (it beats my 2000 BMW 328i by a long shot). I could not wish for a better car, only thing are a few rattles and squeaks which I hate and its exterior looks suck.
2011 2.5i Limited
Chris K, 08/17/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Here's an honest review- this car is not a 9.2 out of 10. Negatives: It handles like an SUV (slow, top heavy, and no where near nimble). The fit and finish are a little off (hard plastic dash, some spacing is a little off on dash parts, etc.), and the only desirable option (the v6) is WAY overpriced compared to other manufacturers. Positives: Comfort, ergonomics, storage, all wheel drive, safety. and gas mileage. Arguably styling as well, from my point of view the less "wagony" looking the better. Overall: you are not getting a BMW ride/performance, or Mercedes plush, what you are getting is a safe, dependable, sure footed, practical car for the modern family.
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Am impressed with the 2.5i
dhs1204, 01/15/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought the Outback 2.5i after an accident in the snow (hit and run) that left my Prius on the side while I was going 5 mph. I was looking for an AWD wagon for under 30k that could fit my family of three and two mid size dogs. Requirements were simple: I had to be able to sit behind myself, and there needed to be enough headroom so that my head did not hit the roof. Wants were good radio, quiet highway ride, fuel economy and performance. The needs narrowed it down to a few cars, most of which had too high of a center of gravity. Only the outback and forester made the initial cut. I chose the outback limited because it felt like it was designed to be upscale. 2.5i to keep it under 30k
Love my 2011 Outback Limitied
Seattle, 02/25/2016
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Thinking of trying the Legacy but don't want to give up the capabilities of Outback....I hauled a 42" table, 3 leaves, 4 chairs, 4 legs (they were unattached) and an antique rocker. I was amazed it all fit in but it did.
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Still fun to drive
Great Car!, 08/08/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was worried when I read on Edmunds that the "increase in size removed much of the responsive and fun-to- drive nature". Do not believe it. We've owned ten Subarus, including a 2008 Tribeca. This 2011 Outback 3.6 is far more similar to our 2006 Outback than it is the Tribeca when it comes to handling and responsiveness. I don't know where the Edmunds editors got the idea the 2011 Outback was going to feel like the Tribeca, it is not. But as for interior room, it is so close to the Tribeca it is silly. The 2011 is the best Subaru we have owned out of ten, bar none. Already getting 25 mpg on the highway with only 1500 miles on it. Best we ever got with the Tribeca was 24 at 30,000 miles.
Just purchased and will continue review
Card Fan, 11/15/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have spent the past two months methodically reviewing, test-driving, and evaluating vehicles that I would consider appropriate for a growing family. I narrowed the choice down to the following four vehicles: Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey, Subaru Outback, and Kia Sorento. The CR-V sounded so noisy on the test drives and the interior seemed a bit cheap in comparison to the other vehicles so it fell off the list. The Oddessey had a great ride, but the price was pushing 36,000 or higher out the door. I pained over the remaining two, and after reading all the customer reviews available I ruled out the Kia Sorento because of miscellaneous reported problems. Over the next year I plan to write 3 reviews
Red Ruby Pearl
PSUfan, 10/27/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Needed to downsize from a Nissan Pathfinder. The Outback was the best choice for great gas mileage, ample storage space, luminous rear leg room for the kids, large rear trunk space for dogs, and almost the same ground clearance (0.2" difference) as the Pathfinder, (Outer Banks beach driving). Very happy with our decision, and looked a multiple vehicles (Toyota, Honda, Ford, Hyundai).
still ok, but here to report some minor concerns
cocopuff2, 10/30/2013
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 2011 outback has almost 36,000 miles. Several pieces of plastic have broken on the interior--all covered on the warranty. But now I that I have reached the millage limit, I may be on the hook for these irksome repairs. Also, the battery hold down bars are corroding. I brought it up to the dealer, and the technician acted as if it was a mystery, and nothing to worry about. However, my 2004 legacy must've had the same problem, as the battery holder corroded completely and needed replacement after about 60,000 miles. That cost me almost $200 at the dealer! That's all to report for now.
Goes, and goes, and goes...
Imp..., 02/25/2022
updated 03/04/2024
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought our Outback used with 135,000 miles July 4th, 2016.. After 5 1/2, years I wrote, "Still going at 240,000 miles in good condition. The onesignificant thing that's quit working is the driver's seat. It's gotten very flat, won't recline up anymore, and the controls don't always function." Now, after 7 1/2 years and 266,600 miles, the driver's seat is completely unadjustable. We know it needs wiring work underneath it or it needs to be replaced. It fits the three of us who drive it with just a pillow,so we don't consider that a big issue daily. The passenger side of the front bumper cracked a and won't hold the fog light up anymore and that side panel was damaged in an accident. The one scary problem is the electrical system under the console cought fire six months ago.
Safety finishes after the dollar
Gary Mcghee, 03/02/2021
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The outback has had a few recalls from 2011 but one item they chose to save money versus doing a recall is the torque converter. Knowing it's a problem and an expensive one they chose to extend the warranty to 100K versus fixing the problem on their torque converters. Which is great until the car becomes too unsafe to drive at 120K. But give SOA a call they will tell sorry you should have know not to buy a Subaru with over 100K. Nice job SOA, words are nice but actions tell the story.