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Bill M, 07/17/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far, so good. Car feels solid, ride is smooth and quiet. Fast? nope, but not underpowered as some will say, and hey, it's a wagon after all. The car will get you there quick enough. Instrument panel and dash are clean and efficient without being overly spartan. Significantly more leg room than the '00 OB I traded in (yes, loyal). HK sound system probably won't impress die-hard audiophiles, but Stevie Ray Vaughan sounds perfectly crisp to me! Summertime now, but I expect the AWD to treat me the same way it did in my '00 when the snow flies and that is the real reason why I buy these cars in the first place. Good car, go ahead.
Lovin' Ruby Subie
bmccarter, 01/15/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought Ruby January 3, 2011 after 3-month search. Considered Santa Fe, Sorento, Mazda CX-7, Rav-4, CR-V. Liked the lower profile vs. the taller SUV types, yet has good visibility and elevated driving position. Was worried 2.5 might not be peppy enough, but it's fine, especially for fiancee, who loves the car. I Like the CVT just fine, although I drove the 6-cyl too and really liked that engine. With gas heading back up it just made more sense to get the 2.5. Of all the cars I drove Ruby had the best balance. That is, she's comfortable, looks good, practical, has great storage, should be reliable, gets great gas mileage for a car in this class, has good technology and build quality.
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Great in the mountains!
The Outback Rocks, 08/17/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have over 3000 miles on my 2011 Outback and have been very happy. It has a smooth quite ride with plenty of power for hills and passing other cars. The front seats are firm and comfortable for long trips and the rear seat room is the best on the market. I have taken it to the Sierra, in California, twice and it was very impressive. Driving up the steep grades was no problem and it handled the trails around Crowley Lake like a champ. The AC works well and keeps the inside cool and comfortable even when its well over 100 outside. There is enough space for a full size spare, which I added. I tried the hill assist mode on a steep hill and it worked as intended with no backward motion
Horrible Seat Comfort and Goofy Nav System
cincy3, 08/15/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
I now own my first Subaru Outback for just a week and already want to get rid of it. One huge factor... the seat headrests are horrible. Have now, after purchasing the car, found several blogs citing the same problem. The headrests lean too far forward making my neck ache - and I cannnot find a comfortable position. I now need to find someone to fix it or i will be getting rid of it after just a week of ownership. Also - a minor complaint - the Nav system is goofy. Takes different disks for different parts of the country instead of one simple system like Garmin. So, living on the edge of their regions - I have to keep switching disks. goofy.
My First Suabru but can't say last
suntg, 07/25/2011
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Though I found following features are missing, still love it. 1. Speedometer is so small and not easy to read as compare to other cars. I have no clue why there is a fuel economy meter; when there is an option to see fuel average next to digital clock. 2. AC options are limited and not completely described in the manual. Manual doesnt say how to change the Auto mode to manual mode. I accidently discovered that. 3.There is no Service Reminder available and you need to remember the service dates/miles etc. 4.Seats are comfortable but not long enough to give you thigh support. 5.No auto lock feature. 6.GPS is a jock not enough features.
Impressed
Pilotdad, 06/14/2010
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We were looking for an AWD/4WD vehicle to replace our rear wheel drive sedan. We have driven several Hondas over the years and were considering the Crosstour. We really wanted to like it but just didn't. It was comfortable, but didn't handle well and didn't have a lot of power even though it had a V6. Hey, if I'm going to give up the gas mileage for the bigger engine, I want some guts in return! We also tried the Venza but were unimpressed. Then we drove the OB. Wow, it was great. Handled well, plenty of zip, nice fit and finish, comfortable, and roomy. Great visibility. High reliability by consumer groups. I can see why Subie owners are so loyal now that I own one! Consider it.
Failed Transmission
Melinda Hoffman, 09/22/2021
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2011 Outback February 4, 2021. After my mechanic looked it over & found no issues. It had 142,000 miles . In July I started having transmission issues right at 150,000 miles. My mechanic found a low mileage transmission which I had to take a personal loan out to pay. I have recently found out from another mechanic that has worked on many older Subaru’s that the entire transmission does not need to be replaced. Just a part within the transmission called a Valve Body that cost about $1,300. He was surprised that I made it to 150,000 because usually there’s issues between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. I don’t plan on ever having another Subaru after I get this personal loan paid. After job loss due to COVID & having surgery, I purchased a vehicle that I could afford. Just didn’t realize that I’d have to take out a loan to purchase used transmission. I complained to Subarau Corp & there was nothing they could do. They did tell me about recall for passenger airbag. There should be a recall on the valve body part within transmission. I don’t plan on ever purchasing another Subaru. What a disappointment!!!
Outback love
Krissy Simonsen, 12/31/2018
updated 01/04/2022
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my outback in Alaska in the fall of 2010 and it has been a great car. I moved to Nashville and around 100K miles we started with an electrical issue that no one can figure out. It drains its battery daily for months then stops. Sometimes it hesitates to start. The only thing that has been added to the car is auto start, which was done at the dealership upon purchase. This summer, I moved to Utah and the cold again. Oddly enough, the car loves the cold. The electrical issues happens less in the cold. I did the 50K service and the 150K service. Brakes twice. Best car maintenance cost wise I have ever owned. I drove this car all over rural Alaska with no cell service and never once doubted my outback. Too bad they dont make a van as I would love to upgrade to a bigger vehicle!
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NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS WAY TOO SOON
bunsen00, 09/24/2013
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We've been driving Subarus for many years, and loved them. This is the 2nd 1 we bought new. I love my car, but upon last inspection I had to replace back brakes, rotors, and need new tires. This would be fine if it had 100,000 miles on it. But it is NOT alright when it has just over 31,000 miles on it. The serviceman wanted to know how long the vehicle sat because the rotors were so rusty. The car never sat! We've had to replace rotors before, but never on anything that had less than 100,000 miles on it! I know I will think twice before going with Subaru after this, and I hope you all will too! I've always recommended them to other people, but no more!
Subaru lacks integrity
Bird, 10/24/2019
2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2011 Subaru Outback, my first Subaru and last. The car has 102,000 miles on it. Most of my prior vehicles were Nissians that lasted over 200,000 miles without major repairs. Within 3 months my Subaru had a squeal sound coming from the CVT along with a slight hesitation. This has progressively gotten worse and the TCM reflash that the Subaru dealer conducted did not work. They stated the car will need a new transmission. Called Subaru headquarters hoping for assistance and none was provided. The car is also burning oil with no leaks. Subaru lacks integrity. Consumers need to complain to their state attorney general office; enough complaints will warrant lawsuit.
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