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Excellent do-it-all machine
lashleroux15, 12/28/2011
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
40 of 58 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2012 Premium 2.5i with moonroof package. This replaced a 2008 nissan altima because I just needed more trunk/carry space but decent mileage. I compared it to the Equinox/Terrain twins plus others. After looking at all the options, the Subaru had the best overall package for my needs. Drives great and is very comfortable. Mileage is good (averaging 26 MPG in mixed driving). Back seat is actually bigger than my Altima (fits 3 kids easily) yet takes up the same space in the garage. AWD is excellent (works great in snow so far) with no worries about grip. Handling dynamics are good for the higher stance....
Great car
SubeDude, 08/11/2021
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2012 and 151,000 miles later this car is still perfect (cuz I take care of it) getting 32 mpg and has original front brakes. No leaks, no vibrations, rattles or squeaks - interior is perfect. Only $$ spent were normal maintenance, a rear set of brakes, A/F sensor, O2 sensor ( both at 145k miles and tires. No, my car is not only driven on perfect days but in all types of weather in northern Wisconsin. My other car is a 2017 Outback with 61k miles. It too is perfect and has only seen normal maintenance. Subarus are awesome vehicles.
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Over achiever
340beeper72, 09/13/2014
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had our Outback three years now. Piled up almost 20K miles per year. No serious complaints. Does a great job hauling around our family of four plus two dogs. Around town fuel economy is really good. Never gets below 20 mpg. Performance is surprisingly good considering the modest 175 hp rating. The CVT transmission does a good job getting the most from the engines without revving the snot out of it. Typically gets high 20s mpg on the highway, and occasionally low 30s through flat terrain. AWD works as well as you'd expect in the winter. Pretty much unstoppable. One thing sorely missing on this vehicle is an auto lift gate.
Practical and comfy
IFL, 02/09/2020
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
AWD is a dream in winter and on dirt roads. The cargo capacity is unmatched at this size and price. Only thing I didn't like was the electric parking brake.
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1gman, 12/30/2011
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2012 OB Limited with the sunroof package. The car seems to be great so far, my wife loves it. I like the look and performance of it. She came out of a 98 Volvo wagon. She wanted a wagon again so that limited the choices. We narrowed it down between the Venza and the OB. Toyota was difficult to work with, would never call me back so I gave up on them and bought the OB. I will update in a month or two about how it is doing. I got the car for about $450 below invoice through the Costco auto program which made the process much easier.