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nice car, poor audio system
jefre, 01/21/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 34 people found this review helpful
bought this 2012 v-6 limited in october. provides good accelaration but body "roll" is significant and scary. the dash buttons are tiny and confusing to the eye. heater fan is so noisy. i had a subi in the 90's and liked it very much but it wasn't refined and poor sound system. i bought this w top of the line HK sound system which subi has promoted its excellance. well, its totally mediocre. i drive an hour each way to work and like a bit of music. its hard on the ear. also the ipod-usb has very limited function while you are driving. so if your on the highway you need stop the car to change artist or song etc. i just traded it in for a 4runner. im so happy now!
Do not buy this car
2012outback, 12/27/2013
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 30 people found this review helpful
This car has a 60,000 transmission warranty. Our transmission needs to be replaced at 67,000 miles. The car is less than 2 years old and the mileage is all highway miles. I could not recommend this vehicle to anyone. When the transmission went out I was on the highway with children in the car. I cannot express how horrifying this experience was. Don't buy this car.
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Poor Gas Mileage
jayarobinson79, 12/31/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my subaru outback but the only issue is that I get 21-23 mpg and I mostly drive highways. My dealer acknowledges the low mpg but says it is within specs. Other than that, the car is great to drive, comfortable on long trips, and the kids enjoy the ride.
I'm in love with this wagon.
Lesjean, 07/21/2020
updated 01/21/2021
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I always wanted but could never afford an Outback. Finallyfound one with all the features I wanted used. Dependable, reliable, awesome to drive. Rides more like a dream. I can't imagine not having it now.
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Even better than the 1st one purchased
BL, 12/28/2018
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought Outback 2000, then 2012, and what a difference. Late model Outbacks are larger, heavier and drive more like an SUV. You can drive over potholes and barely feel a thing (lots of the in my area). Lots of cargo space, helped moving 2 kids to/from college. Very reliable car, no problems at all. Would buy another.
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