Used 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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A must for winter driving
Catucho, Oak Park, IL, 04/15/2019
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have owned this Outback for five years now and put over 130K miles. A lot them in SW Michigan, northern Indiana and eastern Illinois, where driving in lake-effect snow is inevitable and I am so glad to have the all-wheel drive Subaru with winter tires. This year on the I-94 stretch from Michigan City to Saint Joseph I counted over 50 cars in the ditch in four snowy drives. I could feel the icy and poor grip conditions of the road, a slight loose rear end, but never loss of steering or traction. While the car behind me lost it and went over the ditch into the trees. very scary. So that is for the good about the car. What I am not very impressed is the fuel consumption, which for me averages 20~21 in Hwy. It is a bit noisy at the normal highway speed in Michigan (80 mph). As for engine instruments, it is a bit scarce with only a needle MPG, which is totally useless. I would rather have a Temp or Oil Pressure gauge instead. Good towing capacity for the vehicle GVWR, although is seems a bit under weight at the towing limit of 2,700 lbs. You can feel the tugs and pushes of the trailer, specially if the trailer has no brakes. In general a very good, rugged small SUV (or cross??? Who knows what they are called) vehicle with some few and minor details in need of improvement.
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Thought I loved my Murano but really love the Outback
uscrph, Roebuck, SC, 05/09/2013
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD with 20 inch wheels/navigation and all the upgrades. I had 60,000 miles but had issues with the electronic system from nearly the first year of ownership. It was the best driving SUV I have had and was supper loaded and nice --- the big problem was it was dependable with being able to crank it up due to dead batteries - suspect from all of the electronic gadgets placing drain on the car all of the time. Decided to go with the 2012 Subaru which was 6 months old and had 22,000 miles on it from one driver. The car was in almost new condition from front to back. Getting 24 mpg average for both city/highway traffic which is right in line with the specs.
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nice car, poor audio system
jefre, Danbury, CT, 01/21/2012
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!
Number 2 out of 3
Lorie M. Kennealy, Peotone, IL, 08/06/2018
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
This was our 2nd Outback. In 2015 we traded our 2001 Outback (LL Bean) in for or 2015 Forester Touring. I guess you could say we're sold or hooked on Subaru's. The only thing I can say about Subaru is that the cares they make are wonderful and long lasting with very very few problems. We love SUBARU !!!!!!!
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Snow Gobbler off roader
John, Bellevue, WA, 09/02/2015
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
So far the Outback 3.6R - 5 speed trans Limited w/nav. is a gem. No problems just maint. Ice cold air, MPG avg 26+ - hwy around 30+ smooth ride, quiet engine, snow gobbler and easy to drive. Keeping this car for another 5 years or longer. Have a 2013 Legacy limited 2.5i and it was flawless and just as good. Big front seats, quality leather; the black leather looks as good as it did in 2012. Paint is shiny. Glad I purchased the Outback over the other FWD V6 brands this car can't be compared to other vehicles it's in a class of its own. The H6 is so smooth and quiet its a pleasure to drive. What is really fun is the turning radius you can do circles with it...
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