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Superb car except for a bit of oil usage
David, 02/12/2023
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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2013 Outback Premium, with 6-speed manual transmission. Everything works to perfection and at 104k miles it drives like a new car. Only annoying thing is oil usage: about a quart every 1500 miles. Not the end of the world; I just carry a couple of extra quarts in back. The OE Bluetooth system did not agree with my iPhone starting in 2021, so I replaced it with a Kenwood aftermarket GPS unit ... works incredibly well. The suspension got a bit clattery, so I replaced the OE sway bar bushings with polyurethane ones ... problem absolutely solved. Easy for the corner mechanic to work on; no need to take it to the dealer. All in all I would say that it has been a truly superb car. Outbacks are no longer available with a stickshift, so am trying to really take care of this one.
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Bonnie, 06/18/2022
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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This my second outback. The first one I kept for 14 years and I hope to keep this one the same. I follow the maintenance schedule and have never had any repairs other than brakes. a new battery , and new tires. It handles well in snow and dry weather. It is the most dependable brand I ever owned.
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Great, practical car but has oil leak issues
David, 07/22/2020
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This car developed a serious leak in the cam cover and required a complete engine reseal at 63k. The work was completed under extended warranty. However, it is still leaking and the dealer is redoing the work. Hard to say how it will play out at this point. Other than that I have enjoyed this car. Gets great highway mileage (30+) but nowhere near city MPG in city/near suburbs with lots of 4-way stops (~18 MPG). Great storage capacity, driver seat a little low and not adjustable.
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Excellent car, except for owners of Thule equipment
kingti, 07/27/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Very good to excellent in all aspects, except for the integrated roof rack. The crossbars do not work with many older Thule products (bike carriers, ski racks, kayak carriers), and they do not extend beyond the width of the roof line. For those outdoor enthusiasts who need to carry multiple items, we need to attach standard Thule crossbars. However, the design of the roof limits the front to back bar distance to 25 inches. This makes for a less stable kayak carrier or rooftop box. I am told that Subaru and Yakima have an agreed upon specific adapter for Yakima crossbars. Subaru needs to do the same with Thule, given the large number of Thule enthusiasts.
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Jimmy joe, 01/19/2016
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2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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The car is five years old and a new battery is the only thing replaced.Have had 5 snow events this winter so far and we are always confident in our safety with our Outback.
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