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Subaru does NOT honor warranties
cocat, 05/02/2019
updated 05/04/2021
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
Subaru warranties aren't worth the paper they are written on. Had a 2011 we loved that was totaled by hail. Replaced with a used 2013, didn't realize all of the serious defects that have been getting increasingly worse. Engine failed at 77,000 but should have been covered by extended warranty for a known issue with our VIN#. Subaru refused to cover because they couldn't perform tests since engine won't run properly... what?! Just google "Subaru oil consumption warranty" and "CVT extended warranty" you will see they do this to avoid showing a recall on these defective vehicles. Repair will cost $9600. Subaru offered $1000 toward repair or $750 toward a new car - how insulting! Never been lied to so easily by so many people in collusion. We are not customers to Subaru, we are suckers. Asked what they would give us on trade in for our broken 2013, they offered $1000 because they would never try to sell it as a used car, even if repaired, because it has too many defects, HA. I always knew that a Subie would likely need head gaskets around 100,000 miles, but never dreamed that Subaru would not honor it's own warranties.
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First car!
lynncy, 08/21/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful
As this was my first car and I'm a highly practical person who wants to make sure I make the absolute best decision for me, I drove, drumroll please... 30 cars. I even drove the 2012 and 2013 outbacks back to back to see if I could notice significant differences in the way it drove. I did. Much less body roll and more pep with slightly better gas mileage did me in. So far I've driven 1500 miles, mostly city. City, I've been averaging 23 MPG and on the highway I did about 28 with two large adults and all our junk for a vacation. I haven't done much off-roading, but I can tell this car would handle it no problemo.
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My first Subaru - 900 mile review
wolfie8, 09/25/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I like the uniqueness of this car, I'm glad they priced it sensibly. It is really good value considering the capabilities and quality you get. I like the elevated stance & feel it gives you when driving. Love the ground clearance. The clean look from underneath with nothing hanging down. 1st tank all city was 24.7mpg. 2nd tank mostly highway@80mph w/4 adults 25.9 mpg -both hand calculated. The CVT is awesome. I drive manuals too but this is a great transmission. Keeps rpm's low in most situations and offers good thrust. This car is a pleasure to drive. Quiet. Solid. I am a fairly critical car person and do my research.
Oil guzzling noise maker
Lori, 12/07/2018
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I wanted this outback so badly that I bought it used in 2015 and didn’t realize there were already reports of trouble with this year model. I went from adding a little extra oil now and then to a quart every 500-600 miles. And then, a noise developed. It got louder. And louder. AND LOUDER. Apparently it’s the transmission. (You can find multiple videos of 2013’s with the same problem online.) Repairs would be more than the car is worth. I’m disappointed to say the least, and won’t buy another Subaru.
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Love Our 2013 Subaru Outback Limited
sus77, 09/10/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Traded in our 2007 Ford Expedition for a 2013 Outback 2.5i Limited with Moonroof. We are so glad we did! We have about 1000 miles on the car and its been a blast to drive. The car handles well and the 2nd generation CVT is very smooth. Our gas mileage has ranged between 26 and 29 MPG in 50/50 mixed driving. The new front end and grille makes the 2013 Outback stand out. The interior is spacious and seems to be made of material in high quality. The harmon karmen sound system is great as well. This is our third Subaru and it won't be our last!