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daleln, 10/28/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
After purchasing a 2000 Subaru Legacy/Outback to be used as a kid's car, the wife and I were amazed at how well the Legacy had held up for the past 12 years. Aside from some wear and tear, it was a better car than our 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2008 Ford Edge SEL. That got the ball rolling into researching and ultimately replacing the aforementioned vehicles with a new 2013 Subaru Outback. We've owned the car now for a little over two weeks and about 700 miles of driving. The Outback looks great and with Subaru's AWD feels competant and safe. Fuel economy thus far has been a rock solid 24.3 mpg in city driving. The car is exceptionally quiet and road noise is dampened to a whisper.
Great car, and I'm spoiled
msurles1, 09/12/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My last 3 cars have been Lexus sedans, so I'm spoiled. But when it came time for a new car, I wanted more sane payments, and a car more suited to my new home where we get some snow and ice in the winter. I have to say I am thoroughly satisfied with my new 2013 Outback Limited. It's adequately comfortable, smooth, quiet, and solid, and has enough amenities so that I don't miss my Lexus (OK, I do, but not the payments or poor performance in snow). I got the 4, but get the 6 cylinder if you want the full luxury SUV feel.
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Neil Rosenberg, 10/09/2017
updated 04/12/2021
2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
4/10/2021 update: Still happy! 4/10/2020 Update: If it was possible, I like this car more now than ever; it's become like an extension of my body. This may sound weird, but I like the fact that it lacks the high-tech gewgaws that newer versions are getting. There's no way I want a car that is attached to the internet. I really DON'T miss the "Eyesight" nags (I know how to drive!). I don't even miss the big touch screen that's in most of the new cars -- I prefer actual buttons and knobs. This 2013 Sube is obviously a transition vehicle, somewhere between old-style and what they're making now. It's a good place to be. Original review: We're long time Subaru Outback owners, going back as far as 1998. This 2013 model addresses most if not all of my concerns, and has become a beloved vehicle. Even though the 3.6R engine isn't an MPG champ, it's well worth it (for me) for the added power. Nothing like getting onto a highway, passing, or generally maneuvering when you've got a real "corporation" under the hood. This car/SUV has a commanding presence on the road, always acts in a predictable and safe manner and has quickly become like an appendage to my body. My one difficulty was that the 5spd automatic had fairly prominent "shift shock" at low speeds, I was constantly getting jolted during simple downshifts or upshifts. No more. I went to the local Subaru dealer, found the guy most well versed on transmissions, and in a few minutes he had loaded the newest firmware onto the transmission control module. Problem solved, just like that. This is something no ordinary garage could have done. Beyond that, I love the added legroom and space inside (I carry two segways plus 5 people, no problem), the radio sounds amazing, and there's so much less road and wind noise compared with my prior 2003 Outback. The only real weakness is the navigation system, it's a dog. Not a problem: I use my smartphone or Garmin anyway. I do wish I had the Eyesight system, but there were no used cars with it available in my area. This car is a winner, and if the year-to-year progress is any indication, I'm sure the newer ones will be equally impressive.
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After owning a Lexus RX, this car surpasses
Robert Krieger, 03/19/2016
2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Having owned Lexus and Mercedes SUV/s this car surpasses them in value and resale. Dependable and tough as nails. Even runs on regular fuel instead of premium like my Lexus Volvo and Mercedes. I have always kept a Volvo wagon in my household, but this car has toppled Volvo from consideration. In fact, it was $15K cheaper than the comparable Volvo wagon with free maintenance for 2 years, including tires and oil changes!!! I am a new fan of the Outback!! Killer reliability and incredible resale to boot. No brainer.
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Trailered it to the dealership because all oil was gone
Mel B, 07/08/2015
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I had gone through the consumption test at 40k miles and now at 62500 miles (6000 miles since last oil change, 7500 recommended by dealership) it was empty- NO OIL left after adding 2 quarts since oil change at 56,500 miles. We put it on a trailer and dropped it off to be looked at. They suggest replacing the PCV valve at this point, so we'll see. Bought the car in August of 2014, so less than a year, with 34000 miles on it. Tried to trade it in and they offered me $16000 after I paid $24500 less than a year prior. Massive disappointment
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