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Transmission and Customer Service Fail
Paola, 07/14/2019
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Subaru Outback CVT Transmission Fail! Subaru customer service Fail! 98% of Subaru on the road after 10 years! FALSE! Our 2013 Outback transmission needs replacement right after our extended warranty which we paid extra for expired. The cost of a new transmission makes this outback totaled. The cost? $9K. The transmission on these outbacks are defective as seen by the thousands from other customer experiences on the web. Subaru knows this. The cost of a new transmission makes this outback totaled. The cost? $9K. The transmission on these outbacks are defective as seen by the thousands from other customer experiences on the web. Subaru knows this. We opened a case with Subaru of which no one argues the point that these transmissions are defective. Spoke with several Subaru reps and the best they offered us was $1500.00 off on a new Subaru purchase. What!? Buy a new Subaru b/c a Subaru is a disposable vehicle immediately after the warranty expires??
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Great car for the Money
cdose, 12/12/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Recently got this car in July 2013. I wasn't thinking of spending the money for a new car but somehow I found one on the lot for 4k off sticker and went for it. It was a great choice, the car is incredible sturdy, useful, easy to drive, it came with a manual which was important to me. The backseats are much more comfortable than any SUV I have been in, lots of space in the back too. First snow of the season hits and I could not be more pleased with how the car handles. The only thing you have to worry about is the cars around you, this thing is just phenomenal in the snow, especially with a manual transmission.
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Excellent car with minor quirks
ssubiedoobie, 07/04/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Great car traded in my sport car, BMW which was in the shop frequently. Having said that I am done with "German" Engineering. I got the Outback for obvious outdoor activities as well as daily driver. The car handles well around sharp curves, their are to minor quirks with the car. 1) audio system to blue tooth, sometimes fades in and out. 2) Ignition keys, this I find more annoying I have not had ignition keys on a car for over 6 yrs but if you can go "retro" then it should not bother you. Overall great car, fun to drive. Impressive off road not only for its handling but the fact that it handles those bumps flawlessly. Works well on potholes also.
MPG not as advertised
qphenic, 11/26/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Outback 2.5i Limited rides and handles fine. Overall utility of the car is good. And the interior satisfies in most respects, including nav and sound. But the car often feels as if it is fighting headwinds, even on gradual descents. I attribute this to the CVT, or perhaps a lack of power. There is also a noticeable vibration which travels up the seatback at idle. But the biggest disappointment by far: I am averaging 21-22 MPG with this car (60/40 city/hwy, non-aggressive driver). EPA combined is listed at 26, so I am not happy.
Perfect for a family of four
biglake7, 09/28/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first OB, coming from a '04 Galant. I'm glad I did the research and waited to get the '13. We have two younger children, 10 and 7. I have 4000 mi. on it. We've taken a 1,000 mi. trip and several shorter ones ranging from 200-300 per trip. I'm looking forward to testing out the tried and true AWD in our midwest winters (WI). Cabin is spacious, especially backseats. While I'm not tall at 5'7", there is an incredible amount of legroom in the backseat. While I never test drove the '12, the re-tuned suspension in the '13 seems to be spot on. There's virtually no body roll in corners (i.e. on and off-ramps). I chose it for the re-tuned engine, MPG, re-tuned suspension, and AWD combination.