Used 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Competent and fun utility vehicle
restless4, Austin, TX, 11/24/2012
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
Bought a silver Limited 3 months/3500 miles ago. In general it is a very competent vehicle, extremely spacious for the overall dimensions of the vehicle. Initial reliability has been perfect. 2013 included a change to the suspension, which has made this car handle well, and fun to drive on country road. Two downsides to this car. First is that it does have an economy car feel, even as the high end Limited model. Switchgear, plastics used, and such are cheap for a $30K car, and there are some sloppy manufacturing shortcuts that are easily noticeable. Second is that the 2013 model has a new drivetrain that's supposed to get better mpg, but it seems to have dropped from the 2012s.
Subaru does NOT honor warranties
cocat, Monument, CO, 05/02/2019
updated 05/04/2021
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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John of Columbus, NC loves his Outback Limited
jaacolumbusnc, Rabun Gap, GA, 09/30/2012
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
On 8/23/2012 I traded in my 2012 Honda CR-V EXL for an Ice Silver Outback 2.5i Limited with Option Package 04, body ice molding, puddle lights and splash guards. It is far more quiet and comfortable then the Honda. It rides like a sedan and is terrific on fuel. I am honestly getting 25-26 mpg around town and close to 29 on my limited highway driving. My dealer, Vic Bailey Imports, Spartanburg, SC was a real treat to deal with.
Love Our 2013 Subaru Outback Limited
sus77, High Point, NC, 09/10/2012
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!
Suspension is a little hard as are the interior plastics
theooutback, Haverhill, MA, 03/05/2013
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is our second Outback, the first being a 2006. What's nice - the interior styling, the very good AWD, and FINALLY rear air vents (at least in the Limited) that have been available on non-US Outbacks for years. But they did stiffen things up a bit and this is described by some professional reviewers as improved handling. In real world driving, it means that imperfect pavement (really normal pavement these days) is always there with you. It's not bouncy, just hard. Which brings me to the interior plastics - tap on them with your nails to get a knock on the door sound. The materials seem fairly cheap aside from the seating surfaces. A lesson from recent Toyotas?