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Young women tell me how much they like the looks

Bake, 01/26/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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The safety features are outstanding! I don't think anyone has done it better. The size is just right. It has great maneuverability and still has lots of easy loading cargo area. I have had young women tell me in the parking lot how much they like the looks of my car. The price was good and the resale value is good as well. The bottom line is that I have owned quite a few cars but none that I have liked better than this one. Did I mention the great safety features?

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2016 Outback

Deryk Thompson, 03/03/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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We are huge Subaru lovers in this family, for many reasons. It’s all about value for the money, reliability, and the peace-of-mind of Subaru’s all-wheel drive system. Having had two Outbacks so far (one as a work vehicle and this one), 2 Foresters, we can’t say enough about how much we love these vehicles. They make some of the best vehicles on the road today. We can’t say enough about the outstanding service we receive at Faulkner Subaru of Mechanicsburg. You may pay a bit more for service there (compared to other service centers), but we can’t say enough about how well we are treated, the quality of service and positive experience with their service staff, loaner cars when ours are in for a more extensive service, etc. I would recommend Faulkner Subaru of Mechanicsburg to anyone for outstanding vehicle sales and service.

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I want top of the line with NO leather!

C A Shields, 08/16/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Why doesn't Suburu offer top premium package without having to get leather???? My only real problem with 2016 outback is that the phone connectivity does not work very well. Also I noticed that sometimes defrost not great.

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Great gas mileage for an awd

John, 10/15/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Great commuter car, but not for anything an hour or more. Heated steering wheel would have been a nice option. The remote sto is ridiculous as it stops once you open the car door.

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Awesome New England Whip!

Peter Marshalka, 11/14/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Great value! I drove the 6 cylinder as my initial test drive and found it to be very powerful. I chose the 4 cylinder which provides plenty of power and better fuel economy. My lease is up next month, and I'm in the process of purchasing the vehicle.

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Love My Outback

Maurine, 11/30/2018
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2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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The only problems I have had with my Outback have been covered by Subaru of America, either through recalls or by them covering the parts and repair charge. They also have high expectations of their dealers. This is a super ethical and customer oriented company.

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I'm a Volvo Technician And only drive Subaru's!

Brent, 12/21/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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As the title states I'm a professional Auto tech at a luxury car dealership. Subaru makes one hell of car and I know cars. The car has been perfect totally turn key. I have the top of the line limited model which will cost you low 30s which is a such a fantastic bang for your buck compared to a new Volvo XC60 which I will do a comparison for you guys. The Volvo would be another 15k with the same features and depreciation is far greater. Volvo is as relaible as it gets while the Volvo is in the shop for electrical issues and oil burning issues. Absolutely love the car and it's awesome on gas. No complaint s!

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Great car

Ron, 01/11/2019
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2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Good car. Hard to deal for. Little noisy at times. Just OK acceleration

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Convinced 2 Sisters and 3 Cousins to Buy Subaru

Dell Main, 03/22/2019
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is the perfect size for retirees and small families. The EyeSight system is the best collision avoidance system I've experienced in any car. I've driven cars from the "big 3" in America, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi, Jaguar, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, and Mazerati. This car surpasses them all. Plus, the car has been maintenance free for 89,000+ miles -- unlike the others. Everyone who has ridden in this car comments on how quiet and comfortable it is -- even 3 adults in the back seat!

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Many years of enjoyment with Subaru Outbacks

Was##062659, 06/23/2019
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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We've enjoyed terrific reliability, performance, safety and value from our Subaru Outbacks. In my opinion, the one substantial flaw of Subaru Outbacks, are the tinny metal that they are constructed of, and the predisposition of tinny Subaru metal to ding, practically, just by looking at it. I'm fairly certain that Subaru has value-engineered the tinny construction of the exterior surface metal of their cars (particularly, exterior door and fender panels) for a reason, and that by lightening up their cars with tinny metal, Subaru is able to (#1 MAKE MORE MONEY) and shave a few gallons away of gasoline consumption by their cars. If you want a car that looks good, I'd caution you about owning a Subaru. unless you live in an area with no careless motor vehicle operators, shopping carts (like the type that slam their car door into your car), and no motor vehicles.

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