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Brand new purchase of a 2018 Subaru Outback

Kevin, 07/30/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is our 2nd Subaru purchase from International Subaru of Merrillville and both transaction were great. This one was even better Nick Ferguson is an awesome young man with a great personality. His knowledge of all brands of cars will help you in your decision to purchase a Subaru. I can tell you that my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek has over 60,000 carefree miles. I expect the Subaru Outback to be no different. Stop in and give Nick a try.

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Outback Outfront

Dennis Connelly, 09/04/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this car it is everything I was looking for and more

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Subaro Outback

DD, 07/19/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great vehicle!

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Great daily grind plus off the beaten path

Ultraman, 09/09/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Stock high clearance and all wheel drive. Keeping with the times with Android Auto and Car Play Support. Card like driving dynamics.

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Best choice

Richard Olsen, 11/07/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Its best choice I have ever made

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first subaru certainly not the last

James, 03/28/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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surprisingly roomy- more passenger and storage space than our GMC Terrain

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Great car!

Great car, 04/02/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car, great reviews by others. It is our second, now we both drive one!

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First Subaru

Peter G, 01/19/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Not only checked all the boxes for the next car that I wanted to buy, but had more about the car that I enjoy each day. The car has great handling, acceleration, and provides a lot of luxury features for a rugged AWD wagon.

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Great car, horrible electronic and rattles

Lsttmsubownr, 01/12/2019
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
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Top of the line 2018 3.6r touring. Less than a year old and less than 10k when issues started. Infotainment system had multiple black out, squiggling line issues before completely failing. Subaru did replace with “updated” unit after 5 weeks of driving around with nothing I paid for (nav, Harmon Kardon sound, Bluetooth, back up camera). Called Subaru customer service number, very nice. They told me they would make it a more positive experience? Not sure what that means as they haven’t followed up or offered anything to me. Saying something and doing are 2 different thing folks. Rattles in this car are like a disease. They come and go and I never know why. I’ve have had several that sound like they’re behind the...you guessed it, infotainment system. Maybe there’s some parts just rolling around that nobody has found. Latest issue, the passenger side climate control temperature display went blank for no apparent reason. After turning unit off and back on it shows itself again. I wonder what the next year of ownership brings, ugh!

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Love my new subaru outback!

A Stone, 01/05/2019
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
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Great cruise control assist -- I didn't have to put my foot on the accelerator for an entire hour! The car just adjusts to the speed of traffic. It warns me if I'm leaving my lane or getting close to the edge, and warns me if I'm stopped at a light and the car in front has already started moving -- keeps those impatient drivers from honking! Also brakes automatically to prevent hitting something in front or back. Great job designing this car Subaru!

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