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LOVE my Subie!

Gail, 02/21/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Buying this car was the least stressful car buying experience I’ve ever had! The car has all the extras that I was asking for, and it was all included. My long legged kids LOVE the room in the back seat. The tech package has been very easy to learn to use.

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One of the best overall cars I ever drove

Sean Kelly, 11/06/2017
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best car at any price

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Outback Outfront

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

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

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An old fogies drive.

P.C., 05/05/2023
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Maybe I missed it but the bright blind spot lights on mirrors give ample warning when lane changing and back up warning for both vehicles and pedestrians are helpful.

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Even happier since I've had it for 6 mos.

Happy as can be, 06/11/2018
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2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

It's the safest car on the road, and the most beautiful!

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Car was just brought into Subaru shop 10 problems

James A Lep Jr, 01/13/2019
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful

I’m telling you this car is giving my wife and I more heartaches then life itself. Bought brand new 2018 Subaru Outback premium from world Subaru in Shrewsbury New Jersey, the car has at least 10 problems also recalls sent owner Joe Wojda emails, he got on it right away, this was purchased brand new, my 1998 Ford Taurus with 150,000 is the car my a/c, stereo, power windows door locks trunk all work fine, please people don’t trust in material things, this car was bought cause it was the safest for my wife, owner Joe Wojda said he trusts his staff 100%, I trust no one except my Lord JESUS CHRIST 100% so Subaru has the car since Thursday Jan 10 2019, they left a detailed message on my machine which doesn’t address at least 9 problems, but said they needed to keep it till next week, they had a problem with the ascent where they couldn’t fix the problem with the welts which if your in an accident the welts have to be welded just at the correct points, so they gave everyone brand new vehicles, because without the welts in the exact spot, an accident might not keep you safe, so what about my car there’s at least 10 things wrong with it, I guess the federal government and several other entities that hold all power in this heartache car situation must make the right move or maybe Subaru stocks will plummet to 0% unless they do the right thing.

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Go for the German

Leila LM, 08/03/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 18 people found this review helpful

Is the Outback the best wagon out there? I think not. I've compared it to a Corolla iM and a 5 series wagon. The 5 series is more tech savvy, more luxurious, reliable, and safe. Yes, so are its Japanese rivals, but they're not as luxurious, technologically advanced, and, dare I say it, not as safe. So, if you're in the market for a wagon, go for the BMW.

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Checkout the blide spots on each side of windows

Tony Sper, 06/04/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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sit in the driver seat and learn all the controls how to turn on and off things how GPS works does it need cell phone lot to olearn Let the dealer go over all the electronics and how to use them. Do not drive off thinking you know all the controls, you don't. Check foot room between brake and gas. Check getting in and out of car space between wheel tight skirt no go. Steering wheel adjust poor. Good and bad

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Thanks Edmunds

Frank, 10/24/2017
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful

Consult Edmunds website!!

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Nothing to offer

Bob, 02/26/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Only notable feature is the stero system.

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