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Superb automobile. Exceeded expectations

Alan, 04/02/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Believe rave reviews that other Subaru owners tell you about their experiences. Great car. Love the electronic and structural safety features. Looking forward to taking an extended auto trip across the west.

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Electronics nightmare, Subaru won’t or can’t fix

DrK, 06/11/2020
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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The ‘Head Unit’ on our 2018 Outback has not worked since we bought it. Have had two dealership ‘reboots’ which did nothing. They suggested it was my iPhone problem - ithe vehicle definitely has Apple CarPlay issues, but I can’t even count on the radio working. Tried husband’s iPhone - didn’t help. Then - on third try to get it fixed, I was told that all updates were current and that they couldn’t reproduce the problems - therefore they couldn’t fix anything. Two days later same problems occurred. The mechanic asked me to take a ‘video’ of the screen when it failed - how ridiculous is that??? Finally (just at two years into the problem, they replaced the system - and it failed again today. Wish I had never heard of Subaru - will never buy another one, and would certainly not recommend a Subaru to anyone.

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This is my 6th Subaru!

G.Quinton, 01/12/2020
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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We're from New England, I've had 2 Foresters, and now 4 Outbacks. I came back to Subaru in Connecticut; because I wanted to go fishing for trout and salmon upstate Vermont and New Hampshire. This meant going through the backwoods and offroad. My other car simply couldn't do it. The other big plus is it's always been all wheel drive, so snow, heavy rains don't brother it... It can get us where we want to go at any given time!!each of my vehicles has served us admirably for tens of thousands of miles without ever needing a service call.

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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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2018 Subaru Outback - Great!

Diane M, 04/20/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have leased the Subaru Legacy, and now the Outback. I love the Outback. I’m remides me of all the things I loved about the Legacy. It has a luxurious feel and a quite interior. The look of the dashboard blew me away. I love the comfort of the seats. The drive is so smooth. Most importantly I feel safe.

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