2001 Subaru Outback

2001 LLBean Outback Wagon

By didi (VT) on Thursday, February 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 142,000

Pros: "Comfort/cargo/ Reliability! Love the leather!"

Cons: "Low ground clearance compared to other crossovers."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Have LOVED this vehicle. Bought in 2005 as 2nd owner.The car was clean inside and out. I have maintained her faithfully, and she has reliably transported me to many dog shows and navigated my long driveway in snow storms. It's been a great ride and it is time to trade for another used Outback!!"

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Horrible Vehicle!!

By Subaruhater (Canada) on Thursday, February 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200,000

Pros: "Great handiling!"

Cons: "Bad quality EVERYTHING!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Dont buy this car!!! Subaru is a horrible company my car's piston broke and punched a hole in the engine and I almost went off a cliff and died!! It was subaru's fault and they didnt pay for anything!!! They were horrible to me and my family and were not cooperative at all!!! This car is very bad quality!! Im sure other cars are alright but this car is horrible and I DO NOT recoend you buy this!!"

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Next time I will get another Honda

By Indy (IN) on Friday, February 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "style, size, winter driving"

Cons: "gas mileage, head gasket issue, noisy ride"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4

"I sold 92 Honda Accord which I loved and purchased this 2002 Subaru in 03 because I wanted something (newer and) bigger and a friend had an Outback they really liked. I really liked it until it needed head gasket work at 77k miles at a cost of close to $2500. It also reeks of gasoline when the temperature gets really low. Apparently neither of these pretty big flaws was considered for any recall. I just tolerate the occasional stench. I do not dislike the Subaru, it is great for getting around in messy weather and the size is good and fits a lot of stuff. I just don't love it. It never has had much pick up, a rather noisy drive, not kind on gas and for the money, I expected more. I plan to keep for another couple years then go back to Honda."

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xtremely reliable but any repairs were very pricey

By Tom (NY) on Sunday, February 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000

Pros: "Great in snow. One alignment in 100,000 miles."

Cons: "Turning radius is big."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Seem that many 2000 Subarus rust out in the same sopt behind the rear wheels (quarter panel). We live in the northeast and I see this flaw in many similar models."

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