2012 Subaru Outback

Everybody should drive one.

By Master Cylinder (WA) on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,000

Pros: "Quality of construction, looks, handling, safety"

Cons: "Electronics complicated for 65+ duffers"

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

"This is our 3rd Subaru. #1 was a 1996 or 7 Legacy Outback Wagon, #2 was a 2001 Forester. We were hitting high mileage on the Forester and wanted some new wheels. We don't even bother looking at other manufacturers any more because, we have gotten spoiled by those first 2 and you get a lot of car for your dollar. We love the AWD. Subaru knows AWD like nobody else. We travel from Washington to the Rockey Mountain states often in summer and winter and it feels like its glued to the road no matter what kind of road you're on. The interior is a bit spartan, but comfortable, heated seats are great, we like the reclining rear seats and the gnerous cargo area. The steering is positive with a crisp, accurate response. Suspension isn't mushy, you have a good feel of the road. The CVT tranny feels weird, but you get used to it. You don't get those shif-up/down transitions so, at first, it seems to be sluggish, but really, it isn't. What Subaru does with 2.5 liters is amazing. I've driven dozens of rental cars over the years because of my job, from New Jersey to Washington State, and not one of them, IMHO, can come up to the overall comfort, quality, value and fun to drive factor, of the Subaru. And last, take a good look at the welding and panel fit. Subaru makes a darn good car. We feel the quality in it everywhere but in the wallet."

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On The Road Again

By Medisyn (NY) on Thursday, February 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 41,000

Pros: "MPG, Comfort, Winter Premium PKG"

Cons: "Towing capabilities just has to work a little hard"

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

"I work for a Sales Company which has me on the road for approx 45k miles/yr. I have had my 2012 Outback for almost 1 year and I really enjoy the comfortable ride. Heated Leather seats are GREAT for the minus teen temps here in Upstate NY. I have had 3 Escapes,1 Liberty and 1 Forrester. There is no better, comfortable ride than the Outback! The Bluetooth, IPhone hook up is user Friendly and helps me communicate with customers while on the fly without worry of getting a ticket for being on the phone while driving. I have had ZERO problems and I have 41k on this Outback already. In 55MPH zones I'm averaging 30 MPG On the Interstate approx. 28.5. I would buy an Outback again!"

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Great Car

By Fritz (Minneapolis, MN) on Saturday, February 06, 2010

"A solid, well built car. The 3.6 is a strong, smooth engine. The navigation system is easy to use and the stereo sounds great. The car "sticks" to the road and handles the snow and cold with ease. Rear seat legroom is much improved over previous models. This is my 4th Subaru, and it easily my favorite. The car is a great value, especially when reliability and safety are considered."

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Loved it so much bought another

By Tim (OR) on Monday, October 10, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5

Pros: "Mileage, Price, Fit and Finish, Overall performanc"

Cons: "Dealer service compared to rivals is lacking"

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

"The mileage with the fit and finish to the interior are my favorites. While my wife would say the navigation and the back up camera are hers. Nice up grades to our new one. The reliablity is out of this world. Roomy interior the cargo space is actually very spacious. When you compare to others in its class the smart choice is the subaru hands down. For the money nothing even comes close."

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I love it!

By ves (Norway) on Friday, January 21, 2011

"Well, the premium/limited version cost roughly 90-95.000$ here in Norway due to very high taxation.... But, I have one :) and the car perform outstanding in winterconditions. 5 of my 12 months ownership has been in winterconditoons. Never have I been afraid that the car would not handle 10 inch snow, pure ice hills or anything. In the summertime, I just cant wait until the winter comes again. There is no vibrations in the steering and no "wining" from the CVT. But the Harman Kardon stereo had to be restartet 2-3 times because it would not respond to input, and the winter front window with heating is as I can tell, not working. It drives smooth, but perhaps a little booring, it just glides.. very comfortably.. My wife loves the car, and she feel very safe in it :) I would have bought it again, and I will defently check out what subaru has to offer when I change car again in 2015 + -."

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