Subaru Outback Change Vehicle

"great handling with the all wheel drive"

"3.0 liter 6-cylinder engine uses regular gas. Acceleration has always had a lag and it's not a turbo. Handlers great, but turning radius is very wide."

"Great in snow"

"The car is a bit underpowered and wallows in the corners, with modifications the handling can be improved, but it still remains under powered. The AWD system combined with a good set of tires makes this the most confidence inspiring vehicle I have ever driven in snow and ice."

"Acceleration OK, but engine runs at too high a speed in highest gear at highway speeds. Car was engineered for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, not for actual highway miles. This manual 5-speed transmission car runs over 3000 rpm at 65 mph; the automatic runs just over 2000 rpm."

"acceleration and climate control, driving to and from Florida with AC, never a hiccup..."

"The flat H6 provides adequate acceleration for city as well as highway driving. Handling in inclement weather is very good. Steering is responsive."

"Acceleration, even with the 6-cylinder model outback wagon, is very anemic. This is especially a problem with passing."

"good power, exceptional traction winter conditions"

"One of the prime impressions on first test driving the car was the superb brake feel and steering. Despite 4-wheel drive, the car handled nicely both in the twisty bits as well as at speed on the open highway. Pedal feel on the brakes was excellent. Both handling and brakes are critical in my evaluating a car."

"Handling is very good, but acceleration is really poor."

"As a four-wheel drive vehicle, I always trust the Subaru to track well in rain, snow, etc. It's a very confidence inspiring car to drive."

"It's pretty gutless and could use stiffer springs, but I have never had a vehicle that handled snow and ice so competently."

"Good power, very quiet engine"

"Accelerates very well, and hugs curves well. Does well on snowy or wet pavement."

"Both are very good."

"We have the six cylinder version and acceleration has never been smooth. You have to take it up to 5,000 rpm to really move up a steep grade from a stop or getting onto the highway."

"the automatic transmission just doesn't accelerate well"

"air conditioner no longer chills air, dealer refused to fix."

"Seats slope down at back are horrible for posture and back pain."

"Hood started to get paint chips then rust. This was after a couple years. Didn't have the $ to fix. Found out several years later that the hood had been repaired. Bought this car brand new. ?'d that and the body guy said the hood had been repainted. Says that the cars come in on big trucks to the dealer, and the chains will on occasion drop down on the car below. Dealers don't have to disclose the damage if the repair is less than a $1000. He said "definitely" the hood had been repaired. We were"

"Major issues in the past with this system, specifically the air conditioning and the electronics. It was not cooling. Subaru was cooperative in correcting the problem, but it took several trips to the dealer and was expensive."

"Front seats are too low, requiring added cushion"

"Seats are not comfortable for long rides, especially for riders who have long legs. Rear seat comfort is even worse. This aspect of the car is my biggest concern by far for what I otherwise consider the best choice among all competing car options. This may turn out to be a deal breaker for when I replace this car with a new one, and may lead me to chose a competing vehicle instead."

"I have taken many long road trips in this car and have always found the seats the be comfortable, the climate control works well, it's not too noise and the ride is comfortable."

"very comfortable seats and very quiet on the highway. On the downside, bumpy ride on uneven streets and not that quiet interior."

"Front seats are too small."

"Seats are firm and very adjustable to adapt to both my wife and myself. Noise at speed is low making conversations and listening to radio easy. Ride is firm and controlled. I consider that extremely important at speed as it gives me a sense of control and security unlike cars that sacrifice control to give you a living room couch ride."

"This Subaru model has especially hard seats. Adding a padded seat cover helps."

"The Subaru is comfortable to drive long distances for my wife who is shorter than me. I am over 6 foot tall and the design for leg room in the drivers side is cramped fortall drivers."

"Has developed a rattle in the headliner area."

"The car is very comfortable and rides well."

"Passenger seat cannot be raised or lowered"

"You cannot get a more durable vehicle. It takes everything you can throw at it with ease"

"Extremely comfortable. Especially over long trips. A bit more road noise than I'd prefer, though."

"Seats are worse than bad. Very uncomfortable."

"The ride is fairly harsh. The turning radius is much larger than a car of this size should have."

"No leg room for passengers in front or rear. Very noisy ride due to all wheel drive. Poor placement of cup holders."

"solid system"

"Very versatile and roomy wagon with super winter AWD Dependable winter starting and AC still works perfectly"

"It's been an excellent car for the past 12 years (although it's at the point where it's needing various repairs to keep rolling)"

"This car has been well worth its value. Consumer reports was the one who recomended this car new and they were not wrong. This car has gone where others have failed or gone into the ditch. It is a incredible machine. I don't know how it would fare against new cars, but it still is on the go and I don't plan on buying a new one until I absoulutly have to."

"still driving it"

"Has been a terrific car."

"We did not intend to keep this auto this long, It has become a very good 2nd auto for hauling kids, groceries, furniture, odds and ends, etc. Plus the 4 wheel drive, it is excellent in central Indiana winters."

"Very reliable, very durable."

"Still going strong after 13 years!"

"Solidly built & very dependable. No unexpected maintenance issues. Purchase price was very reasonable."