2002 Subaru Outback H6 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A real alternative to Ford or Holden"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The following items were replace/repaired under warranty:
1.Timing chain needed to be replace, made a grinding noise on start up.
2.Transmission had a recall (minor item)
General comments?
This was the safest car that I could afford to buy that suited our requirements ie. wagon, 6 cylinder, auto, air, and power steering & windows.
I was unsure of how it would be, but a 500km trip on second rate roads and I felt like going another 1000 when I got out. Leather seats are very comfortable. Doesn't really come on song until you hit 4500 rpm, and then it takes of like a rocket.
Terrific in the wet and the ABS saved me T-boning a car who went through a red light 2 days after I got it.
Not the same urge from the lights as some of the other Aussie 6's, but just as quick otherwise. Having driven the 2.5 and 3.0 back to back, I would rather the 3.0 anytime.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre boxer 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 56000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2004 |