1998 Subaru Outback review from North America
"It was a great car for a while, but at 128,000 it is going downhill"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the car with 80,000 and it was good for the next 30,000. Not a penny into it. The O2 censor went, and then the Check Engine kept coming on. Every place I took it to about the check engine light they gave me a different reason.
At 128,000 the car was vary sluggish on the hills or when there was any weight in the car. The garage told me the head gasket needs replacing. It has begun to burn oil and the anti-freez is starting to leak.
General comments?
I used to love this car! It was all I needed, great in snow and a lot of room for all my stuff. It lacks in power and a lot of the interior lights do not work in it. The repair bill will be in the 2,000 range and I will be purchacing a different car soon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2004 |