2000 Subaru Outback Limited 4 cylinder from North America

Summary:

I will purchase another Outback Limited in the future

Faults:

The only problem I have had with my Subaru was a head gasket, a right CV joint and the rear window washer pump.

General Comments:

I have 191,000 miles on my Outback Limited, and it still runs as good as day one. I keep it well maintained.

My only complaints are the gas mileage. I would expect more out of a 4 cylinder.

I plan to buy another Outback Limited in the future.

In my opinion, Subaru makes a great automobile.

Jimmy Wilson Reno NV.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th March, 2010

2000 Subaru Outback from North America

Summary:

Lukewarm

Faults:

My head gasket went bad at 90,000 miles.

General Comments:

From what I understand, a head gasket problem is very common in Subarus. The head gasket has a major leak, but the car still works. The condition of the car is such that we are going to drive it until it really goes bad. The mechanic said it could last 10,000 miles or 100,000 miles.

Overall, we have had some minor repairs with the car. I am not overly pleased with it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd February, 2010

3rd Aug 2011, 20:39

At auction here in Japan, you can pick up a one-owner 10-year-old 2.5 Outback/Grand Wagon/Lancaster with 50,000-70,000km on the clock for around $2,500, total. Sounds high because the dollar's so weak against the yen. So I never throw good money after bad. If the car develops a serious mechanical problem that I can't fix myself, it's scrapped and replaced. Scrappings essentially FOC here in the countryside.

Bottom line, after 100,000km any Subaru's on borrowed time. Run 'em for a couple of years, put 50,000km on the clock, then replace. In a snowy area like this, there's usually body damage.

Essentially you're paying too much and expecting too much, American friends.

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2000 Subaru Outback from North America

Summary:

Love my Subaru!

Faults:

There's a bolt holding my left front wheel to my axle whose head has sheared off... the dealer told me it's safe to drive... so I do.

Just had the catalytic converters replaced at 103,000 miles to the tune of $805.00.

Head gasket leaks per dealer, who says that sometimes they leak forever with no problem, but that I should just watch my temperature gauge...

Paint has been peeling near the antenna (and rusting) since I bought it at 40,000.

General Comments:

Reliable, safe, easy to maneuver, and lots of space for the dog and all the baggage of life.

Love the leather and heated seats.

Love my cassette player, through which I can easily play my Ipod.

My leather is in perfect condition, even with the dog as the main passenger in the back seat.

The heated seats are so key!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th January, 2010

2000 Subaru Outback from North America

Summary:

I love my Subaru

Faults:

Just regular wear and tear. No significant problems ever.

General Comments:

I love my Subaru and will continue to drive one. It's great in the rain or the snow. It's comfortable to drive. There's a great view out of the windows to see anything around you, which is very safe.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 23rd November, 2009

4th Feb 2011, 18:09

I love my Subaru. Also my second, a 2000 Legacy Outback. My first was a 1998 Impreza Sport. I have owned all sorts of cars, but by far, even with issues, the Subaru name will remain in our home.

2000 Subaru Outback 2.5L from North America

Summary:

I wouldn't buy a Subaru again, and neither should you

Faults:

I had to replace the head gasket at 72000 miles. Cost me about $1800.

The alternator died twice. The transmission does not engage immediately while changing from drive to forward gears. After revving the engine for a few seconds, it engages, many times with a loud bang as if I got rear ended.

The brakes and tires wear out faster than my other car.

General Comments:

Sturdy car, but bad engine and transmission.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 9th October, 2009

28th Jan 2010, 00:42

I have a 2000 Outback with 189,000 miles on it. And my transmission started doing the same thing around 140,000 miles. It has to do with seals shrinking in the transmission, not allowing it enough back pressure to shift into drive. The garage recommended a transmission rebuild, but my dad insisted if we changed the fluid and added 2 bottles of stop leak, which has conditioners to swell gaskets, that it would be fine. And now here I am nearing 200,000 miles and my original transmission is still going fine; it fixed the problem almost instantly. I change it once a year now. It's so easy to do with the spin off filter. Maybe give it a try, way cheaper than a new transmission. Good Luck.