2000 Subaru Outback review from North America
"The car I hate to love"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2001, Spring: Broken plastic panel connectors.
2002, Spring: Blown head gasket, warped head, bad thermostat.
2002, Winter: Warped rotors.
2003, Spring: Broken radiator, bad thermostat.
2003, Summer: Broken automatic window switches. Broken CD player.
2003, Winter: Broken tape player.
2004, Summer: Bad thermostat.
2004, Winter: Warped rotors. Broken tape player.
2005, Spring: Bad thermostat, broken water pump.
2005, Summer: Broken platic panel connectors.
2001, Winter: Broken plastic panel connectors.
2006, Fall: Warped rotors.
2006, Winter: Blown head gasket.
General comments?
This car is tough. She handles in mud and snow when any other car would stick or wreck. The spacious interior and cargo area is great for road trips, car camping and moving.
Nothing stains the seats, but the carpets stain easily.
Towing trailers is a Bad Idea.
The rotors, thermostats and head gaskets are a chronic problem to the continued operation of the car, no amount of babying seems to help.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Outback |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2007 |