1998 Subaru Outback Limited review from North America
"Wonderful, but may be unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Little over a year and a half ago, car started overheating after having timing belt, thermostat and water pump replaced.
Immediately had new thermostat replaced.
Car started overheating two weeks later.
Replaced thermostat again and had water lines bled.
Car fine until last week when it started overheating again.
Replaced thermostat with dealer thermostat.
Replaced radiator cap.
Bled water lines.
Car still overheating intermittently.
Fearing a blown head gasket.
General comments?
I love this car except for what is going on with this over heating problem.
Car has been a great car and handles very well in snow.
This is my fifth Subaru, but the other four cars were much older than this one and I put very high miles on the previous Subaru's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Don't Know |
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| Distance when acquired | 106000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2008 |