2000 Subaru Outback Base review from North America

Nothing.

Imagine buying a car with 189000 miles? I can't believe it myself, because I just donated my previous car (Dodge Caravan) because it's just plain clapped out.

I was just so impressed with the way this car drives and how well it has stood up for the last nine years. There are no rattles, nor looseness in the suspension. If the odo was rolled back and I was told it had 40,000 miles on it, I wouldn't bat an eyelash.

It has a manual transmission and it's a pleasure to shift, although the pedal cluster is squeezed by the transmission hump.

I took delivery of it and in two weeks I have over 1000 miles on it with absolutely no issues. Everyone is impressed when looking at the condition, and this is before I stun them with the mileage.

We just had a major snow in the New York City area and the 4WD was such fun. However, under power you can kick the rear around where this was not an issue with FWD only. I am sure this is true of all 4WD cars.

This car is white with a charcoal Grey interior. Probably the nicest combination offered IMHO. I miss having floor space between the seats like I had on my Caravan for things like the snow brush, etc. But the heated windshield/ wiper/mirror/seats pamper me like I am not used to. Also, anti-lock brakes - yay!

I'm a little disappointed with the fuel mileage, about 23MPG so far, but I will try to improve it when I stop having fun driving it :).