1996 Subaru Outback review from Australia and New Zealand
"After a bit of town and country? Buy one, they are great compared to a big 4 x 4 and so much cheaper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaky gasket seals - All replaced, still occasional unlocatable drips.
General comments?
Great workhorse, superb in rough country and pretty good on long trips. I have had no serious problems other than the gaskets, which were a pain. Car is a Japanese import and gaskets needed to be replaced within the first six months of my ownership. Other than that all I have had to do is change the oil and filters, brake pads and had the discs skimmed.
Interiors are standard, but comfortable enough. Ride and general driving has been really good. What can I say, great buying - do check those seals though, they are prone to leaking. However, they are relatively cheap enough to replace. Like anything, keep on top of it and it will all be sweet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2009 |