2000 Subaru Outback review from North America
"Great car for what we bought it for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 65,000 miles.
Stabilizer bar broke at 108,000 (flaw in the metal).
Head gasket blew at 150,000.
Error code p0420 (catalyst efficiency) at 160,000, looks like I need a new catalytic converter.
General comments?
Car is very good in the snow.
Body and interior have held up very well.
Other than the head gasket problems, it has been a fairly good vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 162000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2009 |