1997 Subaru Outback review from North America
"The perfect choice for the outdoors person who is smart enough to not choose a gas guzzling SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seemed to leak a lot of anti-freeze.
Sometimes smelled burning oil.
Subaru dealer could never fix or find answers to problems with car.
General comments?
I love my Outback and would purchase another one, no question about it. What I would replace are the people working on these cars - I'm not accustomed to receiving such bad service. I've tried numerous dealerships with no luck.
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| A thinking persons do everything car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2002 |