1999 Subaru Outback review from North America
"A well polished penny"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission jumps from 5th gear, and hard to get in and out of reverse.
Two burnt valves at 128k, over $1200 to repair. I pulled engine, did the tear down and put the engine back in.
Tires made thumping noise.
Multiple suspension noises, from front and rear.
Drive train vibration has developed as of recently, fear transmission may need rebuilding/ replace drive shaft.
General comments?
The car is great looking!!! Silver and dark gray, very sharp.
No rust.
Like the power from the 2.5.
Absolutely drives me wild the mechanical trouble I am having with this car!! I just want to pull my hair out kind of trouble.
But it looks good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2005 |