No problems yet.
A great car so far. Seems to be very well built. Handling is excellent, especially in the rain. Everything just feels tight and well constructed.
Only bad thing would be the power going up a grade -- 4 cylinder is a little weak. Fine on flat ground, though. Manual transmission is quick and responsive.
Road noise is average -- nature of the windows not being set in window frames.
Very versatile with the fold down seats.
Would buy same model next time.
Wish MPG was a little better. Come on Subaru -- get the hybrid going.
I am surprised you find your 2.5 5speed sluggish on Hills. I have a 04 Outback Ltd with this power train, and find it extremely powerful for a four cylinder - with out realizing it on a trip the the hills in West Virgina, I was flying up a long grade a 90 mph, and not pushing the motor. Slowed down nicely too - My only complaint is that it is so smooth and has so much low end torque that I do not realize the speed until I look down. Keep the RPM in the 2500-3000 range, and it pulls hills better than my 5.7 liter van with a 3:42 rear gear for trailer towing.
My previous Malibu v-6 would have been ready to blow up in the hills at 90 mph.
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