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Subaru Outback?

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neatnir69
Posts: 329 - Karma: 20
hey, im getting a new car, or newER at least, i have an 86 benz right now and it blows in the snow, so i am getting a used outback, almost positive, any of you guys have them out there?
Jan 19 2007 6:59PM
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unchyll
Posts: 4554 - Karma: 96
my friend got a brand new one last month and its sooooooo dope and it drives mad nice in snow
Jan 19 2007 7:07PM
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iggyskier
Posts: 10448 - Karma: 10,021
I have a 99 Outback.  I've put almost 60,000 miles on it since I got it in 2002 or so. 

great in snow, pretty cheap to fix. Overall I like it a lot.  They aren't super nice, but as a skiing car they are awesome.
Jan 19 2007 7:21PM
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404404
Posts: 11358 - Karma: 21,035
dont get one with over 90k miles on it, they have alot of problem. i ended up putting 600 or so in 2 years in mine before it died in Wyoming from a blow head gasket
Jan 19 2007 7:30PM
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soup
Posts: 6345 - Karma: 4,442
my buddy has an '03 outback.  we went in the ditch last night from the snow.
Jan 19 2007 7:34PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
Posts: 4565 - Karma: 10
I just totaled my car and I think I'm going to be lucking at some used subarus
Jan 19 2007 7:36PM
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Jrap14
Posts: 408 - Karma: 9
my madre has an outback its dooooope
Jan 19 2007 7:36PM
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Tross
Posts: 951 - Karma: 117
I have a 99 Outback. Please don't buy that year. I've re-built the engine twice and that was before 65,000 miles. I've met a ton of other people with the same problems in that year. It's due to a leaking cam seal, but I've dumped nearly $3,000 in the motor just to keep it running while the rest of the shit breaks all over the car. It's insane. It leaks more than a quart every week. I put all new seals in the front, rear, re-built the oil pump, and I even had all four cam seals re-done twice. Looks like they need to put a sleeve in one of the cam cylinders, but even that's another $500. Then I can deal with the myriad of other problems. Go with 2000 or newer. Don't make the same mistake we did.
Jan 19 2007 7:40PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
Posts: 4565 - Karma: 10
thanks a lot of the info
Jan 19 2007 7:46PM
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spere
Posts: 6105 - Karma: 248
^ do you know if that is just outbacks or legacy wagons also? one of my friends has a 98 legacy and another has a 99 legacy. both have 150k plus and no major problems
Jan 19 2007 7:46PM
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SnowRidgeParks
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i have an '02 outback and i couldn't ask for more out of it. i have a ski rack on top of it and the interior is so big that it's perfect for ski trips. it already has over 115,000 miles on it and it runs like a charm, i love it...
Jan 19 2007 8:32PM
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Abes2009
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 58
my mom got one new 06 and its perfect for skiing.
Jan 19 2007 9:16PM
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fuckyocouch
Posts: 965 - Karma: 501
i used to have a 93 but than my dad went and sold it. brings a tear to my eye every time...best car ever. peace
Jan 19 2007 9:17PM
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Shpadoinkle
Posts: 10437 - Karma: 84
audi all the way!
Jan 19 2007 9:22PM
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MALONE
Posts: 3819 - Karma: 79
Its the na 2.5l they all blow up.
Jan 19 2007 9:44PM
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SIX
Posts: 4595 - Karma: 506
NSG
Jan 19 2007 9:47PM
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Kungris
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Just don't get the one with the bug-eye head lamps they look weird.
Jan 19 2007 9:54PM
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Tross
Posts: 951 - Karma: 117
doooood. I think you're right. Avoid that and you're money. I have to say though, even though the fucking thing pours out oil, it still runs. My mechanic swears you can drive the thing 3,000 miles on a quart of oil w/ out burning it up. I'm here to tell you it's a fact. I do it every week.
Jan 19 2007 10:01PM
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SkierNicole
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my friend has the 06 outback 2.5 gt there siiiick!!!!
Jan 19 2007 10:05PM
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Skipig25
Posts: 10729 - Karma: 256
I have a 99 outback and my dad has an 07 outback, and they both are great. his obviously is way nicer, they remade them in like 04 or 05 I think, and changed a bunch of stuff, but I still love mine and have had no problems with it
Jan 19 2007 10:09PM
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kingarthurs
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love mine, its kick ass in the snow. my friend has an older one than me, a '99 and has had non problems yet, and has 110,000 miles. they are great cars
Jan 19 2007 10:11PM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 20
I have a WRX imprezza. It is sick and handles the snow like I handle bitches.
Jan 19 2007 10:12PM
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Skipig25
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oh yea, mine has 142,000 miles on it
Jan 19 2007 10:18PM
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McGill-X
Posts: 561 - Karma: 53
i heard those things are killer...so good in the snow and amazing on gas...give her!
Jan 19 2007 10:27PM
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smknbud420stoner
Posts: 218 - Karma: 11
i have a 95 legacy it has a small oil leak and just random stuff i have to fix evry couple of months but it has 165 thou on it and no major problems and it runs great in the snow.
Jan 19 2007 10:28PM
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treesmann
Posts: 2675 - Karma: 49
yep same story here. i got a 99 Forrester (115K miles) about 4 months ago and i had the engine replaced as well as the tranny rebuilt. but its still leaking something so i have to bring it back to the shop.
Jan 19 2007 10:30PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
I have an '02 Outback with the flat 6 engine and so far it's been really nice.  I decided to try studded snow tires on it this winter and since I made that decision the car has been unstoppable.  As long as I have clearance I can drive wherever the hell I want to in that car; it easily outdrives any other car I've seen in the mountains this year. 

I'm guessing you're looking at getting a 4-cylinder though, so a review of my car wouldn't help too much.  As people have already mentioned, the '99 models have some reliability issues.  Subaru redesigned the EJ25 to switch from DOHC to SOHC, but I'm not exactly sure of the year off the top of my head (either '00 or '01).  Try to get one from that year on, preferably with as few miles as possible--obviously.  The only other problems I can think of that Subarus have is the occasional O2 sensor failure, which is an easy fix.   
Jan 19 2007 10:47PM
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ElChapoTrapHaus
Posts: 1250 - Karma: 38
I recently bought a 2000 outback. It had high mileage when i bought it. 106k. I'm at 111 right now, not a singe problem with it. It's great in the snow obviously , AWD, lower center of gravity than an suv, and still has some weight to it because it is a big wagon. Tons of room. Just a little 4 cyl in mine, no get up and go. But an outback is made to be reliable and rugged, not fast. Oh yeah lots of room. Not going to lie they aren't the most pleasing thing on the road to look at. But once you are in snow or on a dirt road you will fall in love.
Driving an outback is like marrying an ugly rich girl. She'll take you anywhere you want, but there are some situations you don't want to be seen with it. Try rocking a scooby wagon on south beach.
Jan 19 2007 11:16PM
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hartig
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my mom has a 98 outback, and its nice in the snow
Jan 20 2007 12:11AM
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mckeeman
Posts: 2674 - Karma: 122
`92 VW Jetta GTX
16v 2.0L suped up engine.

4 studded tires, full roof rack, been from whistler to utah, fernie, red mtn, baker...HAULS ASS, and it only cost me $2000 and a pair of skis.
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Jan 20 2007 12:15AM
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mckeeman
Posts: 2674 - Karma: 122
^best winter rally car ive ever owned...
Jan 20 2007 12:16AM
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Calb3rt
Posts: 6005 - Karma: 2,203
last year i had an '00 outback but i totaled it on the way to the hill
Jan 20 2007 7:02AM
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djikstra
Posts: 2471 - Karma: 6,014
I have a subaru outback with 184K and its 10 years old and I just drove all the way across the country with it and no problems... buy an outback
Jan 20 2007 10:00AM
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dweezileast
Posts: 9661 - Karma: 276
you have a cool looking house
Jan 20 2007 10:50AM
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waynewong
Posts: 1359 - Karma: 23
1993 legacy wagon - put 200k on it without one major problem

1996 - outback wagon - 175k before selling it - not one major problem

2002 wrx wagon - bought it new in 2001 - not one issue after 100K miles - still kicks ass, but was a little small - this is my daily driver

2007 outback 2.5i - bought it new two weeks ago - studded tires, new skybox, tinted windows - a little bigger than my wrx, more room for toys - keeping this one in the garage and using it for longer trips

I heart subaru's - never had a major problem, just keep up to date on the oil, seals, belts, tensioners etc...and they last forever - ignore that shit and they bomb out like any other car

cheap to fix - cpmpared to VWs or Audis
run fast - moderate on the MPGs

Jan 20 2007 11:57AM
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neatnir69
Posts: 329 - Karma: 20
thanks a lot guys, dewfinatley sounds like im making a good choice, im still in hish school, but not sure where im going to college yet, but definatley love going out west, skiing and biking
Jan 20 2007 6:13PM
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watchmefall15
Posts: 1902 - Karma: 11
i have a 88 benz and i have been begging my rentgs to get me a subaru too
Jan 20 2007 6:18PM
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neatnir69
Posts: 329 - Karma: 20
yeah i have an 86 190e, its the drifting machine, really good for that, but other than that it is awful in the snow and not too great on the gas
Jan 20 2007 6:20PM
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