Overview & Reviews

As with the Legacy platform it's based on, Subaru's hot-selling Outback is completely redesigned for the millennium.

• The security of all-wheel drive, comfortable on pavement, capable on dirt.

• Could use more power, still not an SUV in terms of pure off-road capability.

User Reviews:

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  some problems - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By tony_19957 - October 6 - 2:00 am

  i will just mentioned the problems i had. had to return the 5 disc cd changer once for a replacement. the center hub cap on the wheel i lost two of them they do not seem to hold tight. the oxygen sensor which is part of the polution control was replace as part of a recall and comes on every now and then. The front windows squeel when going above 60 mph i guess it is worn. the driver side window button does not work all the time.

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  2000 Outback Wagon Limited - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By Spikef - August 30 - 10:00 am

  Great all around car. Practical as heck. Needs more power desperatly, a turbo would do nicely. Surprisingly luxurious.

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  Dales Review - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By dale - January 26 - 5:56 am

  Fun to drive. Ive pushed the car hard, that is Ive driven it into a 3" ditch full of snow and it drove out and through the corn field with no problems. Ive push it to the limit of having the car on three wheels while going around cones and even one small rally run. Roll of house carpet fits. Tinting the rear windows really makes the car look sharp. I think the car has enought power for what it is.

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  The right choice - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By noop - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Ive been driving a 2000 wagon for three and a half years. Comfortable, secure car. A little wind noise from the drivers window and one recall (havent had time to follow up on that yet), but no problems otherwise. Will probably get an 05 next fall. For me, just about the perfect car, and I dont understand how anyone can call it underpowered. It isnt, even with a fully loaded roof rack and cargo area: luggage, dogs, computer, printer,every square inch packed.

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  Worst car I ever owned - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By ely - December 18 - 12:20 am

  Within a year, the head gasket blew, damaging the radiator, and leaving me stranded in the desert. Since it was almost out of warranty, the dealer kept saying he didnt know what the problem was. As soon as the gasket was out of warranty, the dealer miraculously diagnosed the problem. Subaru covered only a small % of the nearly $2,000 bill. Other problems: catalytic converter (engine light always on); heat shield always coming loose; ball joint replaced several times; broken sway bar; 2 transmissions in 4 months; engine stills runs so hot it feels like heater is on; noisy; poor acceleration.

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  Subaru Outback Limited 2000 - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By dewitmartin - July 24 - 2:00 am

  Overall, my subaru is excellent. Reliability has been excellent. I would appreciate a little more room in the width of the car. Reaching for the drivers seat controls is cramped, and is the major reason for wanting a little more room. Otherwise, the car has been a good car and a great alternative to an SUV.

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  Was a good car - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By Rh1112 - May 13 - 12:50 am

  Just in the last 2 years I feel like this car turned into the What Next car. Headgasket replaced during warranty, at around 34000 miles. Needs it again at 113000. Last year rebuilt the tranny and replace CV boots, $2500. This year rear O2 sensor, $500, due to check engine light. Then the catalytic converter, $1500, also due to check engine light. Still needs head gasket and oil leak repair, would be around $2500. I put in $4500, I cant afford another $2500. I have to DUMP THIS CAR! I was really hoping to drive this for a few more years, but now have to get rid of it.

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  good but noisy - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By driver1144 - March 12 - 10:00 am

  I bought the 2000 Limited edition of the Outback wagon this winter and have had a few problems... some with the dealership (paint and dent problems), but some with the car itself. I like the way it handles in the winter roads and the seats are comfortable for long rides, but the brakes seem to be getting softer all the time and the wind noise in a big annoyance. They have told me at the dealership that the brakes being soft is just the way they are supposed to be and the wind noise so far has been unescapable. I have not had a car this load since my 78 thunderbird.

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  Sub 2000 - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By luck11 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Its fun to drive and I find the engine performance adequate for my needs, even though some suggest it is weak. I have had min probs with this vehicle and will be trading up to the new 2005s when they are available. AWD is amazing and its incredible how you take it for granted. I had to haul a large load and used my dads 1991 Ford f-150 4x4. It snowed. What a difference! To have to conciously engage and disengage when hitting dry pavement. What a pain!!! With my Sub, when I accel from a traff light in snow, the wheels simply do not spin. Im always 1st car off the mark.

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  ENGINE PROBLEMS????? - 2000 Subaru Outback
  By linkinparker - September 17 - 10:42 pm

  If my 2000 outback has engine problems then i say thank god the old owners took care of them, i inherited it from my folks when it had 160k miles on it, after 6 years, its just over 270k miles on it, i write this review mainly for my love for my outback and mind you i have to get rid of it soon and the new models arent as reliable if you see this and want something that reliable, practical, and can carry a occasional heavy item then this is your car. Since ive gotten this car ive only really spent about a grand total into minus the norms, gas, wheels, oil changes, ect. wish subaru made their cars like they did back in the early 2ks.