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2017 Outback is a solid choice - 2017 Subaru Outback
By JeanS - November 20 - 4:14 pmThis vehicle provides a very solid, comfortable and safe feeling ride. It accelerates well but it is not a rocket. It was purchased to be a good commuter vehicle and has proven itself well to-date. In the first month I have over 1,200 miles and there have been no issues with the vehicle. I purchased an extended warranty because it is my first experience with an all wheel drive vehicle and I wasnt sure how all the systems would behave over time.
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Exhaustive comparison - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Bobby W - September 14 - 2:26 amMy wife and I did an exhaustive comparison between the Outback Limited, KIA Sorrento, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Santa Fe and the Toyota Rav 4. We test drove each of the models above -some of them two or three times. We compared features, poured over projected reliability data and read countless forums about each model. I even contacted the Service Managers at each dealership in an attempt to gleen information about common problems. In the end, the Subaru Outback excelled in every category, including advanced safety features like the Eyesight technology. Moreover, the ride of the Outback handled better and seemed more comfortable, as well as more responsive in our test drive than the other models. Subarus Symmetrical All Wheel Drive was also a key factor in our decision. It is a superior system and due to the design, eliminates torque steer due to engine weight displacement during emergency handling. Less important features, like the self-storing roof crossbars, which eliminate drag and wind noise, pointed to the overall intelligent engineering of the vehicle. Little details like that are indications of practical design that I believe extend throughout the car. The comfort and convenience features are as nice as any $40-50,000 car. I should point out that choosing a new car in this category was not easy. Some of the other manufacturers have very competitive cars with outstanding feautures. But in the end, after literally months of research, we chose the 2017 Subaru Outback Limited because it seemed superior and met our needs. We are extremely happy with our decision.
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2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited is great! - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Marques E. - September 7 - 9:33 pmI took advantage of the August 2016 Zero down, Zero % APR offer from Subaru to purchase this car. The Outback was on my short list of new cars; I also considered the Kia Sorento, the Ford Edge, the Subaru Forrester, and Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-5 & CX-9. After test drives, much number crunching and internet research and opinions from friends, I went with the Subaru Outback. I love this car! It is quick, quiet, well-upholstered, and has the active safety features I was looking for. DETAILED REVIEWS Engine & Transmission: I have never had a car with a CVT before and I read lots of articles denigrating CVTs. However, as I do not care if my car makes sports car "vroom vroom" sounds or if it shifts like a Ferrari, I did not care about the presence of the CVT (although almost every "car guy" review does). The CVT in this car is super-smooth, except for a *very* slight stuttering at very low speed (< 5 mph) under low acceleration. Past that, the powertrain is nice and smooth, and the flat 6 does a great job getting the car up to highway speed. If you are happy with a sub-7 second 0-60 time (6.9 sec), then you will be happy with the 3.6R. Fuel economy numbers seem to be as advertised. Most of my driving is "city" driving and I drive fast (trying to change this) so after 1 month of ownership I have been averaging 21 MPG. My previous car was a diesel that averaged over 40 MPG during the summer, but the Outback is larger, more powerful, quicker, much nicer, and the fuel (87 octane) is cheaper so it balances out. Interior Trim: I have nothing but praise for the fit and finish of the cabin. The Trim of the 3.6R Limited Edition is great; smooth and attractive to the eye. The (fake?) wood trim is nice, but I do not feel it adds that much to the car. Interior Comfort: I am 6-1" and this car has plenty of room, front and back. I love the lumbar support of the front seats, but some reviews called it "aggressive lumbar support. The lumbar support sticks out more than any other car I every had, but MY lower back loves it. My wife, at 5-6", does not, which does not surprise me. It does not appear that the lumbar support can be lowered enough to accommodate her. She says the back seats are comfortable, so that is nice. The seats are just the right amount of firmness for me. Exterior: My main complaint is drivers side visibility. The visibility out of the drivers side mirror is poor IMHO and leaves a huge blind spot. So much that the active safety features for the left side of the car are NEEDED, otherwise you will strain your neck checking your left. The drivers side mirror is of little help. If you can live with that, everything else is great. I think the styling is very nice, great for a wagon and still distinct from other crossover SUVs. Also, mine is Venetian Red which makes it look even better ;-) Electronics/Infotainment: I do not use Subarus Navigation system because I have Waze and Google Maps on my smartphone, so I cannot rate that Subarus system. UPDATE - 9/27/2016: I tried it once and it worked fine although the controls are not intuitive. I believe by 2016-17 most people have a smartphone with some type of navigation app built-in that gets frequently updated, so I do not see much point in the USA for Subaru to put much effort into developing a top-of-the-line navigation system. However, if for some reason your phone is dead/lost, and you do not have paper maps (whats wrong with you?!) then this system would be adequate. My phone is linked via Bluetooth to my car (easy to do) and I exclusively listen to Pandora and Spotify through it. So much that I still have not learned how to fully operate the HD radio, such as setting preset stations, et.! When I get around to checking out the HD radio, I will update this review. Cargo: I have not tested the cars cargo capacity yet, but cargo capacity was one of the main reasons for choosing the Outback so I am sure it will great. The molded Styrofoam compartment underneath the cargo area floor mat has lots of little trays that can be used to hold a surprising amount of supplies in an organized fashion. Right now, I keep a voltmeter, bungee cords, flat repair kit and some other useful knickknacks in there. Also, the center console compartment is deep, great for storing the stuff you will use most often. Safety: The two things I insisted on when deciding on purchasing the 2017 Outback were: a 6-cylinder engine and the Eyesight system. The IIHS gives the Eyesight system its highest rating (Superior), which at the time of my research was only shared with Kias system. Human error is the overwhelming cause of car accidents, and I believe automated systems that HELP us prevent accidents are highly desirable. The Eyesight system works great, although the lane-keeping sensor is a bit sensitive in my opinion. Thats it for now. I am really enjoying this car and I hope you do as well.
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Meets expectations and reputation. - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Cloutier - August 31 - 1:36 pmShop around to locate the best deal and services.
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First Subaru - 2017 Subaru Outback
By JOSEPH RISPOLI - August 24 - 7:07 pmHappy wife happy lifeðŸ˜
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Wanted to feel the love... - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Laura - July 16 - 11:30 amIt took me over a year to get into this car...the mpgs and stability on the road were what put me over the top. I was sooooooo excited to get this outback, I mean super excited to take it camping and have a reliable and fuel efficient car to drive in town... I was so excited that 3 of my friends went out and bought Subarus, too (2 got foresters and 1 an Outback, too). This all being said, I am not 100% convinced that my experience is that of most Outback consumers, however I do now know Im not alone. It seems that the quality control of the outback is not consistent. Im speaking primarily when it comes to mpgs. Ive done everything I can to push this car to achieve greater in city mpgs to no avail..Ive done every trick in the book(and in the web) and still my in city mpgs hover between 17-18.5mpg. Now maybe on the 6cyl. I could get on board but I bought the 4cyl. with the expressed excitement that it could achieve much greater than that based on fuelly (and other wwws) as well as repeated assurance from the folks at Subaru dealerships("easily get 20-23mpg in your neighborhood") and other Outback owners in my neighborhood. The worst of it though had been the run around by the service departments and Subaru Corporate telling me off the record that its horrible mileage but that its considered within the secret specs by Subaru Corporate(that they wont share with me) so they wont be allowed to check the vehicle further...theyll make appointments to appease me but they will simply check for computer updates and call it a day with a car wash thrown in. To be sure its not a case of driver error, I can assure you I got much better mileage on a loaner Forester and another Outback and my highway mileage is great (28-32mpg) but once it hits a city street it tanks within minutes. My car just didnt get put together right but no one is willing to look inside of it, even though the shop manager confirmed the mpg himself by driving it for 2 days. Anyway, I wont be buying or leasing another Outback for fear Ill get another dud with no recourse because the company doesnt stand behind their mpg claims or their vehicles. Luckily, my other friends got great vehicles it seems, Ill just have to ride this lease out and see what pops up on the market in the next 2 years.
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Not a good buy - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Jack bo - July 14 - 7:20 amIf your used to nice cars this is a horrific buy. Because the quality is not good at all you can tell everything is really cheep.
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Fancy new mom car for the win! (Im not a mom yet) - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Autumn Crossett - June 16 - 2:56 amHave had my 2017 Subaru Outback for a month. We call it Gandalf because he keeps me safe by beeping at me when I start to go out of my lane or theres an object in front of or behind me. Incredibly comfortable with limited road noise. Not a huge fan of the stereo but I think thats because the vehicle is so large.
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Addicted to Outbacks. - 2017 Subaru Outback
By PC - May 15 - 9:50 amCant believe I just traded my 2011 for a 2017 - but all the new safety stuff got to me (see Suburu EyeSight system - it is better than anything else I researched). Am tired of backing into things. Drove some other stuff to do due diligence. Nothing even comes close. Drives like a real car almost but tons of space. My repair bills in 5 years consisted of oil changes, one set of new wipers, 2 screws in a loose heat shield. New brake pads too I think - but with just 42K miles never needed tires. AWD essential in New England. Never getting stuck in snow is a priority (never have). Cant imagine a better vehicle. Oh - forgot to mention that auto lift and closing gate thing in the back! Got tremendous value from the dealer on my 2011. 9/2017. No complaints. Same review as in 2016. Havent backed into anything!
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Should have bought one sooner - 2017 Subaru Outback
By Mark Greene - May 14 - 12:28 pmWe have owned our new Outback about 3 weeks now, and with over 2,000 miles on it already, are extremely pleased with it. We have averaged 30+ mpg over two 400-mile round trips. This car is quieter, rides better, and gets much better mileage than my 2012 Veracruz, and the traded in Mercedes convertible. I love the adaptive cruise control, it can control your speed/spacing distance down to 30mph if you need it to. The eyesight system is something all cars should have! The fit and finish are impressive, controls are pretty well placed overall, and operating the various systems is pretty intuitive. There is quite a learning curve to get all the various system options set the way you want, but once you do, life is good. The CVT is just a touch whiny if you hit the throttle hard from a stop, but the rest of the time, it feels like a standard 6-speed automatic transmission should. It is easy to get in and out of, the seats were comfortable for our one 5-hour drive, and visibility is very good. The roof rails are folded into the side rails until you need them, which makes the car quieter. The storage is equal to our Veracruz, with a smaller overall body, a higher road clearance, and a much lower roof rack access, which is a bonus for us. The sound system is one area my wife is disappointed with, but she is comparing it to her Mercedes sound system. As the title says, should have bought an Outback sooner.