Subaru Outback?
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Not an Outback, but my ex had a Forester, almost the same except for the body work. Excellent vehicle, loved driving it, reliable and very capable off road.
Thanks for the replies, and I've bought myself one; five years old with 24000 miles and a year's parts and labour warranty. I've put 800 miles or so on it and I love it, the only thing I'm a bit wary of is the CVT gearbox. Although working very well and having the option of using it manually, (no need to use manual so far, I couldn't shift more efficiently than the car does for itself) I have a very slight nagging feeling about it, towing for example, but that's probably me being a neophobe. Happy days so far, it's a nice capable and comfortable car.
You would probably only use manual if/when you go off-road - the CVT can't predict a change in terrain so will only change when the load changes; sometimes that is too late. Dropping a gear or two manually before an obstacle will give you a better chance of getting through.
I've only experienced one when instructing off-road so long-time users/owners may well disagree with me
It hasn't got the ground clearance of some 4x4s but has serious capability.
I've only experienced one when instructing off-road so long-time users/owners may well disagree with me
It hasn't got the ground clearance of some 4x4s but has serious capability.
I've got about 4k miles on my mine now, from motorway to country b roads, but mostly into paddocks through mud, in and out of the woods ( I have to drive the stone rides quite often where I live ) and the car has been great; I just can't fault it, and it's cavernous in the back with the seats down. Superb vehicle for country use, can't recommend it highly enough.
There was a comment in that video, nested in one level. Are these problems seen on UK Subarus too?
Mine has been regularly serviced, not sure what is covered on a minor/ major service. I've had no problems with the engine at all.
The problems I've had are either driver error or the battery needs replacing because it hasn't moved much in the last 2 years (covid) and the cold weather is breaking the 10 year old battery.
Seeing as batteries are only supposed to last half that time i do not consider it a fault.
The problems I've had are either driver error or the battery needs replacing because it hasn't moved much in the last 2 years (covid) and the cold weather is breaking the 10 year old battery.
Seeing as batteries are only supposed to last half that time i do not consider it a fault.
Mine must have been a Friday car.
3 years ownership 2010 2.0d manual.
Dpf and egr issues, despite Motorway driving.
replaced suspension arms.
Wheel bearing.
Clutch was going.
And most importantly fuel leaks, the fuel lines rusted in a few places leaking diesel, was a cheap fix of pulling the lines further down the metal pipe but could go again. Lost confidence in it and sold it for repairs.
Good points it was a nice drive and brilliant in snow and rough farm roads. Seats where comfortable with heated leather and climate control was great just left it on 19.5c all year. Bluetooth was a bit poor.
I bought it to replace a old Ford Focus and that car was a lot more reliable.
3 years ownership 2010 2.0d manual.
Dpf and egr issues, despite Motorway driving.
replaced suspension arms.
Wheel bearing.
Clutch was going.
And most importantly fuel leaks, the fuel lines rusted in a few places leaking diesel, was a cheap fix of pulling the lines further down the metal pipe but could go again. Lost confidence in it and sold it for repairs.
Good points it was a nice drive and brilliant in snow and rough farm roads. Seats where comfortable with heated leather and climate control was great just left it on 19.5c all year. Bluetooth was a bit poor.
I bought it to replace a old Ford Focus and that car was a lot more reliable.
Reading these past few posts has had me going over my ownership of the scoobie, and I honestly can't say a bad word about the car; looked at the odometer on the way home just now and it's exactly 10k miles in almost exactly a year. the car really does go effortlessly through places it really has no place being, (precisely why I bought it) it's comfortable with passengers, a pleasure to drive and really capacious for gear/luggage etc. The only thing that I just can't get my head around is 30mpg, pretty much wherever and however I drive it.
I'd certainly recommend the car, and not just for 'country driving'; the fuel consumption is the only issue but well worth it for me.
I'd certainly recommend the car, and not just for 'country driving'; the fuel consumption is the only issue but well worth it for me.
I probably just had a bad example.
Bought with 75k and 115k when I sold it. If it wasn’t for the fuel leak I would have kept it but I lost confidence for my and my family.
The car was great for space and the Diesel engine did 43mpg which I think is good for a car that size. Got a smaller FWD car now and I do miss it.
Bought with 75k and 115k when I sold it. If it wasn’t for the fuel leak I would have kept it but I lost confidence for my and my family.
The car was great for space and the Diesel engine did 43mpg which I think is good for a car that size. Got a smaller FWD car now and I do miss it.
My eldest daughter had a SH ‘outback’ when she was a community nurse. She had to travel considerable distances over very poor tracks to outlying settlements and always felt confident in her Subaru’s reliability and capabilities.
After nearly six years she moved away and gave the car to a family of her clients.
Now living in London she doesn’t need a car
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After nearly six years she moved away and gave the car to a family of her clients.
Now living in London she doesn’t need a car
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It must have been mine as a bad experience. I did like the car and miss the size and AWD system.
