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by hyundai_fan
Jun 05 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: AWD, all-weather package, ride, five-speed manual, looks, versatility.
Cons: Minor issues.
The Bottom Line: If the all wheel drive doesn't impress you already, most everything else will.
For the past two years, my mother has worked 12-hour shifts and has saved $10,000 for my graduation present--a car. Because of that, I cannot write this review without expressing how much I deeply appreciate how hard she worked. Recently I drove two ...
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by foveator
Jul 16 '03 - Updated Jan 30 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful, quiet, steady on the road, safe
Cons: Classic Subaru styling and average qualities
The Bottom Line: Extremely dependable, comfortable car. Probably the best Outback produced. A very good choice as a used car.
The L.L.Bean Outback is Subaru's first entry into what it perceives to be a "luxury" class of car. By Subaru's standards, they did a great job. BMW, Mercedes and Lexus may beg to differ. I am on my 4th Subaru, and they have gotten significantly better ...
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by dave_corbitt
Mar 29 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: My version is loaded, well built, comfortable, peppy, great sound system.
Cons: Suspension a little mushy with 4 big adult passengers.
The Bottom Line: Sick of your old overpriced unreliable Autobahn cruiser? Subaru Limited Outback Wagon is just the thing for practicality, comfort, and rugged build.
I'm a disgruntled former owner of an Audi 100 Wagon which I've written up in another EP review. I loved my Audi but hated the unreliability and costly repairs. When my Audi became too costly to repair I looked around for something to replace it that...
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by klavans
Feb 12 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Superb Engineering
Cons: Bad interior / external design
The Bottom Line: Buy for the mechanicals, not the design.
I recently purchased my first Subaru - the LL Bean Edition. Previously I would not even consider a class of cars so notoriously underpowered.
I was amazed at the mechanical systems of this car. It is the smoothest riding, yet best handling...
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by krisstarr
Dec 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It is a wonderful mix of Luxury and Performance with All Wheel Drive
Cons: It does cost $30,000 and it is a Station Wagon.
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I just got back from a very exciting drive with the all new Subaru Outback six cylinder, this was with the surprisingly smooth all new L.L.Bean H6-3.0 model. At this time the H6-3.0 VDC, the one with the traction control and 11 speaker 200...
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by erickn8318u
Aug 23 '01 - Updated Feb 03 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, great Sound! Mostly a very nice, fun, comfortable station wagon.
Cons: Can't replace your SUV completely, & I had an alignment problem
The Bottom Line: This is a great family car, nice and roomy for trips, more pros than cons! Good for country driving, not recommended for extensive off-road stuff.
(Update: After over 5 years, I still love this car. It has been very dependable for its 150,000 miles so far. I've been smelling the clutch a little lately, but that's probably because somebody in our family doesn't treat the clutch properly...) ...
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by jimmy2f
Aug 24 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Attractive styling, practical. Subaru history of a quality vehicle
Cons: cost
The Bottom Line: Great car but the price will make me wait for the end of the model year for the buyer incentives.
My wife and recently test drove a few different models of the outback, from the base 4 cylinder to the loaded LL. Bean.
My wife fell in love. We both liked the styling and the features of this mini-S.U.V. She really likes the exterior size.
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by jarelj  - Top 1000
Aug 13 '01 - Updated Aug 15 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: High quality, reliable, new powerful 6 cyl. engine, sporty styling
Cons: Minor inconveniences, nothing major
The Bottom Line: Overall, the L.L. Bean Outback is a solid, reliable, luxurious and comfortable vehicle.
I finally settled on the Outback after agonizing over what to replace my Mazda B4000 4x4 with. I wanted something for my wife to drive on snowy days in the winter (i.e. 4 wheel drive), with usable hauling capacity for the occasional trip to the...
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by bostonian003
Jan 08 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: traction & semi sporty
Cons: gas mileage, depending on road harsh ride, small
The Bottom Line: Solid and dependable small haul vehicle, but if bought at sticker price way too expensive!
Profile/History
Prior vehicle was a 94 Volvo 940 (rear wheel drive) wagon 145K miles. Wagon needed for outside sales & family hauling. Car was purchased used w/ 30K miles from Mazda dealer for $17.8K. I bought the car based on the give away price...
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by dantelman
Jan 26 '04 - Updated Jan 30 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid construction, reliability, superior traction in snow.
Cons: A little underpowered, utilitarian but not inspirational.
The Bottom Line: Subaru has put together a great wagon that will hold up to the worst winter weather!
Who can doubt that Subaru arguably has the best all-wheel drive system in the business? They've been making them for years and visit any mountain town in New England or Colorado and see what the locals drive! In these harsh extreme climates, what is the ...
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by hamptonsmom
Oct 07 '03 - Updated Oct 28 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Plush interior. Great sound system. Cargo mat terrific for a wet dog or dirty equipment.
Cons: Small interior makes comfort hard to attain on longer trips.
The Bottom Line: Great little car overall, but not the Mommy-mobile that I'd hoped would get me through the next few years. Too tiny for that.
I am sorry to admit it, but the Outback is not big enough for me! We purchased this new in 2001 to replace my fabulous 1993 Honda Accord wagon. I have a small horticultural business, and now a 7 month old child, and there is just not enough room in this ...
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by pmartinj
Nov 20 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, economical to own, snow performance (AWD), safety ratings, roominess, comfy ride
Cons: a little funny-looking, visibility is just a tiny bit limited, poor local dealer service
The Bottom Line: reliable, economical, safe, comfortable, funny-looking, terrible local dealer
The first Subaru I owned was a 1980 GL wagon. I've been snowboarding and skiing for over 20 years, and I wanted a vehicle with good performance in the snow. In these past two decades I've been overwhelmingly pleased with the reliability and longevity ...
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by enricong
Jul 24 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth, has lots of features
Cons: Expensive, Small inside, too SVU like
The Bottom Line: If you like SUV's, but want a wagon, if you are small in size, and love to pay for all those luxary features, get this car. Otherwise DOWNGRADE !!!.
We just got a Subaru Outback Wagon VDC. The main reason for getting this car was for the VDC feature; those other luxuries are nice, but not necessary for me. This car is a wagon, but it is a lot like an SUV, just stretched out. The car seem big,...
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by ray_rwm
Dec 26 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: AWD
Cons: small size, difficulty exit/entrance, poor brakes, low end torque/power, windshield angle, feels small and cheap.
I bought a subaru outback after reading commands posted on epinions.com and test drove one, initially it ride fine on a level highway, but I was not able to take it to the hilly area of western Connecticut.
Here are my feelings after 4 weeks of...
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by onlyme22
Jul 09 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling and traction. Affordable and dependable.
Cons: Small wheelwells collect ice.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a small car.. All wheel drive is great.
We have always purchase Ford vehicles until now... We did our research and this car has a great dependability rating and a decent price. I have heard nothing but good about the Subaru cars from friends and family.
I now have a small child that needs...
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