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08-10-2013, 08:41 PM
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Re: Which Outback should I buy
I checked in with my local Subaru dealer and he is checking out what his multi-dealership (5) franchise has to offer in white.
Other wise I like the one that just had the head gaskets/struts done.
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08-10-2013, 09:33 PM
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Re: Which Outback should I buy
Had my 2010 Outback in for service at 181,000 miles. Passed with flying colors.
The Subaru Mid-Atlantic rep was at Russel was there at the time and I talked to him a bit. He said that in his territory, NONE of the new generation 2.5 Outbacks have had any sort of overheating issues (head gaskets, water pump, radiator, etc.) They ran pressure tests on my block and radiator as a complimentary service and said everything was perfect.. I did not like the engine noise in either of my 3.0 VDC Outbacks with the timing chain. Long ago, even Trish noticed that her new 3.0 H-6 engine was noisier than my SVX engine with 50K miles. Not unbearable, but noticable and occasionally annoying. Our new Outback is infinitely quieter. I agree with svxfiles about the one with the timing belt, head gaskets and struts being done. The L.L. Bean Dan is looking at had a trailer hitch installed before it was sold at 25 miles. The mileage is low for a 2006, but the could have been pulling something with extra loads on the car at lower speeds and for shorter distances. Much rather have a car with highway miles and regular maintenance. .
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08-11-2013, 01:19 AM
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Re: Which Outback should I buy
Speaking of Stealerships,
(and having worked in dealerships from 1974 to 2006) I visited a Subaru dealership in Washington PA last Tuesday, spoke to one salesman, one service "professional", and two parts people, and except for the parts people, felt dirty for having spoken to them.... My sister took her 2006 Legacy into a Subaru dealership in Monroeville PA on Thursday for two recalls. They tell her that because She is two quarts low on oil that She needs a $1700.00 head gasket job!  She goes home, the oil level is FINE! They did not add oil... IT'S A MIRICLE! The car was owned by an Honest Subaru dealer and I have personally serviced it since 60,000 miles. So, why do people hate dealers?!
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08-11-2013, 11:06 AM
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Re: Which Outback should I buy
Tom, I agree with you on the 2.5 version that just had the HG done and other work, but car is not for me, its for the Boss
and as most women don't understand, she wouldn't be thrilled about buying a car with over 100k miles that we have to finance. I figured for 2 grand more and 63k less miles the 3.0 Beaner would be a better deal, and of course she would love the mileage and the amenities. I have never driven a subie 3.0 so I cant relate to the timing chain noise everyone is talking about. We have 3.0 in our 01 Bmw and all I hear is sweet sound of power, and its rated slightly less in HP than the subie 225 versus 250 on the subie.
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08-11-2013, 09:49 PM
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Re: Which Outback should I buy
The only 3.0 that I've had my hands on was in a Pearl White 2006 Tribeca.
I never noticed the engine being noisey, but the Tribeca is VERY well insulated. The owner now has a Pearl White 3.6 Tribeca and he says the new engine is worlds better, power and milage.
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08-13-2013, 06:27 AM
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Re: Which Outback should I buy
Consumer Reports reliability ratings, compiled from subscriber surveys, give the '08 2.5 Outback "much better than average" in the "engine, major [problem]" category. The head gasket issue may persist, but apparently isn't too widespread. Overall, the 4-cylinder Outback 2006-2011 rates "better than average," with the lowest mark being "worse than average" for the '06 "drive system."
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10-28-2013, 12:24 PM
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10-28-2013, 03:40 PM
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Tribeca wheelbase ie 108.1". Outback width is 71.7"' tribeca width is73.9".
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link
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10-29-2013, 01:49 PM
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