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Replying to: aruth (Nov 09, 2008 10:10 am) I put nearly 140,000 on my 1996 Outback after purchasing it at 83,000, and had I not lost it with 220,000 miles on it, I would likely still be driving it today with nearly 260,000 on the ticker. Were I not able to do much work on it myself, though, I would have put in a few thousand in repairs over the years to get there. As it was, I would say that I spent, on average, about $500 a year in maintenance and repairs during the six years I owned it. |
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Replying to: aruth (Nov 09, 2008 10:10 am) I agree that the Outback Sport was a bit overpriced. |
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Hi all, I'm looking for a Subaru Impreza Outback Sport for my son. Can anyone contribute suggestions/comment about this car? Thanks in advance. Terence |
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Replying to: shawmou (Feb 17, 2009 8:19 am) Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 17, 2009 9:09 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 17, 2009 9:23 am) Once you've experienced bun warmers, nothing else will do.  The Outback Sport also gets 17" wheels with 205/50x17 tires and a slightly raised suspension. Other non-turbo Imprezas get 16" wheels and 205/55x16 tires. Bob |
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Replying to: shawmou (Feb 17, 2009 8:19 am) I have a young adult son- 22. We have had numerous Subarus and they are all great, safe cars. I have found the Impreza to be much more reliable than the Legacy model. I have a 2008 Impreza Outback Sport of my own and love the handling in city traffic and mountain snow. Just today, it saved my butt on my icy driveway...I hit the brakes and turned sideways, but with a few turns on the glare, the wheels caught and I was on my way to work. I have driven 26K with no problem whatsoever. My son drives my old 2000 Impreza RS 2.5 Coupe. It has 180 K miles and is just starting have some big issues. Probably because he is a rough driver. But, other than suspension, because of his driving, it always starts, drives safely, and doesn't cost me too much in repairs. i think that Subarus are worth the extra money for the AWD, handling, and low repair cost. If you are buying a used car, check the record for # of owners and any questionable issues. |
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 17, 2009 11:27 am)  Thanks for relaying that, Bob. I did not realize the all-weather package was so limited in its availability. I have never cared for seat heaters, but the heated mirrors are wonderful!
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 18, 2009 8:56 am) As for heated seats, I love them, and won't likely buy a car without that feature; same with the heated mirrors. Bob |
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 17, 2009 11:27 am) I once measured Outback vs. Legacy, and the seats was a whopping 4" higher up. I know the suspension accounts for half, but not all of that difference. I wonder if the OBS is the same way? Higher mounted seats?
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