2013 Subaru Outback

We have had an 2013 outback 2.5 for about 2months (2600 mi). For the last 3 weeks or so we have noticed that when starting when cold, the rpms go to about 1900 and the car vibrates a little. The dealer says it is normal so I am curious if other people have the same thing. 1900 rpm seems a little high to me. The car does settle when warm. Also it didn't seem to rev so high when brand new or we didn't notice. Any thoughts?

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typesix (Jan 25, 2013 3:47 pm)
firstawd (Mar 11, 2013 12:35 pm)
- xwesx (Mar 11, 2013 4:34 pm)

#197 of 210 Re: Startup when cold [newowner18] by typesix

Jan 25, 2013 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: newowner18 (Jan 25, 2013 1:30 pm)

It's normal for any car to have rpms go to 1900, if it is cold outside. The colder, the higher the rpms may go. I have 2012 Forester with same engine and on cold start it will go to 2000 rpm and then settle at 1500 rpm.

#198 of 210 Changes to 2013 Outback engine and supension by auntgerdy

Jan 28, 2013 (10:29 pm)

I'm considering buying a 2013 Outback. The dealer I talked to said the engine and suspension had been improved on in the 2013 Outback. Anyone know just what Subaru did? Does it make much of a difference from the 2012? What does it mean for maintenance?

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lynnvin (Jan 29, 2013 5:47 am)
- xwesx (Jan 29, 2013 1:04 pm)

#199 of 210 Re: Changes to 2013 Outback engine and supension [auntgerdy] by lynnvin

Jan 29, 2013 (5:47 am)

Replying to: auntgerdy (Jan 28, 2013 10:29 pm)

There are some important changes to the 2013 - they stiffened up the suspension to eliminate the lane sway that can be experienced on the 2012. Also, the 2013 has a timing chain instead of a timing belt, eliminating the need to change the timing belt. The 2013 has a the 2nd generation CVT (transmission) and the oil filter is on the top of the engine - making oil changes fairly easy if you like to do them yourself. I bought a new 2013 last July - had is for 6 months and love it - handled great in the small amount of snow we had so far this winter.

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xwesx (Jan 29, 2013 1:04 pm)

#200 of 210 Re: Changes to 2013 Outback engine and supension [lynnvin] by xwesx

Jan 29, 2013 (1:04 pm)

Replying to: lynnvin (Jan 29, 2013 5:47 am)

The FB engine also reroutes the coolant channels to (hopefully) eliminate head gasket failure risk associated with the previous EJ model, which had persisted in this model over several adjustments that spanned about 17 years (or more?) of production.

#201 of 210 February lease numbers for Nor Cal (Oakland) by nurselisa

Feb 08, 2013 (5:27 pm)

Hello,

Would someone be able to supply the money factor and residual values please for this month. Also, if possible what would be a average monthly lease payment on an approximate value of $32K all in? I live in Oakland California.

I'm very excited to say that I'm going to be purchasing a 2013 Outback 3.6R Limited with moonroof, 12K miles and 36 to 48 month lease. Not sure about navigation as of yet. I have heard good things about purchasing the vehicle at the Livermore dealership. I will purchase it in May when my current vehicle lease expires.

If you need additional information I would be happy to supply it. This forum and the information found here have been extremely helpful. Thanks so much.

Lisa

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kcram (Feb 09, 2013 7:10 pm)

#202 of 210 Re: February lease numbers for Nor Cal (Oakland) [nurselisa] by kcram HOST

Feb 09, 2013 (7:10 pm)

Replying to: nurselisa (Feb 08, 2013 5:27 pm)

Hi Lisa

Post that query here: Subaru Outback Lease Questions and my colleague Car_Man will be happy to help!

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