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3.5 stars
"Very safe, reliable transportation"
Pros: Crash safety, Slippery road traction, comfort, smoothness
Cons: Delayed response to accelerator, disappointing mileage, shifty transmission
Summary: After 14,000 miles driving a 2005 3.0 R VDC, I am very pleased with the car overall. The gas mileage is pretty disappointing for a relatively small car, with 14-15 mpg in town, and up to 25 mpg on long highway trips. The power is amazing (though the Cnet review was incorrect regarding the torque: it is actually 212 ft-lbs, not 250) The transmission is constantly shifting up and down, which probably contributes to the lousy mileage. On the highway, I usually use the manual function to leave it in 5th gear, which helps. The most disconcerting feature, however is the very delayed response to stomping on the gas, which could result in an accident if you ever were counting on an immediate response to avoid being hit.
One other note about the CNET review: a navigation system is now standard for the 2006 models.
Overall a nice, comfortable, and quick car which is amazing in slippery conditions, but still needs refinement in terms of transmission and throttle response. The gas mileage is not bad compared to SUV's, and not bad considering it's a 250 HP rocket, but also not thrilling in these days of $3 gas.
Where to buy
2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited:
$34,220.00
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