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Journal: Rob's 2013 2.5i Premium Outback in Twilight Blue Metallic
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Purchase information: Purchased on December 22, 2012 at World Subaru in Tinton Falls, NJ. After a couple months of research and a few weeks of contacting and visiting dealerships, I finally bought the car off the lot for a sale price of $24,166 plus tax, motor vehicle fee and document fee. MSRP (sticker price) was $27,424. 12 miles were on the odometer.
Vehicle information: 2013 Subaru Outback, 2.5i Premium in Twilight Blue Metallic with six-speed manual transmission. Packages include: Option Package 02 (All-Weather Package) with heated front seats, heated side mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer; Popular Package #2 with all-weather mats, rear bumper cover, splash guards, wheel arch molding, and rear seat back protector.
Originally I did not want the wheel arch molding, but the look grew on me and the functionality makes sense. All the other options were exactly what I was looking for, and nothing more. To most it probably seems pretty plain, but I truly do not need navigation, a moonroof, leather seats, etc. I am happy with the Outback I ended up with
And here she is! The day after purchase.
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Vehicle information: 2013 Subaru Outback, 2.5i Premium in Twilight Blue Metallic with six-speed manual transmission. Packages include: Option Package 02 (All-Weather Package) with heated front seats, heated side mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer; Popular Package #2 with all-weather mats, rear bumper cover, splash guards, wheel arch molding, and rear seat back protector.
Originally I did not want the wheel arch molding, but the look grew on me and the functionality makes sense. All the other options were exactly what I was looking for, and nothing more. To most it probably seems pretty plain, but I truly do not need navigation, a moonroof, leather seats, etc. I am happy with the Outback I ended up with
And here she is! The day after purchase.
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Two days after I took her off the lot, the Outback went to the detailer for new car prep and clear bra application. I went to Detailer's Domain located in north Jersey, a company I had found on my old car forum and previously purchased detailing supplies from. They did great work, although because of the cold weather I may need to bring it back in the spring for some touch-ups on the clear bra. Either way, the front end is well protected now!
The clear bra was applied to the full front bumper, full hood, A-pillars and side mirrors. I picked up the Outback from Detailer's Domain last night and was going to take some pictures today, but we're getting a nice layer of fresh snow!
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The clear bra was applied to the full front bumper, full hood, A-pillars and side mirrors. I picked up the Outback from Detailer's Domain last night and was going to take some pictures today, but we're getting a nice layer of fresh snow!
Love the color:29:, looks sweet with those big old fog lamps and the black on the bottom.
Got a little snow on my Outback down here in South Jersey, don't know if your going to get any where your at.
Rain/snow line is split right up the state.
Got a little snow on my Outback down here in South Jersey, don't know if your going to get any where your at.
Rain/snow line is split right up the state.
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Accessory: Yakima RocketBox Pro 11. Purchased from Amazon.com for $284.33 (great sale price, plus an additional 15% off cargo boxes, free two-day shipping AND no sales tax for NJ! I love Amazon!!!)
Installation was very easy; it took about 30 minutes the first time and now that the brackets are in the right spot, it shouldn't take more than five minutes to install/uninstall. It clears the rear hatch with room to spare, and that's with the box pushed back as far as possible. It says it fits skis up to 210cm, so should be plenty for my 166. It also has a decent amount of space for backpacking/camping gear, if I need it in the summer. Perfect for my needs and can't beat the price.
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Installation was very easy; it took about 30 minutes the first time and now that the brackets are in the right spot, it shouldn't take more than five minutes to install/uninstall. It clears the rear hatch with room to spare, and that's with the box pushed back as far as possible. It says it fits skis up to 210cm, so should be plenty for my 166. It also has a decent amount of space for backpacking/camping gear, if I need it in the summer. Perfect for my needs and can't beat the price.
^ Thanks for the positive comment
I've only had the car for two weeks and plan on taking three other people up to the mountains this weekend, which means passengers, luggage and four sets of skis; so the roof box is necessary.
And also just because the Outback is a rugged vehicle doesn't mean I have to treat it like crap, keep it dirty, get it dinged and dented, etc.
I've only had the car for two weeks and plan on taking three other people up to the mountains this weekend, which means passengers, luggage and four sets of skis; so the roof box is necessary.
And also just because the Outback is a rugged vehicle doesn't mean I have to treat it like crap, keep it dirty, get it dinged and dented, etc.
^ Glad you are enjoying your recent purchase! I've had the OB for just over a month now and I am happy thus far.
I rolled over the 1,000 mile mark last week, finally out of the break-in period!
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I rolled over the 1,000 mile mark last week, finally out of the break-in period!
And what better way to celebrate getting out of the break-in period than a solid road trip? I went up to Killington this past weekend with the girlfriend and another couple. 649 miles round trip and the OB performed admirably.
Although the forecast called for wintry mix on Friday we actually didn't hit anything on the way up. There was some light snow the following morning driving to the mountain base, but other than that the weather was great (besides being 0 degrees!). The OB was comfortable for five and a half hours in the drivers seat, and my passengers had plenty of space. Thanks to the roof box, three sets of skis and a snowboard fit no problem, with the rest of the gear in the boot.
The OB after getting home:
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Although the forecast called for wintry mix on Friday we actually didn't hit anything on the way up. There was some light snow the following morning driving to the mountain base, but other than that the weather was great (besides being 0 degrees!). The OB was comfortable for five and a half hours in the drivers seat, and my passengers had plenty of space. Thanks to the roof box, three sets of skis and a snowboard fit no problem, with the rest of the gear in the boot.
The OB after getting home:
Ticked over the 2,000 mile mark during the last ski trip up to Windham, NY. The drive up in the morning was cake, but coming back when Winter Storm Nemo had arrived was a white-knuckle drive; roads unplowed, multiple cars spun out and in the median, and darkness. The OB held it's own though.
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So here's the short-term plan for my 2013 OB. Once warm weather rolls around I'll be able to get outside and do some work. I personally don't think any of these mods are so important that they're worth doing in the cold, so all of these are pending warm weather, free time and most importantly, funding
Coming soon:
-High output reverse lights
Spring 2013:
-Disable DRL's
-19mm RSB
-Front window tint
-Replace stock horns
Summer 2013:
-Hardwire Valentine V1 with stealth display and on/off switch
-Summer wheels (2014 Forester? Crosstrek? TSW?) with OEM tires (I realize there are better tires out there, but I'm not going to trash perfectly good tires with plenty of life on them)
Fall 2013:
-Snow tires on OEM wheels
-Additional functional exterior lighting, TBD
Future:
-Rally Inovations Light Bar w/ TBD lights (Hella or LightForce)
Coming soon:
-High output reverse lights
Spring 2013:
-Disable DRL's
-19mm RSB
-Front window tint
-Replace stock horns
Summer 2013:
-Hardwire Valentine V1 with stealth display and on/off switch
-Summer wheels (2014 Forester? Crosstrek? TSW?) with OEM tires (I realize there are better tires out there, but I'm not going to trash perfectly good tires with plenty of life on them)
Fall 2013:
-Snow tires on OEM wheels
-Additional functional exterior lighting, TBD
Future:
-Rally Inovations Light Bar w/ TBD lights (Hella or LightForce)
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