Just purchased a 2013 Outback 2.5i 6M/T yesterday. I have always loved the outbacks since the 2005 redesign. Before this I had a couple (used) Acura TLs. Boy those were great cars but I was ready for a brand new car with AWD. My brother had an Outback Sport a few years back and I remember that being a solid and fun car to drive, and now his wife has a 2012 Forester.
I knew the OB was the car for me, so I test drove a 2.5i CVT and a 6M/T. The whole constant RPM thing when accelerating and not feeling the gears shift was just too odd. I know it gets better fuel mileage than the 6M/T but its just too weird of a concept for me. So I then test drove a manual and fell in love with it. It was nice to utilize the whole spectrum of the engine using whichever gear I prefer. Though I live in the Chicago suburbs, my round trip commute to work is 4 miles, so having a manual won't be an issue and should be quite fun. Another reason for me to get the manual was to keep the cost down, which was very important to me. I think I have the cheapest OB you can get.
My parents live in Colorado so annual road trips out there are a must and the OB will be great for that, especially in the snow. I am involved in snow removal so it will be nice to have the AWD when I get called out in the wee hours of the morning before the roads are done.
Anyways I'm really excited about the car and will definitely utilize this forum.
-Ryan
Awesome!
Before I bought my limited with all the extra crap, I was **** close to getting a 6mt premium. In fact, had a red 6mt been on the lot, I probably would've bought it! There's a lot to be said for rowing your own gears (turns a station wagon into something that's engaging to drive) and I like that the awd split is always 50/50.
When we were signing papers, the salesman still tried to tell me how having the paddle shifters was just like having a stick since he saw I was a bit apprehensive. I laughed and said it wasn't even close.
I'm shopping for a new-to-me red Outback right now. My first Subaru is a 2004 Forester that had 148k miles on it in 2016 and now has 188k miles. A Subie-only shop did the headgaskets, timing belt, and a bunch of other maintenance updates before I took possession...$4800 in Atlanta dollars at the...
Dear Board,
I recently bought a 2011 Outback 2.5L/6spd for use primarily as a commuter vehicle, with the occasional drive from PA to NH thrown in. It's my first Subaru but it was bought with encouragement from an Outback owner from early 2000's.
I've only had the car for two weeks, but so far...
Got the VIP authorization form all ready to go, putting financing in place and looking forward to ordering this next Tuesday.
What am I forgetting?
Thanks,
Hey Everyone!
I recently purchased a 2006 Outback XT with only 73K on the clock!!!
On to the bad part, I need a clutch.
Does anyone recommend a clutch kit? Should I ditch the DMF and get a solid one?
Anything helps!!
