[Core]

Your prices look a bit high for used vehicles. I am able to source and negotiate better prices, it may be frugal to learn to do the same. At those prices I would buy new with 0% and find a dealer who offers Subaru’s Lifetime Powertrain for the win.

 

[Rs6er]

I’ve noticed a few people telling you to forget the 2017. Outside of finances, I’m curious why. I bought a new ‘17 Limited, and at 46k miles, it has been the most trouble free car I’ve ever owned. I still have the original battery and tires (though I do use snows in the winter). Is there something I should know?

 

[Halmath]

Congrats. The 2020 is a fine car.

 

[davidtb]

Hi all,

I was hoping to get the collective input from the forum on purchasing an Outback. I'm a previous Forester and Impreza owner, enjoyed both quite a bit. Our family had downsized to one vehicle for a period of time and our now in the market for purchasing a second vehicle again. I've been comparing the following options. I do need to pull the trigger sooner than later, although I wish I could wait until the 2021s hit the lot in October to see how it would impact pricing. What I would like to hear from other posters is which option they think is the best value? It seems with the lightly used 2019s there are some small improvements in noise reduction as well as the addition of Apple CarPlay from the 2017, but not other substantial changes (obvious to me). It's also nice that these are CPOs with an extended warranty. With the new models there's the new global platform, new infotainment system in the premium, and the peace of mind of having a new car. However, I was hoping to stay closer to $25K rather than $30K. Any advice would be welcome! Thanks in advance.

New 2020 base trim - OTD $26500

New 2020 premium - OTD $30318

Used 2019 Premium - 12K miles, CPO, 100k warranty, OTD $25379 (rental (one owner), no accidents).

Used 2019 Limited - 11.4K miles, CPO, 100k warranty, OTD $28879 (rental (one owner), no accidents). Nav & Moon Roof Package.

Used 2017 Limited - 35.8K miles, OTD, $24879, one owner, serviced regularly at dealership, no accidents. Nav & Moon Roof Package.

edit: 0% financing on the 2019s as well for 63 months.

I have the 2018 and seemed to avoid a lot of the recall BS, but my windshield did crack (within 2 months) but if you're buying used you will avoid that by now..

 

[Ron from NYS]

My personal choice would be 80K miles 3 year old car for 50%-30% of original price. I believe this is really the "sweet spot". All my cars I ever owned were bought on that principle. You want "low years high mileage" car preferrably from private seller. BUT .... With Subaru, people say to stay away from 2017 model.
So... None of from your list. This is just me.
To back this up.. I purchased 2004 H6 Outback Wagon because the wife wanted Subaru. 75K miles, $11.5K in 2008 (2004 sticker price was $28K). Well, I still have it at 234K miles. It had it share of issues , and overall I call it unreliable compared to Honda, but it still runs like a champion.

I was in the same boat. I spent months researching models and found that it was best to stay away from the 2017s. There were some lease return 2018s around but they were approaching the need for tire and expensive maintenance. The only 2019s available were rental units. When I factored in the loan interest rate, depreciation and maintenence, I could get a loaded 2020 Legacy with turbo for ~$4000 more than the available 2018s. With it I got three year warranty, 0% financing, no payments for four months, three years Starlink and one year of Sirius. Our other choice was to go with a lower trim level Outback. Going with the top-end would set us back another $3000. The interior is the same. Time will tell if we miss the wagon.

Some have said it’s best to stay away from the 2017. I have a 2017. 3.6R that I’m thinking of buying because my lease is up. What is the problem w the 2017 Why

 

[Steve Bukosky]

The 2017 Limited would be best for you. For history, I had a 2002 Forester, 2015 Outback premium, 2019 Outback Limited and just traded it for a 2020 Limited because of a sweet deal from dealer. I'd be plenty happy with a 2017 Limited with those low of miles.

 

[Monsieurmaggot]

Some have said it’s best to stay away from the 2017. What is the problem w the 2017 Why

The CVT issues for the 2015-2017 for one thing made me nervous. Lots of complaints at the NHTSA website. The infotainment system. Cracking windshields and soy-based wire coatings attract rodents (I wish I was making that up). That's now part of a class action lawsuit. Google it. That kept me away from that model year. That's not to say the 2020 won't have issues.

 

[f15mos]

Some have said it’s best to stay away from the 2017. I have a 2017. 3.6R that I’m thinking of buying because my lease is up. What is the problem w the 2017 Why

CVT issues most of all.

 

[Bob Brooks]

Hi all,

I was hoping to get the collective input from the forum on purchasing an Outback. I'm a previous Forester and Impreza owner, enjoyed both quite a bit. Our family had downsized to one vehicle for a period of time and our now in the market for purchasing a second vehicle again. I've been comparing the following options. I do need to pull the trigger sooner than later, although I wish I could wait until the 2021s hit the lot in October to see how it would impact pricing. What I would like to hear from other posters is which option they think is the best value? It seems with the lightly used 2019s there are some small improvements in noise reduction as well as the addition of Apple CarPlay from the 2017, but not other substantial changes (obvious to me). It's also nice that these are CPOs with an extended warranty. With the new models there's the new global platform, new infotainment system in the premium, and the peace of mind of having a new car. However, I was hoping to stay closer to $25K rather than $30K. Any advice would be welcome! Thanks in advance.

New 2020 base trim - OTD $26500

New 2020 premium - OTD $30318

Used 2019 Premium - 12K miles, CPO, 100k warranty, OTD $25379 (rental (one owner), no accidents).

Used 2019 Limited - 11.4K miles, CPO, 100k warranty, OTD $28879 (rental (one owner), no accidents). Nav & Moon Roof Package.

Used 2017 Limited - 35.8K miles, OTD, $24879, one owner, serviced regularly at dealership, no accidents. Nav & Moon Roof Package.

edit: 0% financing on the 2019s as well for 63 months.

The 2019 you list is a good deal. I purchased a 2019 Outback Limited 3.6R with 10,500 miles on it in mid July for $30,400. It was not a CPO.

 

[BigBrownBae]

There is a gen6 without eyesight?
I thought eyesight was standard on the 20s?

Nope I thought the same thing from everything I read when doing research before buying but yep the new base models do not have eyesight.

 

[SilverOnyx]

The 2020 Subaru Outback Base does have Eyesight standard.

Introducing the 2021 Subaru Outback.

The call of the wild, Reimagined.

www.subaru.com

 

[chvvkumar]

Nope I thought the same thing from everything I read when doing research before buying but yep the new base models do not have eyesight.

Wait really?! Did this change between 2020 and 2021? I see on the 2021 it does show EyeSight as standard for base OB:

Build & Price Subaru Outback | Subaru of America

Build & Price Subaru Outback on the official site. Customize an Outback to fit your specifications, wants and needs. See what your Outback looks like now

www.subaru.com

 

[Scoobs]

Wait really?! Did this change between 2020 and 2021? I see on the 2021 it does show EyeSight as standard for base OB:

Build & Price Subaru Outback | Subaru of America

Build & Price Subaru Outback on the official site. Customize an Outback to fit your specifications, wants and needs. See what your Outback looks like now

www.subaru.com

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The 2020 base Outback does have Eyesight according to both the 2020 brochure and Subaru.com (you can still select previous year/2020).

 

[flixden]

Nope I thought the same thing from everything I read when doing research before buying but yep the new base models do not have eyesight.

I don't think that's true. Did the sales person maybe try to stear you a certain way? Not sure.