2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)

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TRAVIS D.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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07/05/2015

A great vehicle

This has been the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's always reliable and can get you of nearly any snow bank or mud pit. It's got to be the most practical car on the road. We can haul all of our camping gear, two kayaks and two dogs in it and still keep up with highway traffic.
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MARIA W.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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11/05/2015

I've got my life back.

My Subaru has allowed me to get out and about in the winter here in N Idaho. I've always been afraid to drive in the winter. But with my Subaru I am in control! I'm always able to go where ever I want to go no matter what the weather throws at me :) The only thing that could make me happier would be to be able to buy one of the beautiful new Subarus that are out now!
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JAN C.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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01/10/2016

My Suburu's a great car

I am the original owner and it was purchased in 2008 at the Suburu Dealer in Utah. I now have 108,000 miles and i still love this car! I've faithfully had the car serviced every 4,000 miles which I believe is very important.
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Gloria M.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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04/14/2016

Love my Subaru!

I bought my car used, with about 9,000 miles on it. It has just over 60,000 miles now. I have had it for about 6 years and so far I have not had any major work done to it (knock wood). When I had the 60,000 mile service, the mechanic told me that there was leakage from a couple of the vales and that when they tries to remove the head, the bottom bolts were completely frozen and rusted. Eventually the engine will need to taken out so that they can reach the bolts to drill them out. This will be a major deal, but it is the most expensive work I have needed since I got the car. My car is a stick shift, which is getting harder to find. I really like driving a stick as it feels more like you are driving the car and not that the car is deciding which gear to use.Gas mileage is around 24.5 to 25 mpg. The best thing about having a Subaru is you don't need to shovel your driveway! This was actually a major factor in deciding to get an AWD vehicle. We had 2 feet of snow last winter. I only needed to remove a bit of snow at the end of the driveway that the snowplows had piled up, which took less than an hour. Once I got it down to about a foot of snow, my trusty Subaru zipped right out.
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H H S.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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05/12/2016

Best model style

Wish they would have kept a couple features in the newer models love how this car performs and drives. Free glass on front windows is rare these days and a nice feature for getting in and out of the car. And the dash in this model is more sporty than newer models. Great family car too with higher clearance - only downside which is short lived is having rear facing baby seat as it limits leg room for front seat. Plan to drive this car 200k+ miles!
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JO A.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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07/16/2016

Reliable

This is my 2nd Outback; I only hope I can afford to continue buying them (pricey, but worth it). I feel safe & confident driving at all times, in all weather conditions.
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PAUL N.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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04/30/2017

2008 Subaru Outback

Love my car! Takes me any where I want to go, carries whatever I need to and is always comfortable and easy to drive, Any repairs and service that have needed to be done are what I would consider normal wear and tear for a vehicle that is 9 years old and has 86,000 miles on it.
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EVELYN B.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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10/20/2017
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Dependable

My outback just turned 200,000 miles & is still going strong!
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JASON O.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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01/24/2018
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Super safe, very dependable

I bought this car used when starting my family because of the unparalleled safety features in a car of this price. I was pleasantly surprised by not only the power of the all wheel drive, but the dependability in any weather or condition. You cannot beat an outback in New England snow. I will purchase a Subaru again, when i pass this one to my child.
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SUSAN E.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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08/08/2018
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great car

very reliable car, we like the car because it is fun to drive. The car has plenty of room and takes the car seats, we can put 3 children in the back. The radio is fun to listen to. We take it on long drives
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JOE and CAROL K.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/07/2018
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A reliable and safe vehicle

This is our second Outback. Mechanics love it. Good in downpours and snow. Do put 100 ? pounds of kitty litter in trunk over back axle. Great for loading up garden supplies and hauling recycling to our landfill. Do recommended service and you will get 200,000 miles
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Paul F.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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01/27/2019
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Great cars!

Our son just bought one used. Perhaps he knew how much we like ours. Plenty of power, easy to drive, and no issues to deal with. His has lots of bells and whistles, so he can indulge himself. Ours has been trouble free. We do our maintenance and the costs are reasonable. Gas mileage is respectable for the punch the motor delivers.
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GINNY G.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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08/03/2019
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The Trusty Outback!

I love my Suburu Outback. It is safe and reliable, and behaves so well in snow , getting me up my tricky driveway through wibter! Great car! If I could afford the latest model I would, as the camera is an excellent addition .
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CARL H.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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09/05/2019
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Subaru Outback

This car is the best one I have ever owned and I have had a lot of cars in the past 50 years! Not too big but not too small. Seats are comfortable. It’s a bit noisy. Great traction with all wheel drive and great handling.
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GRETCHEN W.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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03/25/2020
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This is my 3rd Subaru wagon and I've been delighted with all of them. I drove to the mountains for my job for almost 20 years and always felt comfortable and safe.

I have been more than satisfied with the overall performance and handling and feel that Subaru has been a worthwhile investment over the years. I have lived in Colorado for over 50 years and my last 2 cars have been Outbacks. My current one is a 2008 and I wouldn't part with it!
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ALICIA G.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/11/2023
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Love this car.

The head gaskets went at 208000. But love the car so much decided to put in a new engine (long block), add some after market upgrades like enhanced fog lights, and fix what I could on the body. This is definitely a repair not replace car. Its now my forever car.
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Bill D.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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10/22/2015

I would buy this car again

2008 Subaru Outback is a reliable and very serviceable car.
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MARTHA B.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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01/21/2016

Love my Outback - except for the average miles per gallon!

I have a 2008 Outback L.L. Bean Edition which I love.
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BARBARA S.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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04/15/2016

It Does What I need it to!

I would recommend anyone to buy a 2008 Outback Wagon.
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KITTY L.
2008 Subaru Outback (Natl)
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/17/2018
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pre-certification

I love my Subaru Outback. It did give me some problems during my first year, which were covered by warranty (purchasesd car used-2 years old). It is getting on in years, but would buy another Outback when the time comes. But, I would ask more questions about the pre-certification first.
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