2012 Subaru Outback

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Henry W.
2012 Subaru Outback
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11/17/2017
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2012 Subaru Outback

Love the car.
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Ana M.
2012 Subaru Outback
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11/01/2017
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I love this car.

I have always owned Subarus and will always continue to do so. This is a reliable vehicle and super dog friendly. This matters to us.
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LISA,A W.
2012 Subaru Outback
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10/24/2017
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Fantastic Car

My family has always had Subaru’s and this is my second. They are tough, reliable and fantastic in the snow. I would recommend a Subaru to anyone wanting a car!
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GLORIA R.
2012 Subaru Outback
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09/27/2017
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2012 Subaru Outback Premium

Purchased used in 2015, had only 14,500 miles. Trouble free, has only needed oil changes and brakes (38,000 miles). Replaced tires (original) at 38,000 miles also.
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JACQUELINE J W.
2012 Subaru Outback
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09/17/2017
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Total LOVE

1st Subaru & will always have one going forward. No issues, excellent service dept. staff & always prompt to answer questions or concerns. Keep up the great work. LOVE our Outback!!!
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ROSS M.
2012 Subaru Outback
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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
09/07/2017
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Subaru Outback 2012

I have owned my Outback going on 6 years since I bought it new. It's been a great purchase and has not given me any issues. It's been durable and dependable. I highly recommend Outbacks to anyone.
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SCHELIE R.
2012 Subaru Outback
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08/16/2017
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I love my outback

Perfect size, super safe and comfortable.
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Ana M.
2012 Subaru Outback
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06/01/2017

I love it.

I love it. It takes care of me.
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SCOTT MATTHEW B.
2012 Subaru Outback
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05/17/2017

Best vehicle ever!

I am in love with my 2012 Subaru Outback! Such a reliable, long lasting vehicle. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great gas mileage too! I actually just recommended it to someone two days ago who was trying to decide between an Outback or a BMW and next thing I know, they purchased an Outback yesterday and told me they love it already! If you're thinking about buying an Outback just do it, you won't regret it.
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JACQUELINE J W.
2012 Subaru Outback
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02/28/2017
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Love love love

1st Subaru. Had 5 yrs now and can only give it exceptional reviews. Never stuck in the snow, always a comfortable ride on long trips. Best car ever!
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JASON S.
2012 Subaru Outback
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02/21/2017

Great Car

This is all around the best car I've ever owned. It gets great gas mileage, is very low maintenance, has good space for family of four and luggage, handles great in all types of weather and looks great too.
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DARLENE G.
2012 Subaru Outback
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01/31/2017

2012 Outback

Best car ever!! Love my Subaru Be
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Arnie S.
2012 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/22/2017

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Ever notice how many look-alikes are out in the market now to Subarus? Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Honda H-RV, Kia - finally carmakers are figuring out that there's a demand for all-wheel drive and cargo space. There's a reason every 4th car in the mountains is an Outback. This is our 2nd, previously had a 2001, many comfort improvements in the interior since then but still an agile and able car. Can't go wrong with an Outback unless you need to haul a lot of people or tow heavy stuff.
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DENNIS B.
2012 Subaru Outback
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01/12/2017

The go everywhere sewing machine

I have a 3.6R. Sewing machine sound but it reallyruns well, rides well, everything works, very quiet. Utility is high. Quality of build high. Sound system good. Seats great. Weakness, silly lack of all door opening option. Silly at this level, a Limited, no passenger 8 to 10 way seat adjustment. Head lamps difficult to change and frequently burn out in about 12-18 months.
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JACQUELINE W.
2012 Subaru Outback
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11/29/2016

Top in class

1st Subaru but, would definitely purchase another. Classy ride! Very comfortable, smooth riding & quick when passing is needed.
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CAROL P.
2012 Subaru Outback
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11/23/2016

Very nice car to drive

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JOHN L.
2012 Subaru Outback
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12/11/2015

Great Cars Except The Marketing People Must Have Corrupted The Designers!

Subaru changes things for no apparent reason with each redesign. For example, on my 2008, one turns the wiper knob forward to increase the frequency of the intermittent wipers but on the 2012 is is just the opposite (took me two years to get used to it and now I dread what they are going to do to the new ones!). They now have that absurdly designed roof rack that does not give one ANY external hooks to tie down something that is too wide to get at the hooks inside the rack. Their promotions keep highlighting the outdoors value of the Outback but they continue to make the Outback less outdoor sports friendly by eliminating the solid frame hooks underneath each corner of the bumper that are safety-critical for the recommended "4-point" tie down of a kayak (i.e., two ropes around the belly of the boat then one bow and one stern to hooks below the bumper)! They put that useless manual shift option on an automatic transmission that when used on the steep hills crossing the mountains to Grand Teton Nat. Park, the car went into a wild shimmy as very slow speeds and the dealer says nothing is wrong with the car. Worst of all, they put cheap tires on the new models. The continental tires that came with my 2012 were so bad that my new Outback drove like a truck and the road noise of those tires outdid all of the quiet ride of the Outback. The tires and some persistent rattles in the tailgate and rear quarter-panel caused me to almost trade the care after just one year to cut my losses. Thanks to my wonderful salesman passing on a replacement tip, I was able to get Micheline "Defender" tires and then the car actually rode like a car instead of a truck and did so quietly! Why o why put a great big tachometer in the dash that is absolutely unnecessary for ANY competent driving either for fun or for serious?! The driver experience for most of us (who do not have the fantasy of being a NASCAR driver wannabe) would be much better served with a larger speedometer that is well lit under all driving conditions (my 2008 speedometer was unreadable on a sunny day!). Instead of something on the dash that is at least marginally useful like an AMP charging meter, they put a meter that says you are using gasoline when you depress the gas pedal and and not using gas when you do not do so and are going down a hill!!! Finally, they give us more headroom that is only useful for maybe folks who stand about 6 feet 5, making the car just tall enough to make it difficult to get kayaks on top of that useless roof rack!
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KAYLA B.
2012 Subaru Outback
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11/30/2015

Outback

Excellence all around.it drives well, is comfortable, and a great family vehicle. Love love love my Subaru...
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Richard P.
2012 Subaru Outback
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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
09/26/2015
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great vehicle

the car owns up to it's reputation
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ROBERT L.
2012 Subaru Outback
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09/18/2015

well rounded

It does nearly everything very well. The 3.6 engine is very powerful and gets good mileage. Mountain passes, hills, and passing are so easy.
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