Used Subaru Outback for Sale in San Francisco, CA

It's been a very competent car. Road handling in all weather, except wind, has been excellent. Because of it's 8.5" ground clearance which is great for loading and unloading, entering and exiting, it can be a handful on windy highways. And while it's notable, it's minor. Electric steering is responsive, making navigating city streets and parking lots easy. Turning radius is excellent. Braking is good. Acceleration is modest in the 4 cyl. Beware. It's fine around town. On the highway, and with people and luggage, it's another story. But once you learn it and adapt, it is fine. Gas mileage started soft but has gotten better and averages around 26, city and town. Highway averages 31 which I think is outstanding for a 'station wagon-y' vehicle with roof rack and 4wd. It's a joy to buy regular gas. Cabin is comfortable, attractive and uncluttered. We like it. Leather seats are quite comfortable on short or long trips. Rear seats have plenty of room. The seat backs adjust, a big comfort plus. And folding the seats down, a 60/40 split, is a breeze - from inside the car or from the tailgate.

Subaru's slogan is: "Love. It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru." This is the second Subaru I've ever owned, and the slogan rings true. I had purchased this auto since Subaru had such a great reputation, and I was not disappointed. I only needed a car for commuting, and this fit the bill. This was an Outback wagon (like my previous car) but with full-time, all-wheel drive instead. It was also the Limited Edition package, so it had bells and whistles that I never had before: heated leather seats, side window defrosters, fog lights and wood paneling. Even still, the car was pretty basic—it was almost 20 years old when I bought it—but it was exactly what I needed. I bought it at a good price and never regretted it. In fact, my next car is probably going to be another Subaru. Performance-wise, the engine was not designed for racing, to put it mildly. It was powerful enough for getting on the freeway to and from work. The handling was pretty much what you would expect, nothing fancy. Style wise, it was unremarkable, but again, that didn't matter much to me.