Used Subaru Outback for Sale in San Francisco, CA

4.4

(190 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.4

(190 Reviews)

Value

4.3

Performance

3.7

Comfort

4.2

Fuel Economy

3.7

Reliability

4.1

Owner Reviews

4.4

190 Reviews


Overall	4.4

Value	4.3

Performance	3.7

Style	3.9

Comfort	4.2

Fuel Economy	3.7

Reliability	4.1

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2015 Subaru Outback - Great overall car.

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 regu... (more)

Story

Not in my location but in 2016, I did a cross-Canada road trip: Vancouver to Montreal. It was an awesome experience. It's amazing how diverse Canada is and from the landscape to the cultures to the dialects. My Outback handled the trip amazing well, and that trip made me love the car. It had enough room for my camping equipment and bikes. It took me to some breathtaking vistas. I really pushed... (more)

Pros

Visibility is very good. Back-up camera is essential and works very well in handling tight spaces. The technology has improved over the previous models but can be a bit clumsy. Surprisingly roomy. It's a great value. The most important thing about this car (and Subarus in general) is that it's very safe.

Cons

Handing can be a bit of a handful on windy highways. The auto open tailgate can be fussy. Initially the suspension is very stiff, but it has softened over time. Technology interface can be clumsy. Uninspired design.

2003 Subaru Outback -

Overall, I really like my car. It is large enough to fit all the gear I need to take with me for camping or climbing trips but still feels maneuverable on the road. I would not describe it as a luxury vehicle by an definition, but the interior has enough features to make long trips comfortable. In terms of performance it feels heavy and does not accelerate very quickly, but on the other hand, it can handle tough and off-road situations.

Story

Going on a climbing trip to Black Mountain, driving through rough and winding dirt roads to find the perfect places to rock climb felt like the iconic use of the car.

Pros

The most important features to me in this car and the reasons I bought it in the first place were size, safety and reliability. The hatchback design means I can fit all the gear I need to in it and still have space for passengers. While I have never been in a major accident, I know that the safety ratings for Subaru are good, and I feel very safe in it. Finally, I have had few mechanical issues in the 100k miles that I have put on the car.

Cons

The largest negative is that the gas mileage is not very good by today's standards. In addition, it doesn't quite have the acceleration capability I would most prefer. Finally, this model has only a CD player, which means I've had to burn a lot of CDs instead of using an AUX cable or cassette adapter.