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 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.

1998 Subaru Outback - Reliable, sturdy and no-nonsense: always Subaru

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. Perform... (more)

Story

I actually didn't have any "fun" stories with this car since I used it almost exclusively for commuting.

Pros

No major problems considering the age of the car. Heated seats were great for those occasional cold mornings. Wagon space great for transporting things.

Cons

The gas mileage was not that great since it was all-wheel drive. The radio antenna was broken. I didn't get to use the cold weather features as much as I wanted to since I was in California.