2003 Subaru Outback Anniversary Edition 3.0 litre 6 cylinder gas from North America
Summary:
Excellent vehicle for all conditions
Faults:
Driver's window sticking when new. Fixed at the dealer the first time.
Replaced rear sway bar links at 160,000 km.
Regular expected repairs = belt, headlamps, tires, brakes.
That's all folks!
General Comments:
Excellent all weather vehicle. I bought it new and would still be driving it today, except I now need something to pull a boat.
The Anniversary Edition is a basic Outback, but with the 6 cylinder engine, solid Titanium paint, leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter. Only 300 in this trim package, Canada only (30 years).
Very safe, reliable and comfortable. Good on all roads and all conditions.
Needs premium fuel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd November, 2013
26th May 2012, 10:54
Keep in mind you bought it with 90,000 miles on it - Did you know the history of the vehicle (bought it from someone you knew), or did you buy it from a dealer?
Unfortunately cars are machines, and machines do break; some break more often than others, and sometimes it is from the way they were (or weren't maintained) and how they were driven.
While with today's cars, 90,000 miles isn't extremely high mileage, it is enough for things to start wearing out, especially if the vehicle had been mistreated or not maintained before you purchased it.
IMO your complaint about the speedo being off 4 or 5 miles an hour is just trivial, as in 40 years of driving, I've yet to drive a vehicle that is spot-on - and I honestly don't know what you expect the dealer to do about that.