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2005 Subaru Outback

$19,811 - $26,864
Key Features
  • Model: Outback
  • Year: 2005
  • Engine Size: 2.5L - 4 Cylinders 3.0L - 6 Cylinders
  • Seating Capacity: 5 Seats
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Size: Midsize
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2005 Subaru Outback
 
 
 
 
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 26 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

205 Subaru Outback great automobile

Date of Review:  Dec 5, 2005
Review: The Subaru Outback L.L.Bean edition is a really great car!
The ride is superb and the handling is excellent!Although Subaru has removed some of the "extra" stuff holders available to the driver, the dashboard look is sleek. The front seat is...
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  5.0

by: lmaspen
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Drives and handles well; seat heating...
Cons
Heating dials difficult to operate...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

An excellent new car

Date of Review:  Nov 22, 2004
The Bottom Line: An excellent choice, better than any SUV offering out there.
Review: My wife and I purchased a 2005 Subaru Outback Limited XT to fit our growing family. It only took one test drive and we purchased the car on the spot. Compared to a 4-runner, Explorer, Mazda 6 wagon, and VW Passat Wagon, well, there was no...
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  5.0

by: jasoiffy
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Styling, performance, comfort, safety,...
Cons
Fuel mileage - around 21 mpg. Is...
 
50 out of 50 people found this review helpful.

A couple years ago I made some predictions...

Date of Review:  May 26, 2004
The Bottom Line: Very nice interior and overall refinement, but lacking in power and rear seat room. Pricey. Will likely rate turbo four higher, though even pricier.
Review: With a few notable exceptions, compact non-luxury-brand cars tend to be priced close together. The notable exceptions are VW and Subaru. VW has justified higher prices for its cars through German engineering and the highest quality interiors among...
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  3.0

by: mkaresh
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Excellent interior, all-wheel-drive...
Cons
Rear seat room, base engine power, price
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Beware: 2005 Subaru Outback not the rugged car that's advertised

Date of Review:  Jul 21, 2005
Review: Days after we bought a brand new 2005 Outback, our two very mild dogs (4 & 8 yrs old) permanently dented the center console and all 4 window edges by merely moving back & forth or standing on them. Other things have also fallen apart in the few...
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  3.0

by: chowoo
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
4x4, great safety features, handles ok
Cons
FRAGILE FINISHES - not the rugged car...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

I swore I'd never buy another Subaru...

Date of Review:  Aug 12, 2005
Review: Unless they added a turbo to the Legacy.
I had a non-turbo boxer 4 cyl wagon two years ago, and although the build quality was high, the car could not get out of its own way.

The new turbo outback is a dream to drive. Fast, packed...
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  5.0

by: marv1n
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Reasonably priced wagon. Excellent...
Cons
It's a Subaru. Very little prestige to...
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Great Car - but a bit uncomfortable - 15,000 mile review

Date of Review:  Aug 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: Great driving car... Make sure the 2.5 is powerful enough for you. Take a very long test drive or rent one before buying, Not everyone will find this car comfortable.
Review: This review is for the 2005 Outback Limited 2.5 NON-TURBO with 4 speed automatic transmission. It is not for the turbo or H6.

I purchased the OB Ltd. automatic 11 months ago in September 2004 and have since put 15,300 miles on it with a...
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  4.0

by: tastyorange
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Handling, quietness, turning radius,...
Cons
Driver and passenger comfort (long...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

`05 2.5i Limited wagon ...awesome!!!

Date of Review:  Nov 27, 2005
The Bottom Line: Performs well enough, looks totally awesome, minor stuff to consider...I have zero regrets for choosing this car.
Review: *** Please see updates at end of ePinion, cheers!***

I have owned the Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited wagon for 1 year now, following are my experiences with it, this is not a conventional metrics and measures ePinion, it is a user experience,...
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  4.0

by: mrcycling
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Looks great, spacious, stylish, classy,...
Cons
A couple of scary glitches, where are...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Outback 2.5 XT Limited--Great Value! Fantastic Car!

Date of Review:  Oct 31, 2004
The Bottom Line: Great car for the money--more upscale than you would think and is a blast to drive!
Review: I bought an '05 Outback 2.5XT Limited a few weeks ago. I have been shopping for a second car for approximately 3 months. I wanted something that would haul stuff and was maneuverable and, if possible, fun to drive. I looked at the Toyota RAV4, Honda...
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  5.0

by: socalh2oskier
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
4-wheel drive; classy interior, sporty...
Cons
needs telescoping steering--gas mileage...
 
13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Great Handling, but a few drawbacks

Date of Review:  Apr 9, 2007
The Bottom Line: A good vehicle if you can live with the limitations
Review: We bought the 2005 Outback VDC for my wife. We went considerably out of our way to get one of the few remaining VDCs in late 2005, and I think it was definitely worth it.

Pros:
-The VDC is great. I did a little testing in a snowy and...
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  4.0

by: baj1
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
VDC, H6, Ride and Finish
Cons
Passenger leg room, transmission shifts...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Great car. Handles great and is quick, but...

Date of Review:  Jun 8, 2005
The Bottom Line: As good as any competitor, maybe as good as the Volvo XC. Quality construction and engineering, watch out for the tires!
Review: First of all, I love this car! I've had it for seven months now, and put 11,000 miles on it. It handles nimbly, has an abundance of power (3.0 liter LL Bean edition), goes offroad on anything a stock SUV will, and is comfortable for long trips. It's...
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  5.0

by: drobine
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Taut handling, power, well engineered...
Cons
Gets pricey in the LL Bean and VDC...
 

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