Subaru Outback: Motor Trend's 2010 Sport/Utility of Year - Page 4

SubieNut09 · 10-17-2009, 03:12 PM

That's awesome! I saw one in the showroom yesterday when Iwas getting parts, real nice.

DWUsSubaru · 10-18-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aspenbullet

Time to sell the bugeye and buy an Outback

not.

I saw this on my iPhone (which wasn't zoomed out enough to. See the "not") paused.... Thought to myself.... Frowned... Then scrolled Down and was confused no more.

broosewee · 10-18-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWUsSubaru

I saw this on my iPhone (which wasn't zoomed out enough to. See the "not") paused.... Thought to myself.... Frowned... Then scrolled Down and was confused no more.

Haha, I read it like it was a scene from Borat

db2integra · 10-18-2009, 01:33 AM

Kudos on the award but I really must agree that this thing is unapologetically hideous to look at. I just can't believe that a product designer somewhere at subaru finished drawing that and thought it was a good idea.

NY2VT · 10-18-2009, 03:08 PM

UGLY. But after driving the base model for a week as a loaner, I'm liking it more and more.

This is especially after noticing how much more leg and headroom it has in the front and back. I don't have to worry about crushing anyone's legs or knees sitting behind me to get myself comfortable. Also, it's higher ground clearance is nice. But not too high I can't get my grandma-in-law to get in; she has leg trouble and I have a handicap sign for when she's riding with me.

My wife, mom-in-law, grandma-in-law and I all load up and take it in comfort. Yeah, I'm their personal chauffeur.

Although I prefer the '09 loaner I had previous, the leg room isn't nearly as plentiful. And my wife loves the 2010. Even though, IT IS UGLY.

silver arrow · 10-18-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NY2VT

UGLY. But after driving the base model for a week as a loaner, I'm liking it more and more.

This is especially after noticing how much more leg and headroom it has in the front and back. I don't have to worry about crushing anyone's legs or knees sitting behind me to get myself comfortable. Also, it's higher ground clearance is nice. But not too high I can't get my grandma-in-law to get in; she has leg trouble and I have a handicap sign for when she's riding with me.

My wife, mom-in-law, grandma-in-law and I all load up and take it in comfort. Yeah, I'm their personal chauffeur.

Although I prefer the '09 loaner I had previous, the leg room isn't nearly as plentiful. And my wife loves the 2010. Even though, IT IS UGLY.

I took my loaner on the beach yesterday. It was very deep, soft sand, and all the cars and soft roaders had stopped when the sand got soft. So, it was me and a bunch of 4x4's on the beach. They were looking at me strange as I just drove right through. I like this a lot better than my wifes old 03 or 05 OB. I don't think it is ugly. Pretty no, but not ugly. It looks like a mini Tribeca, which I actually like.

iluvdrt · 10-19-2009, 01:03 PM

^^LOL, +1 for being able to take it on the beach in the soft sand. My Legacy wagon got burried in that stuff LOL.

jmonty · 10-19-2009, 08:05 PM

My wife loves hers more and more and they room is so nice with two small kids in the back! Kudos

Chupacabras · 10-20-2009, 01:07 AM

Plus, best advert ever.

YouTube - Subaru Outback TV Commercial Snuggies Crowbar

ARcticBJ@Gmail.com · 10-20-2009, 02:43 AM

subie FTW!!!

keepclam · 10-20-2009, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chupacabras

Plus, best advert ever.

YouTube - Subaru Outback TV Commercial Snuggies Crowbar

Looks like that was filmed in your neck of the woods, Chupacabras. Reminds me of Harrison Lake, but narrower... perhaps a portion of the lake I've not seen, or another BC lake.

Siper2 · 10-20-2009, 11:01 AM

That commercial was awesome!

SubaruImpreza_power · 10-20-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chupacabras

Plus, best advert ever.

YouTube - Subaru Outback TV Commercial Snuggies Crowbar

haha they are going back to the 80's style Made in Japan wording?

ADIDAS · 10-20-2009, 02:16 PM

I just test drove one of these, cause the wife commented she liked the look of them. I am 99.9% sure this will be her next car. I LOVED it!

Chupacabras · 10-21-2009, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keepclam

Looks like that was filmed in your neck of the woods, Chupacabras. Reminds me of Harrison Lake, but narrower... perhaps a portion of the lake I've not seen, or another BC lake.

Could be! Looks familiar, but there is a lake or two round here hahaha

jey · 10-22-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightSprinter

Google Subaru Baja

Even better, Google Subaru BRAT.

Congratulations to Subaru for winning two years in a row. Considering that Subaru is a relatively low volume manufacturer with probably lower R&D bandwidth than bigger companies this is impressive. And it's not just MT's review, the market has spoken too as Subaru has weathered the rough market just fine.

And I love the picture of the 2010 Outback getting air time. I must admit I'm an old school Subaru person who is a little hostile to what Subaru has been doing lately but I just may still entertain an MT Outback...

jtsimaras · 10-23-2009, 02:10 PM

Wife and I test Drove a 2.5 Manual and CVT back to back.
We both found the 6 SPEED Manual to add more fun value as the CVT was really vaque feeling with the pseudo paddles shifters. It almost felt like it was shifting a big elastic band.
There was a noticeable CVT transmission whine as well--which is common for CVT.
May have to test the 3.6R but the price point is alot higher and 256 HP out of a 3.6R is pretty low.
A bunch of manufactures are outputting 300HP+ with 3.5-3.8L of N/A displacement.

Interior was well laid out and Materials are decent for price point
Ride was really quiet except the CVT whine
Road bumps were not really felt through the chasis/steering wheel
Loads of features on base model In Canada more so than the US base
The Clutch is sure an improvement over our past 2006 WRX
Over all the Outback is a very capable --haul a bunch of crap--- kind of vehicle which we need.
May be picking up one in the future just not sure which model to get.

Good Job Subaru

MaxSTi05 · 10-24-2009, 11:47 AM

Anyone going to this event in Malibu or Coronado?

Come test-drive the all-new 2010
Outback® or Legacy®, and Subaru will
donate $10 to participating California
State Parks!*** While you are there, enjoy
all of the various activities on site, including pet adoptions and bike workshops.

SILVER STRAND
STATE BEACH EVENT
October 10, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5000 Highway 75
Coronado, CA 92118 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Pet adoptions & ASPCA
behaviorists
Kayak/canoe workshops
Surf School
Bike workshops
Food/beverages
& free parking

MALIBU CREEK
STATE PARK EVENT
October 24, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4 miles south of
Highway 101 on
Las Virgenes/
Malibu Canyon Road ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Pet adoptions & ASPCA
behaviorists
Guided hikes
Guided bike rides
Bike workshops
Food/beverages
& free parking

Search for website links.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/614/vi...libucreek4.asx

MaxSTi05 · 10-25-2009, 02:32 AM

Some pics from the Subaru ride and drive, Malibu Creek State Park

Knotsure · 10-25-2009, 02:06 PM

^^Looks like fun^^ - there is another thread somewhere about concerns with the new roof rack. Did you happen to check one out? Maybe you could answer some of the concerns in the roof rack thread (I can't remember where it was on here or I'd post the link).

Did you drive an OB on the trails or anything? I'm going for a test drive one day this week.....but not an 'adventurous' test drive (at least, not planned.....)

jtsimaras · 10-25-2009, 08:32 PM

here is the link about the roof rack complaint etc

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...back+roof+rack

impreza_GC8 · 11-04-2009, 06:01 AM

The cars just seem to be getting bigger! This Outback is a far cry from the Outbacks of yore. But its nice to see they are still around the same starting price (within 4-5k) and the way technology has progressed they are a better buy than ever before. Still though, how big are these cars going to get? Remember when the Forester was still "kinda" a car?

Masterauto · 11-11-2009, 03:47 PM

I have one just like in the photo for a wife grocery getter. Gets 27mpg around town and not even fully broken in...Nice!

10-17-2009, 03:12 PM	#76
SubieNut09 Scooby Newbie Member#: 226080 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Ma Vehicle: 09 Impreza 2.5i Dark Gray Metallic	Awesome That's awesome! I saw one in the showroom yesterday when Iwas getting parts, real nice. Last edited by SubieNut09; 10-17-2009 at 03:35 PM.

10-24-2009, 11:47 AM	#93
MaxSTi05 Scooby Newbie Member#: 110957 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Chino Hills, SoCal Vehicle: 05 STi Stg 2 Cobb HBspeed, Autopower, KW	Anyone going to this event in Malibu or Coronado? Come test-drive the all-new 2010 Outback® or Legacy®, and Subaru will donate $10 to participating California State Parks!*** While you are there, enjoy all of the various activities on site, including pet adoptions and bike workshops. SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH EVENT October 10, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5000 Highway 75 Coronado, CA 92118 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Pet adoptions & ASPCA behaviorists Kayak/canoe workshops Surf School Bike workshops Food/beverages & free parking MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK EVENT October 24, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4 miles south of Highway 101 on Las Virgenes/ Malibu Canyon Road ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Pet adoptions & ASPCA behaviorists Guided hikes Guided bike rides Bike workshops Food/beverages & free parking Search for website links. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/614/vi...libucreek4.asx Last edited by MaxSTi05; 10-24-2009 at 01:12 PM.

10-25-2009, 02:06 PM	#95
Knotsure Scooby Newbie Member#: 41730 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jersey Vehicle: 0408 Baja/OB XT Ltd Lt. Grey Baja-Dk Grey OB	^^Looks like fun^^ - there is another thread somewhere about concerns with the new roof rack. Did you happen to check one out? Maybe you could answer some of the concerns in the roof rack thread (I can't remember where it was on here or I'd post the link). Did you drive an OB on the trails or anything? I'm going for a test drive one day this week.....but not an 'adventurous' test drive (at least, not planned.....) Last edited by Knotsure; 10-25-2009 at 02:07 PM. Reason: clarity

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10-18-2009, 01:33 AM	#79
db2integra Scooby Newbie Member#: 114765 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2005 WRX STI CGM	Kudos on the award but I really must agree that this thing is unapologetically hideous to look at. I just can't believe that a product designer somewhere at subaru finished drawing that and thought it was a good idea.

10-18-2009, 03:08 PM	#80
NY2VT Scooby Specialist Member#: 122139 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shearer Acura - S.Burl, VT Vehicle: '05 LegacyGT wagon '01 LegacyOB wagon	UGLY. But after driving the base model for a week as a loaner, I'm liking it more and more. This is especially after noticing how much more leg and headroom it has in the front and back. I don't have to worry about crushing anyone's legs or knees sitting behind me to get myself comfortable. Also, it's higher ground clearance is nice. But not too high I can't get my grandma-in-law to get in; she has leg trouble and I have a handicap sign for when she's riding with me. My wife, mom-in-law, grandma-in-law and I all load up and take it in *comfort*. Yeah, I'm their personal chauffeur. Although I prefer the '09 loaner I had previous, the leg room isn't nearly as plentiful. And my wife loves the 2010. Even though, IT IS UGLY.

10-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#82
iluvdrt NASIOC Supporter Member#: 46248 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Owner of DRTY Autosports Inc. Vehicle: 98 LGT WGN white 05 impreza wgn red	^^LOL, +1 for being able to take it on the beach in the soft sand. My Legacy wagon got burried in that stuff LOL.

10-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#83
jmonty Scooby Specialist Member#: 97716 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Salem Oregon by way of So Cal Vehicle: 2002 Wrx SportsWagon WR Blue	My wife loves hers more and more and they room is so nice with two small kids in the back! Kudos

10-20-2009, 02:43 AM	#85
ARcticBJ@Gmail.com Scooby Newbie Member#: 221011 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: SEATTLE Vehicle: 02 Outback Limited doodoo black	subie FTW!!!

10-20-2009, 11:01 AM	#87
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Ltd. 2001 Outback LL Bean	That commercial was awesome!

10-20-2009, 02:16 PM	#89
ADIDAS Scooby Specialist Member#: 70572 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Rockford, IL Vehicle: 2005 WRX wagon Black as night itself	I just test drove one of these, cause the wife commented she liked the look of them. I am 99.9% sure this will be her next car. I LOVED it!

10-23-2009, 02:10 PM	#92
jtsimaras Scooby Newbie Member#: 97222 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: calgary	Wife and I test Drove a 2.5 Manual and CVT back to back. We both found the 6 SPEED Manual to add more fun value as the CVT was really vaque feeling with the pseudo paddles shifters. It almost felt like it was shifting a big elastic band. There was a noticeable CVT transmission whine as well--which is common for CVT. May have to test the 3.6R but the price point is alot higher and 256 HP out of a 3.6R is pretty low. A bunch of manufactures are outputting 300HP+ with 3.5-3.8L of N/A displacement. Interior was well laid out and Materials are decent for price point Ride was really quiet except the CVT whine Road bumps were not really felt through the chasis/steering wheel Loads of features on base model In Canada more so than the US base The Clutch is sure an improvement over our past 2006 WRX Over all the Outback is a very capable --haul a bunch of crap--- kind of vehicle which we need. May be picking up one in the future just not sure which model to get. Good Job Subaru

10-25-2009, 02:32 AM	#94
MaxSTi05 Scooby Newbie Member#: 110957 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Chino Hills, SoCal Vehicle: 05 STi Stg 2 Cobb HBspeed, Autopower, KW	Some pics from the Subaru ride and drive, Malibu Creek State Park

10-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#96
jtsimaras Scooby Newbie Member#: 97222 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: calgary	here is the link about the roof rack complaint etc http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...back+roof+rack

11-04-2009, 06:01 AM	#97
impreza_GC8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 123295 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carbondale, IL Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS & 1997 Outback w/ VF8 & fuelcut!	The cars just seem to be getting bigger! This Outback is a far cry from the Outbacks of yore. But its nice to see they are still around the same starting price (within 4-5k) and the way technology has progressed they are a better buy than ever before. Still though, how big are these cars going to get? Remember when the Forester was still "kinda" a car?

11-11-2009, 03:47 PM	#98
Masterauto Scooby Newbie Member#: 198376 Join Date: Dec 2008	I have one just like in the photo for a wife grocery getter. Gets 27mpg around town and not even fully broken in...Nice!