Want to trade my WRX wagon for an Outback wagon. Are I dumb?

cwb124 · 04-26-2008, 12:09 PM

I am getting the itch to replace my 02 wagon again. Frankly I'm tired of the interior, it is ****ty, and it's small. Is an '06+ Outback's interior any better? I also don't want to have to put in premium gas anymore. Is the NA 4-banger in the Outback weaksauce or what? If I go for the Outback, should I dive on the 3.0 liter?

Anyone with a newer Outback, do you like it? What don't you like about it?

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Gunmetal Grey · 04-26-2008, 12:11 PM

Do you realize that if you put in 10 gallons of gas, you're only paying 3 bucks more for premium?

AND, that the 2.5's and the 3.0's get equal or worse MPG's than the 2.0t?

Are you fat? I think the wagon interior in my WRX is spacious.

kaisersouse · 04-26-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cwb124

I am getting the itch to replace my 02 wagon again. Frankly I'm tired of the interior, it is ****ty, and it's small. Is an '06+ Outback's interior any better? I also don't want to have to put in premium gas anymore. Is the NA 4-banger in the Outback weaksauce or what? If I go for the Outback, should I dive on the 3.0 liter?

Anyone with a newer Outback, do you like it? What don't you like about it?

I drove one 6700mi across country this summer. Loved it. Loved everything about it. The non 3.3 was more than adequate, especially when I had to lose that road-raging psychopath in a Saturn.

cwb124 · 04-26-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Grey

Do you realize that if you put in 10 gallons of gas, you're only paying 3 bucks more for premium?

AND, that the 2.5's and the 3.0's get equal or worse MPG's than the 2.0t?

Are you fat? I think the wagon interior in my WRX is spacious.

Premium is about reason #12 for me.

I wasn't talking about space for me. I was talking overall space. It's cramped in there. I'd like to get 4 adults in my car periodically for fishing/boarding and not have it feel like a clown car. I am 6'5" and nobody can sit behind me without one of us being very uncomfortable. 3 people is really the max as long as one of them is well under 6'0".

Also, the interior is getting ****ty. The seats just cling to any and all dirt, hair, dust, etc. I really want leather, but think I have to get the higher end Outback to get leather.

I also think the new Outbacks look awesome. Especially the blue.

shawmacs · 04-26-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cwb124

I also think the new Outbacks look awesome. Especially the blue.

I am gonna have to go ahead and agree with you there.

Change for space? Yes. Trying to get better mileage? No.

StiDreams · 04-26-2008, 12:29 PM

It would be a definite upgrade in space. If that's your number 1 reason, do it.

jasonallenross · 04-26-2008, 12:41 PM

If you want more space and better MPG, you'll need to change brands. If you only want more space the Outback should work. But I don't think you'll be finding MPG nirvana. I had a loaner Forester with the 2.5 for a week and it got the same or crapper mileage than my 2002 WRX.

My co-worker recently bought a Mazda 5. It seems like a pretty good combination of size and thriftiness. Although the interesting version doesn't come with a MT

. And you may or may not be turned off by the rear sliding doors and non-awdness.

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04-26-2008, 12:09 PM	#1
cwb124 * Banned * Member#: 15571 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Not where you think Vehicle: 2006 06 Forester XT Silver	Want to trade my WRX wagon for an Outback wagon. Are I dumb? I am getting the itch to replace my 02 wagon again. Frankly I'm tired of the interior, it is ***ty, and it's small. Is an '06+ Outback's interior any better? I also don't want to have to put in premium gas anymore. Is the NA 4-banger in the Outback weaksauce or what? If I go for the Outback, should I dive on the 3.0 liter? Anyone with a newer Outback, do you like it? What don't you like about it? Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

04-26-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Gunmetal Grey Scooby Newbie Member#: 88843 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St. Louis Vehicle: 2000 Acura Integra Some kind of green	Do you realize that if you put in 10 gallons of gas, you're only paying 3 bucks more for premium? AND, that the 2.5's and the 3.0's get equal or worse MPG's than the 2.0t? Are you fat? I think the wagon interior in my WRX is spacious.

04-26-2008, 12:29 PM	#6
StiDreams Scooby Specialist Member#: 26315 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: On the grassy knoll. Vehicle: 07 Outback Silver/Silver	It would be a definite upgrade in space. If that's your number 1 reason, do it.

04-26-2008, 12:41 PM	#7
jasonallenross Scooby Specialist Member#: 125978 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shrewsbury, MA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	If you want more space and better MPG, you'll need to change brands. If you only want more space the Outback should work. But I don't think you'll be finding MPG nirvana. I had a loaner Forester with the 2.5 for a week and it got the same or crapper mileage than my 2002 WRX. My co-worker recently bought a Mazda 5. It seems like a pretty good combination of size and thriftiness. Although the interesting version doesn't come with a MT . And you may or may not be turned off by the rear sliding doors and non-awdness.