- station wagon 75,786
- Boulder, CO
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- station wagon 75,786 blue manual
2008 subaru outback review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New styling, more refinement. introductionthe subaru outback benefits from revised styling, enhanced performance, and interior upgrades for 2008. The changes improve upon a roomy and comfortable wagon that can go almost anywhere. Electronic stability control is offered on more models. The rear suspension has been retuned for more ride comfort without sacrificing any handling. styling changes for 2008 feature new front sheetmetal, a larger grille opening, new bumper fascias, and new headlights and taillights. The sedan model has been dropped, yet there are still seven outback models from which to choose. Inside, fabrics and the dash are revised for 2008, the steering column now tilt and telescopes, and all models are pre-wired for satellite radio. the outback philosophy is similar to that of the volvo xc70, a wagon with a bit more ride height, body protection and traction-oriented tires. However, the outback costs less than the volvo and, with 8. 4 inches of ground clearance, can go much farther into the outback than most owners realize. Reasonable prices, operating economy and a penchant for charging through snow make outbacks a favorite in wintry weather. All use subaru's horizontally opposed engine design, like that employed by the old vw beetle and most porsches. Subaru's engines are mounted low and are compact, keeping the weight low for good center-of-gravity dynamics and a low hood line for great forward visibility. all come with all-wheel drive, and three different systems are used, depending on the transmission and engine chosen. The end result of good snow-climbing traction and all-weather confidence remains the same for all. None requires any driver action. inside, outbacks are practical and can be quite simple or quite sophisticated, with a range of seven trim levels. All have five seats, useful cargo area and the majority of amenities and features offered in compact suvs. outdoors people like its capability and utility. The outback is a great companion for outdoors activities, fishing, hiking, skiing, kayaking. It handles well on gravel roads and holds up to rugged terrain. It can haul a lot of gear and it can accept a nine-foot rigged fly rod. the outback goes off the pavement better than many suvs yet performs as well or better on the pavement. It includes cloth upholstery, ac, cd/mp3/wma audio system, cruise control, trip computer, power locks/mirrors/windows, rear wipe/wash, tilt/telescoping steering column, roof rails, split-fold rear seat, 16-inch steel wheels and tire pressure monitors. the outback 2. 5i 23,995) adds heated front seats and power driver seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, roof rack cross bars, fog lights, heated mirrors, limited-slip differential, cargo cover/tray/power outlet, splash guards, and windshield wiper de-icing. The automatic is optional 1000). the 2. 5i l. Bean edition 26,295) comes standard with the automatic and upgrades with a navigation system, a 6cd in-dash player, dual-zone climate control, roof rack cross bars, alloy wheels, cargo tray, and l. Bean mats and badging. Vdc electronic stability control is optional. the 2. 5i limited 27,395) comes with the automatic and adds to the 2. 5i leather upholstery, 6cd changer, body-colored door handles and mirrors, dual-zone climate control, and woodgrain trim. Vdc is optional. the 2. 5i limited l. Bean edition 28,995) combines the l. Bean and limited trim and further upgrades with two-tone perforated leather upholstery with bean logo embosses, a power passenger seat, the navigation system, rear center armrest, and the floor mats and wheels. The xt comes equipped with vdc electronic stability control, traction control, and si-drive. The xt comes with all the limited features plus a functional hood scoop, body-color mirrors with turn signals, electroluminescent gauges, aluminum front door and cargo area sill plates, and a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, cruise, and si-drive controls. The automatic comes with a momo steering wheel. Navigation is optional 2000). the 3. 0r l. Bean 32,495) features a 245-hp six-cylinder and five-speed automatic. Vdc, si-drive, vtd are all standard, as are an auto-dimming inside mirror, sport-design gauges, and bean-style wheels. Navigation is available. options include a variety of cargo nets, one of which attaches to the rear seatbacks and ceiling-mounted hooks separating the passenger and cargo compartments, especially useful for dogs. It is, in fact, firmly planted, but it's sleeker than ever if less odd-looking than older subarus generally were. Nicely proportioned tire and wheel combinations and lower body protection at the ends give the impression of off-road-ability, though the fender arches are add-ons we'd prefer built in. the subaru outback is taller than its fraternal twin, the legacy sedan. Large round fog lamps emphasize and soften the aggressive lower fascia. A low-rise air intake on the xt model's hood hints at power lurking beneath. On the xt and the 3. 0r, the clear-lens turn indicators on the lower edges of the outside mirrors minimize their mass. Wide tires visually stretch the car's stance. even while standing still, the outback has a look of motion. That begins with the aerodynamic slope of the hood, made possible by the low profile of subaru's horizontally opposed engines. The look of motion is enhanced through the wagon's roof line, which drops steadily rearward from the front doors. This design is functional, combining with the increasing inward tilt of the rear side windows to ease air flow beyond the wagon's tail end. Minimalist splashguards behind both wheel wells and cladding along the bottom of the doors make the body look tightly connected to its wheels, unlike many other off-road capable vehicles. on the rear of the wagon, all the lines (roof, rear window outline, beltline, bumper and rocker panel) draw inward toward the car's center, giving it a taut, neat finish. Large, geometric taillights cover the upper corners of the rear fenders. Small, almost demure backup lights are embedded high in the liftgate on each side of the chrome eyelid over the recess for the rear license plate. The secondary, high-mounted stop light is centered in the roof-high spoiler behind a stylish clear lens. The bumper has a plastic cover on it to avoid marring the paint hauling things or animals in and out. interiorthe outbacks have comfortable, versatile cabins. The front seats in the base model are comfortable, but not cushy, upholstered in a durable fabric that's reasonably grippy, more so than the leather in the limited models. Rear seats are bolstered about the same as the fronts, with a minimal rise in the center in recognition of the driveline hump. The leather in the limited had a thick feel, but it is richly surfaced. The front seats in the xt and more expensive models have fuller bolsters and better overall support; the lumbar adjustments can be set from very soft to accommodate sensitive lower backs, to very aggressive to brace a classic ramrod spine. Bottom cushions are deeper than many, but they could offer more thigh support. The perforated leather insets in premium models add some grip that is lacking in the smooth-finished leather and allow a small amount of air flow that's refreshing on hot and cold days. the dash is topped with high-quality, seamless vinyl, mildly textured and finished in a low-gloss to minimize reflected glare in the windshield. Gauges are large and round, positioned directly in front of the driver and easy to scan through the three-spoke steering wheel. Cruise controls on lower models are contained in a stubby stalk attached to the steering wheel at about the 4 o'clock position; on the spokes on higher trims. in the upper half of the dash to the left of the gauges are two vents, one small for d. Climate Control✔ Power Locks✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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