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Originally Posted by rlee94
How do you like the outback? And is it sedan or wagon? I badly want a Forester to go along with my Legacy.
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It's a wagon, and I love it for the reliability and utility. I can throw whole bicycles in the back without removing wheels!
I sought out a 1996 because that was the only year Subaru offered the Outback package, bulletproof 2.2L engine, and a 5-speed manual together. The early 2.5L was plagued with headgasket problems and starting in 1997, you couldn't get the Outback with a 2.2L anymore, at least in this country. Too bad, because 135 HP is plenty for some of us!
The downside is that the gas mileage isn't stellar. It takes mods and very careful driving to match what other cars get without even trying. I compensate by batching errands and riding my bike for short trips.
If I could go back in time and buy a brand-new 1996 EJ22 MT5 Outback when this one finally dies, I totally would.
