I bought mine May 27th it’s the dark grey with every bell and whistle imaginable. First Subaru and I can say out of all other vehicles in my 50+ years I love this one the most ❤
Been a Toyota guy for years. Bought a new 2023 RAV 4 and hated it (along with the Toyota buying experience). Traded it for a 2024 Outback limited and couldn’t be happier. They are a really good value and super comfortable to drive.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the support ! I take the good and bad...just trying to make content people want to watch. If you speak enough whether in public or on camera mistakes will happen. Have a great day!
Mine is 3 months old id Drove it from Florida to Michigan and back the first week. 24 hours each way stopping every 12 hours at a KOA camp ground. I had my Wife and three dogs along for the trip ! ....Using a Roof top carrier for luggage left tons of room for my three dogs. Eyesight helped ease the driving alone the way....The Car was Amazing. comfortable heated seats. Great milage. Great to travel in !
My next video is going to be about road trips. We are just like you and stop off at KOA’s whenever possible. They are great inexpensive places to eat, sleep, shower and get back on the road.
We stayed at KOA.s that of course took dogs. this meant Dry cabins . But the bathroom and showers were close by. the cabins have T.V. wi fi .so not to bad. good enough for a stop overnight. @@glamplanding
I purchased a new Outback Limited in 2016. I have about 135K miles on it now and still love it. I do my own maintenance and change (drain & fill) the CVT fluid every 50K. This was the best value I could find at the time as well.
That sounds great and I'm hoping I get that same reliability. I'm a stickler for maintenance although I don't do my own. I travel a lot for work and don't really have the time. Interesting about the CVT...is the 50k drain and fill scheduled or is this something you have picked up and done own your own?
@@glamplanding I drain and fill the CTV every 50K based on advise from some other car channels. Maintenance free for the life of the CVT, but I want to extend for long as possible. Pretty easy to do for the DYI mechanic.
We bought our OB and Forester Touring for the traction (we get 5-7 feet of snow every winter, live 5 miles from town up in the mountains on a private road that we have to plow and maintain ourselves), the reliability, safety. Our insurance premiums DROPPED after we switched from AWD Toyota’s to Subaru’s because of the safety and traction. We’re glad we made the switch. We had driven Toyota’s for 40+ years.
I made the "mistake" of test driving a 2022 OBK Wilderness and pretty much fell in love right away. I then drove a 2024 OBK Wilderness and confirmed my original opinion, I did take a 2024 CR-V EX-L for a spin and it was nice but the OBK set my expectations quite high. I know need to make the money work and once I do, I'll be golden!
I just picked up a 2024 Outback Premium. It's a Fleet vehicle so it's free from my company. Free gas and maintenance as well. It's a great car especially being free. I am going to put OEM black rims on it for aesthetic purposes. I do have to get used to the cruise control. At first I thought it was malfunctioning until I realized the car slows down if a car is in front of you.
I have a 2023 outback wilderness and I wanted a 2022 ram rebel but it was out of my budget and I went and test drove the 2022 outback wilderness and I ordered my 2023 outback wilderness and I have had it for 7 months took it off road 3 times and I’m very pleased with it
Thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying your wilderness. Ram trucks and Jeeps for that matter are priced crazy high right now. I had Jeeps for ten years but would never pay what they are currently asking for one.
Thanks Wayne! I hope you guys have a great 4th as well. I will be shooting some upgrades and long term revies so I will keep you updated on the Outback.
I purchased a 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT and was surprised at the fit and finish as well as the performance. Like you, I never considered a Subaru until I test drove one and compared it to other vehicles in my price range. So, I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it to others. I have owned it for six months and have driven it under all conditions such as city, highway, mountains and remote trails.
Just bought my second Subaru (‘24 Crosstrek Onyx). Part of the reason why I got the first one (‘20 Forester) is because the Subaru owners that I knew, loved them.
We love both our Outback and our Forester Touring. We looked at the Crosstrek for me, but it was too small. I bought my wife her Outback a couple of years ago as for her 50th birthday. Occasionally I’m wheelchair bound and needed a bigger vehicle than the Crosstrek. My Forester is the first vehicle I’ve owned that I don’t have to fold down the rear seat to get my wheelchair in. This is huge for me. Furthermore our 110# Chocolate Lab has plenty of room to stand up or lay down in the rear of my Forester.
Glad those have worked our really well for you. I might could have a Crosstek as a second car but like you thought it was to small for most of our needs.
I have a 2022 OBW and love it. But one very important thing that I found out was stick to the milage service time frames !!!. Very important you stick to it. If you do not it can VOID your warranty, I found this information in one of the manuals. I asked my Service Manager about this if I miss a schedule milage maintenance service it can VOID my 100,000 warranty.
We just purchased a Subaru Outback Wilderness a week ago. Paint color is Autumn Green. This is the second Outback we have owned. It's a terrific road trippin vehicle.
A little jealous on the Autumn Green! That was the color we wanted but they gave us such a great deal on the one in stock we had to take it. We just got back from a roughly 2500 mile road trip and it was great...video coming soon.
@@glamplandingWe weren't sure on the color when we first saw images of it sent to us via text; however, we really liked it when we arrived at the dealer and saw it in person. It looks terrific. Headed to Jellystone for autumn color and some backcountry hiking. The Subaru will be an excellent choice for this 3 week trip. Looking forward to the video.
Appreciate you watching! I had Jeeps for a decade and just got rid or our 4Runner (wife misses it) but we have both been very happy. The Wilderness will take us everywhere we have ever been with better MPG so a win for us. If it has anywhere close to the Toyota reliability it will be the perfect car for the majority of our adventures. We have a Sequoia as well when a little bigger is needed or towing.
Heard that Subaru is bringing back the Baja! I am really, really thinking about buying me one. This will be our # 5 Subaru in 12 years. Can’t think about buying any other brand! We still owns an 2012 Outback will around 280,000 miles!!!
Congrats on your new Subaru Wilderness. Appreciate your comments. I have been researching the same vehicle now for a while. I wanted a 4Runner but getting a new one at $50,000 with dealer markup was out of the question. So I turned to Subaru and have decided on it as an alternative for a solo traveler. Well, here in Las Vegas there are only two dealerships and they have no Wilderness models on the lot,. Have to order them with no expectation of delivery for months. So, for now I will stick with my old Jeep Wrangler. Seems like other areas of the country are getting the 2024 models first. Look forward to your upgrades.
Totally agree on the 4RUnner...we traded in our 16 for a Sequoia and basically got what we paid for it 4 years ago + 80k more miles which is crazy. I live in small town western VA and while they aren't plentiful getting an Outback Wilderness model isn't quite that bad. I had a green Crosstek on order and they actually put this Wilderness on sale 3k under MSRP which put it within 2k of the Crosstek. It's a lot more car for 2K so purchased it instead. Enjoy that Wrangler...had Jeeps for about a decade and loved them! Thanks for watching!
Most reputable dealerships, whether it be Subaru or any other should be inclined to help you out. In other words, they'd try to locate the model, color & optioned out vehicle you want from the nearest dealer. It could be a straight up acquisition or a swap this for that between them.
@@danielfair4675 Hi, thanks, did not think of that. However, only two Subaru dealerships in Las Vegas and neither one has a Wilderness. Next dealer in Utah. The dealership here only offered to place an order.
Excited for the heated steering wheel (when its not 90+ degree's) and the new front bumper design is awesome. The sound system does sound great...I mainly listen to podcast so I'm no where close to maxing out what I'm sure it can really do. Thanks for watching!
Now that you've had it for a bit longer than when you recorded your video, how're you still liking it? Have you taken it off road yet? Added any new kit to it? Thanks for sharing!
Update video coming this week…the goal was to shoot it yesterday but thunderstorm kept me inside. I’ve been looking at lift kits…not sure the juice is worth the squeeze on these cars and but haven’t fully made up my mind. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip! Most of mine would be quick trips to trail heads or places to put in the kayaks. I have a Sequoia for the long trips and heavy stuff. Thanks for watching!
Agree...just got back from a really long road trip. I'm going to do a video about it and that will be one of the topics. I loved some of the features...and some will take come getting used to.
Thanks for the comment! As for the item in the middle of the hood I’m not sure. Personally I like it (wish my 4Runner had it) and I would be to scared to pull it off to see what happens.
I’ve been a Toyota guy for years. But, I’ve been looking at the Outback. I’d really like to try the boxer engine. It also looks better than the Toyota’s.
As someone who had a lifted 4Runner and currently has a Sequoia as well for towing I think you would be very happy with the Outback. I’m going to be doing a video about our 3000 mile road trip to Houston. We had no issues at all on the Highway or rush hour traffic. I was more concerned about the CVT when I bought but haven’t once thought about it while driving.
Just got back from Houston...and had no issues in traffic. I was worried about the CVT when I bought it but never even thought about it when I was driving it. It does a great job staying in the powerband.
I was thinking of a non Wilderness Outback and I was thinking of adding larger tires when the stock ones wear out and I can gain maybe an inch that way without putting on a lift kit. But can't be done. The stock tire size already fills up the wheel well with no room to spare.😣
If ground clearance is a primary concern then starting out with the Wilderness trim might be the easiest way to go. There are ways to put larger tires on but then you are lifting it and takes you down another rabbit hole.
@@glamplanding yeah. My wife loves ventilated seats. We would have to step up to the Touring. Would also need the XT model because I live where there are hills and I take it over mountain passes and stuff. So that is a big jump in price that we don't want to spend extra just for ventilated seats basically. The extra height wasn't a primary concern but would be nice. The Wilderness isn't that much higher but every little bit helps and can mean the difference of being stuck or whew, that was close.
Car makers are good at making you pick the "higher" options when you just need that one thing...it's almost like cable. Pay for all the channels you don't watch :)
9.5 inches of ground clearance, not 9.7. Just thought I would clear things for people. Also, Forester Wilderness is 9.2. And Crosstrek Wilderness is 9.3. Lack of low range and stress on CVT for steep inclines is biggest weakness. They are fine for very light off-roading, mud, and snow.
@glow4417 Thanks for watching and you are correct on the ground clearance (not sure why I said 9.7) so appreciate that. I would also agree that the CVT is the weak point but every car has one. This car will take the majority of people to 100% of the places they want to go. I have other vehicles for tougher items but would argue their weak point is MPG. I know it cost to play but think its fair to say every vehicle has it place.
I’m traveling for work…I believe MSRP was just under 44k. I was able to purchase mine around 9% off that price with no dealer add ins or markup. While I know someone will always say it could have been cheaper looking at the overall market I’m very happy.
It was on the lot and several thousand under MSRP. We really wanted the green but the savings was worth it and we would have had to wait. I also got a good deal on my trade which would now probably be at least a grand or more left. Thanks for watching!
Totally agree...It would never be more than around 2k pounds and if I got 18 would be super happy. When I'm towing the RV with the Sequoia I'm lucky to 9MPG so everything is relative I guess. Appreciate the comment and your taking the time to watch!
In reality most 4x4 aren't really 4x4 :) This vehicle has a really sophisticated AWD system so for my driving it will meet my needs. If you need true 4x4 then Bronco/Wrangler optioned with front-rear lockers would probably fit your needs better. As far as price...I got mine below MSRP which in this market is great. Used cars are running hotter than this in many areas of the country. Thanks for watching!
@@lukadad5921 No, this subaru is ALL wheel Drive, Hence the "A". An all-wheel drive system can send a variable amount of torque to each axle, and the driver doesn't typically control this. A four-wheel drive system sends a fixed amount of power to each axle, and it can be switched on or off by the driver. An all-wheel drive system uses a center differential to distribute the engine's torque between the two axles, while four-wheel drive relies on a transfer case. Four-wheel drive is great for off-roading and other low-traction scenarios, since the system sends a fixed amount of power to each tire. Whichever tire has the most traction is guaranteed to get the power it needs, helping prevent the vehicle from getting stuck. AWD cannot do this. So, IMHO, if you are going off road, use 4x4. You cant even drive on a beach with AWD. Well, you can, but youll need someone with a true 4x4 to pull you out. Ive pulled people who out from being stuck on the beach in North Carolina who thought their AWD vehicles could drive on the beach, but they always got stuck. Both my Jeep Trailhawk and my Wrangler have pulled their share of AWD vehicles back to the asphalt of Highway 12. in Corolla. Im sure this year will be no different.
@@glamplanding For your driving, sure. But even light off-roading with this vehicle may be treacherous. Make sure you have your cell with you to contact a tow or a friend with 4wheel drive to pull you out.
Thanks for the comment and watching! On the MPG we are currently getting about 21 with mostly intown/rural driving. I do have a 3000 mile road trip coming up next week so I will get back to you on the highway mileage. We only have a couple hundred miles on the car so it should get a little better about the break in period.
Nice...heading out on trip next week. I've had several turbocharged cars and most have been like that. On the interstate the turbo normally is needed and great gas mileage...but once you are low speed or performance driving they can drink more gas than some larger motors. Same goes for the eco-boost trucks. They are good on the highway...but towing they can drink a lot of gas.
@glamplanding the mpg will definitely get better with more miles on it. Subaru gives a 27/34 & 29 combined on the '21 Crosstrek Limited I have. That was pretty much dead-on my first 5000+ miles. I'm now doing right at 31/37 & 33 combined. Just did about 400 miles, mostly highway and finished that trip at 35.9 running 75 mpg most of the run.
I'm so tired of the rock crawling guys acting like we buy these things to do that crap. We don't. If we want to rock crawl we buy a lifted vehicle with 4 low. They just want to come cry at everyone who doesn't rock crawl 24/7. WAAAH STOP DRIVING NEAR ME WAAH. I also didn't want to pay 48k for a used ass 4runner with no features.
Thanks for watching @boostcreeps! Ive had Jeeps and 4Runners and each served a purpose for me when I had them and a lot of that was based on location. In my current situation I don’t have the need for those and I’m livening the Subaru. The bottom line is to just go enjoy yourself and get outside. I don’t worry to much about folks telling me what it can’t do. 99% of people never take their cars as far the cars can take them :)
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I bought mine May 27th it’s the dark grey with every bell and whistle imaginable. First Subaru and I can say out of all other vehicles in my 50+ years I love this one the most ❤
Couldn't agree more!
I just got the metallic gray as well, love it!
Nice! Glad you are loving yours as well.
Been a Toyota guy for years. Bought a new 2023 RAV 4 and hated it (along with the Toyota buying experience). Traded it for a 2024 Outback limited and couldn’t be happier. They are a really good value and super comfortable to drive.
Same…still love my Sequoia as a tow vehicle but hard to the overall package of the Subaru. Thanks for watching!
I tested a new RAV 4. Absolutely hated it.
I really couldn't get past the interior...just didn't like it.
How’s the reliability been so far?
@@AlanMartinez209 - 100%
It’s hilarious how many comments are “better check the ground clearance it’s not 9.7”…. Relax people it’s a nice car review.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the support ! I take the good and bad...just trying to make content people want to watch. If you speak enough whether in public or on camera mistakes will happen. Have a great day!
Mine is 3 months old id Drove it from Florida to Michigan and back the first week. 24 hours each way stopping every 12 hours at a KOA camp ground. I had my Wife and three dogs along for the trip ! ....Using a Roof top carrier for luggage left tons of room for my three dogs. Eyesight helped ease the driving alone the way....The Car was Amazing. comfortable heated seats. Great milage. Great to travel in !
My next video is going to be about road trips. We are just like you and stop off at KOA’s whenever possible. They are great inexpensive places to eat, sleep, shower and get back on the road.
We stayed at KOA.s that of course took dogs. this meant Dry cabins . But the bathroom and showers were close by. the cabins have T.V. wi fi .so not to bad. good enough for a stop overnight. @@glamplanding
I purchased a new Outback Limited in 2016. I have about 135K miles on it now and still love it. I do my own maintenance and change (drain & fill) the CVT fluid every 50K. This was the best value I could find at the time as well.
That sounds great and I'm hoping I get that same reliability. I'm a stickler for maintenance although I don't do my own. I travel a lot for work and don't really have the time. Interesting about the CVT...is the 50k drain and fill scheduled or is this something you have picked up and done own your own?
@@glamplanding I drain and fill the CTV every 50K based on advise from some other car channels. Maintenance free for the life of the CVT, but I want to extend for long as possible. Pretty easy to do for the DYI mechanic.
It's funny in japan/canada service manual says to change at 50 k
but the usa manual says it lifetime thats BS no oil will last a lifetime .
Just got my 2024 OBW. Love it. 9.5 inches of ground clearance. Got it in Black.
We bought our OB and Forester Touring for the traction (we get 5-7 feet of snow every winter, live 5 miles from town up in the mountains on a private road that we have to plow and maintain ourselves), the reliability, safety.
Our insurance premiums DROPPED after we switched from AWD Toyota’s to Subaru’s because of the safety and traction.
We’re glad we made the switch. We had driven Toyota’s for 40+ years.
I have Toyota for a bit and still have one for towing but agree with everything you said! Thanks for watching!
I made the "mistake" of test driving a 2022 OBK Wilderness and pretty much fell in love right away. I then drove a 2024 OBK Wilderness and confirmed my original opinion, I did take a 2024 CR-V EX-L for a spin and it was nice but the OBK set my expectations quite high. I know need to make the money work and once I do, I'll be golden!
Can't go wrong with them! Thanks for watching!
Totally agree for the price and value of options on this vehicle, just can't beat buying new.
Love it so far! Thanks for watching!
I just picked up a 2024 Outback Premium. It's a Fleet vehicle so it's free from my company. Free gas and maintenance as well. It's a great car especially being free. I am going to put OEM black rims on it for aesthetic purposes. I do have to get used to the cruise control. At first I thought it was malfunctioning until I realized the car slows down if a car is in front of you.
Love it too, we have the same story and super happy. We have the 2023.
Great to hear! Just got back from a long road trip and love it even more.
I have a 2023 outback wilderness and I wanted a 2022 ram rebel but it was out of my budget and I went and test drove the 2022 outback wilderness and I ordered my 2023 outback wilderness and I have had it for 7 months took it off road 3 times and I’m very pleased with it
Thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying your wilderness. Ram trucks and Jeeps for that matter are priced crazy high right now. I had Jeeps for ten years but would never pay what they are currently asking for one.
@@glamplanding welcome yes I love my wilderness and I have some things I wanna do to mine as well
Have a great 4th of July. Nice vehicle. I have two close neighbors who have a Subaru and they like them.
Thanks Wayne! I hope you guys have a great 4th as well. I will be shooting some upgrades and long term revies so I will keep you updated on the Outback.
I purchased a 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT and was surprised at the fit and finish as well as the performance. Like you, I never considered a Subaru until I test drove one and compared it to other vehicles in my price range. So, I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it to others. I have owned it for six months and have driven it under all conditions such as city, highway, mountains and remote trails.
I can't wait to get some trails in. I do have a 3000 mile road trip coming up next week and plan a video on MPG and overall impressions when it over.
Just bought my second Subaru (‘24 Crosstrek Onyx). Part of the reason why I got the first one (‘20 Forester) is because the Subaru owners that I knew, loved them.
I get it! A little over a week in and we are super happy. Its also such a great value as well...you 100% feel like you got what you paid for.
We love both our Outback and our Forester Touring.
We looked at the Crosstrek for me, but it was too small.
I bought my wife her Outback a couple of years ago as for her 50th birthday.
Occasionally I’m wheelchair bound and needed a bigger vehicle than the Crosstrek.
My Forester is the first vehicle I’ve owned that I don’t have to fold down the rear seat to get my wheelchair in. This is huge for me.
Furthermore our 110# Chocolate Lab has plenty of room to stand up or lay down in the rear of my Forester.
Glad those have worked our really well for you. I might could have a Crosstek as a second car but like you thought it was to small for most of our needs.
I have a 2022 OBW and love it. But one
very important thing that I found out was stick to the milage service time frames !!!. Very important you stick to it.
If you do not it can VOID your warranty,
I found this information in one of the manuals.
I asked my Service Manager about this if I miss a schedule milage maintenance service it can VOID my
100,000 warranty.
Thanks for the tip and watching!
We just purchased a Subaru Outback Wilderness a week ago. Paint color is Autumn Green. This is the second Outback we have owned. It's a terrific road trippin vehicle.
A little jealous on the Autumn Green! That was the color we wanted but they gave us such a great deal on the one in stock we had to take it. We just got back from a roughly 2500 mile road trip and it was great...video coming soon.
@@glamplandingWe weren't sure on the color when we first saw images of it sent to us via text; however, we really liked it when we arrived at the dealer and saw it in person. It looks terrific. Headed to Jellystone for autumn color and some backcountry hiking. The Subaru will be an excellent choice for this 3 week trip. Looking forward to the video.
I have the,2022 OBW Olive Drab Green and love it.
Have a great trip!
I agree with all comments. The rave just does not cut it. SO is the best and I used to drive a Mercedes.
I love mine. Traded in my lifted Tacoma with 33s and I couldn’t be happier. Miss the truck bed sometimes though
Appreciate you watching! I had Jeeps for a decade and just got rid or our 4Runner (wife misses it) but we have both been very happy. The Wilderness will take us everywhere we have ever been with better MPG so a win for us. If it has anywhere close to the Toyota reliability it will be the perfect car for the majority of our adventures. We have a Sequoia as well when a little bigger is needed or towing.
Heard that Subaru is bringing back the Baja! I am really, really thinking about buying me one. This will be our # 5 Subaru in 12 years. Can’t think about buying any other brand! We still owns an 2012 Outback will around 280,000 miles!!!
That would be a cool thing to have! Unless I sell my RV I still need one "tow" vehicle...maybe the can build a Baja "Max" :)
Congrats on your new Subaru Wilderness. Appreciate your comments. I have been researching the same vehicle now for a while. I wanted a 4Runner but getting a new one at $50,000 with dealer markup was out of the question. So I turned to Subaru and have decided on it as an alternative for a solo traveler. Well, here in Las Vegas there are only two dealerships and they have no Wilderness models on the lot,. Have to order them with no expectation of delivery for months. So, for now I will stick with my old Jeep Wrangler. Seems like other areas of the country are getting the 2024 models first. Look forward to your upgrades.
Totally agree on the 4RUnner...we traded in our 16 for a Sequoia and basically got what we paid for it 4 years ago + 80k more miles which is crazy. I live in small town western VA and while they aren't plentiful getting an Outback Wilderness model isn't quite that bad. I had a green Crosstek on order and they actually put this Wilderness on sale 3k under MSRP which put it within 2k of the Crosstek. It's a lot more car for 2K so purchased it instead. Enjoy that Wrangler...had Jeeps for about a decade and loved them! Thanks for watching!
Most reputable dealerships, whether it be Subaru or any other should be inclined to help you out.
In other words, they'd try to locate the model, color & optioned out vehicle you want from the nearest dealer. It could be a straight up acquisition or a swap this for that between them.
@@danielfair4675 Hi, thanks, did not think of that. However, only two Subaru dealerships in Las Vegas and neither one has a Wilderness. Next dealer in Utah. The dealership here only offered to place an order.
We had to drive to Shoreline, WA (a 6 hour round trip) to get our Subie, and saved a lot too.
Just look outside your area.
@@glamplandingDamn dealers in Quebec are sold out everywhere and the waitlist is 6 months long
Upgraded Karman Hardon speaker system, heated steering wheel, new bumper..nice.
Excited for the heated steering wheel (when its not 90+ degree's) and the new front bumper design is awesome. The sound system does sound great...I mainly listen to podcast so I'm no where close to maxing out what I'm sure it can really do. Thanks for watching!
Now that you've had it for a bit longer than when you recorded your video, how're you still liking it? Have you taken it off road yet? Added any new kit to it? Thanks for sharing!
Update video coming this week…the goal was to shoot it yesterday but thunderstorm kept me inside. I’ve been looking at lift kits…not sure the juice is worth the squeeze on these cars and but haven’t fully made up my mind. Thanks for watching!
If you plans to tow allot I recommend you to add a transmission oil Inter cooler. The CVT will struggle at the long range.
Thanks for the tip! Most of mine would be quick trips to trail heads or places to put in the kayaks. I have a Sequoia for the long trips and heavy stuff. Thanks for watching!
I bought mine a few months ago and very surprised to enjoy the eye sight capabilities.
Agree...just got back from a really long road trip. I'm going to do a video about it and that will be one of the topics. I loved some of the features...and some will take come getting used to.
Thanks for this review im considering this vechile , a question does the black vinyl looking part on hood come off without taking off the paint ?
Thanks for the comment! As for the item in the middle of the hood I’m not sure. Personally I like it (wish my 4Runner had it) and I would be to scared to pull it off to see what happens.
Great cargo area as well, especially for car camping
Totally agree…currently on a 2500 mile road trip. Plenty of room for the fridge and luggage. Thanks for watching!
American made and reliability along with great resale value, whats not to like.
I’ve been a Toyota guy for years. But, I’ve been looking at the Outback. I’d really like to try the boxer engine. It also looks better than the Toyota’s.
As someone who had a lifted 4Runner and currently has a Sequoia as well for towing I think you would be very happy with the Outback. I’m going to be doing a video about our 3000 mile road trip to Houston. We had no issues at all on the Highway or rush hour traffic. I was more concerned about the CVT when I bought but haven’t once thought about it while driving.
And considering the offroad capabilities, it’s pretty darn quick for merging on and off highways, passing, and getting out of the way for safety.
Just got back from Houston...and had no issues in traffic. I was worried about the CVT when I bought it but never even thought about it when I was driving it. It does a great job staying in the powerband.
I was thinking of a non Wilderness Outback and I was thinking of adding larger tires when the stock ones wear out and I can gain maybe an inch that way without putting on a lift kit. But can't be done. The stock tire size already fills up the wheel well with no room to spare.😣
If ground clearance is a primary concern then starting out with the Wilderness trim might be the easiest way to go. There are ways to put larger tires on but then you are lifting it and takes you down another rabbit hole.
@@glamplanding yeah. My wife loves ventilated seats. We would have to step up to the Touring. Would also need the XT model because I live where there are hills and I take it over mountain passes and stuff. So that is a big jump in price that we don't want to spend extra just for ventilated seats basically.
The extra height wasn't a primary concern but would be nice. The Wilderness isn't that much higher but every little bit helps and can mean the difference of being stuck or whew, that was close.
Car makers are good at making you pick the "higher" options when you just need that one thing...it's almost like cable. Pay for all the channels you don't watch :)
I raised mine 0.2 inches - it’s at 9.7 now
LOL! Awesome...thanks for watching!
9.5 inches of ground clearance, not 9.7. Just thought I would clear things for people. Also, Forester Wilderness is 9.2. And Crosstrek Wilderness is 9.3. Lack of low range and stress on CVT for steep inclines is biggest weakness. They are fine for very light off-roading, mud, and snow.
Definitely not a wheeling vehicle but it’s very capable, more that it suggest 😊
@glow4417 Thanks for watching and you are correct on the ground clearance (not sure why I said 9.7) so appreciate that. I would also agree that the CVT is the weak point but every car has one. This car will take the majority of people to 100% of the places they want to go. I have other vehicles for tougher items but would argue their weak point is MPG. I know it cost to play but think its fair to say every vehicle has it place.
Great video, well done! Stop saying "ah" so much and you'll be good!
Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment! Working on it...I speak in public for work etc. and that only comes out in video's. It bugs me to.
Ok,, how much did it cost please ? , thank you
I’m traveling for work…I believe MSRP was just under 44k. I was able to purchase mine around 9% off that price with no dealer add ins or markup. While I know someone will always say it could have been cheaper looking at the overall market I’m very happy.
Prices are anywhere from $40-$44k in my area.
Does it have a turnoff switch for stop/go
Yes…within east reach but like most cars you have to do it each time you start the car.
Appreciate the informative video. Sorry about the trolls. Folks need to get a life.
Appreciate the feedback and support.
Needs ventilated seats to make drives more comfortable.
Totally agree! I just posted a six week follow up video and feel it’s one thing they could add.
gettin' a 24' ...black... in about 2-3 months... and will be pimpin' it out for a badass off road grocery stores... ummmhummm
But why black ?
It was on the lot and several thousand under MSRP. We really wanted the green but the savings was worth it and we would have had to wait. I also got a good deal on my trade which would now probably be at least a grand or more left. Thanks for watching!
If you're towing, you'll barely get over 20 MPG.
Totally agree...It would never be more than around 2k pounds and if I got 18 would be super happy. When I'm towing the RV with the Sequoia I'm lucky to 9MPG so everything is relative I guess. Appreciate the comment and your taking the time to watch!
It’s not meant to haul a RV trailer. No vehicle gets good gas mileage towing.
No one who has towed has ever expected to get more than 20mpg while towing. My truck gets 8mpg towing
Its not 4x4, so whats the point spending 42,000? Also, you might want to check the ground clearance again, its not 9.7.
Not sure how you are defining 4x4. This 4wd always.
In reality most 4x4 aren't really 4x4 :) This vehicle has a really sophisticated AWD system so for my driving it will meet my needs. If you need true 4x4 then Bronco/Wrangler optioned with front-rear lockers would probably fit your needs better. As far as price...I got mine below MSRP which in this market is great. Used cars are running hotter than this in many areas of the country. Thanks for watching!
@@lukadad5921 No, this subaru is ALL wheel Drive, Hence the "A". An all-wheel drive system can send a variable amount of torque to each axle, and the driver doesn't typically control this. A four-wheel drive system sends a fixed amount of power to each axle, and it can be switched on or off by the driver. An all-wheel drive system uses a center differential to distribute the engine's torque between the two axles, while four-wheel drive relies on a transfer case. Four-wheel drive is great for off-roading and other low-traction scenarios, since the system sends a fixed amount of power to each tire. Whichever tire has the most traction is guaranteed to get the power it needs, helping prevent the vehicle from getting stuck. AWD cannot do this. So, IMHO, if you are going off road, use 4x4. You cant even drive on a beach with AWD. Well, you can, but youll need someone with a true 4x4 to pull you out. Ive pulled people who out from being stuck on the beach in North Carolina who thought their AWD vehicles could drive on the beach, but they always got stuck. Both my Jeep Trailhawk and my Wrangler have pulled their share of AWD vehicles back to the asphalt of Highway 12. in Corolla. Im sure this year will be no different.
@@glamplanding For your driving, sure. But even light off-roading with this vehicle may be treacherous. Make sure you have your cell with you to contact a tow or a friend with 4wheel drive to pull you out.
For 99% of driving AWD is better than 4WD. Most people don’t off road their Subaru.
Gets 26 highway going downhill. And ground clearance is 9.5 NOT 9.7 .
Thanks for the comment and watching! On the MPG we are currently getting about 21 with mostly intown/rural driving. I do have a 3000 mile road trip coming up next week so I will get back to you on the highway mileage. We only have a couple hundred miles on the car so it should get a little better about the break in period.
@@glamplanding At least it shows I'm paying attention to your review.
I just got back from a road trip. I was averaging 20-30 MPG on the highway. When I drive in Dallas or Houston traffic, then the MPGs really go down.
Nice...heading out on trip next week. I've had several turbocharged cars and most have been like that. On the interstate the turbo normally is needed and great gas mileage...but once you are low speed or performance driving they can drink more gas than some larger motors. Same goes for the eco-boost trucks. They are good on the highway...but towing they can drink a lot of gas.
@glamplanding the mpg will definitely get better with more miles on it.
Subaru gives a 27/34 & 29 combined on the '21 Crosstrek Limited I have. That was pretty much dead-on my first 5000+ miles. I'm now doing right at 31/37 & 33 combined.
Just did about 400 miles, mostly highway and finished that trip at 35.9 running 75 mpg most of the run.
I'm so tired of the rock crawling guys acting like we buy these things to do that crap. We don't. If we want to rock crawl we buy a lifted vehicle with 4 low. They just want to come cry at everyone who doesn't rock crawl 24/7. WAAAH STOP DRIVING NEAR ME WAAH. I also didn't want to pay 48k for a used ass 4runner with no features.
Thanks for watching @boostcreeps! Ive had Jeeps and 4Runners and each served a purpose for me when I had them and a lot of that was based on location. In my current situation I don’t have the need for those and I’m livening the Subaru. The bottom line is to just go enjoy yourself and get outside. I don’t worry to much about folks telling me what it can’t do. 99% of people never take their cars as far the cars can take them :)
Why are there so many balding guys with beards?
Great question...not sure this is the right channel to answer that one :)
@@glamplanding Perfect channel, you're one.