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Thread: Outback 2.5i Premium with Eyesight - Coming soon...

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    Outback 2.5i Premium with Eyesight - Coming soon...

    Hi all

    Couldn't resist starting a new thread, but I'm looking incredibly forward into getting my 'new to me' Outback. I've had an Outback BP with the amazing 3.0 H6 engine and switched to a Forester SH afterwards because the Outback felt 'small' on the inside compared to my previous Forester. I'm very happy with the Forester and I was at the dealer to purchase a few items for a routine service so I wasn't planning on getting a new car.

    Untill we started chatting about an Outback he had sitting at the back of his workshop. It was a one owner, 2017 car, premium spec with eyesight and just below 100 000 miles on it. The previous owner was an elderly lady that I've actually met and spoken to a few times in the past. She has been running Subarus since the early 90s. She traded the 2017 car and purchased a new Outback. So, a few days went buy and when I got back to pick up some more parts, I asked him if the car was for sale (yes) and if I could have a closer look to inspect it because I 'might' be tempted to buy if off him if the price was right (and it was). So, a deal was done, but due to the dealer being closed for a few weeks (holidayseason) I won't be getting the car before august.

    Like I said, I couldn't resist starting a thread. When browsing trough my ever growing pile of Subaru brochures I came across the original 2017MY brochure and spec sheet.



    Cheers

    T.
    Last edited by *thomas*; 11-14-2023 at 08:52 AM.

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    So, I'm quite certain I'm not the only one who always says 'I'm not in the market for a new car' just to buy a new car shortly after. That's what happened to me I guess.

    At the end of June I was at my local dealer to pick up some basic parts for the Forester when I saw a 2017 Outback (chassiscode BS) sitting in the corner of the car lot. We started chatting about it. It was a one owner, 2017 car, premium spec with eyesight and just below 100 000 miles on it. The previous owner was an elderly lady that I've actually met and spoken to a few times in the past. She has been running Subarus since the early 90s. She traded the 2017 car and purchased a new Outback. So, a few days went buy and when I got back to pick up some more parts, I asked him if the car was for sale (yes) and if I could have a closer look to inspect it because I 'might' be tempted to buy if off him if the price was right (and it was). So, after asking for some info (mostly about the CVT box) in 'our' facebook group, a deal was done, but due to the dealer being closed for a few weeks (holidayseason) I had to wait a few weeks. He told me he'd get it trough it's MOT somewhere in August.

    To my surprise, when I went back earlier this week (beginning of August), he had already sourced a new MOT for the car and after doing the final payment, the car will be in my name as of tomorrow. Just had to get insurance sorted today.

    Had the car in for a quick valet because it was filthy. Still needs a good polish and I'm sure it'll turn out great. The interior is in very good condition. No rips, tears, marks and very plush.






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    Been riding the Outback for about 10 weeks and what a change it is coming from the Forester.

    It's everything I was looking for when I got my 2006 Outback: spacious, comfy ride, ample space on the backseats etc. Al tough nothing can beat the H6 engine I had in my old Outback, the 2.5 4-pot in this car is quite refined and has good MPG-reading, even compared to my Forester.

    Like I do with any car, gave it a general service and gave the engine bay a clean. You could tell it had been used on the countryside but it turned out alright. As you can tell, I'm no professional detailer, but I hate working on a dirty engine.










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