Just picked up an 06 Suburu Outback and wondering about the pros and cons of this model and year Subaru-
Outback?
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Isn't it a little late to be worrying about that? Shouldn't you have figured theat out before you bought it? 
My dad has had several oxygen sensors replaced in his '04. They've all been under warranty but nobody is sure why they're going bad. If you start getting a rough idle and/or a check engine light, that may be a cause.
edit: restored because I don't know how much has changed between '04 and '06 models, and it may be nothing at all, hence information about '04 might be useful...
My dad has had several oxygen sensors replaced in his '04. They've all been under warranty but nobody is sure why they're going bad. If you start getting a rough idle and/or a check engine light, that may be a cause.
edit: restored because I don't know how much has changed between '04 and '06 models, and it may be nothing at all, hence information about '04 might be useful...
Shouldn't you have found out the pros and cons PRIOR to getting the car? Am I missing something here?
Dang Tigg beat me to it
I beat you to both of it but deleted my post as being unhelpful
Booyah!Dang Tigg beat me to it
Oh, to try to be somewhat helpful, I owned a '01 and a '03 and both were awesome cars, no problems at all.
Got a 05 XT 5spd. I've ran Mobil 1 since new and it burns a little oil. The rear driver side door lock gives me problems when its below zero. Also the stock tires suck. Thats about it. Great car...very safe and crazy fast. Just put some Blizzak's on it and its amazing in the snow. Get some Husky floor liners front and back and your set.
http://www.huskyliners.com/floorliners.html
-Turd
I'm willing to bet that you're running 5W-30 M1. Subies have a tendancy to consume this grade of synthetic (well documented on NASIOC), my WRX will use about 1.5 quarts in 5k oil change intervals. Switch to a heavier grade and the problem will likely go away.
Our '96 just had a new one put in, they are supposedly a common thing on Outbacks needing replacement.Isn't it a little late to be worrying about that? Shouldn't you have figured theat out before you bought it?
My dad has had several oxygen sensors replaced in his '04. They've all been under warranty but nobody is sure why they're going bad. If you start getting a rough idle and/or a check engine light, that may be a cause.
edit: restored because I don't know how much has changed between '04 and '06 models, and it may be nothing at all, hence information about '04 might be useful...
We rented an 06 this last weekend and were so impressed with its handling in the snow and comfiness that we went out and bought an 07 yesterday :biggrin: I've known a few outback owners and they are all rabid about them. The fuel sensor thing does seem to be a weakness though. Even the salesman mentioned it..