2002 Subaru Outback Review 

Dude, I once was able to fit a queen bed and a queen matress in one of those

I have a 2000, 226K miles and counting baby. Bought it from some old hippie in Pacific Beach, California. No rust on the thing. I love it and will drive it as long as I can. Next car will be a 2005 Forester, hopefully in manual. Late 90's-mid 2000's Subarus forever man.

Great video man! Very informative. Thinking really hard about buying a 2003 outback this week, and that helped!

Got a h6 3.0 for $3500 today with 30 days of warranty all brand new parts and no rust all from a dealer. Great deal. Muffler, exhaust, and entire frame has 0 rust, the frame is under coated. And yes their was a small pinch of rust on the back fender. Not noticeable. All of this was found in ny. Where the salted roads are always salted. Great find, going to detail it weekly.

Have one too from 2000. Such a good boy indeed!

I loved mine. Pearl white paint with the tan under cladding. It was beautiful. Comfortable, fun to drive. Just a little bit tight for what it was (my 99 Camry was a lot larger inside). Ran very well until the head gaskets blew at 176k. If bought it used and didn't get a pre purchase inspection. Very important on a car like this. When they're maintained, they're great cars!

awesome mate, I bought this after watching your video. Thanks ! Love it.

I love these. I really really do. The only problem is it’s hard to find one of these around our area that isn’t more rust than Car

I bought an 02 Outback Limited rust free Florida car with 85K miles on it six years ago and love it. Yes it will do pretty much whatever you ask of it - I've been in a couple of nasty mudhole situations and the car didn't even blink. It's comfortable too and I'm a big guy. I'm currently at 131K miles and it runs like a top. I hope the timing belt has been replaced on that car being reviewed, though, as it has an interference engine and the belt life is 105K miles. Watch for head gasket leaks, too, extra steamy exhaust and brown milkshake in the radiator - those EJ 25 engines are notorious for that but good replacement head gaskets are available now.

I really wished you would have at least touched on the LL Bean version. I have a 2002 with that option, and you get so many more options and features. For example, you get a 3.0 liter H-6 engine, leather seats, wood steering wheel, moonroof AND sunroof, automatic climate control, special wheels, heated EVERYTHING, and optional rear wing/spoiler. My 02 has 310,300 miles, and is still going strong. The 6 cylinder has significantly more power plus it isn't prone to head gasket failures like the 2.5. You can fold the rear seats and tow/haul a lot of stuff. I added an extra set of factory roof rack bars, and I have hauled nearly 800 pounds of lumber on top! They will surprise you. Overall a great video, but please don't breeze past some of the very important features that make this such an amazing car. Oh....and I bought my 02 (rust and damage free) for $450. The deals are there to be had, if you know where to look. 😉

I just bought an 02 OB. I'm not from road salt hell, so no rust. It's a nice car, I love it even if I do have to put a new catalytic converter on it.

I have the same car but it’s wintergreen, it’s the reason I bought my 2018. it was my favorite, I took it up through the woods and everywhere, I love that car. I’m having a new key made for it on Wednesday, hopefully can make more memories.

I have a 2000 Subaru Outback with a 5 Speed Manual. I don't have a weather station but I have a KenWood Stereo head unit. It currently has 213,550 miles on it. This is just a beater car I have for the winter and this summer I will drive it a couple days a week. I am rebuilding a 1999 Yamaha Zuma BW'S scooter to go along side of the car. So yeah, that's why and how I was able to by pass a car payment. Do I want a car payment? NO, I would rather have a cheap car and a scooter for warm days and or mild days. I got a Colorado car and it has no rust at all. It was from Colorado, I have always wanted a Subaru since I was 16. This is the best freaking vehicle I ever ever owned. It will need a exhaust this year but I am going with the old fashioned UEL and Glass Pack set up. I can't ask for any thing more this car does it all. Just installed a roof rack for the old winter beater looks bad ass. I can't to get my Zuma running. I plan to keep both vehicles for about 3-5 years stock pile cash and then get a newer outback and a newer Zuma thats in better shape then! This car is the shit. I had a 2006 Jetta TDI which was junk and then a 1997 Buick LeSaber. One nice thing about the Subaru is I can get a Buick like ride with some Yokahama AVID Tires. Very Good car!!

great review

I think this is the best body style of Outback and great car camping vehicle

These cars are beasts, you can get them at a fair price too

youve gotta review the 1st gen outback!!! 96-99, its my all time favorite car, I'd love to see your take on it

There is automatic air conditioning in it in other higher versions. Actually nearly all of them has automatic air conditioning.

I remember my grandma's white one

This car lasts forever lol

Figure in the price of a head gasket job at some point. It's a guarantee that you'll have to have it done. Not one of these engines, not one, escapes that fate at about 75,000 MI. And if you're looking at a five-speed, the clutch is not up to the task of spinning four wheels on such a heavy vehicle. He'll be needing to replace a clutch sooner than you normally would

Seriously, if you're gonna buy an old Subaru, make sure previous owners actually did maintenance bc apparently that isn't the case on mine and it's been a new major problem every 2-6000 miles ... Ugh

car/dog metaphor was genius!

I have this car 🚙 & I LuV it , Subaru is known 2 last I plan on buying a newer 1 n the future 🤘🏽💯🤷🏽‍♀️😎

I am paying a 2002 outback in perfect condition for $1000 I hope I’m making the right choice

Only thing bad about them is they don’t merge fast 💨 in the highways like 2 wheel drive

Contemplating on getting one for $900, but needs some work.

Thanks Be Very Well

I have a 2002 outback and the temperature gauge reads hot but the car never overheated. Any suggestions?

I own an Australian version of this, 5 speed, dual range manual. I'll never part with it.

Iconic

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Who is this young man? And how is he so smart?

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Are these reliable???

The car is damaged and seems the cheapest version ever produced. I guess it was cheap or free? to get it.

ridiculous