I just bought a car: 2001 Subaru Outback wagon

[KnottedYet]

Niiiiiiice!!!

[Zen]

I hope you can do your repairs for a reasonable amount. Remember, those blue book values are based on condition. You probly did OK. Those are nice cars.

[OakLeaf]

Just traded my second 'Ru for a Prius this spring. Which has as much cargo space length/width-wise as the Outback/Legacy (although not as deep) - one bicycle goes in the back without taking the wheel off or anything. Although the Prius's gas mileage is disappointing based on the advertising, it's double what the Outback used to get.

I loved the Subarus (my sister still drives my old '98), but now that we aren't in snow country navigating our steep gravel driveway in the winter any more, there was no way I could justify the s*cky gas mileage they get. A Subaru rep told me in spring '06 they were supposed to have a hybrid for '07... that model year has come and gone, and there's been no announcement for an '08 hybrid, either. I really wanted another 'Ru.

[KnottedYet]

I like the 32 mpg my Impreza gets, but when the Subaru diesel finally gets to the US I will certainly consider getting a diesel Imp. (I want to run biodiesel.)

I'm such a Subi-geek, I even have a picture of the diesel boxer on my desk at work!

Congrats again, Surlypacer!

[spokewench]

Gotta love those subarus. I had legacy ls wagon for 11 years and now I have a 2002 legacy sedan - that I bought used. They are really reliable - and handle good. YOu will love the wagon - you can just stick your bike in the back when you are in a hurry and it fits wheels and all! I used to camp in mine and travel all over the place - sometimes I wish I had bought a wagon instead of a sedan the last time, but the sedan is a great car too.

Congrats.

[Ashgarth]

yeah! for subarus! I am on my second one too

[VeloVT]

What color is yours ? I have a 2001 Subaru Outback wagon with Yakima roof rack as well. It's a great car to have for VT winters. I bought it new and I have to say, there were a few major repairs while still under warranty or just out that I was a bit disappointed about (one or two were actually recall issues related to my standard transmission, and then clutch & brakes went pretty early and I SWEAR I don't ride either). But it's been great for the past two years.

Every now and then I see some very sexy car and wish mine were sexier... But then I consider how very practical it is. It's very confidence-inspiring in bad weather -- and as mentioned above, it handles really well. And it has a ton of cargo space. And I know I'm a bit of a freak, but I really like driving standard. I chose a standard just 'cause I like driving stick, not because of cost or gas economy or what they had on the lot ... Overall I'm happy with it. I'm sure you'll like yours!

Also really like the Yakima roof rack.