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Streached the outbacks legs with its first run yesterday, 7 hours, one brief stop for fuel at 500km and arriced refreshed. While I do miss the torque and far superior zf7 box in the e61 530d I had, the subaru doesn't break much sweat once in the right rev range. The fuel economy was not great and the smaller tank meant a stop was needed, but the dog needed a wee anyway. I manage 10.8L/100km with progress made.
I would say its quick but far from fast. Its highly stupid having a lump of a 3L in a estate, if it were actually fast then it'd be sensible, the drone of the exhaust at 160 is a bit annoying, however, when you put it into manual mode and get on with it, the flat six does sound lovely.
I can't help think I'd have preferred a legacy with tighter suspension, but the outback I useful. I also can't help but think a fist more torque and hp would be nice.
Overall, for a couple of grand its a banging car and didn't miss a beat, which is why I bought it. I can also sleep with more peace at night, unlike with the bmw, which while never gave me issue always had me worried. Plus rwd low slung car would be hopless.
Yes its a poor person rs6, but its ok.