If you're rockcrawling a sub may not be the rig. If you're looking at a rock wondering if it will go underneath, put the tire on that rock and ease over. Hardcore roads are not the sub's baliwick but 85% of the roads we all drive are.
what are the 2016 Subaru Outback Review and Modifications? is rating good?
I've done extensive research on "pimping" my 2016 3.6R Outback. So far, I haven't changed anything with the exception of adding some roof bars and a 7-pin towing setup with trailer brake. By the way, our dealer wouldn't install a 7-pin setup. Had to do it myself.
There are multiple body lifts available up to 2 inches. https://andersondesign-fab.com is reported to be working on a 4 inch lift (which sounds really cool). There is also plenty of information about maximum wheel and tire size on the Interwebs. At least one member on this forum has built custom cabinetry in the rear to accommodate a bed, storage, battery, water, etc. https://www.rallitek.com/990-raised-springs offers suspension upgrades, such as kingsprings, etc. (the owner is not a very helpful or cheery ball of fun).
I can't speak for everyone, but we really like the car. It's nice to know that it can handle pretty much any everyday travel that we do and we feel confident that it will keep running for a couple of hundred thousand miles. We bought the 3.6R on purpose because we pull a 13 foot camper trailer on occasion and wanted some extra HP. The appr. 270 HP dropped us to appr. 26 MPG (from 33 MPH for the 4-banger). We will pay off the Suby and keep it until either we or it dies. But, in regards to this thread, I wish I had bought a new Tacoma instead.
Toting a lot of gear inside the Suby is great. You don't have to worry about it getting wet or stolen. MPG is great when compared with a pickup. Reliability will probably be great (we haven't had a single problem with our 2016 in nearly two years).
Suzuki? Arent those sold in Mexico and South Africa?I resisted commenting on this because if you can’t say anything nice.... well, heck I’ll chip in if ya really want to know. Most people don’t though, already made a decision about the car before every buying one.
This kind of question in this kind of forum will illicit a lot of Subaru owners and they tend to like their brand. There are some reasons to like them for sure. But, there are also many reasons not to like them. For me, I see them as a awd wagon like any other. Great for day trips to the ski lodge and getting groceries, dropping off kids etc.
not to come off as rude I hope, but bragging about a car going 100k mi before services isn’t really valid anymore. Lots of vehicles do that. Also, people overland in 2wd vans and delivery trucks. You can stuff a Subaru into a lot of places yes, but is this the point? For you maybe. They get better mileage yes, let’s look at why.
Unibody construction. Keeps weight down and production cheap. But, it makes them harder to lift, and transmits road noise into the car a lot more. I prefer a real frame that I can tie trailer hitch and rock rails to and things like this.
True 4wd. Nope. They have some interesting systems but not since the 80’s have they been true 4wd that I know of. I could be wrong here.
My old subies were fwd with a 4wd engage. This meant that it was fwd most days. I doubt they make them like this anymore but I found this to ruin the driving experience. I’m anti fwd though.
Park brake front wheels. Just my preference but I don’t like that. Can’t Brodie around corners and stuff.
Opposed engine design. Kinda neat on paper. In real life it’s a stupid design, difficult to work on and has the smell of burning oil, always.
These complaints are mostly about older Subaru. For a “rig” that does “work” or “overlanding” I can’t see any advantage over a vehicle like a 4 runner, or Suzuki *discaimer: im Suzuki biased. I like a regular rig with a frame, a rear axle, a t case with a lever, and a hand brake on rear wheels. Maybe they don’t make this anymore though. I also hated my Tacoma so maybe I’m just hard to please.
Lastly, I live in Portland and this is GROUND ZERO for Subaru ownership. There are more Subaru here than anywhere in the world I’d guess, save maybe Seattle. What I know of friends who own newer ones is that they are not overly reliable, and they are VERY expensive to repair.
Now, flame on.