Are these LL Bean editions worth the pruchase?

Asked by Jeff Mar 06, 2018 at 04:31 PM about the 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean Edition Wagon

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I've been looking into the LL bean edition subarus and I've come across two
that im interested in.
https://www.autoblog.com/used-detail--8086158981172556591-Subaru-
Outback-2007
https://www.cjmenterprisesco.com/inventory/view/10679180/2005-Subaru-
Legacy-Wagon-%28Natl%29-Outback-3.0-R-L.L.-Bean-Edition-Loveland-CO


The dealership with the blue subaru said they are putting a new transmission
into the vehicle.

5 Answers

Do your price research and have a mechanic check them out. Keep in mind that Subaru's tend to have leaking head gaskets which is not a cheap fix. Cars that old are a gamble.

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Note that a few "LL Beans" were produced with the 2.5i, but I suspect that you're comparing the 6 cyl "normal" versions. That said, Subaru's sixes have been quite thirsty, with excess weight increasing understeer, so the nominal squirt at highway speeds isn't worth the fuel cost. Notice they're dumping the 6 and going forward with a new turbo 2.4 4 cyl instead, as that's the only path toward managing higher power and modest fuel eco.

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Hey, yes buy it. It is a great buy compared to the normal Subaru, because of the 47 HP increase. The head gaskets for subarus usually only leak on WRXs and when you go like 120+ mph. And guessing by the car your looking at you prolly wont be going to fast. The leather in these cars are top notch. My L.L. Bean edition is 19 years old and still going strong. The only thing wrong is I have to get my brakes replaced a lot because I like to go a little fast and pound on my brakes, but that happens with all cars. The worst part is probably the gas mileage after a while and the underbody tends to rust pretty fast.

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When chasing ancient Subarus all bets are off. The 3.o H6 is durable, but more difficult to service when needed. It eats trannies faster too, and drinks fuel with abandon. That said, its HGs were solid. Just don't pay more for an H6 than the H4 LLB, as you'll be pissed by the poor fuel eco down the line.

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I got the 2001 h6 outback and it has outpreformed my expectations .ill never buy another V8/v6 again .i would have payed twice the amount i got it for ..GO FLAT6

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