Outback 2005 v. 2004

[debtay]

Hi, is there much difference between the 2004 and 2005 versions of the 2.5
lt. ? We're thinking about buying a 2004 demonstrator but wonder if it's
worth holding out for the 2005 when it's released in a couple of months here
in New Zealand.

 

[Todd H.]

Hi, is there much difference between the 2004 and 2005 versions of the 2.5
lt.

Yes. 2005 is the begging of the next generation.

The 2000-2004 generations were all pretty similar. 2005 is quite a
bit different. Lots of new engine options also, at least here in the
US.

? We're thinking about buying a 2004 demonstrator but wonder if it's
worth holding out for the 2005 when it's released in a couple of
months here in New Zealand.

I still love my 01, so that 04 will treat ya well I'm sure. But, if
you want more pep out of your engine, you might enjoy the turbo option
on an 05 (marketed as an Outback XT here I think), but you'll have to
get out your checkbook for the price difference.

Best Regards,

 

[smt]

Maybe it would be worthwhile to consider getting an '04 OBW with a
bigger engine than the 2.5 ltd.?

 

[Karen Martin]

Hi, is there much difference between the 2004 and 2005 versions of the 2.5
lt. ? We're thinking about buying a 2004 demonstrator but wonder if it's
worth holding out for the 2005 when it's released in a couple of months here
in New Zealand.

There is little comparison...check out the review links posted on my web site
for your research pleasure

-KarenM-
http://members.cox.net/kamartin/2005outbackreviews.html

 

[Hallraker]

Hi, is there much difference between the 2004 and 2005 versions of the 2.5
lt. ? We're thinking about buying a 2004 demonstrator but wonder if it's
worth holding out for the 2005 when it's released in a couple of months here
in New Zealand.

I've looked at the new one, and you can tell they are working hard to try to
move the Subaru name up on the scale. Everything about the new one seems
much nicer, and in fact it is light years ahead of my 1995.

-Matt