What can they improve on the 2006 Outback

[RockyRoad]

Was there any glaring problems or niggles on the 2005?

I wouldn't mind seeing a red one again.

 

[Freedom55]

Was there any glaring problems or niggles on the 2005?

I wouldn't mind seeing a red one again.

This from the Joe Spitz site:

After the major re-design for the 2005 model, there are only a few
notable changes for the 2006s available starting mid-July 2005.
2.5i model upgrades include more power and standard immobilizer key,
larger wheels and air filtration. The 2.5i really is very well equipped.
The base cloth XT turbo model has been dropped, replaced with a new
6cylinder model, simply called the 3.0R wagon.
Navigation is finally available on a few models.
Prices are up slightly over the 05.

gone base cloth interior XT wagon has been dropped
new model: 6cylinder now available in a new cloth model, called the 3.0R
wagon
new name: 3.0R sedan renamed the 3.0R LL Bean sedan
new horsepower on the 2.5i 2.5L 4cylinder models now 175@6000rpm, torque
to 169@4400
new Navigation system optional on XT and 3.0R models, see below
new all models have 17" alloys
new all models have air filtration
new all models immobilizer key
new destination charge now $625 (was $575)

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And it really doesn't matter if
I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.

Lennon & McCartney

 

[RockyRoad]

Was there any glaring problems or niggles on the 2005?

I wouldn't mind seeing a red one again.

This from the Joe Spitz site:[/QUOTE]

It would also be nice if they have a proper line-in for an iPod

 

[Losiho]

Was there any glaring problems or niggles on the 2005?

I wouldn't mind seeing a red one again.

Like you, I'd like to see Garnet Red and Green Mica make a reappearance on
the colour chart. And a standard CD Changer (not just for the 3.0R models).

 

[RockyRoad]

Like you, I'd like to see Garnet Red and Green Mica make a reappearance on
the colour chart. And a standard CD Changer (not just for the 3.0R models).

My old GL Sportswagon is "Carmen Mica" and I still like it. Better than
the lighter Red they used on the Late 90's Outbacks.

 

[lkreh]

Bring back Spruce Pearl! That was the "dark green" offered on the
first gen Outbacks, and I loved it.

-LK

 

[jabario]

After driving a 2005 as a loaner I'm sorry to say that Subaru has
started its path towards bankruptcy and withdrawal from US market.
They have forgotten what brought them back from the brink-- The
Outback. Now they sell overpriced underfeatured cars in an attempt to
move upscale. Integrated stereos, poor ergonomics- window switches
blocked by pull handles seats not as comfortable or able to slide back
as far. Plus the butt ugly design- like any other jap crap jellybean