IMO the 2008-2009 are one of
IMO the 2008-2009 are one of the best design years for the Outback. 24 mpg overall isn't bad for an AWD car. That's about what I got with my 2002 Forester.
Re: Lee's post - Interesting Honda had head gasket trouble years ago, I didn't realize that. One thing I liked about my Subarus was I could change the oil myself without raising the car. For years there was always a Fram PH3593 filter in my garage.