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Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:07 am to
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
101482 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:07 am to
Those look almost identical so just pick the one with better options
Posted by Dog Tree
Member since Sep 2019
553 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:16 am to
Toyota – Your Welcome

Highlander 295 HP 3.5 liter V-6 with 8 speed auto.

Outback 182 HP 2.5 liter 4 cylinder with CVT.
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
29570 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:19 am to
Outback. We got one for my wife last year and it's been great. I'd buy a second one for me if I didn't need a truck for work.
Posted by cave canem
pullarius dominus
Member since Oct 2012
12186 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:19 am to
quote:

I get the choose my company car and they gave me the option of a Subaru Outback Premier or a base model Toyota Highlander



Those are two ugly assed choices IMHO, is there not a option C?
Posted by themasterpater
I travel
Member since Sep 2014
1350 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:21 am to
I just got a company forester, not an outback, but still a great car. Go test drive both.
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
29647 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:22 am to
I have an outback. I love it
Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11726 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:27 am to
Bought a 2020 Outback Touring Edition in October—with the turbo 4...it has more HP than the 2017 3.6R six cylinder that we traded in, and is pretty quick. It’s the wife’s (not a lesbian) 6th Subaru (puppy wagon) in 20 years.
Posted by WhoDatNC
NC
Member since Dec 2013
14293 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:27 am to
Always go premier over basic on someone elses dime.
Posted by Sleuthing
Member since Sep 2018
15 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:33 am to
In my opinion for overall reliability go with with the Toyota. I've had both and while the AWD is nice, the Subaru does get a lot of little repairs that add up. The Toyota is mostly bullet proof.
Posted by PhilipMarlowe
Member since Mar 2013
21834 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:41 am to
I had the cvt crap out on my 2013 outback at around 60k. However I’m the only person I know of that’s had major issues with a Subaru. So do with that what you will.
Posted by jnethe1
Pearland
Member since Dec 2012
17422 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:41 am to
quote:

Unless you're a lesbian go with the Toyota.


So true
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:42 am to
My fully loaded 2016 outback is the best car I’ve ever owned, including a very nice 4Runner.

It’s an awesome vehicle.
Posted by PoppaD
Texas
Member since Feb 2008
5347 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 11:02 am to
I dont know much about the Highlander. But I do have a Subaru outback company vehicle.

I like the safety features and adaptive cruise control on the Subaru. Does the Highlander have that?

Adaptive cruise has been a game changer and I don't want another vehicle with out it. I drive in a lot of bumper to bumper stop and go traffic. With adaptive cruise you can set it and the vehicle will keep up with traffic. You just have to steer. I also feel safer knowing the Subaru has the emergency braking if needed.

The only thing I dont like about my Subaru is the 4 cylinder. If I was ever going to purchase one it would have the 6 cylinder.

Lastly the Subaru all wheel drive is legit. It great to have on rain slick roads. I took it to Colorado last winter and it snowed every day. The awd performance was awesome.
Posted by Big Chipper
Charlotte, NC
Member since Sep 2008
2945 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 11:04 am to
The LE version of the Highlander really lacks features. I'd go with the Outback Premium.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49649 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 11:06 am to
What’s the boards opinion on the Toyota 4Runner?

Thinking about getting one for one of my kids. They like it.
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
7330 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 11:07 am to
Never driven the Subaru, but the Highlander handles like a minivan.

If you like the minivan feel, get the Yota.


Go drive an Outback.
Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
8273 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 11:07 am to
Highlander has the same cruise and autobraking features.

We just bought one and I tell my wife it’s a glorified mini van.
Posted by Yat27
Austin
Member since Nov 2010
8358 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:21 pm to
Lesbian jokes aside, my wife has an Outback and we love it. It's super comfortable (lots of room), has a lot of safety features, is quite capable in inclement weather, and I think it's a nice-looking vehicle. If I didn't need a truck, I'd consider a Subaru for myself.
Posted by martiallaw
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2008
1458 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:32 pm to
quote:

Those are two ugly assed choices IMHO, is there not a option C?


Chevy Equinox and Chevy Traverse were the other options. Rating on these cars didn't look as good as the Outback and the Highlander so I eliminated them.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
83848 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:34 pm to
My moms Traverse pretty nice
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