cropwalker

Apparently Subaru used to have an approved conversion specialist that they used, and Subaru would back warrenties. Not available now. Having taken a terst drive in the new Petrol Outback I have rulled out Diesel, taken the plunge and ordered the Petrol!! Thanks all for pointing me in the right direction! I should be taking delivery in early September. C

not sure if they do or not , I had thought of this option as many years ago I used to drive a landrover that was converted with no issues except when it was realy cold and gas lines would freeze up! this was about 40 years ago so the problem would have been sorted by now. I have a Calor depot only a couple of miles away so filling would not be a problem. If I find out I will post back. Thanks C

Thanks to both Jay762 and Shms for your thoughts, I did try to reply last week while in France but the website thought that my account was being hacked and locked me out! I will try the Petrol Outback hopefully tomorrow as so far I have only driven the Diesel. I expect that my delema will continue as I believe that Subaru are offering some fairly substancial discounts on the last few Diesels availble (upto £5,500?) Shms:- Unfortunately I am having to drive like a sleepy vicar as the moment as I do not want to get another ticket!! had to go on another driving course 10 days ago....

Hi I am new to the forum and looking for some real life information regarding the 2017-2018 Outback's please! Background , looking to retire in a few months and I will need to replace my company car. Currentlly a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech pack approx 20,000 miles a year, my current MPG Average is 39 MPG and upto 56 on longer moterway trips useing cruise control where possible at approx 65-70 mph. I have looked at a variety of options and I have narrowed them down to the Subaru Outback (or another Discovery Sport) A couple of questions 1) Petrol or Diesel? My future milage is unknown but I would expect it to be between 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year and I will be towing for some of this milage both in the UK and on the continent. My initial thoughts were to go for Diesel but as Subaru have stopped makeing/ importing them I would have to have one of the few 2017 models left. Or with the current governments lack of direction would I be safer going for a Petrol? 2) Fuel consumption? I have tried to find some real life figures for both Petrol and Diesel and the does not seem to be much on the usual websites, just manufacturers figures stated. so anybody with some rea life figure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation! Chris