petestan

Just a quick update, Subaru replaced all of the glow plugs under warrranty at about 7000km's, all though only one was faulty. I've now done approximately 14000km's and no problems so far. Hopefully it was one faulty plug. The Outback is returning about 6.5l/100 on average which is about 80/20 country/city driving.

Yes it is a big country. I did look at the XV but they dont do the diesel over here and I am doing about 900 km's a week. I also wanted a bit more room inside. The Outback is a lovely car to drive and has plenty of power and tows really well. I am getting about 6.8L/100km (41mpg) in fuel economy which is not bad. I just came out of a 2010 mondeo diesel wagon so its interesting to compare, build quality definitely seems superior on the Outback but I think the Mondeo handled better on the bitumen, but the Outback feels great on our gravel roads, very surefooted. Couple of things I wish they could change and that is a larger fuel tank, at least 65 litres but preferably 70litres (Mondeo was 70l and I could get over a 1000km's a tank) and I wish they had a clock on the display behind the steering wheel. Its a minor thing but quite hard to see the clock amongst all the info amongst the fan settings and aircon and it takes your eyes off the road.

Yes I am in Australia but in Western Australia and Melbourne is 3000km's away . I was surprised that they didnt hold stock of glow plugs in Perth being a consumable. By the way the post should read 6 weeks old not 56.

Hi All, I have just read this thread after experiencing the engine warning light cruise control and xmode light all coming on on my 2015 Outback diesel. The car is only 56 weeks old with 6000 km's on the clock so I ma not impressed. Just got back from the dealer who told me it was glow plug and they don't have ny in stock so they have to order one ex Melbourne!!! Not impressed at all. Hope this is not a taste of things to come.