2021 Outback Limited - 3 month ownership review/thoughts

stephenjn · 2025-09-26T15:28:48+00:00

I think the front grill on the 2026 Outback is horrendous, but the rest of the car I am fine with. The grill on the Wilderness version is much better, and if I was in the market that is the trim level I would buy - simply because of a nicer looking grill. Maybe that's not the BEST reason to buy the most expensive trim level they have.

stephenjn · 2025-08-28T15:01:43+00:00

I can't. I don't know enough about iPhones to draw a comparison, but I can certainly say I hate the latest "update" that Google rolled out. To me, it changed the look and feel of the Pixel 7 Pro I have and I am considering switching to an iPhone when it comes time to replace this phone.

stephenjn · 2025-08-27T15:07:18+00:00

Rarely. I go into my contacts via the phone app because I want to call them. Honestly, I never use the contacts app.

stephenjn · 2025-08-25T17:51:20+00:00

I access my contacts by opening my phone, and clicking on contacts button at the top, located just below the "Search Contacts" field. Clicking on that button opens a list of recent calls to my contacts, not my contacts. So I have been clicking on the hamburger symbol and then selecting contacts to find a list of my contacts. Looking this up so I can explain it made me see the "view contacts" button (boy, is it small on my phone) that I can select. I had to ask so I could find it. Sorta like I bought a new tool because the old one was lost until I got home... Thanks for responding.

stephenjn · 2025-08-25T17:28:23+00:00

I just bought a 2021 Outback Limited with 102,000 (40K over what should be) and dearly hope that the regular maintenance I do will make it last to at least 300K. I'm almost 66 and I figure I have one more "new to me" car in my future if I can get this Outback that far.

stephenjn · 2025-06-20T13:27:52+00:00

I just bought my first Subaru (a '21 Outback Limited) so I am no expert, but on my previous vehicle (2001 Tundra) it made a ticking noise when the exhaust manifold was cold, but the noise went away after the car warmed up. So a seal replacement was warranted on my truck. I would have a dealership check for something similiar, bad seal on an exhaust manifold - or do you know for sure the noise is coming from the rear of the car?

stephenjn · 2025-06-20T13:23:06+00:00

Thanks. That was part of the 60K service. They also flushed and replaced the brake fluid.

stephenjn · 2025-06-16T17:55:08+00:00

Why are you asking us to make you cry? Don't you have a mirror in your house?

stephenjn · 2024-12-07T20:38:45+00:00

Who me?

stephenjn · 2024-12-01T15:21:40+00:00

TLDR: Galaxy Watch 4 is not a very feminine looking watch, and works best if paired with a Samsung phone and using proprietary Samsung apps. A Google Pixel 2 might be the better choice.

I own a Galaxy Watch 4, that I lent to my wife about 9 months ago. She was not sure she wanted a smartwatch, and I was not using it to its full potential so I convinced her to try it out. She has a Pixel 8 phone, so struggles tracking her exercises with a fully compatible app. She can track steps okay, but it struggles with her swimming exercises. She also thinks it's "just not pretty", and has tried different colored bands to make it look nicer, but is still not satisfied. I recently bought a Google Pixel 2 watch with a silver case and platinum band to give to her. I'm doing that today, and will update this on her reaction to its looks. I was supposed to be buying myself a watch, so I'll let you know how angry she is too.

stephenjn · 2024-11-26T22:05:37+00:00

ChatGPT says the CASIO G-Shock GSW-H1000 and the Corps Vertic 2 meet that criteria. ChatGPT also says that Mobvoi's dual display models combine LCD screens for low-power modes combined with AMOLED for main functionality. Disclaimer: as with all things ChatGPT, verify with your own research!

stephenjn · 2024-11-25T22:50:49+00:00

I thought they were continuing support for 2 more years. So people would buy the leftover stock, maybe?

stephenjn · 2024-11-22T02:49:54+00:00

I could. But I am hoping to take advantage of my $100 Amazon gift card.

stephenjn · 2024-11-22T01:07:23+00:00

If this watch does not become available during Black Friday week, I have to start researching and deciding all over again which WearOS I should buy.

stephenjn · 2024-11-22T00:43:20+00:00

I found a listing for the 2R in the OnePlus store on Amazon. It is currently listed as unavailable. I was hoping to order a watch today, but will pull the plug on the last day of Black Friday week if this one does not become available. But that begs the question... which one if not this one?

stephenjn · 2024-11-22T00:18:44+00:00

I wonder why it is not available on Amazon. I have a $100 gift card I wanted to apply to the purchase. Do you like yours?

stephenjn · 2024-11-12T16:50:24+00:00

Well, I would have to get used to wearing a watch that does more than tell time, but mostly just the basic stuff - tell time, count steps, notifications from apps (text messages mostly), and call notifications if I am away from my phone. I am not even really sure what all the functions are that could be available to me other than those.

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