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Subaru Liberty 2005

Subaru Liberty 2005

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$4,180

The 2005 Subaru Liberty range of configurations is currently priced from $3,990.

Our most recent review of the 2005 Subaru Liberty resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: How much?Budget on spending from $4000 to $7000 for a 2005 Subaru Liberty 2.0i;$9000 to $14,000 for 2006 Liberty 3.0R-B or a 2008 Outback 2.5i Premium;$12,000 to $18,000 for a 2009 Liberty GT;$16,000 to $22,000 for a Liberty 2.5i GT;$20,000 to $28,000 for a 2013 Outback 2.0D;$25,000 to $34,000 for a 2014 Liberty 3.6X;$30,000 to $41,000 for a 2015 Liberty 2.5i GT Premium.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Subaru Liberty: Strong engine and all wheel drive system, Practical wagon layout available, Easy to work on and reliable

The 2005 Subaru Liberty carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Subaru Liberty is also known as Isuzu Aska (first generation only), Legacy in markets outside Australia.

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8.7L/100km (combined)
Sedan
4 Speed Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Strong engine and all wheel drive system
Practical wagon layout available
Easy to work on and reliable
Dislikes
Many examples have been taken off-road
Insurance can be expensive on performance editions

Subaru Liberty 2005 FAQs

Subaru Liberty water pump

It's common practice to replace the water pump at the belt change, and not just on Subarus, as the water pump is usually found to be leaking when they take off the front cover and belt etc. By replacing it when the engine is pulled down for the belt change you won't have to do it again when the water pump finally fails. If you're not sure ask to see evidence the water pump needs replacing before the mechanic goes ahead and fits a new one. $400 is about right if it has to be replaced.

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Six of the best

I'D GO for the later model with the lower kilometres. Five years from now the Liberty will be 10 years old and probably have 125,000km on it, but the Mazda will be six years old with about 110,000km on its odometer. The Mazda will look much more attractive to buyers.

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Not at liberty

WE PUT your questions to Subaru's technical people, who gave this response: ``This is a normal characteristic. It is of a minor nature and we have had only a handful of comments from owners of the thousands of this model that we have sold. The current model has enhancements to ensure only minor sensation of the opening and closing of the throttle when cruise control operates to maintain the set speed, particularly on downhill roads.'' Though the company claims to have had few complaints, it has moved to improve the cruise control on the current model, which should tell you they thought it wasn't up to scratch. Unfortunately, it seems you'll have to put up with it or get the newer model.

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Subaru Liberty 2005 Towing Capacity

The 2005 Subaru Liberty has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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Subaru Liberty 2005 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2005 Subaru Liberty is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Subaru Liberty currently offers fuel consumption from 8.7L/100km.
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