I saw your post 72 about buying the Outback. Glad you like it. Did you know - FWIW - Motor Trend named the Outback the SUV of the year a year or two ago?
Me? I bought the Toyota Venza. Its about the same size, shape, dimensions, etc. as the Outback. But M/T was told by Toyota NOT to label the Venza as an SUV. Who knows why? So M/T had to pass on rightfully (IMO) naming the Venza as the SUV of the year. My Venza has FWD, but the V6 and a 6 speed auto.
I like the looks of the Venza more than the OB and both are far better than the fugly Honda CR-V, but I have no regrets getting this OB instead. I think repainting the grill will help, but it’s not as nice looking as the Venza.