2006 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

This is the configuration that almost never comes up for sale. Subaru offered the turbocharged 2.5 XT Limited with a five speed manual transmission, but the overwhelming majority of Limited buyers ordered the automatic. A loaded, leather trimmed XT Limited with three pedals is one of the hardest combinations to find in the entire 2005 to 2009 Outback run, and the pool of clean, unmodified, documented examples shrinks every year. The Powertrain Under the hood is the EJ255 turbocharged 2.5 liter Boxer four, factory rated at 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque . The 3.0 liter six cylinder Outback was never offered with a manual transmission, which means the turbocharged 2.5 XT was the only way to get a big engine Outback with a clutch pedal. The manual cars also use a different all wheel drive system than the automatics. With the five speed manual, Subaru fitted a viscous coupling locking center differential with a fixed 50:50 front to rear torque split . Automatic XT models used an electronically managed transfer clutch instead. Enthusiasts hunt the manual specifically for this reason. It is mechanical, predictable, and there is no torque converter sitting between the driver and the turbo. Ownership and History This car has spent all 20 years of its life in California and has never been titled outside the state. Delivered new in June 2006 and registered in Sunnyvale, it stayed with its original owner for 16 years and 92,726 miles , an average of just 5,774 miles per year. It has remained in the Bay Area continuously ever since, most recently in Los Altos, where the last owner averaged under 4,000 miles per year. At 111,673 miles on a 2006 model year , this car has averaged well under 5,600 miles per year across two decades, roughly a third of typical use. There is no rust. Buyers who have shopped this generation know the problem with the rest of the market: most surviving XTs came out of the snow belt and are compromised underneath no matter how good the paint looks. This one has never seen road salt. Documented Service This car was maintained, not just driven. The reported history runs through Carlsen Subaru in Redwood City, Stevens Creek Subaru and Capitol Subaru in San Jose , and long standing Bay Area independents including Asian Auto Clinic in Santa Clara. From the file: Equipment Clean, unmodified, well documented manual XT Limiteds are getting scarce. A lifetime California car with no rust, no reported accidents, an original owner who kept it for 16 years, a full service file, and fresh timing belt service work is about as good as this generation gets. Completely stock. No tune, no aftermarket turbo work, no modifications. | 111,673 Miles | VIN 4S4BP67C366358329 | Clean California Title | CARFAX and AutoCheck Available on Request Trade ins welcome. Credit Union financing available on approved credit. Call (408)378-1399 to schedule a viewing or to request additional photos and video. Out of state buyers welcome, shipping can be arranged. Dealer relies on 3rd party data for the description, Vehicle history information sourced from CARFAX and Experian AutoCheck reports dated 09/03/2026. All vehicles are sold as is unless otherwise stated in writing. Please verify all information for accuracy. Advertised price excludes government fees and taxes, any finance charges. Advertised pricing includes $70 dealer document processing charge ($70),and emission testing charge ($58.25).