is the 2.5i and 3.6r on the way out?

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Discussion Starter · Dec 17, 2012

While I am waiting for a buyer of my truck, I have been researching my options for a new vehicle. The 2014 Forester not only looks like a possible option, I cant help but think that the NA 2.0 will replace the 2.5i and the 2.0T to replace the 3.6r.

Do you think buying a 2013 Outback would be a mistake? Is the 2.0 the new and better option of engines? I don't know enough about the 2.5i and 3.6r to know if they have run their course and on the way out or are 2.5i and 3.6r Subaru's version of the Chevy 350 that will be around for another 10+ years?

I understand that most people will not know for sure so I am open to speculation and SWAG's (systematic wild a$$ Guess).

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imwjl

· #21 · Dec 18, 2012

underrated said:
While I am waiting for a buyer of my truck, I have been researching my options for a new vehicle. The 2014 Forester not only looks like a possible option, I cant help but think that the NA 2.0 will replace the 2.5i and the 2.0T to replace the 3.6r.

Do you think buying a 2013 Outback would be a mistake? Is the 2.0 the new and better option of engines? I don't know enough about the 2.5i and 3.6r to know if they have run their course and on the way out or are 2.5i and 3.6r Subaru's version of the Chevy 350 that will be around for another 10+ years?

I understand that most people will not know for sure so I am open to speculation and SWAG's (systematic wild a$$ Guess).

No SWAG as you put it for me. I bought the 2013 because it almost seemed like the only game in town for my needs. Those were getting a decent size passenger car that could do some of what my pickups and truck-based SUV did.

If it's about now or in next few months the Outback is available, proven, and I'm not missing what it replaced. I will just carry on with renting when I need something more specialized for my work. I love driving a car instead of the pickups or SUV I had and it doesn't cost much when I need to rent a trailer or vehicle.

Good luck.

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SeanU

· #22 · Dec 18, 2012

Kers?

How about a 2.5 direct injection engine paired to an F1 style KERS system? Is the Subaru drive train a good match for such a system? You would get all of the benefits of a 4 cylinder, plus the ability to boost launches to make the 0 - 60 crowd smile.

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vr4Legacy

· #23 · Dec 18, 2012

Or perhaps they'll use that Electric Turbo patent they have lying around...

Next Subaru WRX to use electric turbocharger?

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subiesailor

· #24 · Dec 18, 2012

imwjl said:
No SWAG as you put it for me. I bought the 2013 because it almost seemed like the only game in town for my needs. Those were getting a decent size passenger car that could do some of what my pickups and truck-based SUV did.

If it's about now or in next few months the Outback is available, proven, and I'm not missing what it replaced. I will just carry on with renting when I need something more specialized for my work. I love driving a car instead of the pickups or SUV I had and it doesn't cost much when I need to rent a trailer or vehicle.

Good luck.

Same deal here. First subaru replaced a 4runner back in 2001. Had major doubt that the 2.5L would do what I wanted to do which was towing a 600lb racing sailboat up and down the west coast. 11yrs later we replaced that car with another 2.5L only this time we got the OB with the CVT. The prior subaru was a Legacy GT Limited 5spd MT fantastic car and it towed our racing boat just fine Zero issues. It also towed many rented trailers and did lots of camping and backcountry trips. Never missed the 4runner.

Even today with a 4.7L V8 Sequoia parked in the driveway the 2.5L Outback has and always seems to end up with the towing duty. Simply because its easier to manage with the trailer and does just fine and returns better mileage doing it. LOL - Just found a taker for an old bed frame and bed so the OB will be hauling the trailer across town with said bed in it for delivery. Glad to get rid of that bed!!!!

When we bought a place with room for a trailer I picked up a super cool 4x6 ATV / Tent trailer rig which we use for camping given its a tent trailer. It also works as a Utility trailer with tent removed which case we use it in utility mode quite a bit also. The 2.5 hardly even notices it - couple of camping trips with the kids we saw between 23-26mpg towing the camping rig and all the crap packed aboard. Wasn't even close to pushing the 2.5 which easily could accelerate to 70mph on fairly reasonable grades with the trailer in tow.

New cars with better drive line systems lower friction systems - and better Automatics simply do far better in the use of available power compared to the old heavy beasts of the past.

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