Hello! I'm from sw Kansas and have been lurking awhile on this forum. I don't know when I'll buy an Outback but I sure am interested in them. Some of the bigger challenges I face in making a decision on this is do I get a 2.5 or a 3.6? Will the backseat have enough room for 3 carseats? Currently have 2 kids but may eventually have another one. If I get one with a cvt what happens if it goes out? I live 3 hours from the nearest dealer.
I know these are common questions and the one about getting a 2.5 or a 3.6 is one that only I can answer. Right now I have a Nissan Altima 3.5 with 250+ hp so going to an all wheel drive with a 2.5 will be noticable. I also own a 1996 singe cab 4 cylinder 4x4 Toyota Tacoma which I've driven for almost 13 years now. It has 150 hp and almost the same amount of torque as the 2.5. My Nissan has about the same amount of hp as the 3.6. So this is my dilemma. I like the 2.5 mpg but will I be happy with it? I really want to love my Subaru and will probably have it for years. Any advice would be welcome. When I get a chance I will take these cars out for a drive. Sorry about being longwinded.
Thanks,
Chad
I know these are common questions and the one about getting a 2.5 or a 3.6 is one that only I can answer. Right now I have a Nissan Altima 3.5 with 250+ hp so going to an all wheel drive with a 2.5 will be noticable. I also own a 1996 singe cab 4 cylinder 4x4 Toyota Tacoma which I've driven for almost 13 years now. It has 150 hp and almost the same amount of torque as the 2.5. My Nissan has about the same amount of hp as the 3.6. So this is my dilemma. I like the 2.5 mpg but will I be happy with it? I really want to love my Subaru and will probably have it for years. Any advice would be welcome. When I get a chance I will take these cars out for a drive. Sorry about being longwinded.
Thanks,
Chad