Hey,
I've been a long-time Nissan Maxima owner, but really need to replace my '91 that has 181,000+ miles on it.
I'm probably going to buy an '05 or '06 Outback in the very near future. I like the new styling, and now that I live in snow country, I need something with ground clearance and AWD. And I want it to last for 8-10+ years.
Which engine would you get, the XT or the H6, and why? I'm certain I'll get the automatic tranny on either one, but I will be driving the manual just to check it out.
I would have purchased a Forester XT, but there's virtually no legroom behind the driver's seat. The Outback isn't exactly spacious, but it's far better than the Forester. The other vehicles I'm considering are an '06 RAV4 V6 and an '06 Suzuki Grand Vitara, but my first choice would be the Sube. I'm also going to drive a Legacy GT.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Bill G