I have a 2001outback with a four-cylinder. Thinking of another outback, should I get the six-cylinder , and how reliable is the six-cylinder? Thanks in advance
which is better four-cylinder or six-cylinder
Mar 05, 2004
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I've got the H6 in my sedan and it's been good (only 26,000 so far). You can only get an automatic transmission with it though. And it has been typically required that you get the premium options also. Getting the transmission to down shift takes thinking 3-5 seconds ahead. To…
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Interesting.... I am planning to buy an Outback as well, but I find the difference in price between the 2,5 with comfort pack and the 3.0 quite big. (12.000 euro which is $ 15,000). You get leather, electric chairs, an automatic with 5 gears (instead of 4 for the 2,5) and 2 cylinders extra. Having read your posting, I think I'll go for the 2,5 with hand gears.
Rob
Two years and 35K on the 6 cyl. No problems yet.
See you dealer for the factory service advise about fuel. You can use 'regular' grade. You loose about 20 horsepower. But it is ok.
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