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#1216 of 1296 Wondering about future plans for the Legacy by lasubeguy

Oct 19, 2010 (4:35 pm)

Does anyone out there know if: a) it would ever be feasible for Subaru to put a CVT transmission on a 6 cylinder Legacy? and 2) has there been any further talk at Subaru about putting an auto tranny back on the Legacy GT with the turbo engine?
 
I currently drive a 2010 Legacy LTD with CVT and while I'm mostly very happy with it overall, I keep wondering about the 3.6 LTD next time and what the advantages might really be.
 
Worse mileage I'm sure, but is the heft/feeling of the 6 that much better? Is it worth losing the great mileage on the CVT for the different in feeling/performance in the 6? Is the car that much smoother on the highway? Less vibration? What are the real advantages and disadvantages of the six?
 
Thanks.

#1217 of 1296 Re: Wondering about future plans for the Legacy [lasubeguy] by ateixeira

Oct 20, 2010 (10:47 am)

Replying to: lasubeguy (Oct 19, 2010 4:35 pm)
Nissan and Audi have put CVTs on powerful V6s, so I'm sure Subaru could if they wanted to.

#1218 of 1296 Re: Wondering about future plans for the Legacy [ateixeira] by xwesx

Oct 20, 2010 (11:06 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 20, 2010 10:47 am)
I was thinking exactly the same thing. It's coming; just a matter of time.

#1219 of 1296 Re: 4 month review Legacy 3.6R from Canada [rschleicher] by frenchguy007

Oct 20, 2010 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: rschleicher (Oct 19, 2010 11:35 am)
interesting, sounds like it may be on Canadian cars that the bluetooth speaker is in the middle console. I just checked the US site and sure enough where my bluetooth is located there is a covered storage compartment. The steering wheel also has the answer/hang up button on it, my car does not have this feature.
 
I am doubly peeved at Subaru for doing this stupid move just for Canadian cars. Talk about poor planning.
 
Thanks for letting me know.

#1220 of 1296 My own Outback review after 3 weeks of changing my Tribeca by nickel

Nov 02, 2010 (7:29 am)

After 3 years with a Tribeca, I bought an Outback 3 weeks ago. Mine is a 2.5 Premium with the Moonroof Pack. You will feel 2 huge differences:
 
- The steering in the Outback is hard. I thought it was only mine, after so many web induced preconceptions. This steering is never going to have a shaking issue this hard. It looks like Subaru, concerned after the shake complains worked it that way to avoid the noise. After 1 week, I even had to go to the dealer to try another one, but is the same. So no worries about shaking, but coming from the Tribeca you will feel like in the new car no sporting steering (direction wise) will be found. To be more precise, the Tribeca is a marvel when you address the highway curves. You feel you can take any curve over 100 mph. Forget about that in the Outback. Car and Driver refer to it when the first reviewed the car, to use their words: Artificially heavy steering just off-center.
 
- The pump trips will make you happy. I have been averaging 25.2 mpg in 60% highway. That is more than 460 miles per tank, that in my case is over 6 days between fill ups. The Tribeca was 19.5 mpg, or 300 per fill up (4 days). Maybe for some people the act of filling the car is smooth, but in Minnesota, those 13 to 14 more fill ups per winter are good to avoid. They wear you down.
 
- I paid Subaru VIP, that is, invoice.
 
- Inside the main difference again the OB are the sound system (I had the premium sound before) and the automatic passenger seat (OB is manual).
 
- In favor of the OB, the back seat is easier to in & out. I like the wireless link mirror (the OB had the link on the visor). Also, the OB came with the rubber tray in the back. I use the parking brake a lot, and it takes to get use to the new, electronic one (nothing to be concerned other than no one but you knows where it is, so explain to wife or friends when you lend it).
 
- The Tribeca never gave me issues with the transmission, but I am amaze at the easyness of the CVT. Of course the car is slower (from 0-60), but in highway I go 50-80 quick enough as to be afraid of cops.
 
- My estimated costs are going to be down at least by $700 a year, because uses less fuel and oil. Marginally, the 17 tires will be at least $300 cheaper when time to change comes. Also the resale can be easier and maybe better residual.
 
- I plan to keep the car six years. My biggest gripe is the fact that the original hitch (to be used just to carry bikes) is close to $600 installed. I still have months to decide.
 
All in all, is my 4th Subaru, and I am happy with it. Is a notch down in my own personal preference to the Tribeca, but I couldn't keep it for personal (marriage) issues.

#1221 of 1296 Re: My own Outback review after 3 weeks of changing my Tribeca [nickel] by xwesx

Nov 02, 2010 (9:41 am)

Replying to: nickel (Nov 02, 2010 7:29 am)
Thanks for the review, Nickel!
 
Regarding the hitch, I strongly recommend aftermarket. E-trailer.com has a variety of high-quality hitches for under $200 (class II or III) and they are a breeze to install. Even having a shop do it, you'll likely save close to 50% versus the price you estimated above.

#1222 of 1296 Re: My own Outback review after 3 weeks of changing my Tribeca [nickel] by ateixeira

Nov 02, 2010 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: nickel (Nov 02, 2010 7:29 am)
The ex got the Tribeca? Must've had a good attorney.

#1223 of 1296 Re: My own Outback review after 3 weeks of changing my Tribeca [ateixeira] by nickel

Nov 02, 2010 (9:54 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 02, 2010 1:46 pm)
It was a lease, but anyway she has a hell of an attorney

#1224 of 1296 Media hub versus DIY USB port for new '11 Outback limited by ilyaz

Nov 03, 2010 (11:32 am)

I am thinking of buying 2011 Limited edition. The standard stereo does not seem to come with a USB port. There is an option to install a "media hub" for almost $500, but it appears that this hub is nothing but a cable with a USB port. It seems that my only alternatives are:
1. To buy the car without the hub and replace the stereo with a unit from a 3rd party provider like Crutchfield.
2. To buy the car without the hub and try to add the USB interface to the standard stereo myself.
 
The bad part about #1 is that I will lose steering wheel controls. About #2, I have no idea whether this is doable and how easy and cheap it is to do it well. Do you know?
 
thanks much!

#1225 of 1296 Re: Media hub versus DIY USB port for new '11 Outback limited [ilyaz] by jimbres

Nov 03, 2010 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: ilyaz (Nov 03, 2010 11:32 am)
2. To buy the car without the hub and try to add the USB interface to the standard stereo myself.
 
I don't have an Outback, but I recently added an iPod interface to my '06 Honda CR-V. The cost of the device, including professional installation, was $240. It allows me to control my iPod (a 4th generation Touch) using my car stereo controls, displays song titles on my factory-installed Honda stereo, charges the iPod & does not interfere with my steering wheel controls. The sound quality equals that of CDs played on my Honda stereo.
 
I've had it for just a couple of weeks, but I'm pleased with it. To see if this is available for your Subaru, go to www.usaspec.com.
 
Hope this helps.

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