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Originally Posted by Matt Monson
They've really screwed the pooch on the newer turbo cars. It's ironic that one has to buy a Cobb Accessport and retune the car to make it reliable.
That said, I wouldn't write off Subarus. Just avoid the turbo models. The 3.6 NA engine in the Outback is a pretty nice set up.
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...except for our 2017, 3.6R apparently. The dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree 3 weeks ago after 8800 miles, 400 miles from home. AT oil Temp light, Check Engine light and every other light conceivable.
After diagnosis, including large metal shavings in the transmission fluid, they gave us a loaner for 10 days and installed a brand new CVT. It's not acting all that well now either, and I suspect more problems to come.
I was wary of that CVT to begin with, but now can't wait to be rid of it. Top of the line Subaru. Argh.