Finally I might have a Subaru!!! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

zpeed · 2010-01-31, 12:02 AM

We went to the car show today. We're interesting in Honda CR-V, Toyota Rev 4, Outback. I know it is not a speed racer. We just looking for a family 4WD car to replace our 11 years old Isuzu Rodeo. Any input in which one to get 2.5? 3.6? limited? or Premium?

Jeikun · 2010-01-31, 12:38 AM

IMO, 2.5 gets good gas milage, 3.6 is obviously bigger and gives more power but I cant say anything about milage.

Now the limited or premium, I cant comment on.

Kevin M · 2010-01-31, 11:36 AM

I'd say go with the Outback of course. Drive both engines. If the 2.5i has enough power for you, save the money and go with that. If not, go with the 6. As for trim, just look at which options you really want and which ones are just nice to have. If it's significantly more money for the ones you don't really have to have, then skip them. Easy right?

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-01-31, 11:51 AM

Get the bigger engine. When I bought a saturn VUE for my family 5 years ago I opted to go with the Honda 3.5l V6 and I am so glad that I did. The 2.5 might be sufficient if you are driving alone but, when you load up the family and a pile of crap to go camping or on a trip, you will wish you had the 3.6.

Kevin M · 2010-01-31, 12:14 PM

That's a good point.

szucchet · 2010-02-01, 08:09 AM

is there not a 2.5T available because that probably gets better gas millage than the 3.6

ScottyS · 2010-02-01, 09:28 AM

Find a well-cared-for Forester or Outback XT?

Although the 3.6 would be interesting from the newishness point of view!

Kevin M · 2010-02-01, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by szucchet

is there not a 2.5T available because that probably gets better gas millage than the 3.6

Not enough to make up for the cost difference.

zpeed · 2010-02-01, 01:10 PM

We gonna drive them both 2.5 and 3.6. What ever she like because she gonna drive it. Thank you for all of the inputs.

ScottyS · 2010-02-01, 03:06 PM

Good luck, here's hopin' you join the family!

2010-01-31, 12:02 AM	#1
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Finally I might have a Subaru!!! We went to the car show today. We're interesting in Honda CR-V, Toyota Rev 4, Outback. I know it is not a speed racer. We just looking for a family 4WD car to replace our 11 years old Isuzu Rodeo. Any input in which one to get 2.5? 3.6? limited? or Premium?

2010-01-31, 12:38 AM	#2
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	IMO, 2.5 gets good gas milage, 3.6 is obviously bigger and gives more power but I cant say anything about milage. Now the limited or premium, I cant comment on. __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2010-01-31, 11:36 AM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'd say go with the Outback of course. Drive both engines. If the 2.5i has enough power for you, save the money and go with that. If not, go with the 6. As for trim, just look at which options you really want and which ones are just nice to have. If it's significantly more money for the ones you don't really have to have, then skip them. Easy right? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-31, 11:51 AM	#4
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Get the bigger engine. When I bought a saturn VUE for my family 5 years ago I opted to go with the Honda 3.5l V6 and I am so glad that I did. The 2.5 might be sufficient if you are driving alone but, when you load up the family and a pile of crap to go camping or on a trip, you will wish you had the 3.6. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2010-01-31, 12:14 PM	#5
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	That's a good point. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-02-01, 08:09 AM	#6
szucchet EJ22 Real Name: Silvio Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 271 Car: 2004 Subaru STI Class: 04 TSM smooth is fast	is there not a 2.5T available because that probably gets better gas millage than the 3.6 __________________ funny how day by day nothing changes, but when i look back everything is different

2010-02-01, 09:28 AM	#7
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Find a well-cared-for Forester or Outback XT? Although the 3.6 would be interesting from the newishness point of view! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2010-02-01, 01:10 PM	#9
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	We gonna drive them both 2.5 and 3.6. What ever she like because she gonna drive it. Thank you for all of the inputs.

2010-02-01, 03:06 PM	#10
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Good luck, here's hopin' you join the family! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

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