3.6 Engine

[Jim]

Getting the urge to get myself some newer wheels. Have thoroughly
enjoyed my 2001 Forester but this time looking at either the Legacy or
Outback with the 3.6 H6.

Anyone with a 2010 model of either wish to comment on their pros and cons?

 

[StephenH]

Getting the urge to get myself some newer wheels.  Have thoroughly
enjoyed my 2001 Forester but this time looking at either the Legacy or
Outback with the 3.6 H6.

Anyone with a 2010 model of either wish to comment on their pros and cons?

We have had no complaints of the 3.6 yet at our shop. But it is new.
Long term, the 3.0 and 3.6 costs more for maintenance; it is a tight
fit into the car. the lack of a timing belt is a pro; however a few
3.0 have destroyed the engines when ran low on oil. I'm not sure how
much different the design is between the two, but they are similar...