Should I get a new h-6

J

Jack

OK, the question for you all (since I know you all have opinions (that
are free) and there is no 'right' answer...

I am doing a lot of highway driving between Portland, OR and Sun
Valley, ID. I currently have a 2000 Outback. With all the highway
driving I am doing I am considering replacing it. I works pretty hard
making it over some of the passes. The question is, should I:

1. Keep the 2000 Outback (which is paid for)

2. Get a 2004 Outback, with the H-6

3. Wait for the 2005 models and go with the turbo 4 or the new H-6

4. Get something else (with AWD/4WD)

Any thoughts, people?

Jack
 
1. Keep the 2000 Outback (which is paid for)
2. Get a 2004 Outback, with the H-6

3. Wait for the 2005 models and go with the turbo 4 or the new H-6

4. Get something else (with AWD/4WD)
Keep your young car which is paid for.
However, I love my '02 H-6 VDC!
No one does AWD better than Subaru.
John
 
I like my H6 my only complaint is the transmission is slow to react. I'd
keep the 2000 and if anything
wait till the 2005 is out (maybe end of model year) and get a Legacy H6
(hopefully they'll offer it without the outback package).
Trading in a 2000 for a 2004 you'll take a real hit on the trade-in value.
Your better off keeping it a
little longer.
 
OK, the question for you all (since I know you all have opinions (that
are free) and there is no 'right' answer...

I am doing a lot of highway driving between Portland, OR and Sun
Valley, ID. I currently have a 2000 Outback. With all the highway
driving I am doing I am considering replacing it. I works pretty hard
making it over some of the passes. The question is, should I:

1. Keep the 2000 Outback (which is paid for)

2. Get a 2004 Outback, with the H-6

3. Wait for the 2005 models and go with the turbo 4 or the new H-6

4. Get something else (with AWD/4WD)

Any thoughts, people?

Jack

how about option #5--buy an h-6 and put it in your car! ;)

ken
 
OK, the question for you all (since I know you all have opinions (that
are free) and there is no 'right' answer...

I am doing a lot of highway driving between Portland, OR and Sun
Valley, ID. I currently have a 2000 Outback. With all the highway
driving I am doing I am considering replacing it. I works pretty hard
making it over some of the passes. The question is, should I:

1. Keep the 2000 Outback (which is paid for)

2. Get a 2004 Outback, with the H-6

3. Wait for the 2005 models and go with the turbo 4 or the new H-6

4. Get something else (with AWD/4WD)

Any thoughts, people?

Jack

Hello Jack

From what I remember reading and from having a turbo car (MB diesel,
not a sports car... :) ) turbos handle high altitude better than
atmospheric engines. I haven't read if the turbo will be made
available in the Outback or be a Legacy-only option, thought...

My 2 cents: I'd wait for a 2005 turbo...

Nicolas
 
Jack said:
OK, the question for you all (since I know you all have opinions (that
are free) and there is no 'right' answer...

I am doing a lot of highway driving between Portland, OR and Sun
Valley, ID. I currently have a 2000 Outback. With all the highway
driving I am doing I am considering replacing it. I works pretty hard
making it over some of the passes. The question is, should I:

1. Keep the 2000 Outback (which is paid for)

2. Get a 2004 Outback, with the H-6

3. Wait for the 2005 models and go with the turbo 4 or the new H-6

4. Get something else (with AWD/4WD)

Any thoughts, people?

Jack

Take a look at the 05s. They are NICE.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=372253

Ron
 
OK, the question for you all (since I know you all have opinions (that
are free) and there is no 'right' answer...

I am doing a lot of highway driving between Portland, OR and Sun
Valley, ID. I currently have a 2000 Outback. With all the highway
driving I am doing I am considering replacing it. I works pretty hard
making it over some of the passes. The question is, should I:

1. Keep the 2000 Outback (which is paid for)

2. Get a 2004 Outback, with the H-6

3. Wait for the 2005 models and go with the turbo 4 or the new H-6

4. Get something else (with AWD/4WD)

Any thoughts, people?

Jack


Jack, ask yourself one question, do you really need a new car.

It seems your Outback is giving you no trouble, and handles
your traveling tasks fairly well, ...so why get rid of it?

Just because the dealer's got a full lot of new more exciting
models? Maybe, if thats what you really want, but if I were
you I would keep the old car until I had a more valid reason
for selling.

I frequently drive my 2000 Impreza (2.2L engine) over
Donners Pass traveling from Reno to Sacramento, and it also
works hard, probably much harder than yours, but these
engines are sturdy and designed to handle some higher rpm's.
I don't make much of it, and the 2.2L doesn't seem to mind
either. On steep inclines it regularly and willingly revs at 4000,
even up to 5000 rpm.

Sure a turbo would be nice, but does it make sense to get rid
of a perfectly good, capable car just because another one,
with a turbo could occasionally get me over some mountain
pass a bit quicker. I don't think so.

Good luck with whatever choice you make,
s.z.
 
Jack:
(...)

I frequently drive my 2000 Impreza (2.2L engine) over
Donners Pass traveling from Reno to Sacramento, and it also
works hard, probably much harder than yours, but these
engines are sturdy and designed to handle some higher rpm's.
I don't make much of it, and the 2.2L doesn't seem to mind
either. On steep inclines it regularly and willingly revs at 4000,
even up to 5000 rpm.

Sure a turbo would be nice, but does it make sense to get rid
of a perfectly good, capable car just because another one,
with a turbo could occasionally get me over some mountain
pass a bit quicker. I don't think so.

Good luck with whatever choice you make,
s.z.


I forgot to add, you may try adding/mixing a few ounces
of MMO into the fuel. MMO is Marvel Mystery Oil, a
light upper cylinder lubricant. I add 5-6 oz per full tank
and it seems to help the hard working engine a little bit.

s.z.
 

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