bluebird Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have owned about 7 Subaru wagons over the years and all had 2.5 engines and most had auto trans. Most have gone somewhere in the 200,000 mile range. I buy them used at about 100,000 and get rid of them around 200,000. My current one 2003 outback has 210, 000 on it and needs a timing belt, one axle, and new tires. So I think it is time to move on. I need some experts advice. I'm looking at a 2011 with a 3.6 and and auto trans. with 93,000 asking 10 grand. Is the 3.6 a reliable engine? does it have head gasket problems. Do all 3.6 have timing chain rather than a belt. Will this 2011 have a cvt trans. And any other comments about the 3.6 or the cvt (if it has one) would be much appreciated. I know the gas mileage won't be as good. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The 3.6 is a great engine, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to get one (in fact, I'd go quite a bit out of my way...). All the EZ ('01+) 6-cylinders have a timing chain. And an '11 with the 3.6 would have the 5EAT, fantastic transmission, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Have only heard good things about the 3.6. Maybe only negative is that the engine is pretty well crammed in under the hood, so not much room to work on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebird Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks EJ, my father in law has a cabin just north of Grand Marais. And yes I can see from pics the the engine compartment is pretty crowded. If the car is still available I'm going to go have a look see. Seems like it is priced about 4000 under kelley blue book it is a limited. More input welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Good Site for Subarus..cars101.com And Yes, that does sound cheap for an '11....I'd be doing an Autocheck and/or Carfax. Edited June 2, 2016 by wtdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 They often leak oil where the timing chain case, driver head and block all meet. Usually it puddles up right below the AC compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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