OPPO what are upsides and flaws of the 3.0 R Outback

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat) 07/18/2016 at 21:57 • Filed to: None

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I’m looking at one tomorrow, price is great and so is the mileage and the armoring. I prefer a wagon over the SUVs and the Subaru got me interested.

It’s a 2009 Outback 3.oR with the paddle shifters.

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Steve in Manhattan > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 21:59

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Click and Clack have noted the piston-slap problem in these engines. Study piston slap, and make sure you get a car that doesn’t make those sounds. Otherwise, you’ll need (I think) an engine.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:02

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The Flaw is that it’s not a Legacy 3.0R

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:04

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The 3.0 is the better engine in the older gen Subarus. As long as it was well maintained, it should make for a good car!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:04

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Horrible gas mileage like less than 20 mpg city and maybe 25 mpg highway if you are lucky and have a tail wind. Otherwise I’ve heard these are very desirable cars.

My citroen won't start > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/18/2016 at 22:09

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I want a wagon for the practicality.

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 07/18/2016 at 22:10

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At 31k miles I hope this isn’t a problem but it should make itself apparent quite easily.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:11

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Fuck practicality sedans are kool.

My citroen won't start > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/18/2016 at 22:11

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The gas mileage I’m ok with.

In the words of Zoidberg “smiles per gallon>miles per gallon”

My citroen won't start > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 07/18/2016 at 22:12

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At 31k miles I hope there isn’t much to go wrong. The ad mentions new tires, battery, maintenance records and papers.

My citroen won't start > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/18/2016 at 22:12

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Wagons are kehwler, this is Oppo isn’t it?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:15

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OR you could get an Outback 3.0R Sedan.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:15

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Sounds pretty good then! It’s hands down my favorite gen Outback! Too bad they aren’t roomier inside, or I’d be driving an 08-09 instead of my 15.

OPPOsaurus WRX > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:17

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I believe thats what Dusty has but with a 3rd pedal

Chasaboo > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:19

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I know a guy at work who got one so he could set up mountain bike race courses. He got a good skid plate for it to protect the bottom, but I don’t think he’s done anything else to it. He thrashes his pretty good, but it cleans up well.

TheRealBicycleBuck > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:22

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My mom owned a 2009. She came to visit and we took both our Subies for oil changes. She knew the tires were worn and needed to be replaced, but wanted to get it back home before footing the bill. Unfortunately, the Subaru dealership found a leak in the transmission while changing the oil, either at one of the front drive shafts or the prop shaft. I didn’t look, so I’m not sure which. Either way, they quoted over $1,200 to repair.

She spotted a leftover 2014 Outback in the lot and decided that $1,200 for the repair and $1,000 for tires would be better spent on a down payment. She drove a new car home.

Look underneath for leaks. They can be expensive.

HammerheadFistpunch > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/18/2016 at 22:25

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3.0r didn’t have a hood scoop tho...did it? Yup, pictured is a 2.5GT

HammerheadFistpunch > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:26

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I remember the 3.0 (the 3.6 too) require premium fuel. They are good engines though, part of the valvetrain is licensed from Porsche.

My citroen won't start > HammerheadFistpunch 07/18/2016 at 22:28

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I really like the 3.6 in my Tribeca, quite powerful for an older 6 cylinder.

I could use a wagon again, and the Outback seems like a good idea.

HammerheadFistpunch > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 22:29

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wagon seems like a good choice, the 3.0 (if i remember) feels much sportier at the upper reaches of the tach, but a lot softer down low compared to the EZ36 (which uses a Subaru VVT, but not Variable lift like the EZ30)

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > HammerheadFistpunch 07/18/2016 at 23:36

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Wait these take premium? That explains A LOT about my mom’s car.

Matsayz > My citroen won't start 07/18/2016 at 23:41

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Please return when trained.