Greetings friends, it's been a while.
I'm considering a newer car with my 06 FXT approaching 190k miles. I was looking at the Audi Q5, Audi RS wagons, Mercedes GLK and exploring other options until I heard Subaru finally got rid of that damn rubber timing belt on all 2011+ models. (I believe that's correct)
A rubber belt does not belong on an interference engine that can damage valves if it breaks or slips. After losing a belt on a previous FXT at only 88k miles, I have my current belt checked frequently.
On the tranny... It seems they kept the 4EAT from the SG generation clear through 2013? Were any upgrades done to it through those years?
I've been waiting for them to put something like VW's DSG gearbox (dual sequential manual that has an "automatic" mode) in a forester, offering an STI version in the US but it seems Fuji thinks Americans only care about OHV lanes, safety and kids. I want safety, kids and 0-60 < 5 seconds. If I only cared about safety and carpooling why the would I even bother with an XT?
How's the CVT? Has anyone here driven one as well as VW's DSG?
I'm considering a newer car with my 06 FXT approaching 190k miles. I was looking at the Audi Q5, Audi RS wagons, Mercedes GLK and exploring other options until I heard Subaru finally got rid of that damn rubber timing belt on all 2011+ models. (I believe that's correct)
A rubber belt does not belong on an interference engine that can damage valves if it breaks or slips. After losing a belt on a previous FXT at only 88k miles, I have my current belt checked frequently.
On the tranny... It seems they kept the 4EAT from the SG generation clear through 2013? Were any upgrades done to it through those years?
I've been waiting for them to put something like VW's DSG gearbox (dual sequential manual that has an "automatic" mode) in a forester, offering an STI version in the US but it seems Fuji thinks Americans only care about OHV lanes, safety and kids. I want safety, kids and 0-60 < 5 seconds. If I only cared about safety and carpooling why the would I even bother with an XT?
How's the CVT? Has anyone here driven one as well as VW's DSG?