Mark, have you looked into the newest (2007-2010) Subaru 2.5's? Things don't stay the same, and the engines are far more reliable long-term than the wbx. And the power output puts all of these other options to shame, except 1.8T and the TDIs. Yeah, I'm sure you'll point out your 'issues' with those too. But all great engines that work fantastically in the vans, otherwise why would so many be going this direction?
VWBrain@aol.com wrote: Have you checked into the head gasket problems and cracked > blocks subies have been having? ever wonder about that subie coolant > threatment that their techs call head gasket in a bottle??? How about > it being an interference motor if the timing belt or any of the idlers > stop?How about the cost of the timing belt,H2O pump, seals job on that > 2.5L? Now the old 2.2L was a better engine, as long as you don't mind > oil leaks :) I used the 1.8L I4 jetta motor myself and so far I am > happy with it, power is good gas mileage is OK but not great, motor is > just about bullet proof, I also kept the Vannie control system intact. . > later mark d |
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