No replacement for displacement.

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    Just picked up a lightly used 2009 Legacy 3.0R Sedan. NICE motor. Very smooth. Flat 6 > Flat 4.

    That is all.
     
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    Actually, one more thing: Does anybody know of any quirks I should keep an eye on with the 3.0?
     
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    SRT4 > *
     
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    Pics or it didn't happen ;)
     
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    The 3.0 is bulletproof, count yourself lucky you didnt hold on for the 3.6. Subaru cant design a head gasket for the life of them. Lucky We know how to fix it right.
     
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    Of course... I'll see if I can snap some tomorrow or Wed. :p

    I do like the linearity of the motor. It's very smooooth. The transmission modes are...interesting. "Intelligent" mode is basically "I'll shift when I finish my beer" mode. Sport# is pretty sweet. The difference makes pressing the S# button while passing on the highway pretty fun. It pulls really well at speed.
     
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    That's what I've heard. The 3.0 is apparently super reliable. Timing chain, very well balanced, no head gasket issues.

    The 2005-2009 looks a lot better than the current gen too.
     
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