Thread: 3.0 or 3.6 Outbacks

nissan cvt the belt "pushes" the pulley not "pulls" it. this can cause the belt to flex, then it starts delaminating itself.
it cost nissan millions in recalls and warranty claims.
now they tell you cvt is to maximise the economy by making sure the rpm is maximum efficiency, end of the day its just cheaper to make a belt drive than helical cut gears.
also torque is the killer of belts so diesel motors and high weight towing is a killer.

i currently run a 3.0 legacy with 5 speed auto, if i could buy this car in manual i wouldnt hesitate to buy it.