In a message dated 3/23/2010 9:43:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
tdiguru@westyventures.com writes:

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?

well Karl seeing as we work on these and at this time have 2 foresters with
 blown turbos sitting here with just over 100K on them, I have to say
yes.They  have made them even more expensive and harder to work on.Variable cams
now.  I am not sold on having a lot of power, just seems to cause more
problems. I am not sold on the 1.8T motors and I have no problems with the TDI
except for costs.  I think a lot of people just want more power and don't
think ahead too far.  Hope you are doing well, How is kelly?   later  mark d