Goggs Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hello everyone, I am in the market for a new car and have been driving a lot of V-6 sedans. I got to drive a 3.6R yesterday and really enjoyed it. The issue is I got home and started reading about the car online and there were two issues that concerned me: - Steering wheel shimmy - Transmission issues Reliability is a big deal to me and the last thing I want in a new car is to be taking it back to the dealer for warranty work. Can any 3.6R owners speak to the validity of these issues? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Steering wheel shimmy problem is isolated to only some 2010 & 2011 Legacy's. I haven't really paid attention the 3.6R transmission complaints but its not transmission failures. Someone else can answer that question better for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 All I can say is, I'm coming up on a year/and just turned 10k miles on my 3.6R Limited Legacy, and I've had zero complaints. Not a single hiccup at all. I'm starting to feel that the money I spent for the extended warranty might have been better spent someplace else...but at least I have piece of mind. More so, it's a complete joy to drive! I looked around at all the $35k sedans on the market, and I couldn't come up with a better one to buy. Good luck with your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggs Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thanks for the responses guys. So I have two dealers pitted against each other and I have a fully loaded 3.6 Limited down to 29,200. Thinking I might pull the trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for the responses guys. So I have two dealers pitted against each other and I have a fully loaded 3.6 Limited down to 29,200. Thinking I might pull the trigger Shit thats good! I love the 14' 3.6R hope you do as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidal Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I just bought a 2014 3.6R two weeks ago and I have had zero steering wheel shimming. I dont know what kind of transmission issues you have but mine is butter smooth when shifting. Not like the CVT but smooth still. Honestly, I hate the CVT, it's not natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I just bought a 2014 3.6R two weeks ago and I have had zero steering wheel shimming. I dont know what kind of transmission issues you have but mine is butter smooth when shifting. Not like the CVT but smooth still. Honestly, I hate the CVT, it's not natural You're not natural. You haven't driven the 2014 Subaru Forester XT yet if you think CVT's are not "natural." FYI the CVT in the lower trim models of the 2013/14 isn't the same as the one used in the 2011 Legacy and Outback. A lot of buyers have already said they like the newer version of the CVT in the 2013 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hello everyone, I am in the market for a new car and have been driving a lot of V-6 sedans. I got to drive a 3.6R yesterday and really enjoyed it. The issue is I got home and started reading about the car online and there were two issues that concerned me: - Steering wheel shimmy - Transmission issues Reliability is a big deal to me and the last thing I want in a new car is to be taking it back to the dealer for warranty work. Can any 3.6R owners speak to the validity of these issues? Thanks in advance! 3.6R gets the 5EAT strongbox, the same gearbox that they have ran across multiple models with varied duties and it is rare for a failure. The shimmy is a minor issue and I dont think its has been reported to be an issue on the 14' BMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger357 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 i have a 2010 3.6R with 100k miles on it and i am just starting to get annoyed with my trans. It will occasionally downshift roughly when slowing down on an exit ramp after a while on the highway. It doesnt happen enough that i can replicate it. other than that, zero problems with the engine or trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 OP: 1. The 3.6R does not have a CVT. It has a 5 speed automatic with manual mode. 2. I got my 2013 in June for $1900 below invoice. Good luck! "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 How did this turn into "CVT 3.6" transmission nonsense? No one said it did, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTG Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I have a 2012 with 25K miles and zero issues. Trans is just fine and no shimmy issues at all. In the AWD Sedan market, 3.6R's value is hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroker ace Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 2013 Legacy 3.6R 27,000 miles no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggs Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 So I snatched it up. So far I love it and I think I got it for a pretty good price all things considered. Thanks for all the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 ^^^ congratulations! "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadracer Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Congrats on the purchase. My 2010 3.6 has 31k, never had a shimmy, and nor had any issues with the transmission shifting. These are good cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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