I am looking to replace my wife's 2000 Avalon XLS (161,000 mi.)  The car spent it's first few years in Chicago and will be replaced due to rust issues in the rear.  Otherwise the car is in great shape, is reliable, and easy to maintain.  I am looking for an AWD alternative with comparable reliability.  I am mostly a Toyota customer (also own 92 LS400, 03 Tacoma, & 06 Tundra).  I had narrowed my search to 2GR-FE powered AWD Toyota's (2010-2015ish) or a 2013/2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R (was entertaining GX470 for ultimate reliability, but you lose 6 MPG).  I had decided to go with the 3.6R Outback and then saw your video highlighting 3 Subarus 08/27/23.  You have given me second thoughts.  I had made the decision to go EZ36 over the 2GR-FE because of the leaks that develop with age around where the head, block, and timing cover meet.  The engine must come out from bottom to remove the chain cover on the Toyotas correct?  I don't have a lift :(.  As I understand it you can fix problems with a EZ36 inside the car.  As you and I have basically the same outlook on vehicles, I am writing to ask you to speak a little more about why you dislike the EZ36 so much. 

Thank you kindly and keep on telling the truth,

Patrick

P.S. I have a few Toyotas, but my actual daily is a 2009 Outback XT, so I am not new to Subarus either