I've never been a 270 fan but lots of my friends are. I wouldn't consider myself a 270 hater however. I don't see it going anywhere. The 6.5 marketing campaign is real these days.
I've had 2 Outbacks and 2 Foresters. Ran several up to 275k miles. Pre2011 had to replace headgaskets around 150-170k and then good to go. Best vehicles in the snow I have ever experienced. Live at 8500' in Colorado.