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    soon2bsubeesoon2bsubee Member Posts: 137
    Here in Florida, the state police are required to roll all Azteks into the canals.
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Nope - animal cruelty.

    Those alligators couldn't survive!

    -juice
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    hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    hmmm...wonder what it would take to hijack all North America Azteks to Florida... payback for the election cluster!

    Juice: I see you in here! same time stamp!

    Cheers!
    Paul
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    francophilefrancophile Member Posts: 667
    First Fords, now Azteks. You people are incorrigible!

    As for protection, I should think a good Spaniard--such as a Seat--would be adequate protection against an Aztek.

    As for the camping disguise, I suppose that makes the Aztek the only car that comes with a factory-equipped bag over its butt; one does wonder why they didn't just tent the whole car.

    Speaking of disguises, you know how they disguise new, as-yet unreleased cars when they're out testing them? Maybe they should sell ALL the Azteks that way.

    Oops,
    -wdb
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Hmm reminds me of an old joke about dating...

    "Did you bring a bag to put over her head?" "Yeah I brought 2, one for her and one for me, in case one of them broke!"

    -mike
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    lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Walking the dog last night, I counted 7 Soobs, including my own, in a 2 block area. But my area is sort of up and coming Baltimore blue collar-turned young artsy, with a lot of folks like me making a go of it here in the city. Kinda curious. Went back and sampled for another trait....70% of cars around the block were imports. Of those, roughly 70% were 5 speeds. Curiouser. Domestic manuals included Kirsten's Exploder Sport, another Exploder Sport, an Escort wagon, and a Cherokee.
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That's it - it's a DIAPER! Not a camping package! For when people see you and you wet yourself! :o)

    I know, easy target...

    -juice
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    Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    Not sure if this really affects your club, but don't want you to feel left out of the loop.


    Please take a look at Owner's Club Changes to offer your opinion.


    KarenS
    Host
    Owner's Clubs

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    kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Loosh,

    There are four Foresters (all S models) between my house and a block and half down my street. How's that for urban smarts?

    Ken
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    bigfrank3bigfrank3 Member Posts: 426
    I understand all Azteks are required to have "HANDICAP" plates because of the way they look.

    Frank
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    LOL!

    Man, Kate's really missing out!

    On my block, there is my Forester L, a Legacy L (they actually exist!), and an Impreza L AWD. I hadn't thought about it before, but that's a lot of Ls!

    -juice
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    hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Hi guys I have seen quite a few Azteks around Ottawa, but then Ottawa is now a high tech town so I think the ugly aztek appeals to the tech crowd, there is definitely no accounting for poor taste.
    Cheers Pat.
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    has a new Legacy L wagon. A classic Legacy L type owner—they care only about value, and nothing about cars as a rule. They used to own an old beat up Loyale. I expect their new Legacy to last them at least 10 years.

    Bob
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    drew_drew_ Member Posts: 3,382
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    soon2bsubeesoon2bsubee Member Posts: 137
    The days that they have canal cleanups are the days that the Azteks are thrown in, otherwise, the fish and gators would be confused without all the garbage to swim around...then they would need professional help for feelings of inadequacy (Gee,Doc, I feel lost.., my mom left me in this stream...)
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    barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    I originally miscounted the # of Soobs on my block. There are now 8 Soobs, broken down as follows:

    1 WRX (mine, of course)
    1 98' OB Ltd wagon(neighbor on my left)
    1 99' Forester L (neighbor on my right)
    2 92' Legacy L wagons (across the street)
    1 95' Impreza L wagon
    2 late 80's Loyale wagons

    Seattle postively swarms w/Soobs but haven't seen a whole lot of WRX's on the road yet. Seattle's only just gotten the last of the 1st allocation.

    Stephen

    PS (mercifully, very few Azteks seen on the road!)
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    The is a guy down the street who has an SVX. How could I forget that!! %-6

    Bob
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    dannykadannyka Member Posts: 115
    I got this link from someone here. Just out of curiosity, I thought I'd try to find out where the Aztek ranked. Guess what? It doesn't! Pontiac either doesn't sell any, or it doesn't want to post the number, for whatever reason. (I know they post other numbers, because the Montana shows up in the van sales area.) Does anyone have an explanation, or are they just embarrassed?


    -Dan

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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Not enough data? ;-)

    They sold how many last year? They were only at about half the original projected sales pace. The camouflage package may help!

    -juice
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    soon2bsubeesoon2bsubee Member Posts: 137
    Yeah, it will definitely help; we won't be able to see it...
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    nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    the only Azteks out there are the ones they give to the people from "Survivor". Probably had them sign a contract to make sure they actually drive them! Wonder what the resale will be????
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    barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    I was driving the WRX over to Shilshoe Marina in Ballard portion of Seattle. It was a beautiful spring evening and I wanted to see the sun set across the Sound behind the Olympic mountains. I pull up to a stop light in Ballard and a 02' OB Sport in silver pulls up next to me. I had noticed her back a ways. She had been trying to get up next to me for a couple of blocks (no, I wasn't speeding...much). Anyhow, she looks over at me and gives me a big thumbs up! I returned the gesture and couldn't stop wiping the big grin off my face. This never happened in my OB.

    Stephen
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Impreza sales up 77% in March, thanks to the WRX! Legacy and Forester sales down slightly.

    Bob

    http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010403/phtu039.html
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    subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    (I can't help but add something) - It appears that the Aztec will be the only vehicle to survive in 2020?

    Yes, on the TV show Dark Angel (remember, I have a 15 year old son), the only vehicles lurking in the mist are Aztecs.

    There are a bunch of them on the show. Do they count as sales?

    Okay, now I'll be good.

    Patti
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Well, it looks like I will never be able to view Subaru's new web site, since I can't seem to get Flash to work on my system. It seems like they're not going to offer a non-Flash site.

    Thank you Subaru web developers. :-c

    Bob
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Only Richard (the winner) got an Aztec. Well, then Rosie O'Donnell gave the others each one of their own (as punishment for losing, perhaps?). She then gave Richard a bag of rice, probably to cover his head while driving!

    Resale will drop. $1000 rebate and a free camo package drop their resale value immediately.

    Impreza sales look great. See Patti? We knew this was going to happen. In fact, the WRX is actually attracting former Legacy and Forester owners right here on the Crew. More proof that those more profitable models could use a similar power (and image) boost.

    The 236% increase in sedan sales is a little misleading, since the coupe was dropped (guess those are down 100%).

    Still, turbo = fantastic results. Any chance you could give us a hint as to what new "wagon" will appear at the NY Auto Show? :-)

    -juice
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    tincup47tincup47 Member Posts: 1,508
    According to GM's media site the Aztek had its best sales month ever, 3144 units sold. For 2001 they have sold 8,658 units. For 2000 they sold around 12000 units. The Auto Site Market report site seems to have missed the Aztek, it would be about #30 on their chart this month if it was listed.
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    That's more than my beloved Trooper... Although I'm not sure of Trooper world-wide sales figures.

    -mike
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Well, if you subtract all the ones from Dark Angel, Survivor, and the ones GM execs were forced to drive (program cars, maybe?), I bet more consumers buy Troopers.

    -juice
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    tincup47tincup47 Member Posts: 1,508
    But it takes some sting away when you realize Pontiac has over 2,500 dealers, Isuzu has about 500. I would choose the Trooper over the Aztek any day.
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    lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    My Outback needs a turbo. Bad. Will SPT offer an EJ25 package? If not, can I trade it in for a GT turbowagen?

    :)
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    bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Funny, I noticed the same thing.
    Someone should tell them that the Aztek doesn't look futuristic. A Vehicross would be a better choice. Must be their budget.
    Dennis
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    If SPT offers a turbo package for the EJ25, you will all have to line up behind me!

    Paisan: are they going to build the VX02? That made more sense to me than the coupe.

    -juice
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    tincup47tincup47 Member Posts: 1,508
    I am sure GM is paying them a large amount of money to feature the Aztek. Product placement money is very big in the entertainment industry.
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    francophilefrancophile Member Posts: 667
    Here are some pictures of my "camo" Subie. Go to this site:

    http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1562914


    Then under "Private Albums", type "francophile" (no quotes) in the "Password" box.


    Cheers,

    -wdb

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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    What, no friends? No work? No PETS? And you call yourself a Soob guy? ;-)

    Oh, that's right, the D in WDB stands for Dave. You have license not to own pets.

    IIRC, you surpassed 30mpg at one poing, even with all those bugs killing your aerodynamics! Or being killed by them, or both!

    -juice

    PS BTW, you can delete blank albums
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    francophilefrancophile Member Posts: 667
    I have those things, under different private albums :-P I'm still on the Photopoint learning curve. I thought it would look funny just to have private albums, but I guess maybe it would look better than having empty ones.

    Yes, I got 32.7 MPG from one tank. It was on my run down out of the Tetons, so it was quite literally downhill most of the way!

    Cheers,
    -wdb
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I don't mind low volume, makes for nice discounts :) The VX02 is a concept, it won't be produced. The VX's last year will be 2001, the ceramic dies are all but finished their useful life. The VX is actually hand assembled :)
    03/04 will bring the new Trooper, Isuzu DOHC V8, 3 rows of seats. Hopefully just as boxy, just as in-expensive, and maybe even IRS.

    -mike
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    bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    I was just reading about Subaru sponsoring Gary Fisher Mountain bike team. In the same article, they mentioned a future Subaru event : "the Subaru Outback Rendezvous." Does anyone know what or where this is?

    Mark
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    lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    More evidence of GM's hand: co-marketing with Buick?

    Sorry, couldn't resist ;) .

    Ed
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    bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    is some kind of gathering. They've been doing them for a few years. There should be more info on subaru.com. Good one, Ed.
    Dennis
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    They had one in Virginia a few months ago. I missed it, though.

    -juice
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    gocatzgocatz Member Posts: 12
    Hi all. Just joined you as a privileged owner of a Subaru! Although I was pretty convinced I was going with Subaru, these boards helped nail my decision (in addition to a test drive of the WRX!!!).

    Anyway, looking forward to many years (and miles) and Subaru fun.
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    yellowbikedonyellowbikedon Member Posts: 228
    Welcome aboard, Matt!

    What model Subaru did you purchase?

    Don
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    gocatzgocatz Member Posts: 12
    Thanks, Don.

    Believe it or not, the dealer had a blue WRX on the lot that was ordered, but never picked up. Good luck...for once.

    Matt
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    barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    Welcome. Let me know how you like your WRX. I've had my silver 5spd wagon for a week now and 440 miles. I love it so far but can't wait to pass the magic 1000 mile break-in mark!

    Stephen
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Congrats, Matt. Time to update the profile.

    Did you keep the Cougar or trade it in? Too bad Mercury cancelled the Cougar S.

    -juice
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    subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    Welcome! We all look forward to you sharing your WRX experiences with us.

    Patti
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    subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    Okay - What I've been told - so far:

    All 2K2 Impreza WRX line will be there

    All model lines will be represented

    There will be a rally car there

    There will be information about the "marketing efforts" related to motor sports

    I'll post if I hear anything else.

    Patti
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    That's strange cause someone posted about an annoucement of a new wagon? Go figure.

    -mike
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