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  • sdufordsduford Member Posts: 577
    Photo link not working...
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    There's a trick to linking to Imagestation images. At the least, you can provide the link to the album which will allow us to view it.

    -Brian
  • joybelljoybell Member Posts: 275
    http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2130329967&idx- =1
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Now that's 4HD*!

    *4HD = 4 Hoof Drive

    Bob
  • robmax97robmax97 Member Posts: 1
    Any rumours about Outback colour choices for 2006? Especially for the 2.5i, 2.5i Limited and 3.0R models. The two tone effect is fairly outdated. A proper aftermarket paint job (i.e. painting cladding and bumpers off the car)is not likely to be an economical option.
  • rallyealrallyeal Member Posts: 1
    I live in Guelph,On, and was wondering if anyone
    has knowledge as to why the former Sube dealer in
    my city had their distribution licence cancelled/
    annulled,as a dealer.
    As a prospective buyer of an Impreza wagon,I
    guess my nearest option would be the K-W dealer.
    Can someone indicate the quality of service I can
    expect at this dealer?
    Also,people check out consumer reports mag initial quality reports on the freebie part of their site-where Subaru ranks numero uno-blowing
    away Lexus et al.........
    Thanks guys
  • sibbaldsibbald Member Posts: 106
    Being on the West Coast I can't help you with your question but I too was impressed with the April Consumer Reports. This issue had Subaru rated highly in several sections but we should remember that 2004 was the fifth production year for the same model run. Reading the other Subie sites at Edmunds regarding the 2005 model year has me a little worried that they will not do as well next year.

    Cheers, Tom
  • canpaulcanpaul Member Posts: 10
    We bought our Legacy at the Kitchener dealership in 1999 and have had it in for service a few times. I don't think they are dishonest, but their attention to detail seems to leave something to be desired. We complained about a clicking noise from the brakes. They said the friction materials were fine, and serviced the brakes. Well before we got home (about 1 hr), they were clicking again. Since it was not that big a deal, we left it until we had another reason to go there. I think on the 4th visit,over the course of 3+ years when I again mentioned the problem they offered to service them for free with a new lubricant, and they were then quite. For the 48 K service I had done some of the items, specifically a synthetic oil change, so I asked them not to change the oil. They did, with regular dino oil, as indicated on the invoice. They offered me a free synthetic change on my next visit. On one visit I asked them to switch my tires from my winters to summers. They charged me for a rotation, but my summers were still in the trunk and back seat. They did quickly diagnose a faulty CEL as being a knock sensor though. Pay attention to the WO both before it goes into the bay, and when you pick up the car.
  • pon1pon1 Member Posts: 196
    Just back from a 3000 km road trip in the FXT, from Calgary to Tofino and Ucluelet on the BC Pacific Coast (rainforest, gray whales, storm watching, etc).

    We were passed by two red XTs on the way out to Banff, and then no more XT sightings for the rest of the trip. There were tons of N/A Foresters out on the coast coast (some rentals), plus a host of other subies of various ages. I'd estimate up to 10% of all vehicles we saw on some days were Subies. Coming back to Alberta, where a 3/4 ton truck is considered just about adequate was a bit of a shock.

    28 mpg was our best, taking it easy over the mountains (National Park highways = 90km/h).....

    JP
  • ozman62ozman62 Member Posts: 229
    I'm seeing quite a few XTs around Cowtown these days, too. I guess the secret's out :D
    Owen
  • pon1pon1 Member Posts: 196
    Posted on another site was a report tha 04 FXTs are still available at some dealers in Canada and carry a $4200 incentive. If you can swing invoice, that's over $7000 off list. How can these amzing vehicles not sell at this price????

    JP
  • sdufordsduford Member Posts: 577
    I think the majority of people who are looking at the Forester are looking for an affordable, practical, dependable, no-nonsense vehicle.

    They are not interested in the awesome power of the FXT. But for those who are, it's the ultimate sleeper!

    Sly
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Well, in the USA, Subaru just had their best sales month ever. I think the lineup is great and they finally caved in and offered incentives.

    So don't be surprised if SoC reports record sales next month...

    -juice
  • rkrurkru Member Posts: 16
    Saw an ad in the local newspaper claiming a huge Subaru sale: limited time & limited stock. Have been thinking about an OB for awhile & decided to go down for a look. Salesman responded with what sale? Does anyone know if SoC is starting to deal? Am located in Vancouver
  • sdufordsduford Member Posts: 577
    I was at my dealer today and they told me they were only getting 4 Tribecas between now and Decmber 31st. Apparently it is the same for all Canadian dealers.
  • peentoopeentoo Member Posts: 1
    All, I am an Subaru newbie and have been convinced that the Forester is my best bet for what I am looking for. I really need this ASAP and was wondering a few things. Does anyone know if any 2004 are kicking around this late into the next season. Can anyone give me the Candian price breakdown for the 2005 ie invoice price vs MSRP. What about the LL Bean edition?

    Also has anyone ever used APA to get a quote? Is it worth it? Was it the lowest.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
  • mark28mark28 Member Posts: 8
    Hi guys, I may have missed it in previous posts but What reliable dealer is there (only 2 I think?) in Calgary to buy a Subaru and where to have it serviced (not always the same place).

    thanks
    mark
  • rkrurkru Member Posts: 16
    Was at a Vancouver area dealer today (am buying a VDC). he has 2 tribecas on the lot & 1 in the show room. Claims he's sold 11 of them already. They are quiet big, lots of rear leg room. Would be very comfortable for long hauls i would guess.
  • ozman62ozman62 Member Posts: 229
    Mark, I have had pretty good luck with Subaru of Calgary. We bought my wifes' TS wagon there, the sales experience was pretty decent. I do most of my own maintenance, but the times I have had service work done there, it has been satisfactory, but not awesome by any means. Hope this helps.
    Owen
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Seems to be off to a good start. My local dealer had sold 11 also, and that was the 3rd day after they'd arrived!

    -juice
  • pon1pon1 Member Posts: 196
    Seconded hugely re: Sub Calgary. I really like dealing with Terry Bharti, he's been there forever and is a genuine, no BS kind of guy. So is Jack, the sales manager. As for servicing, great so far (5 years) if a little pricey, maybe it's the effect of a joint dealership with Jaguar. There is an independent Subaru specialist in Calgary (Allmakes? Allsubaru? something like that). I have heard they are good but I dont have any experience with them.

    JP
  • rkrurkru Member Posts: 16
    I'm in the process of buying a 05 VDC & went through Cars at Cost. On the outbacks, the markup is about 10%, so the dealer then adds a markup of about $1,200 to the invoice price. He's currently trying to find me my colour: Monotone Gold. My deal was a bit more complicated as I was trading in a car (low mileage but some scratches) and we settle on less than I wanted but well up from what was originally offered. Will sign once I get a delivery confirmation as I think the deal is fair. I went in prepared which helped.

    Don't know anything about APA
  • luck11luck11 Member Posts: 425
    See my post in the 05 OB and Legacy thread.

    Essentially, mid-prodn design change means early buyers have to pay a premium to change their cabin air filtres.....

    luck11, "Subaru Legacy/Outback 2005+" #8921, 27 Apr 2006 7:39 am
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    I just bought a used 03 Legacy GT. The driver side floor mat hook is broken right out of the base. I noticed that when I exit the car, its hard not to push on the mat with your foot. I phoned the dealer and was told they would sell me a replacement for a few bucks. Apparently, it fastens to the seat bolts. Anyone else tried this? How well does it work? How easy is it to do? I'm not worried about the cost - just don't want to spend an hour driving to the dealer and 1/2 hr installing if its not a good solution.

    Also, any advice on where to get accessories? The dealer has some rubber mats but says they are not exact fit. I'd rather get a custom fit for rubber ones. Has anyone tried buying accessories online like subarupartsmall.com? I'm thinking of getting a spoiler with matching paint.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    The hook is fragile, mine broke long ago, and a friend that owns a Legacy GT has the same thing happen to him. :sick:

    -juice
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    Hi Juice. Good to know that I'm not alone. I've ordered the hook and will report back how it went.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I never replaced mine. How much was it?

    Let me know if you think it'll hold up.

    -juice
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    I ordered it on 22July but no call yet. It sounded like it was going to be under $10 CAD. I'll let you know how things look when I receive it.
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    It came in on Aug 2nd. I finally got around to installing it. Centaur Subaru of Calgary gave it to me free of charge although there is noramlly a cost. There were no instructions with it. It just fastens onto the seat bolt. Easy to do yourself. At first, it didn't look like it would line up properly but it does hold the mat mat in place.">
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    I am looking for winter tires. I currently have P205/55/R16 on my 03Legacy GT. The APA site says I should go with a minus conversion for winter. The wheel is smaller but the tire diameter larger with this type of conversion. Does anyone know what Subaru recommends and how I can find the correct conversion? A local tire dealer wants to sell me Toyo G02+ which seem a good compromise between ice/snow/pavement. I'm also looking at Michelin Pilot Alpins. The Blizzak Revo is not so good on the pavement according to my research so far.
  • bigbadboss101bigbadboss101 Member Posts: 54
    Go to either www.tirerack.com, or www.tiretrend.com. You can put in your car, and it gives you the stardard OEM wheel size, or comparable options. A 15" would probably be in the 60's series.

    From what I have seen and read the Michelin X-ice seems to be good, as is the Revo. Nokian is a good choice, and Hankook, Kumho for lower cost yet good tires.

    I am looking myself.
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    Thanks bigbad. It comes up with a P225/45/17. I think this makes sense. Smaller rim larger tire. I don't know if that size tire fits on a 15" rim.
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    That is a 17inch tire not 15 when they say one size smaller they mean a 15inch tire on a 15 inch rim.

    Cheers Pat.
  • 03leggt03leggt Member Posts: 7
    You are right hondafriek. I got confused. I need a smaller rim with higher profile. Here is what the APA site says...
    "The owners of cars equipped with low profile tires should definitely consider switching to higher profile winter tires mounted on wheels of a smaller diameter. Low profile winter tires are less effective and tend to facilitate the accumulation of snow within the wheels. For more information on downsizing the wheels on your vehicle, check the section about minus one and minus two conversions in this guide."

    My Subaru manual says I should not change from the factory size so I better just find an exact fit winter rim and tires as per the door sticker.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yeah, the smaller rims might not clear the brake calipers.

    -juice
  • utellmeutellme Member Posts: 2
    Why is there no posts since 2006.
    I have a Justy,Impreza & a Legacy.That's how much I like
    Subaru's. 89 Justy is a little rusty but still running.
    Same with the 93 Impreza which has over 400,000km.
    Just bought a 90 Legacy,little rusty with 246,000km.
    U just can't kill the engines if U keep good Synthetic
    Oil in them.
  • subarugirl555subarugirl555 Member Posts: 4
    Our dealer has sold a ton of cars to Canadian clients. They were saying they saved between $7,000 and $20,000 depending on the model. If you guys need any help getting a new subaru let me know...you can also check out my blog on Carspace. I'd love to help! :D
  • downeastdavedowneastdave Member Posts: 1
    Hi
    I'm a new owner of a '91 Justy which has required some work to get rolling. I'm currently in need of a brake drum as mine is ruined. The car is a 4WD GL, standard trans. and the drum has a splined hub which slides onto the drive shaft. The center spacer and washer are missing as well.
  • utellmeutellme Member Posts: 2
    Hi Karen,tried 2 of my Canadian Suppliers but have none on hand.None even listed on
    model search. Brake disc but no drums, I assume U tried the Dealers.What Province
    are U located in. I have one more source,trying to reach them by the wknd. Will get
    back to U. Have a Happy New Year. :cry::cry:
  • nes2nes2 Member Posts: 14
    How come we cant get the legacy wagon - it looks awesome and way cooler than the outback?
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Because only 3 of us care.

    Don't look at me - we had an 02 Legacy wagon. We were the only ones.

    In the US, image is everything, and right now crossovers are hot, wagons are not.
  • gerryandergerryander Member Posts: 2
    Hi folks, can anyone tell me where the single hose fitting protruding from
    the bottom of my ECS canister connects to? I just discovered today that it
    has been disconnected but I can't seem to find where to recconnect it,any
    advice would be greatly appreciated,thanks.
  • gerryandergerryander Member Posts: 2
    Hi folks, can anyone tell me where the single hose fitting protruding from
    the bottom of my ECS canister connects to? I just discovered today that it
    has been disconnected but I can't seem to find where to recconnect it,any
    advice would be greatly appreciated,thanks.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Wow, that's pretty specific. Not a whole lot of Subaru Crew members here still own Loyales. My cousin had one but sold it in 2004.

    Here's a suggestion from left field - search for the part on-line, then look to see if there are any images that might show where it should go.
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