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My prior everyday transportation had been a Ford F150 pickup truck and for me the Outback feels like a Ferrari! :shades: (disclaimer: I've never driven a Ferrari). I am able to corner with such confidence and the ride is very smooth. I think the acceleration is just fine: I've found you just can't mash the pedal- you have to roll your foot on it.
I'm having big fun taking the long way to and from work and I can't wait to take it up to the snow this weekend. My Ford had 4wd and with studded tires and sandbags to weight the back, I could go anywhere in the snow. I'm hoping I won't need to get special tires for the Subaru, but we'll see.
Joe
That said, a new OB XT woudl certainly be a more dependable choice and more nimble car than the A6 Avant. If one needs to drive long highway distances or carry more than 2 adults, the Avant might be a better choice. If you are on windy backroads or don't like visiting mechanics, the OB would seem to be a better choice.
While the Sportcombi, along with the OB XT. may be the perfect concept, GM has tainted my beloved Saab brand.
-juice
That would address all 3 of your complaints.
-juice
My concern would be why did the original owner get rid of it so soon? Was there a rattle that drove him/her crazy?
Just make sure to get a long (I mean long) test drive. Get out on the highway, turn the radio off completely.
-juice
My concern would be why did the original owner get rid of it so soon?4k miles?
My concern would be why did the original owner get rid of it so soon? Was there a rattle that drove him/her crazy?
juice,
It could have been something personal: A friend of mine bought a new Cadillac with 400 miles because the owner who had been given the car by his father discovered he was too fat to fit comfortably behind the wheel.
Dave
-juice
Two questions:
1) Any significant differences between the 2006 and 2007 2.5i models in general (beyond those already noted), and,
2) What would be a reasonable discount to expect on a new, but one-model-year old vehicle such as this?
Thanks in advance, and happy turkey day!
Ken in (temporarily dry) Seattle (glub, glub)
The main difference is the radio aux-in jack new for the 07 model. If she wants to use an iPod or other device with clean sound, it may be a factor.
Edit: one other thing -- there will be a significant refresh for the 08 models that might be worth waiting for.
In my opinion, the aux jack is probably the most significant difference between the 06/07 non-aspirated Limiteds, unless of course you really prefer one of the color combinations from '06 that were dropped for '07.
-juice
-mike
Ken
Pre-wired for optional Remote Start
DRL daytime running light 'on' indicator
new interior cloth colors: Charcoal Tweed or Warm Ivory Tweed
Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS on all models except Basic 2.5i model.
CD now plays MP3, all models
iPod center console auxilliary plug, all models
pre-wired for XM Satellite radio, all models
SRSLabs WOW stereo system (Limited & above)
She's looking to buy in spring, and by then we may have an idea of what the '08 lineup will be for the US, and the '08s will be on sale in what, May or June 2007 anyway? If '08 doesn't offer a MT OB Ltd, she could get a great deal on a non-Ltd. '07 or find a slightly used Ltd '06 that suits here needs (should be able to find a nice used one fairly easily in the Seattle area, since there are so many on the road). I'll buck the trend and say wait for '08 model, since that's when she's looking to purchase anyway. If she waits just six months from now, she can get a 2-year-newer car with a new, slightly sleeker bodystyle and what should be some nice feature upgrades. Newer model=better resale, and she'll feel like she has a brand new car longer. All the mechanicals for '08 are proven, so there's little risk.
If you're interested in what the '08 Outback will look like, it's been on sale in Japan & Europe already. Here it is on the Subaru UK site:
http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/subaru_co_uk.nsf/LiveByRef/PMAS-6UPKWQ?OpenDoc- - ument
Next up: buying a car, so we have flexibility with my 16 year old. Will probably go Subaru, again. He's an obsessed skier and nithing better up here than the Subie for a teen driver. OB Sport, Legacy GT...we'll see, If he ultimately gets my wife's Forester, then she'll more than likely get another Subaru.
Thanks all, for advice. Best board on Edmunds.
Peace.
Craig
Peace.
-mike
I have the all-black leather interior in my 05 XT, with no additional window tint, and it's not nearly as bad as I feared. It cools down just fine in the summer, and AC has more than enough power. If you get the cloth interior, it would be even better than my leather I'm sure.
I think it helps that I have the light gold exterior. My previous Outback had a dark exterior with the light interior, and I can't say it was any cooler -- the dark paint on the old car may have had more impact on heat than the dark interior on the new one.
In 05, Subaru did offer tinted rear windows as a "port" option (Outback is classified as truck, BTW). I saw a few Outbacks on the lot with this. Not sure if it's still available or not. But being a port option, it was simply a high quality aftermarket film -- not dark glass. So you could get the same effect by having tint installed -- just pick a good shop. It's actually easier to install tint on Subarus with the frameless windows.
I contemplated getting tint for my 05 XT, but since heat hasn't really been an issue I have not done it.
With the exchange rate factored in, in US that would be around $53,000 (!) I know UK has high taxes and probably extra taxes for emissions, but come on - $53K for a Subie??? Doesn't seem right to me, am I missing something here?
Congrats on the A6.
-juice
Krzys
you want an example of outrageous taxes, go to Hong Kong, 100% tax on cars, they don't want any on teh road and when you consider they probably have more Rollers, big Mercs per capita than most other places in the world, you wonder where all that $$ is coming from!
Thanks,
John
I got an email message from the wagon Administrator saying a post had been removed when I mentioned that forum previously.
It seems to vary by Moderator - other forums here seem to care less as long as they are getting traffic. So beware about linking to another forum, even if it would make this one better.....
The mirrors do make a whistling noise, but you'd know that if you heard it, and would generally only hear it with the windows down. The only other thing to check is to flip/pivot the mirrors inward, and see if there are any loose stickers or labels in that pivot hinge joint. To clarify, I am talking about flipping the whole mirror housing inward, not the glass. On numerous Subarus, a small sticker in that area has acted like a reed in the wind. If you see a loose/peeling sticker there, remove it and see if the noise goes away.
If it's not the rack or mirrors and/or not wind related, I would suspect the tires. The RE-92A on the Outbacks emit a faint humming/groaining sound on certain concrete highway surfaces. It's not tread noise, it's actually the tire casing resonating. It comes and goes. You can gently tap any of the tires with a hammer (hammer head in your hand, handle end to the tire) to hear this particular noise.
Good luck!
Craig
Thanks again! you stopped me from damaging my rear cup holder.
John
PS - Anyone else struggle with their vents breaking clips, causing majorly annoying rattles? Gone through 3 vent clips in 35K miles...
As for the sound, stop listening for it. It will be amazing to you how it stops bothering you. :P
-mike
Doug
Let me know if you find any solutions, and I'll do likewise.
Doug
Here's an example from my previous 02 Outback, which needed this adjustment (back door):
http://members.cox.net/craig.hunter/window/images/img_06_01.jpg
It could also be the mirror gusset, which has adjustments too, or can be replaced cheaply. However, you made it sound like it was coming from a higher location than that. With noises, it's important to differentiate between the location of the source and the location of a "fix". Long term, you want to eliminate the source!
Doug
I'm convinced there's no such thing. We now use dedicated snows, even on our Subarus.
There is one all-season passenger tire that has the "mountain/snowflake" severe duty snow rating. The nokian WR is not sold mail-order but there are many dealers throughout New England.
I echo the sentiments that an all-season is really a compromise tire...especially for the winter. Go for a summer or all season that is has good dry and wet rating, then a true winter tire (snow flake on sidewall) for winter.
Cheers.
-mike