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I'm less pleased with fuel consumption - 28.9 mpg average for 612 mi. of exclusively highway travel. Yes , it is consistent with its EPA rating but I've never had a vehicle that did not better the EPA highway rating in similar conditions. Our bigger, heavier and considerably more powerful Acura TL has yielded 31 mpg under less ideal conditions even though it has an automatic transmission. Apparently AWD adds significant losses. I'll rationalize that the saved cost of a dog-sitter more than pays for the gas.
I used to pull 30-35 mpg with my significantly heavier (3600lbs) SVX with AT and H6 3.3L 250hp engine on the highway. That car also turned 4700 rpms as 145mph.
-mike
Of course that's just speculation right?
Current mileage after 8000 miles on my Impreza wagon is 29.5mpg. It climbed a tick or two from when I got it. I'm sure if I stuck closer to the 65mph limit, I'd break 30mpg, but I usually like to cruise at 75 - 80...
Total cost of a fillup at the current rate of $3.09/g is about 41 bucks and that gets me 400 miles. Not bad considering it's 4 season utilities. :shades:
-mike
Pretty stable at high speeds? For such a big car (I believe that car weighed in at around 3100lbs), I'd be curious how well it compared to cars like a C4, Supra, 300Z or others like it from that era. Never heard much about the SVX when it came out other than how expensive they were for a Subie.
Sorry, drifting off topic...
I may do a project track car with a 5MT or 6MT in an SVX one day.
-mike
Is this normal?
Thanks in advance
Oh and she's currently pulling a consistant 31mpg (80%HW) which I am ecstatic about.
-mike
She was choosing between a Forester and a Camry. She test drove the Camry in pouring rain, and ended up buying the Forester.
Interesting. My dad had a Camry for a while but I had a Forester at the time. I really thought she was going to buy the Toyota, too.
The undercoating is also nicked, has anyone out there had the same problem?
Man, I knew they used tons of salt, but gravel too?
I visited Taos a while back and they just used sand, basically. It worked, too.
Thanks!
David
Can anyone who uses the crossbars comment on them? Do they whistle? Throb? Hum? Oscillate? Is it truly noticeable/annoying (subjective, I know)?
Thanks very much!
David
Can anyone tell me why the Impreza isn't a PZEV vehicle (besides the fact that it emits too much C02, that is...)? I don't think the non-PZEV rating will nix my purchase, but it might disrupt my sleep....
Thanks!
David
The stock shift throw on the 08 OBS is already drastically shorter than previous models. Drive it for a bit. I don't think you will want it any shorter. After 1000 miles or so, the linkage should be less notchy as well.
They have a whistle at around 40mph. There is no noticable noise for me at other speeds.
Since they're incredibly easy to install and remove, there's not a lot of reason to leave them on unless you just like the look. They have to hit your MPG a bit.
The undercoating is also nicked, has anyone out there had the same problem?
check NASIOC.com under the problems and maintenance forum. Lots of chat there.
If they are backwards they will whistle incessently.
I was researching 08 impreza's on nhtsa.gov and found about 10 people exhibiting
their front windshield fogging and/or film developing on it. They are claiming bad visibility especially at night. Dealer's are saying just wipe it off and that it's possibly due to the A/C unit? No fix for it yet. Anyone experiencing this issue?
If people are claiming bad visibility, they need to keep their glass clean. Ownership without maintenance is a losing game. :sick:
It's normal, though. I clean my van's windshield every couple of months. For my Miata it's more like every week or so, as convertibles get very dusty.
If thats true it is surprising. My 2000 Suby Legacy 5 speed wagon got 33 on a trip and 29 around town.
Even when hard on throttle it never got below 25 miles to gallon. But a 80 year old driver decided I didn't need it any more and ran a red light and totaled it so thats why I'm looking at the 08 Imprezas.May be I need to look for good used Legacy with stick.
Janice
Maybe you just get better numbers due to an efficient driving style.
I'd suspect you would do well with an Impreza, too.
Thanks, Janice
Hill holder on the manuals, rear disc brakes, stability control, leather wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 6CD, aux input, fog lights, and alloy wheels.
The fog lights and alloy wheels alone are worth the price of the package.
It's a great value, IMHO, no way I'd pass on it.
I must say I am thoroughly pleased with this, especially after trading in my 16mpg truck!
Jason
Janice
If, by chance you do get stuck in snow, mud, etc.; or if you do some high-performance driving, or if you race the vehicle, as leaving it "on" will hurt your lap times; you would want to disengage it, which is why the button is there. Again, check the owners manual.
http://www.sb9t.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3531
Bob
MSRP was 26,566 - It was the non premium, with a rear spoiler, s1 sports trim, auto dim mirror, and shift knob.
Invoice was 24,100.
I ended up doing 22,356 sale price with a 24k mile, 2 year maintenance warranty for oil changes, tire rotations, etc.
It was a 42 month lease, w/ 1500 down, and 272/mth payments, with a residual of %59. Also,It was a 12k per mile lease.
I think I got them pretty rock bottom on price, but would like some feedback.
So far, Im totally loving the car. The powerband starts out really low, around 2800 rpm I believe, which makes for a real fun ride.
I will report back in a week or two, once I get a better idea, but Im loving it so far.
Randy - nice price, indeed. Enjoy your WRX!
Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Kia Rondo, Kia Optima, and Hyundai Elantra. Needless to say, i did alot of looking.
I actually went into a local dealership to purchase either a Mazda 3 or Hyundai. While waiting to test drive the Mazda, i saw the Impreza in the show room.
Long story short, for the $, finance rate, saftey features, and ride - the others could not match it. I ended up paying a final sales price of $17.5K for a base with the usual stuff plus automatic transmission, tint, splash guards, mats, bumber guard. I would have loved to get the premium package vith VSC but could not afford the extra $2-3K. To be honest, if i were to add another $2K to my sales price, i would consider a different vehicle. In the end, i gave 0 down, purchased gap insurance for $500, financed for 72 months paying around $300/month. Man, i hope i can send extra $ each month to avoid paying almost $3K in finance charges!
Janice
I started to notice that the paint is very thin and comes off quickly.. I am going to speak to the dealer about it. I have a dark gray color..
Also the gas door was sticking.. a little lubricant seemed to help. Had a brake sensor trip some lights.. it was promptly handled.
I was told that I have to rotate and balance tires every second oil change.. not sure I need to do it so often.. what is your experience?
I will report back about the paint when I go in for the next oil change, three months from now.. more or less.
Sol Briks
-mike