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..Mike
..Mike
If you share photos, I'll be happy to post them.
If you're frying rock, guess who's coming for dinner?
Mike: true story - I once wrote "Grammer" on the front cover of my Grammar book. The teacher almost had me for lunch!
Time for some news. Subaru sales are up 13.5% this year (through August).
Also, I saw a photo of the Aztec interior in Automotive News. Almost as scary as the outside. I hate the eyeball vents, and those cheap gray buttons are everywhere!
More on the Aztec, for Kate: Rosie O'Donnell bought 5 Aztecs for each of the survivors that didn't win the million, as well as one for herself. She also bought a bag of rice for Richard Hatch, who got the million and an Aztec for winning.
I wonder what he'll be using that bag for...?
-juice
Patti: please congratulate Sheila Galluci-Davis, VP of SoA, for being recognized by Automotive News as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry.
-juice
Are the looking for a DBA? I'm not cheap but can be bought!!!
See Y'all next week folks I'm off on a four day beach side camping trip. About 20kms south of Stockton. No soft-roading unfortunately. If you are all good while I'm away I might post some pics.
Gus
A bit more horsepower is nice, but have you checked those prices on the gas pumps recently?
I still want to know the towing capacity of the H6, I'd imagine it to be similar to the current vehicles cause I think the chassis limits the towing more than the engine.
-mike
checked those prices on the gas pumps recently?
You bet I have! My 2.5RS runs better on premium, so premium it gets. If you drive 15,000 miles per year (I do) and get an overall 22MPG (I do) and premium is 14 cents per gallon more than regular (it is), then you'll pay $95 more per year to use premium.
That's chump change to me.
-Colin
-- ash
And now it will be 24 BMWs. And one Scoob.
I NEED SCOOBY CLOTHES. I got a hat (Thanks, darlene and Juice), but some kind of cool T-shirt or other shirt would be great. ANY IDEAS?
Barry: premium isn't *required*, though.
It's the same with my wife's car, which runs fine on 87 octane. We actually got clogged fuel injectors running on premium! Doh!
Colin makes a good point. Fuel is still only a fraction of the overall operating costs.
That's right, though, he's an oil man! It's a conspiracy! )
paisan: I'm also interested in tow ratings, but my guess is it'll stay the same since they're pretty conservative. The 2001 has bigger brakes, though, so that plus the H6 could probably handle more.
Loosh: yes, plenty. You could call Garry Grimes and try to get an SCOA T-shirt, or Jeff from i Club who printed T-shirts and sells them to the boys from the Mid Atlantic region (sorry, no # or e-mail - Mike?).
If all else fails, Subaru now carries a full line of clothing. Retail prices are a bit high, but e-mail Darlene for a quote on a few items. They have T-shirts, polo shirts, fleece jackets, oxfords, you name it.
Finally, you could always hit the LL Bean store at Tysons and pick something up there. That's kind of an inside thing, but they'll get it.
-juice
PS If you want to swing by, you can also borrow my Subaru fanny-pack (I had it at the Rocks) and my Subaru Outback Koala bear (both from the Subaru catalog)
Will touch base with you, Patti, re the rest of the story. Thanks again - you're restoring my faith in Subaru and that goes a long way towards developing repeat ownership.
Scooby clothes? I bought a Subaru World Rally Team cap and polarfleece jacket from the UK. Visit their store at http://www.swrt.com. A bit pricey with shipping to the US, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only one in my neighborhood with them. The cap is a bit snug and looks more like a cricket cap than a baseball cap. The fleece jacket is great - lined to block wind and with a little reflectorized stripe across the chest below the SWRT logo. I probably should've waited till I went to the UK to get them, but I wasn't sure I was definitely going until a couple of weeks ago. I'd love to have a SWRT window decal - the cling type like the old "Fahrvergnugen" they stuck in the window of my Jetta.
Now I have to sort out the logistics of going to Road Atlanta!
Ed
..Mike
..Mike
That plus plenty of not-so-subtle SPT stickers. And each one adds at least 5 horsepower!
Heck, come to think of it, I have a HUGE "Subaru - the Beauty of All Wheel Drive" poster, about the size of your rear hatch, if you really want to make an impression!
-juice
PS OK, no jokes about my obsessive compulsiveness!
Is anyone actually surprised?
-juice
..Mike
..Mike
-juice
Mike-
Sold, that sounds like a kewl shirt anyway, even if oct 21 is too cold for a T-Shirt. How do you want to hook up? Never mind, we'll swap mail addresses and I'll send you a check. Email me.
We don't need no steenkeeng subie clothes!
[whips out car keys]
[whips Bimmers on track]
Beat their butts on the track, that'll take care of any perceived clothing deficiencies :-)
Best,
WDB
The thing that eliminated any chance of considering the Maxima is that they apparently don't build cars to order, and it's virtually impossible to get an SE with TC without being forced to buy every other option pack. This puts the sticker near $30k.
But there's no point in discussing or arguing about Maximas when we all love Subarus on this board. Besides, the last guy who called himself "Juice" ended up killing people when he got argumentative. Your nickname is almost synonymous with "Ripper" or "Strangler" in that regard.
Lucien: The more Sube stuff you wear, the sillier you will seem to the BMW-driving RWD purists. You'll look like Spike Lee at a Knicks-Lakers game in L.A. to them. If you're outnumbered 24-to-1, let your driving do the talking, especially if the track gets wet.
Juice - the OBX photos are great. Thanks for sharing those. I'll look for your green Forester next time I'm down there. My wife & I can usually make it from S. PA in about 7 or 8 hr.
At this time I'm leaning toward the H6 because even with the extra weight it should get better MPG than the SUV hog I'm driving now. The 8/18 Canadian Driver article says premium is recommended (as Juice noted.)but that the H6 will run on regular losing 5 HP down to 207(What about torque & MPG?).
The H4 would be better for purely mileage & gas cost benefits.
The L.L. Bean is kind of a sleeper deal but I don't want to be the company's billboard, as talked about previously.
Will watch for more H6 info. Thanks again.
Don't rule out the L.L. Bean model. From everything I've been told here on this board (Patti, Mike Smith) and from my local dealer who's driven the wagon, the identification with L.L. Bean is very tastefully done. If these sourses are correct (and they usually are), you won't be a company billboard!
Now, for the exclaimer!!! I've placed an order for a white one. I think the model is a real value.
Don
..Mike
WDB: no Soob paraphernalia? That's because you moved away from our coast! Looks like we have an East Coast/West Coast rivalry going?
Oh c'mon, GT. I haven't resorted to violence since the old CR-V vs. Forester threads!
Kidding, folks.
Tom: there are rumors of the next Impreza having VVT and 185hp for its 2.5l. If the base Outbacks get that engine, you may find the H4 adequate. But that would be the 2002 models, possibly later.
Patti: yes, please, we all want that engine I'm sure! Also make sure it runs on 87 octane for us poor folk!
Back to Tom: if it loses 5hp at very high rpm, it'll probably lose a bit less torque at 4400rpm, maybe 2-3 lb-ft. Mileage ought to be similar, 87 octane doesn't contain any less energy than 93, it's just less prone to pre-detonation.
I hope to try one out soon, and if I do I'll certainly post a full review of the H6!
-juice
-Frank P.
Stephen
..Mike
..Mike
Allright, no more heated seats talk, or I'll have to call Darlene to see if I can retrofit...
Boy, it never ends does it?
-juice
Juice- I'm just happy I found a use for heated seats since Atlanta isn't exactly in the snow belt.
-Frank P.
tincup: too late, I beat you to it. A 18mm rear anti-sway bar is in the mail.
I'm always open for suggestions, though!
-juice
Note however, it can be difficult for me to "handle" each concern sent to me. I can make sure that the right folks get involved with your issues, but please, call the 800 number to get a case started (1-800-SUBARU3). The Reps. are great and really want to help. They will need to know what your dealer has said, so have the dealer check out any concerns first or during the problem.
This has turned out to be one of my most rewarding and fun aspects of working at Subaru. I do not want to let ANYONE down, but, I may need some help from you.
You may hear the term "The Subaru Difference" coming from your dealers and others in the near future. We are very committed to your satisfaction and have a lot in the works to help make your experience better.
I hope to continue to satisfy everyone of you here, because you really are important to us. Sometimes, though, I know it is not enough. Bear with us through this process and I think you'll end up okay!!
Nice lobby, BTW, and pretty good pie over at King of Pizza, at least as far as by-the-slice goes.
Bob
Juice - You have let me down! No heated seats? Man, what the heck are you thinking about? They're the best thing since sliced bread. An absolute "gotta have". Get on the stick bud! Man, it's like finding out Superman doesn't have X-ray vision )
Frank
Hop over to Mods to talk about the shifter.
X-ray vision? I'd settle for Lasik so I can get rid of these contacts!
It's almost a shame Sandy is so reliable. Almost.
-juice
Also, here's another about Edmunds teaming up with Sprint: http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/about/press/edmundsandsprint.html
Both look promising! Enjoy!
BTW, the article mentioned that Subaru believes that the H6 engine is as smooth as the BMW I6 engine. I think that would actually be a fair statement, although the I6 just feels and sounds different.
Drew/aling
Townhall Community Leader/Vans Conference
Boxers usually growl, in-line 6's tend to be smooth and quiet (though there are packaging trade-offs). We'll see.
-juice