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2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
-juice
but I hated the "Outback Sport" decal on the lower rear quarterpanel.
Has anyone removed that decal?
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
http://subaru.com.au/explore/impreza/exterior.asp?item=11590
You can probably remove the decal using a hair dryer, and carefully peal the decal.
Bob
Heat it up and then use the fishing line to peel it away. Should work well.
-mike
-Dave
-juice
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
On an unrelated note, do you guys know about the AAA charge card? 5% off automatically every time you pay for gas at the pump, any brand. I just got our first statement and we saved $7. The rebate shows on your statement, not the receipt so you can actually make a little cash on your mileage expenses! Key word, little.
-juice
I have a Subaru Mastercard to get free Subaru toys. :-)
-Dennis
-juice
I am on the verge of buying a 2000 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. From the reviews in edmunds, it seems that people had mixed experiences with it. At the dealer, when the vehicle was started, water started spewing out of the exhaust outlet. The dealer claimed that the many days of rain last couple of days in Massachusetts accumulated water in the exhaust and the spewing action was normal. I am wondering what you guys think...is this a normal behaviour? Just asking as I would like to make sure I am not buying a "bad" vehicle. Thanks a lot!
I am on the verge of buying a 2000 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. From the reviews in edmunds, it seems that people had mixed experiences with it. At the dealer, when the vehicle was started, water started spewing out of the exhaust outlet. The dealer claimed that the many days of rain last couple of days in Massachusetts accumulated water in the exhaust and the spewing action was normal. I am wondering what you guys think...is this a normal behaviour? Just asking as I would like to make sure I am not buying a "bad" vehicle. Thanks a lot!
But, most of all, water vapor is a normal part of a vehicle exhaust. See here: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/catalytic-converter1.htm
-Brian
Want a nice check list?
* check if the wheel bearing are quiet (turn off radio)
* search the engine block closely for oil leaks (gaskets, seals)
* make sure the check-engine light bulb works when you insert the key, but it's not on when you operate
* sample shifting, auto or manual, for smoothness
* drive in a figure 8 pattern to see if differentials are noisy
If it passes all these tests, you should be good to go.
-juice
thanks for the advice...I have driven a figure of 8 and differential sounds fine, I have checked the engine block from the bottom and top in detail and there are no leaks....I have not checked the rest though...however, during my test drive, I notice the engine or muffler is really noisy...I guess that is the normal "problem" with all subarus?
I will be checking the other components tonight...I will let you know what I find.
thanks again!!
Maybe sample a different Subaru, see if there is a big difference.
An exhaust leak would cause a loud droning at highway speeds, so make sure you get out on the highway during your test drive.
-juice
I have test drived the vehicle and checked the things you have mentioned and the impreza outback sport is fine. Now, the salesgirl has advised me to purchase the extended warranty for this vehicle. I was rather surprised by the cost of this extended warranty and I wondering, do we really need the extended warranty? What major components of the Subaru Impreza Outback break down most of the time? And how expensive are they if they are purchased from the neighbourhood mechanic?
I have test drived the vehicle and checked the things you have mentioned and the impreza outback sport is fine. Now, the salesgirl has advised me to purchase the extended warranty for this vehicle. I was rather surprised by the cost of this extended warranty and I wondering, do we really need the extended warranty? What major components of the Subaru Impreza Outback break down most of the time? And how expensive are they if they are purchased from the neighbourhood mechanic?
They cost more with used cars.
A lot of the stuff that fails - well, it would have failed by now. If it passed all those tests, your odds are good (there is always a chance).
-juice
On a positive note, the car handled and behaved perfectly for the trip. Some cabin intrusion from road seams, but not bad considering the cars size. Good road manners, decent acceleration, comfortable steering...all good things. The OBS really is made for the twisties, though, of which the NYS Thruway has none. Long, boring drive. Surprisingly, the car doesn't get blown around too much being passed by semi's. Really handled well, so I'm pleased. I think I'll do a full review after a couple months, once I've put more mileage on it.
-Dan-
-juice
On the highway portion, which was over 400 miles straight, average of 72 mph (varied, due to break-in concerns), I averaged 34.3 mpg. Most excellent, especially coming from that Jeep GC. For around town stuff, lots of stops and starts, not really gunning it, I averaged 25.2 mpg. It's clearly over the average for this car. Just putting regular 87 octane gas in it, keeping away from hard braking and accelerating. Right now, total miles are a bit over 1300. And no, I really haven't let'er rip yet Now that it's safe, I'll see what she's made of over the next week or so and let you know.
-Dan-
Sweet mileage. You'll be happy to know mileage improves with age. Mine kept improving until about 15k, then stabilized.
-juice
The best I got with my '97 (2.2L) was 30. I guess 34 is possible with a lighter foot. ;-) Driving through NC you have to stay in the right lane if you're going 72.
I thought the seats in the '97 were very comfortable. I preferred taking the OBS over my wife's OB Ltd. on our trips from NJ to SC.
-Dennis
-Dan-
Thx
Damish - what is with that mileage? Your city MPG is beating my highway MPG. I've never broken 28 MPG.
-Dan-
-juice
You asked a bit ago if I've started pushing the engine, now that I'm past the break-in point. Not yet, except for a couple times. I think I'll start to, though. Will see what happens to the mileage then, when it starts plummeting south. And no, no modifications...I'm leasing this thing, after all. After the lease, and if I keep it, that's a different story
-Dan-
This created a 1-2 gallon air pocket in the gas tank. So, for that particular tank of gas it appeared that I got great mileage because I put in 1-2 gallons less than I could have if the car had been level. This will also make the reading for the next tankfull off in the "real bad" direction because you will start off with a "full" tank which is not really full.
A gas station with a slope? Can't say as I considered that possibility, but who knows? I'm quite sure that the stations I've been to are flat, but I'll keep it in mind. Of course, there haven't really been enough fill-ups to get a very accurate picture of the true mileage, as I'm sure you'll agree. I likely won't know enough for at least another 2-3 months. Actually, I need to fill-up again tonight or tomorrow, so I'll see how things are then. It's been mixed driving since the last fill-up, but mostly highway, so we'll see what we get. Thanks for the post.
-Dan-
-juice (in the mostly flat Mid Atlantic area)
-Dan-
-Dan-
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
She's a keeper!
-juice
-Dan-
Hmm, usually there is the e-mail of the host that acts as moderator for these topics, but I don't see one on this page.
-juice
-Dan-
Bob works on the chats, I don't think he does updates. She may now who does.
-juice