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You gotta love how resourceful the folks here are.
100k with a ping? Wow.
-juice
Thanks for the info. I dropped Eric (@ Whitebear) an email asking what he had for LL Beans.
Paul in MN.
Also, if I accelerate relatively quickly (not drag-racing start, just a quick one) from a stop, the car accelerates slightly, hesitates for a moment, and then starts its normal acceleration.
Anyone else experience this?
Shirl
The instructions for the indash 6 Disc changer explain pretty much everything but if you need more detailed help let me know.
bit - 2001 GT Wagon
I remove the Subaru factory rack when I put the Yakima system on, and leave the racks off altogether when I know I won't be paddling for a while. Better MPG that way.
Yakima maunfactures the OEM roof attachments for Subaru, BTW.
Hope this helps,
Ed
I'm waiting on a call from CarsDirect and should hopefully make the deal later this week. Has anyone here dealt with CarsDirect? If so, what was your experience?
Anything's got to be better than dealing with a car salesman. I can't help but want to take a shower after dealing with one of those. The CarsDirect prices seem too good to be true and that's exactly what the sales manager told me. It can't hurt to take a chance.
Thanks for all the great info. Everyone on this board is great.
The next time I talk to you I should be the proud owner of a subie.
Which is right? Anyone trade in a perfectly fine 99 or 00 legacy?
Still, nothing replaces a thorough test drive.
I swapped the standard speakers for premium sound ones in my Forester. They may not be exactly the same, but for an idea of what kind of upgrade you'd be paying for, check them out side by side in this photo.
Would I buy another Subie? Definitely. My cousin saw my Forester and was pursuaded to buy an Outback. My dad also bought an Outback. When it's time for the wife to get a new car, I'm praying that the Legacy Blitzen is available. Sweetness!
-juice
I struck a deal on a Wintergreen (I was torn between white and wintergreen) 2001 LL Bean on Saturday ($500 over invoice w/Subaru Fiancing) I see in "Bitman's" post that he had the dealer remove the 6-disc changer. Is that correct? Has anyone else had the dealer do this? What goes in it's place? I have absoulutely no use for the 6-disc changer and really do need a trailer hitch. I was thinking I could trade the dealer the CD changer for the trailer hitch. I won't be picking up the 'Bean till the 27th. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Thanks!
Paul in MN.
I used to be happy with tapes, but since I got a Miata with a CD and a CD burner at work, I won't go back.
Plus a hitch isn't that expensive. Check out Pep Boys, if they're in your area. They'll install a hitch for under $200 probably.
-juice
-mike
-juice
-mike
Anyone with the Subaru cassette receiver (2000+) could use your changer. It is a simple plug-in into the harness. But your dealer should be willing to pull it and give you credit for something like $300-350 (their invoice price) if I remember correctly.
bit - 2001 GT Wagon
Would I buy another? Can't comment on long term reliability, but, man is this car stable. I love driving it, love the way it looks (Winestone), ergonomics are great and can't wait until it snows.
Greg
1- Security Mudule. It attaches next to the radio/HVAC unit.
2 - Starter Interupt & Horn Relay. Installs under the left side of the dash.
3 - Horn. Underhood install.
1 and 2 require pulling dash panels. I've done it and it just takes a little patience as they are snug fits. The HVAC unit comes out easy. You can see some of what is involved in pulling it by checking out the changer install instructions posted at my site - http://bitman.com/soobinstall/
The Alarm instructions are 8 pages and I will try and post them when I get a few minutes in a day or so.
bit - 2001 GT Wagon
bit - 2001 GT Wagon
Any ideas what this could be?
And will Subaru fix this?
thanks in advance! :-)
For more info on pinging check the General Maint and Repair board and scroll up through the messages. There is no search so it will take some hunting but there are a number of posts. Here's a post from Patti the SOA rep: pattim3 "Subaru Crew - General Maintenance & Repair II" Aug 9, 2001 1:58am
bit - 2001 GT Wagon
-juice
Maintenence and repairs have only run about $600/year. And I'm agressive about repairs. Am I interested in another one? Yeah. But I do wish they's make one about the size of the Mazda Tribute, I.E. a big brother to the Forrester, with a low speed differential.
>Does it ping only under a load like low gear up a hill?
nope. it also pings anytime I accelerate; either slowly or quickly. Doesn't seem to matter if I'm going uphill or on a flat.
>Is it an automatic or manual transmission?
automatic
>What gear are you in and at what RPM when it pings?
seems to start pinging at about 30 mph. not sure the RPM. I'll have to pay more attn to what gear it's in and the RPM tonite when I drive home.
>How many miles on the car?
About 10,800 miles
I'll take a looksee at the General Maint and Repair board later on.
Shifting gears, mine is a Winestone with 13k on it (its 6 months old), I have no engine ping problems and had one trip back to the shop for an O2 senors. Otherwise thing are great!
bit
Imagine a car-like, reliable XL7 and you get the picture.
I'm hoping Subaru brings over a Blitzen model, which we'd get for my wife maybe in two years. Then I'd replace my Forester with the Forester Plus.
If I can dream for a minute, how about an SVX coupe and roadster based on the WRX chassis. That roadster could replace my toy, currently a Miata.
-juice
You can get clamps that will fit on your standard bars. Maybe someone else will have more specifics.
-juice
The sound isn't bad...I have two decent sound systems at home, one with large bass reflex multi-driver speakers and one with a central bass unit and satellite speakers. I am fairly critical but do not enjoy the overloud bass that is fashionable these days. I prefer a balanced natural sound. I do not play my car stereo super loud as I find it distracts me from driving, so the standard speakers are adequate. Up very loud I will concede they could be better.
From what I've read on this board the in-dash changer unit is unreliable, eating CDs. Perhaps they all are. It is also grossly overpriced as an add-on.
One of my home stereos is a Nakamichi 5 disk changer with only one slot. The mechanics are the same as used in CD servers for networks where it has an enviable reliability record. At work we've had dozens of these things working for years without a single failure. If Nakamichi makes an in-dash changer I'd say go for it. Otherwise...
Started with the dealer who ran a locate for me on this car. All he could find was one that was loaded with 6 disc changer, air filtration, auto-dimming mirror, cargo net, etc. This is not what I wanted but he told me it was the only white 5 speed available in southern CA. The price would be $25K + $400 destination + tax and lic.
Needless to say I rejected their offer . I went home and placed an order through CarsDirect for a base OB LTD. I was assured they would find one and they kept their promise. The price....$23,760 (destination included) + tax and lic.
I feel that the dealer found this car and was going to add these options to improve his profit margin.
I started the process on Monday and finalized financing Tuesday. I spent approximately 30 minutes on the phone with the CarsDirect representative and she found the car and secured the loan. All I have to do is go to the dealer and sign the loan docs.
The only pressure I felt was when the CarsDirect rep tried to push their $999 6 yr 72k mile extended warranty. I didn't feel it was necessary after reading all the positive experiences with this car.
Have any of you regreted not buying the extended warranty?
-mike
It's probably worth the extra cash not to have to deal with the sales people though.
Most options are port installed. I doubt a dealer would install them himself because them he'd have to cover the labor. So unless he was making a margin on the options, it would actually be more profitable to sell you a lesser equipped model with options installed at the port (i.e. free labor).
I agree that a factory warranty is better, and the price you were quoted can easily be matched by Subaru.
-juice
-juice
Greg
I believe all of the Subaru-branded accessories will work with the factory bars. If you want to put something like a Yak Steelhead bike rack or wheelforks, you'll need the round bars (which are a set of Yak DoubleCross, 48" bars, and SKS cores)
The rails STAY. I've found the round-bar set harder to install and remove than the factory bars, because you can't open them up enough to pull them off as quickly.
HTH, Theo