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a) There's some easy way for thieves to get into Legacies
b) Someone has a copy of my key
c) Someone has a keyless entry remote (I don't even know if this car is equipped with that - no remote came with it)
Any suggestions?
They probably used a removable antenna to get in. Quite easy on GC8s if you lock your keys in.
The other thing is perhaps you left it unlocked?
-mike
Also, any problems with this engine. (Saw a lot of head gasket comments earlier on some cars)
Very sad.....
Steve
Getting 21.5 to 23 mpg the past four months on winter gas mixture. Average 22.5 to 24 mpg on regular gas mixture. Get 24 to 25.5 mpg on a long, highway-only trip.
But, believe it or not, have gotten the best mileage on highway in summer with air conditioning on MAX - 25.5 to 26.5 mpg. Happened twice, too!
The engine/drivetrain is downright sweet...especially when you floor it to pass someone on an uphill grade...sounds like a plane/feels like a rocket...
Ralph
Dumb question -- Could they grab the code if you locked the doors using the door switch or only if you used the remote?
Lyn
Alland
Ralph
So a person can just sqeeze a metal rod (like an antenna) inside the window and press the door release? That means I can't ever leave anything in my car!
Is there a solution for this?
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=jvckdsx990
-mike
19-21 strictly around town, 23-24 mixed, and typically 26 freeway. Freeway here is 70-80mph, air conditioner always on. Highest achieved is 27mpg a couple of times on round trips to LAX on the San Diego Freeway of all places.
Trips over mountains to the desert, loaded with camping gear and two persons, on two lane higways return 25mpg.
Knock on wood, no head gasket, pinging, CEL, coolant, transmission lag, or any other problem reported by others.
In my opinion it is a bad idea to leave anything in a car anytime. Around Greater Vancouver, some people leave the glovebox and ashtray open, just to show there's nothing of value. Druggies will bust into your car just for quarters or a pair of sunglasses. I hear heartbreak stories all the time, of tourists or people who are moving house and had their car emptied of all their worldly possesions, as well my colleagues who have their windows smashed for nothing, because there's nothing in there anyway. My daughter had her car broken into in downtown Vancouver and a bag taken. The bag contained a change of clothing, the dirty stuff! They don't look, just grab, run and hope there's something of value in it.
And whatever stereo you buy will likely need a custom-made wiring harness adapter to mate it to the Subaru. If they only cut the adapter wiring for the Pioneer you're in luck. If they cut the Subaru harness you'l have to have it patched up.
1. Are there any obvious differences between the Gt and the Outback Limited? To me, I like the GT b/c I dont like the 2 colored body molding and I like the tiptronic shift on the GT. Pretty much everything else seems to be the same.
2. As far as car seats are concerned, can you put a rear facing carseat easily in the middle of the GT? I think that there are only LATCH hooks on the sides, but can you just use the lap belt part of the seatbelt in the middle seat? Any concerns or experiences here would be helpful.
3. Any other general advice? This would be my first wagon and first Subaru. Reliability? Etc ...
Thanks!!!
Regarding #2, yes, you can fit a rear facing carseat in the middle of the rear seats. I was able to do this with no trouble in our '00 Outback with a Fisher Price Safe Embrace II, as well as an EvenFlo infant carrier with base.
However, some seat models fit better/worse than others, so you may have to try the other rear seat positions for a better fit.
-Brian
Thanks,
Bob
Greg
- Ralph
Steve
Jim
I put the summer Michelin X-Ones back on a couple weeks ago. Immediately, we got several snow storms. I was astonished on the last one yesterday how well the X-Ones did on heavy slush - tracking like a freight train on stuff that had the Alpins literally feeling unsafe with a near loss of directional stability. Just to see how much I could push it, I was on the freeway and stopped accelerating at 70 without feeling any loss of traction whatsoever. In short, I'm somewhat puzzled to report the X-Ones appear to out perform the winter specific Alpins in all winter conditions save glare ice.
For anyone in the NW, I will be selling a set of Alpins on factory Subaru rims that have only 3500 miles on them for cheap.
IdahoDoug
But I agree, if a thief wants to get in, they will.
Bummer Greg. If the OE Subaru harness is intact, and you want a cheap replacement, I have a pair of AM/FM/cassette players that I took out of our Subies and replaced with 6CD changers.
If you're interesting, e-mail me and we'll negotiate off line.
-juice
Are they at least providing a loaner? If not, I'd call 800-SUBARU3 and demand one.
-juice
-mike
Lemon-law won't help you though since it's a "modification" to the original manufacturer's specs.
-mike
-juice
Don't they have to prove it's the auto starter at fault? Someone will either repair my car or give me a new car. Other cars have auto starters without any problems. If they remove the starter and it doesn't do it again then we know it was the starter. If it still does it then it's the car. Shouldn't somebody fix it or replace the car. My thinking it's the starter at fault.
-juice
I always find it funny when a person modifies their car, then expects the manufacturer to warranty their car if their modification was the cause of the problem... amazing...
-mike
-juice
People have had their warranty voided for a lot less than a remote starter...
-mike
-juice
-mike
PS: have a good weekend everyone.
remote starter or not, by virtue of it being installed in the car prior to the reported stalling(s), SoA is off the hook and need not give you a new car per "Lemon Law". SoA is working with the Dealer to resolve your stalling (outside of warranty) because it is their product and you their customer, but don't bet your house that you're getting a new car from SoA. At best, you get your car fixed at Dealer's expense. If you want a new car, recommendations would be get a lawyer and take aim at the Dealer. The new car would be at the Dealer's expense.
-Dave
Revka has a Quest so I invite her to Vans a lot and she lets me play in Wagons some :-)
My OB is sitting at the airport while we're visiting friends on the North Slope. Have seen one OB cruising around at minus 20 w/ 20 mph wind (~-40 windchill). It's a different world....
Traveling next week so will probably miss the chat again :-(. It may be a while before I can report on the chirp. Road trip!
Steve, Host (Vans & SUVs & A&A)
Re: Purchasing New Tires
Michelin, BFGoodrich [owned by Michelin], and Uniroyal are owned by French firms.
We have been very pleased with the new Bridgestone LS-T tires installed on our 2002 OB. They are T-rated with an 80,000 mile warranty, treadwear 700 and traction AB. Wet and dry performance, handling, and wear are excellent. If you want to stick with an H-rated tire, try the LS-H version which has a different tread design, 50,000 mile warranty, and rated at 400 AA A. Take a look at The Tire Rack for ratings and user comments.
If you prefer less expensive tires, Dayton Tire [made in the USA] is owned by Bridgestone and makes excellent tires that are available through independent dealers. LeMans tires, available through Bridgestone dealers, are manufactured by Dayton and are also great tires.
Incidentally, Car&Driver and Road&Track are owned by a French publishing company.
There are so many choices out there and its easy to get lousy treads that you can't wait to wear out! I hope this helps and that you are pleased with your tire selection.
Sirfile
I also want to thank everyone who sent me information on the tires.
This computer is really a great tool and having folks like you around is even better.
Bob (Scarwaf)
Thanks from Grand Rapids, MI.
Steve (of the fibbing variety...)
PS: I have a trifold sheet that I picked up from my dealer with more key fob button operating instructions. If you are still having problems, I can scan and e-mail it to you.
IdahoDoug
IMO, liability(ies) is/are on the Dealer.
-Dave
I'm no lawyer, but the Lemon Law itself is based on the Dealer's good faith efforts to properly attempt to repair a vehicle as the official representative of a manufacturer (such as SoA). Since this relationship is able to bind SoA, I think the legal direction would be valid as an attempt to reinstate Lemon Law. As mentioned, there is probably case law as to whether this would work or not. But that's for the legal types to work out.
IdahoDoug
Greg
A lawyer I'm not either.
The lemon law varies State to State. In most State, I think, the Lemon Law could be reinstated. In the case of New York, the manufacturer and the authorized dealer appears to be treated as separate anatomy/entity.
Take paragraph (2) of the revised NY Lemon Law, "You must report any problem to the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer." Notice each gets an honarable mention but not tied/bind together collectively as a single anatomy/entity (i.e. the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer hereinafter referred to collectively as the "party").
Then you go to paragraph (4) fourth line "or if the manufacturer or its agent refuses to repair..." More evidence of individuality. Here the "authorized dealer" can refuse repair, and their refusal does not constitute refusal by the manufacturer or its agent vis a versa.
It gets better. Paragraph (5) draws that thick line. "A manufacturer may deny liability if the problem is caused by abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification of the car." Notice neither the agent nor the authorized dealer are mentioned. My reading says neither the agent nor the authorized dealer are relieved of liability and are responsible for any abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification of their own doing.
So, as far as paragraph (5) of the NY Lemon Law is, there's no binding relationship between the named parties.
-Dave