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    eric102eric102 Member Posts: 122
    02 Outback (mine)

    98 Accord (wife)

    88 Ford F250 4x4 diesel- to haul boat and stuff that won't fit in Outback

    91 27ft SeaRay (boat) on trailer in driveway, does this qualify?

    83 430cc Husqvarna (garage)

    78 750cc Honda CB750F (garage)

    71 400cc Maico (garage)

    88 John Deere riding mower (garage)

    Note: bikes may not qualify, haven't been ridden for 15 years.

    Eric
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I wonder if I should include my Specialized Rockhopper Sport mountain bike, my Honda HR-214 lawn mower, or my 5'x8' Jiffy Hitch trailer as being in my fleet too?

    Bob
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I have a 17' Imperial with a 90hp Johnson outboard also.

    -mike
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    eric102eric102 Member Posts: 122
    As Bob noted, whats in the garage or driveway.

    Eric
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    edcoak2001edcoak2001 Member Posts: 23
    '01 VDC - Black Pearl Granite (the wife's...)

    '02 Impreza RS - Silver (mine)

    Some of you may recall my posts in late summer on the VDC board in regards about the VDC getting a replacement engine after originally needing the timing chain tensioner replaced. Well, 8000 miles later all is well and we're still happy.

    Did talk the wife into ditching our '95 Mazda Millenia and getting the '02 RS in November. I've been loving it ever since and am almost done with my custom stereo install.
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Nice fleet! :-)

    -juice
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    goosegoggoosegog Member Posts: 206
    00 OB wagon 5spd in Wintergreen (wife and me)
    80 Triumph TR8 convertible in Persian Aqua (me)
    88 Mercury Tracer wagon (Mazda 323) in blue-ish daughter 1
    91 Ford Escort GT (Mazda Protege) in white daughter 2

    I include the girls' cars 'cos it's me that pays for them.
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    how about my Echo backpack leaf blower, my Stihl chain saw, my... (Yikes—this getting out of hand!)

    Bob
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    subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    my Simplicity 2 stage 5 hp snowblower. argh argh

    -Brian
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    our garage is often referred to as "Dagwood's closet." Anyone familiar with the comic strip "Blondie," knows what I'm talking about.

    Bob
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    eric102eric102 Member Posts: 122
    haven't seen the bikes for years, buried somewhere in the back of the garage.

    Eric
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    c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    If you just got out of grad school, then having one new car does qualify as a fleet!!!!

    As soon as I got out of grad school and got a job, my income must have gone up by a factor of 5 or 6. The emphasis is on how "low" my grad school salary was. Anyway, I waited a month and went out and got a sweet 97 Honda Prelude SH. Monthly payments were huge, but who cares!! That car was a blast. Made all those poor years as a grad student worth it.

    Now, a few years later, I am married with a house, a station wagon (my 02 LL Bean), and my wife's sedan (00 Mazda 626). And I am practically broke again!

    Maybe it goes in cycles?? I will shoot for another sports car in time for my mid life crisis in a few years.

    Craig
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    rangerron7rangerron7 Member Posts: 317
    02 Forester S+ (wife's daily)
    00 Outback Ltd. (weekend cruiser)
    92 Saturn SL2 (daily beater)

    Paisan, I'm drooling over your wish list.
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    kmcleankmclean Member Posts: 173
    I know the minivan drill all too well - just finished up that stage of our lives. In fact, the boss was pretty set on getting another mini, but we couldn't find anything we agreed upon (this was for the 2000MY versions) - and we drove darned near everything - even things from GM!

    The point here is that the coolest mini I found at the time was the [then] brand new Mazda MPV - a smallish van (we didn't need something Odyssey-sized) that was nicely set up and even had the disappearing third row bench. However, the 2.5L six it came with was a total dog (noise generator), so we passed - and got the OB wagon instead. I've heard that they've now put the 3.0L engine in the MPV - I've driven this in the Mazda Tribute and was very impressed with the engine performance. You might want to check it out.

    Ken in (rainy, blowing) Seattle
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    mikenkmikenk Member Posts: 281
    My fleet after selling my Black Supra:

    2001 wintergreen VDC
    2002 silver WRX wagon

    The following is my son's. I keep reminding him I used to give him my hand-me-downs:

    2000 titaniam 360 F1 Modena (his toy)
    2001 Porsche 911 cabriolet (wife's)
    1999 BMW M3 (modded for autocross)
    2000 Toyota 4runner (off road)
    2001 Dodge 12 passenger van (traveling)

    He wants to borrow my WRX for autocross, but so far is only willing to trade the Dodge van.

    Mike
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    oregonboyoregonboy Member Posts: 1,650
    OK, aside from my bicycles, my fleet consists of (don't laugh) a 1990 Nissan standard cab pickup with 187k miles (and still going strong).

    So what am I doing on this board??? I've been saving and shopping for a new vehicle for (literally) 5 years and have decided that a Forester meets my needs/desires better than anything else on the market. The good thing about waiting is that I have saved enough to pay cash. The bad thing is that the NEW Forester won't be out for a while... and I'd really like the turbo which will take even longer.

    Well, I've waited this long, I guess I can hold out a bit longer if my lil' red truck can just keep it together.

    -james
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    sibbaldsibbald Member Posts: 106
    2K Outback
    85 Toyata Cressida (still a wonderful driver)
    81 Honda CB750, 12K original miles. Average about 600 miles a year, all on sunny days :-)

    also,

    Kadet LT 40 with an O.S. .52 and under construction a Tiger 60 with an O.S .92 pump.
    So, does anyone know what I am talking about? ;-}

    Cheers,

    Tom
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    oregonboyoregonboy Member Posts: 1,650
    I think you refer to model aircraft (RC?)
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    subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Actually, when I was at the Chicago show this past weekend, I saw the MPV and was a bit intrigued. And coming from someone who drools over the B4 too! must, resist, mini-van, must, resist....

    wow - there's more Brian's out here now. I'll respond to subearu, bear, bearly, or Brian #1 (hey, wasn't I here first?) :)

    -Brian
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    20llbean20llbean Member Posts: 83
    In response, a year ago I never thought that I would ever own a Subaru. It wasn't because they were bad cars, it just that I was looking at a wagon and only Volvo and VW came to mind. But after comparing all three, the Subaru came out the best overall. Somethings in VW were better and somethings were not better. Somethings in Volvo were better and some were not. Keep holding out as I believe that Subaru is on the verge of being the next Honda (in terms of quality, reliability, performance, craftsmanship). After 77K miles on my Honda, things have been great with only 1 problem that wasn't maintenance. I believe the Subaru can do the same or I wouldn't have purchased it.

    Since we are talking fleets in garage etc.,

    The dream : Mercedes Benz SL600 (mine), 10-year old mule that is deaf (my wife's transportation)

    Nay, just kidding, but I'm jealous that she gets the LLbean every day!
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    ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Mike: no way, WRX for M3. Fair is fair.

    James: can you wait until late May? Then you can sample the 2003 Forester in person, and decide whether you want to wait for a turbo, or buy a 2002 or 2003.

    -juice
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    yellowlabbyyellowlabby Member Posts: 3
    Hi, I'm new to this board. I recently bought a used 2000 Outback Limited, which I love. It came with the OEM 6 cd changer. I can't seem to get the player to randomly select songs when I have 6 discs loaded. When I hit the random button, it only randomly plays from whatever disc that's playing. So if I have disc 2 playing and hit random, it will only select songs from disc 2 and when that's done, it moves to disc 3. Shouldn't it randomly select from all 6 discs? Am I doing something wrong or is that just the way it is?

    Thanks in advance....
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    lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    2000 Forester S
    1963 Studebaker Lark Custom (hence screen name)

    Ed
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    armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    2001 Forester S, gold, AT (Rufus)
    2000 belly boat, with Bear waders and flippers
    1989 Raichle hiking boots

    Ross
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    eric102eric102 Member Posts: 122
    How many miles on those boots?
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    armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    Too many kilometers to count I'm afraid. They are almost to the point of needing new tread.

    Ross
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    nematodenematode Member Posts: 448
    I think your changer is working properly. Very few multi-disc changes actually play randomly from multiple CDs. Most, if not all common ones, play random tracks from 1 CD then move on. By the way keep an eye on your CD changer. Our first 2 bit the dust. The first one refused to give back CDs and it was replaced and the second one did not want to talk to the radio (controller). They ended up replacing everything and all has been well for about 10 months.
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    smithda1smithda1 Member Posts: 15
    I wanted to get a K&N air filter for my H6 but they don't make one that fits - yet. It occurred to me that if enough people inquired about it they might get around to making one. It would help alot if anyone else who was interested went to their web site and E-mailed an inquiry about it.

    http://www.knfilters.com/default.htm

    Thanks
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    20llbean20llbean Member Posts: 83
    For the 6 disk changer to play randomly between all 6 disc would present a mechanical problem, all the movement currently done to insert and eject a disc takes around 10 seconds. Doing that after a song on disc 1 and going to a song a disc 5, a cartridge multi-disc unit may not be reliable enough. Now a carousel , perhaps.

    Definitely be careful with the 6-disc changer, I put discs in only in order ( use slot 1, then 2), I don't put one in slot 2 then another in slot 5 for example. My first changer got hungry and eat a copy of discs up. The second one (current one) works fine but follow the directions.

    For the single disc cd unit with the radio, be aware that random play may not be random. It will repeat a song before all the songs are played.
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    mortpeaberrymortpeaberry Member Posts: 69
    01 GT wagon (h4/5sp)
    67 VW squareback (h4/4sp)
    64 VW Type III karmann Ghia (h4/4sp)
    (all on street)
    89 honda hawk GT (v2/5)
    86 honda Rebel 450 (Il2/5)
    74 honda cb400ss (IL4/6)
    (covered or in pieces)
    16' tandem Ocean kayak (2x2)
    14' flying junior (sloop w/ spin)
    8' el toro (cat)
    and a whole lot of spare baby stuff in the garage (0-36mo).
    steve-v
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    sibbaldsibbald Member Posts: 106
    I thought that one would take longer than 18 minutes. It is, IMHO, the most fun you can have with you clothes on.

    Ross, I hope those hiking boots are waterproof, especially after a day like today. :-(

    Tom
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    declansdaddeclansdad Member Posts: 120
    2000 Forester S 5sp. (mine, but gave it to my wife and 8 month old son).

    1996 Integra RS 5sp. (wife's but I'm stuck with it until the WRX STi, Forester Turbo or B4 arrives).
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    oregonboyoregonboy Member Posts: 1,650
    I expect to be test driving a 2003 Forester as soon as they hit the dealers' showrooms. Then I can make an informed decision.

    One question... I'm thinking of keeping my pickup because it's handy to have, has been well maintained, and has very little trade-in value. But I hate the idea of paying insurance on two cars when I can only drive one at a time!

    Juice, I know that you have more vehicles than drivers, does your insurance give you much of a break on the "extra" vehicle?

    -james
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    register the PU as your primary vehicle and the new car as your pleasure vehicle. You will get a break (pretty big) for that. I register my '88 XT6 as my primary and my '00 Trooper as my pleasure and get a good deal.

    -mike
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    moonsagemoonsage Member Posts: 19
    02 Bean creeping up on 3K miles & I'm still in love with it!;
    Eddyline Raven with more scratches & patched holes than I can count anymore;
    Feathercraft single with not enough miles;
    and (ahem) 93 Plymouth Voyager with 105K miles & a For Sale sign (takers??? anyone??? please???) ;-)

    Jillian
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    jfljfl Member Posts: 1,396
    00 Legacy 5 spd - (mine)
    96 Jeep Grand Cherokee AT- (wife's)
    90 Honda Accord 5spd - (I swore I'd never get another Honda after changing a water pump on an 81 Civic. Unfortunately, I broke down and agreed to this Accord. The engine's OK but the rest of the car is horrible.)

    At least we no longer have a minivan. 8-)

    Jim
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    lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    Perception Carolina flatwater/sea kayak

    Ed
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    david55838david55838 Member Posts: 55
    As a kid, my dream if I could ever afford it was to have a bunch of different cars. I'm not sure if I can really afford it, but I did it anyway.

    02 OB H4 5-speed - what a great car!
    01 BMW 540i 6-speed - in storage for the winter, but anxiously waiting for the road salt to dissolve.
    00 Honda CR-V - rarely drive it now - can't compare to the OB.
    91 BMW 318is - for autocrossing, which I'll start in the spring. Can't wait.
    01 Ariens 5hp snowblower which I only used twice. What a mild winter (so far)

    David
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Forgot so more in the running for replacing the 88 XT6 AT when the time comes:

    Alfa Milano
    SAAB 9000
    SAAB 95 Aero

    -mike
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    paulsgtpaulsgt Member Posts: 30
    I might have had something to do with starting this thread so here is my complete fleet;

    01 Outback LL Bean wagon (Wintergreen) (Wife drives)
    97 Ford Ranger X-cab 4-cyl, 5-speed (Daughter #1)
    93 Saturn SL2 A/T (Daughter #2)
    1965 Corvair Monza Convertible (owned for 24+ years)
    1961 Pontiac Tempest Safari Wagon

    Computer reprogramming;
    Earlier I reported that the CEL came on so Wife took it in to the dealer and they said the code didn't mean anything to them so Subaru said to send the computer in for reprogramming. Took the car in on Monday and we got it back last night (Thursday). I cannot tell any difference in the way the car drives. They said it was a code #1443(or something like that). They also steam-cleaned the engine becuase Wife kept smelling antifreeze smell/burnt smell. They say it was residual from the loose radiator hose clamp they found. Lastly, how many have lost the little button that holds the seatbelt buckle tab up on the seatbelt where you can reach it? They are on back-order from Subaru. Dealer gave her a Suzuki Esteem wagon to drive while the Bean was in the shop. My aplogies in advance to any Esteem owners who might be on the list but that is kind of a crappy little car (it only had 17,000 miles).

    Paul in MN.
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    fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    The whole garage? In addition to the '02 OBW and '02 Honda Odyssey EX we have:

    '99 MTD YardMan 9hp 26" snowblower
    '00 MTD YardMan 17hp 42" lawn tractor
    '95 MTD YardMachines 21" self propelled
    '92 Craftsman walkbehind leaf mulcher
    various chainsaws, string trimmers, pressure washer, etc.

    Outside is the '01 Carry-on 5x8 flatbed trailer

    Steve
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I had one; a (then) new '86 9000 turbo. It was by far the worst car I've ever owned. I put 30K on it, and it was nothing but problems... Couldn't wait to get rid of it.

    Bob
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    paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    was that with the GM engine? I know the ones with the GM power plant were horrible.

    -mike
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    bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Technically my fleet only consists of my 00 OBW 5-spd. However if I can extend it to what my dad has wants me to take over then it would be:

    '00 OB
    '88 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D'Elegance (only 50K miles)
    '64 Triumph Spitfire MKI (45K miles)
    '52 Dodge 3/4 ton pick up (50K miles I think)

    Mark
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    bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    A co worker of mine just bought her uncles '96 Saab 900SE. Is that a reliable vehicle, or should she expect trouble?

    Keeping it on topic- since I drive a 5spd Subaru, ahe has asked me to give her some pointers on driving stick (its been a couple of years for her.)

    Mark
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    GM wasn't involved with Saab back in '86. The engine was fine; everything else was lousy. I had a windshield leak that took 6 trips back to the dealer to fix, when you turned on the high beams—the headlights went out(!), numerous other little electrical glitches. Every time I brought it in for normal service, I had an additional laundry list of things that needed fixing. I unloaded it before the warranty was up, thank goodness.

    My bother-in-law swears by Saabs. He's had two 900s, and now has a 9000S. He's happy with them. Not me. Mine was the first year the 9000 came out; v.1.0—and you know what they say about v.1.0 of anything...

    Bob
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    hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    ... my yard, my driveways, my pasture, everywhere BUT the garage... again!

    - 1997 OBW - fire engine red, of course :)

    - 1995 Mercury Villager, fingerprints on the inside of the windows no extra charge (primary kid hauler)

    - 1969 Dodge 3/4 ton 4wd PowerWagon (383 4-spd) inherited from my late father-in-law... good for haulin' grass, junque & such.

    - 1998 Coachman Pathfinder motorhome, Ford F-350 6.8 V-10. Our vacations for the forseeable future.

    - 1989 John Deere STX 38 riding mower... soon to be my 10-year old's primary ride... soon as I teach him how!

    Cheers!
    Paul
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    nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    OK, you can add a brand new Yard Machines Snow Blower that keeps looking out my garage window wondering when it is going to get its 15 minutes of fame!!!!!

    New snow blower, new Subaru, new tires on Sienna......NO SNOW!

    :(

    Greg
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    rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    if it burns gasoline—it's a vehicle in my book... With that in mind, I forgot to list my Yamaha 6600 watt generator (which has wheels, BTW).

    Bob
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    subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    well then I also forgot my Weber Genesis grill that hooks right up to my house for it's supply of natural gas (no white LP tanks here!).

    geez, now I'm hungry.

    -Brian
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