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-juice
Ed
-juice
All the best,
Howard
Next time SOA instead of separating haves/have nots you should include something as simple as air filtration as standard equipment on GT or an immobilizer on 2.5i so ALL CAN ENJOY!
-juice
If such a combination were available with the Navigation system, I would pick that up in a jiffy and it would keep my present OBS company. The low-end torque challenges of the 3.0R would not be as prominent in the Legacy GT's lighter body, I would presume.
I am willing to wait a bit for that to happen....assuming that is a possibility in the future.
TIA.
Later...AH
-juice
So the 6-cylinder adds just 35 lbs to the equation, when compared to the 2.5Turbo, which will obviously not adversely impact handling or any other consideration that an automaker might have for not introducing it in a sporty model like the GT limited. So from a weight gain perspective, there is no advantage from the 2.5Turbo 4-cylinder.
The difference in weight between the 2.5(non-turbo) and the 2.5Turbo (OB 2.5i Limited vs OB 2.5XT Limited) seems to be a whopping 155lbs !! So all the turbo hardware and the DOHC hardware, collectively adds 155 lbs. That is significant.
That
I've driven an 05 LL Bean and it's smooth and civilized, but doesn't have that rush of power as with the 2.5 turbo.
Ken
Funny thing is I never actually got one
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like mitsubshi looking for autocrosser on the web, subaru scans sites and knows what a coupon whore you are, lol, and the founding member of the fence sitting club.
I think that I see the holes where they can be bolted in. Are there any plans for OEM mud guards for the Legacy? Thanks again.
So why has Subaru accorded a higher towing capacity to the 3.0R engine, especially since quite a few reviewers have alleged that the 3.0R engine is low-end torque challenged, when comparing it to the 2.5Turbo engine ??
Just curious.
Later...AH
~c
Ken - I don't know the details on transit times, but since you have a VIN, you can call it into us and our Reps. can check an ETA. If you get a Rep. that is unsure how to do this (since I'm out) you can tell them to check with "Ray". Ray isn't on phones, but he works with me and knows how to do this. I'm sure the Rep. will get a kick out of this round-about way, but for you Ken (and my other Edmunds friends) gotta find a way!
Patti - back to the beach!
Anyway, I'm sure they will take everyones feelings into account when they launch the next campaign. I do know that offers like this do help measure the impact of various programs, internet sites, marketing affiliates. Who knows what the next offers will be!!
Patti - really back to the beach now!!
At first, I thought that this might be an optical illusion, due to the asymmetric lines below the gauge console around that area. After two weeks, it seems clear that the wheel really is just a bit off. I remembered to post after seeing another post elsewhere, by somebody with the same issue on their 05 GT.
The tires are at equal pressure, and steering is fine. Have you heard anything about this issue? Will the dealer (I haven't contacted them yet) be able to make a minor adjustment so that it's right on? Thanks again.
If the car is tracking straight without your input, the dealer could pop the steering and center it, like it was done on my '98 OB. You got to be very certain that it is tracking straight before getting it centered.
-Dave
Also, I bet there is an oil cooler on the H6.
I'd have the dealer align the wheel.
-juice
I shudder to think what they would charge for a major one like a 15K or 30K service. Yikes.
For comparison, the Honda/Toyota/Mazda dealerships etc around here charges approx. $22 for regular oil changes.
-Frank
Go check out the CR-V threads, the last thing you want is to put pressure like that on your service staff.
-juice
-PW
-juice
No need to track down my vehicle. I took delivery this past Monday and I'm loving it!
Have fun at the beach!
Ken
Steve
55000 miles
I got the stop leak installed around 36000.
I have watched the Coolant just to be safe.
I have added pre mixed coolant 3x about the amount from the low level to the full level in the resivor bottle every 7000 miles or so. It has been to Fitzgerald for regular service. I usually do the easy stuff. oil, filters, plugs, and air filters.
Nobody has been able to find a leak. I do smell coolant hitting something hot. I believe it was pressure tested at Fitzgerald. Is coolant resevor bottle refill every 7000 miles sound normal. The car runs great other than this.
Thanks John Olinski
Even if you pay out-of-pocket, I'd want to know.
-juice
thanks,
Craig
Contact me via my profile e-mail and I'll send it to you.
Larry
Isn't this extreme? It sounds like the 30k service. I was expecting an oil change, brake inspection, and tire rotation...
Thanks! Rob M.
$280 to add transmission fluid change to that also sounds about like the typical rate and not at all discounted.
regarding whether you should change the transmission fluid, your supplemental owner's manual covering the services should show this as an optional item I would think. if it's a mandatory that is a bit surprising. if it's not even optional, then I would question that dealer whether they just recommend it as a personal best practice or what their justification is.
btw, if these prices seem a bit much all the items I mentioned in my first paragraph can very easily be changed by any hobbyist. the Subaru fuel filter is in the engine bay and easily accessible.
~Colin
Just curious, as I never received a recall notice on this for my '02 OBW. Are they still going out? As you may remember, I had the drivers side HG replaced at 15k miles, but that was before the additive campagne was announced.
Thanks,
Steve
I am more surprised that 2 dealers have told me that spark plugs need to be replaced at 15k. I would expect 30k for regular and 60k for platinum. Rob M.
This is from the OBW owners manual on the web for the 15K service:
Inspect Steering and suspension
Inspect Clutch operation
Perform Inspect brake lines and check operation of parking and service brake system
Inspect Disc brake pads and discs, front and rear axle boots and axle shaft joint portions
Replace Engine oil filter
Replace Engine oil
Maybe you should suggest that they're confused and thought you were asking about the 30k service....
HTH
Larry
thanks again,
Craig
The "problem" was pretty specific and if I recall correctly, yours was in internal leak on the left side? The campaign was for external "seepage". Long explanation, but if you need it....
Is all okay with yours now?
Patti
All is well on this end. Except for my poor Honda's tranny (but afraid you won't be able to help me there)... Fortunately, they are taking good care of us (see 'cafe' for details).
On the OBW, the leak was external. That was how I found it - dripping off the back of the drivers side head. They changed the gasket, but was there a change made to the replacement gasket that would 'solve' the issue? Would I benefit now from the conditioner with the new gasket in place? I don't mind springing for it myself - it is inexpensive enough. Just concerned as to why my VIN isn't on the approved list.
Thanks!
Steve
BTW, Jay say's hi! Also, reports of how you have saved the day have circulated well around our office (John, Jay and me). So now it is payback time - Brett is about to buy an '05! We have talked extensively over the past few months and his interest has grown. Last week I gave him my maintanence coupon, and I think that was the deal closer. Probably an OBW - xt 5spd.
I'd be very happy to use the coupon to help justify buying a new 2005 OB. Is it gone yet?
I guess my big problem is COST, a friends dodge neon eats head gaskets every few years and its costs 300-400 to fix. I could deal with that. But this repair to my subaru is about 20%-30% of the wholesale cost of the car.
So - does anyone at SOA want to take "Ownership" of a customer complaint?
If my car was a 1999 I'd just have to drop it off for free because you acknowledge a "problem" with generation II engines, which have the same but "different" problems that i have.
Sounds sorta fishy
I have thrice had the heads off an EJ series while the engine is between the fenders and it is no picnic at all. Nearly everyone picks the engine because it's extremely difficult to get the head bolts out past the fender/unibody structure. I helped a friend reinstall the engine in his '99 Impreza RS this weekend. (long story-- highly modified.) It's far easier.
$1200 sounds about like the going rate, anything beyond that had better be additional work.
~c
Bren
I e-mailed a letter and two photos of my son in the "Cozy Coupe WRC" to the Drive magazine editor, but I switched personal e-mail accounts and no longer have your address so unfortunately I wasn't able to copy you. I did link to an image gallery of them in the Photo Gallery forum.
I received one of those '05 Legacy/Outback test drive/gift card/free maintenance packages in the mail awhile back. Since I'm not buying a Legacy or Outback, I'm not eligible for the free maintenance, I have the coupon sitting unused. I didn't realize they were in such high demand.
Ed
-Dave