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November to April with snow tires? Wow, around here that seems excessive. Most of the time our first significant snow doesn't happen until January.
-juice
Remember juice - I'm in Boston. The weather is a little different than DC. We had snow 3 weeks ago and I've seen snow fall as late as early May. I also go to Maine quite a bit - you never know what you'll see up there.
Cheers!
Paul
So what if they wear out every two or three years what price your life? After driving even the Titan with and without snows I will take the snows every time thank you.
Plus the cost of one at fault accident will far outweigh the cost of a good set of snow tires, taking into account deductible and increased premiums.
I usually drive according to the conditions, and I realise that snows are not a magic bullit, but they give that little extra bite for stopping and going and sometimes that's the difference between hitting and missing something.
Cheers Pat.
Forcast is freezing rain then snow up to 25 centimeters by tomorrow. Glad I put the snow tires on already.
Cheers Pat.
I commute 90 miles round trip from north of Boston to the NH Seacoast every day. On occasion, I hop up to the ski chalet in the NH lakes region on weekends.
The Outback is great in the snow. I have backed it up a snow packed 200 foot 35 degree driveway at the chalet because I am too lazy to carry luggage, skis and a cooler up the 40+ stairs from the road!
The GT tends to get pissy at about 8 inches of snow, where it is slung much lower, and the tires are fatter. I usually leave it home, and use the Outback.
The fact is that the roads do not stay snow and ice covered for very long. Most roads are somewhat clear either that day, or the next day. I would find it hard to justify winter tires - just my opinion!
Craig
If I needed snows I'd definitely get a 2nd set of rims. Doesn't take too long to mount them, plus you don't suffer from bad luck like Colin did when they damaged that rim.
Speaking of which, did they take care of that for you?
-juice
Also, in Edmunds' survey the VCM (variable cylinder management) was rated the most desireable feature, not the run-flats.
-juice
I have snows on steel rims. I was able to get a set of Honda hubcaps for free by asking on another board if anyone with an LX who upgraded to alloys wanted to make room in their garage. I've never had great luck with alloys in the winter so using snows/steelies protects them as well. I also look at snows as buying my next set of tires up front.
I use a floor jack and it takes me less than an house to swap all four.
-juice
That's pretty common. It's a small city and if you can get around using the T and cabs, no need for a car. Especially when a parking space adds $100K to the cost of a condo!!
http://response.jp/issue/2004/1201/article66026_1.images/77141.ht- ml
Developed for the European markets, and have been designed together. They all have 1.0L gas engines or 1.4L diesel engines. They are probably slightly larger than the Subaru R1/R2, which they greatly resemble.
Bob
We own a 3rd car so I can understand it's purpose. It would be car #3, for commuting only. Realistically you would own another car, or maybe even a truck, for weekend chores and to haul the family around and stuff.
Chop off the top and I'd very seriously consider something in this class as a replacement for the Miata, with one caveat - it has to be fun.
-juice
there was snow on the ground yesterday after maybe 2-3" fell monday night. the Evo did awesome with winter tires... and in typical Kansas fashion, it was very bright and sunny yesterday from lunchtime on (and today!) so there isn't a lick of snow left.
the Evo is plenty filthy though and loaded up with salt. it's also coming due for an oil change, and since I did the first few myself I'm thinking about having the dealer do this one, inspect other stuff, and detail the car.
~c
Brrr. I hate wrenching on the cars with cold fingers.
-juice
This vehicle will be targeted at a very focused niche.
I really think city governments could to a lot with these to reduce congestion. These can often park straight, facing the curb, and take half the spot of a normal car. So parking meters could charge half as much.
They could be allowed in HOV lanes or on restricted roads. There's talk about closing Rock Creek Parkway here in DC, but I think they could open it only to PZEVs and city cars like this.
Creative ideas like that could reduce congestion for everyone without costing the government much at all.
Bottom line - it's not a conventional car, so you can't apply conventional thinking to it.
-juice
Just rain now in the Hudson Valley so the snows still hang on the wall waiting for next weekend.
My only surprise about the Ody vs. Chryco van test is that the Ody only won by a hair. I was exceedingly unimpressed by our 10 days with the '05 T&C Touring we had this summer on vacation. Was happy to get back into our '02 Ody.
Steve
Steve, remember, this was done in Detroit, by Detroiters. Frankly, I'm surprised the Odyssey won at all with that crowd.
Bob
http://www.media.subaru.com./
Bob
"Heaven help the chicken that decides to cross the road in front of a driver using a manual transmission. "
"Operating a manual transmission is an inherently difficult and dangerous procedure... "
Not sure where to begin... Grrrr!
-B
Bob
http://www.theautochannel.com/F/news/2004/12/01/291996.html
Acura sales
http://www.theautochannel.com/F/news/2004/12/01/291749.html
Bob
Personally, I've found automatics to be so disconnected that I find myself more distracted with things other than driving. With a manual, I'm focused on the driving experience and conditions.
-Ty
Reads like this guy advocates left foot braking!
I won't waste any time being upset because this guy has made up his mind ... and his opinion means nothing to me.
Jim
-Frank
http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosinsider/0412/02/B01-21929.htm
Bob
No surprise that Legacy is doing well, check out how sedan sales have soared. This is without a folding rear seat!
beanboy: absurd. Manuals give you much better control of engine braking and acceleration. They keep the driver involved and alert. Automatics often shift when you don't want them to, with perhaps Porsche Tiptronic the only exception I've experienced.
Acura is on a roll. TSX and TL are hits, and now the RL has had a good start. And the funny thing is the MDX is their cash cow. Let's see what they can do with the RDX.
Bob: Ford is laughing all the way to the Bank. The Sport Trac is loosely based on the 1986 Explorer, and could probably trade its roots to an early 80s Ranger pickup.
Yet it's a best seller. I can't figure out pickup buyers.
-juice
I guess you don't respond to something that ignorant.
Owen
Cheers!
Paul
(parent of a teenager as of yesterday - yikes!)
-juice
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/truthaboutcars.html
Somebody, please - when a Duran Duran song is used in a Buick or Mercury commercial - take me out back on put me out of my misery. That's when I'll know I'm old.
80s bands are having reunion tours, that makes me feel old. :-)
-juice
RE-flex, flex-flex-flex-flex-flex
Just kill me now. ;-)
-juice
LOL and thanks - I just spit New Coke all over my Members Only jacket!!
The Explorer "name" first showed up on Ford F-100/150 pickups, as a trim level, prior to the Ranger-based SUV we all know. That may (?) go back to the '70s, but I'm not sure.
The Explorer SUV debuted for MY91. I know, because we had one of the very first made.
Bob
Hopefully it won't spill on your Sergio Valente jeans. ;-)
'91, I stand corrected. Maybe I was thinking about the Blazer?
-juice
Guilty - but c'mon it was the 80's and I was young. I plead insanity.
Looking back I doubt I could get one leg into those jeans today!!
-juice
Cheers!
Paul