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Depends. The GLS model comes with steelies and wheel covers, so maybe. But not the SE and Limiteds, and since those are still affordable, I'd probably keep the stock rims.
Cheers Pat.
I love Subbies, but my option was to be the Pilot, only that I can't stand the steering column shifter. Press have been wonderful for the CX-9, but I think the Tribeca interior is way nicer.
I am quite happy with our Pilot as a minivan substitute Juice. It's big enough that not too tall adults can fit in the 3rd row for reasonable trips (an hour or so), very stable even when driven, uh, rapidly, has a great engine, and a fair AWD system that works (Has done fine in snow and sand-it's no Subaru though). Best of all, it's a bit shorter than most of these huge minivans out there and more manueverable (my wife has not hit anything in a year and a half!
The only downside is that it's a little noisy. (typical Honda road noise) I'd say it's a little quieter than my LGT.
It's still not quite as practical and functional as a Minivan, but if your kids aren't all 6' tall, it's fine.
tom
My advice: don't discount a Hyundai just because it's a Hyundai (like I always did).
Len
-mike
The new Sonata could be mistaken for a Honda Accord. A neighbour of ours has had 2 Accents, and for the past year has had a Tucson, he hasn't had any trouble with any of them which is why he is staying with Hyundai.
Cheers Pat.
Cheers Pat.
Len
burnie, "Hyundai Entourage Steering Vibration" #19, 10 Mar 2007 10:08 am
A warranty is great, but if they can't fix the underlying problem, it's not worth the paper it's printed on. At least they trying.
I'm just not sure if I want to bite until there is a resolution to this. It's a first year model, and even the Kia version is only in its 2nd year.
-juice
It's probably lower now with rebates, but that's Tribeca pricing and the Subaru is much nicer inside, and the Entourage is much roomier.
The VeraCruz also looks nice. The interior is impressive, bigger and nicer than the Santa Fe. v1.0, though.
I gotta check out a CX9 again. We took a quick look at them at the auto show, and none of us really fell in love with it, in fact we harly even remember it!
-juice
Subarus are really popular here, and I could could count on one hand the number of Trebecas I have seen on the road here since it's inception.
Cheers Pat.
A little restraint on Subaru's part and they would have had a winner.
tom
There are more a few around here, including one that parks at the Elementary School, but about 764,384 Siennas and 54,734 Odysseys. You have to memorize your license plates or you'll lose it.
I like the current styling, but I want the improvements expected on the '08 model, most importantly the 3.6l engine and the improved visibility. That's what will sell me on waiting for an '08.
If it gets the Outback face it won't stand out nearly as much, but it should still be a low volume model, and remain at least fairly exclusive, so that's a perfect balance for me.
-mike
But nah, the Armada is overkill for my needs.
It's a bit soon, but I'll put it for sale probably in May and let you know first.
-mike
edmunds linkee.. interior environmental quality
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/acura_awd.htm
Bob
Basically they measured the worst new car smell.
And I have to agree, my Forester stunk to the high heavens for about two weeks. Crack a window open to let it air out while a new car gets through its outgassing.
Subaru New Car Stench is well documented here. :sick:
I love it. It's proactive, and adds power where it's needed rather than reacting and taking power away from where it isn't needed.
They really need a better name for it, though. :sick:
...hehhehe....
I love it. It's proactive, and adds power where it's needed rather than reacting and taking power away from where it isn't needed.
I agree with you.
Its a shame that this option was taken away from the publics hands :mad:
Alan
98 OBW Ltd
Where we just shift the pollution from each car to power plants. I love how the proponents of "electric cars" always say they are Zero Emissions, when in fact they are NOT ZERO EMISSIONS!
-mike
Electric's not dead, with Subaru & Nissan preparing to launch in Japan in the next 2-3 years. Probably like the smart car, it'll show up in Canada for a few years before making it to the States, though. Really good technology is right around the corner for these puppies. I'd love to drive a Subaru R1e and use an Outback or Tribeca for trips. Probably fit about 4 of the little suckers into the Armada, though!
I think hybrids are the way to go and the ethenol based engines. The key will be battery/storage technology as the weight of batteries is what kills most electric/hybrid cars.
It's funny that I believe the late 70s early 80s Datsuns and Hondas and Toyotas used to get about 50MPG on the highway, which is probably significantly higher than even hybrids today!
-mike
It's a documentary that I feel is worth seeing.
Alan
98 OBW Ltd
-mike
I don't expect it to be fair or nearly 100% accurate, but it should be interesting nonetheless.
Who says they're dead, though, how 'bout a Subaru R1e?
I gotta agree with paisan on this one - I hate when they call them Zero Emissions. The emissions are merely transfered somewhere else.
But that's not as annoying as when people who favor plug-in hybrids and then say they can break "100 miles per gallon".
DUH! They're NOT USING GAS AS A POWER SOURCE most of the time Einstein! So they shouldn't use MPG at all, use miles per kilowatt-hour or something. Or maybe even miles per dollar, so we could compare the efficiency to conventional cars.
It would be like Honda saying their CNG Civic won't use a gallon of gas in its lifetime (again, DUH!). :mad:
I do like the idea of using renewable energy to power vehicles. Let's see what infrastructure builds up quickly enough to give us multiple fuel sources.
Taxis in Brazil often use CNG because it's so cheap there. In fact many cars are set up at Tri-Flex Fuels, i.e. gas, ethanol, or CNG. They're actually well ahead of the USA, surprise surprise.
CNG looked promising, but they never really got it going on and installed it at gas stations nationwide.
Then again you are talking to me, who burns 2-3mpg in the boat
My buddys want to name it "S-OPEC"
-mike
You know where all that money's going, right?
CNG hookups for home are common. It makes sense for most commuters, but obviously not for a trip car.
-mike
http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/73187482
*sniff* She looks good with the grille mod and the spoiler. I hope she's getting some love.
-mike
I still keep trying to convince my wife to take the Tribeca. Heck, she would get the new car, why not?
Gator
Pretty cool that he wanted another Subaru powertrain. He got the turbo this time around, because he was always wishing for a bit more power. :shades:
Also starting to think Scion Tc for economic reasons or even an 07 Impreza 2.5i possibly.
Talk about all over the globe in terms of car choice.
So in the running:
SpecB
MazdaSpeed6
Scion Tc
Impreza 2.5i 07
Impreza 2.5i 08
Impreza WRX 08
1998 740il
-mike
I actually like the new Scion xB, since it got that same 2.4l engine. Visibility is the issue, though, with that thick C-pillar. :sick:
The heavyness of the Tc would probably give it a good ride.
I have to see if I'll be commuting to NJ everyday which I'll find out in a month or so. If that's the case then I'll be looking for something on the fuel efficient side of the equation.
So many choices, so little money.
-mike
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/fashion/12cars.html?8dpc
There are lots of insecure people that let stereotypes like this influence their decision to buy. Not me.
I mean, c'mon, I have a Miata and a Forester. That means I'd be both gay AND lesbian.
-juice
The Mazda 3 is a much better car than the Tc.
But you are all over the place in terms of possible rides- maybe you should narrow it down a little?
tom
I would like to paint Pebbles pink, at least silver with pink flakes
No one wants to race and beat or be beaten by a pink car.
A wagon to add.
-Dave
So today's rundown of cars...
07 or 08 Impreza
08 SpecB
98 740il
Altima Coupe?
08 G35x? (Lease)
That's about it for today! Thinking I may drive the 240sx til the AC breaks on it or something else major and then decide in Aug/Sept what to get and possibly get some year-end deals.
-mike
The sedan has TONS of rear leg room, it's amazing. It's like TWO sizes up from the Legacy.
Subaru needs to look at the wheelbase lengths again.