Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

1165166168170171692

Comments

  • dudedude Member Posts: 123
    Also, what kind of cd players would you guys recommend or should I go for the under the seat changer?
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    When I first went into my WRX I was reporting mileage of 13 MPG. Hmmmmm - took a look at what I was doing (having WAY to much fun) and started limiting my amusement time. I'm now getting 21 mpg. In our test vehicles, we have to report things like mileage and our opinions monthly. It makes me feel a bit ashamed when I have to report a "fun" month!

    Patti
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Who posted photos back in January of their OBW in the snow driving the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, VA ??? Down here this week, and it sure is nice....

    Juice, the new Odyssey has the locking belts in the front passenger seat. Real pain to live with. Every time you stretch forward, they lock you in. And Honda belts are a bit short to begin with, so it happens often.

    Steve
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    We would like to wish all of you happy and healthy holidays, be it Easter or Passover. I, for one, will be eating RALLY MATZAH for the next 7 days...if we run out of that, I will be eating RALLY CARDBOARD (same taste, different color). Enjoy the time with your families.

    Serge, Susan, Michael, and Dina Ferrari Superfast American Dog
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    http://www.i-club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=13


    Lots of info here, plus the archive....

  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Hmmm... Since I'm being welcomed into the Catholic church this weekend, and taking my 1st communion there, does that make it a rally host?

    Sorry... it's early, not enough coffee... I couldn't resist!

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    You've been warned before!
    :-)

    Ross
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    so "From dust to dust" describes a rally stage?

    we're all going to hell. :) Well at least me, I kinda blew off Lent this year. is there a valve for that?
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Brian: the TL has a donut spare, no side curtain air bags, and I believe no rear head rests. Noone's perfect. ;-)

    Nice list, though.

    Patti: 13mpg? Too fun. Though that's why I'd never buy a fleet car used!

    Leo: congrats and welcome to the Crew. The best place to ask that question is in Subaru Crew - Modifications, because we focus on that specifically on that topic. I'm sure you'll feel right at home.

    Steve: I don't know why they'd put ALRs on the front seats of a 7 seater van! What a pain.

    Lent? I gave up twin turbos. So, went lent ends, tell FHI it's OK to send them over to the US. ;-)

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    I did say my IDEAL (and preferred) vehicle would be a Blitzen in dark blue. The TL was what I'd SETTLE for (only with retrofitted Subie stuff on it). Having said that, I'd never settle for 'second best' and will wait (forever) for the Blitzen of my dreams.

    -Brian (eating rally-pasta for lunch)
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    And as a practising Catholic I wish to extend a welcome as well.

    Well guys heard on the news the official snowfall for this week was 55 centimetres. and using Serge,s calculation that translates to almost 22 inchs.

    Cheers Pat.
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    retiring the points program. :-(
    Could use another 700 points to make 2000. :-p

    Patti-
    what's the new program in its place come 31Jul02?

    -Dave
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    Because of some contractual things, I'm not able to say much about the new program - but I think all will be well for current MBNA program members and members of the new program. The folks that are handling this are very sensitive to the issue, so hang in there. I'll let you all know more information as soon as I'm given the go ahead.

    Sorry!

    Patti
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    I am just back from a few days interstate where I got to look closely at the new Holden Monaro which a colleague has just bought. I gather that Bob Lutz wants to take it into the US as a Pontiac. If you are lucky enough to see it, you will all be smiling. It's an extraordinarily beautiful car with a tuned V8 and 6 speed manual.

    Back in a couple of weeks to drive it up through the Blue Mountains. Looks like a fun trip.

    Now the bizarre bit. My colleague has two infants in baby seats. When we had kids, we traded our Golf GTi as it only had two doors and fitting baby seats was a pain. Practicality rules these days (or at least that's how I rationalize the Outback). Is he daft?

    Cheers

    Graham
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    yep, saw somewhere that Pontiac wants to make it the GTO. interesting.

    -Brian
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Commodore was coming over as the impala SS V8 6-speed :)

    -mike
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    I just got that card in December - what's my incentive for keeping it now?

    Ed
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    I stopped using mine anyway since I carry a little balance and the interest rate is so high.

    -Dennis
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    I don't carry a balance on it at all, pay it off each month. I was hoping to get at least a rear diffy cover out of the deal.

    Have a good trip if I don't speak to you before then, Dennis.

    Ed
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    55cm? Let's see, by my calculations, that's a lot! :-)

    How's the puppy? Can you even get him outside much?

    Graham: the Monaro is a 2 door coupe, right? I can see how that would be, uh, time consuming. Of course he'll make up the time en route.

    -juice
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    I also got the message from SOA that Subaru has decided to terminate the program with MBNA. I was totally bummed out. I liked the program a lot and used coupons for service and upgrades on my Forester. It was a strong pro-Subaru argument when choosing a new car for my husband: "but we can pay for service with coupons".
    Not anymore. Let's hope something good will come up soon, as Patti promised.

    Time to hit that firniture store, to get all the remaining points available (until July 2002)?
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Or max out the credit card by paying for a portion of his new car, then use the coupons to service it.

    Of course only pay what you'll can afford when the bill arrives, to avoid the high interest charges.

    -juice
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    ateixeira Mar 28, 2002 7:48am

    juice- had that idea when purchasing my '98 OB but the dealer would only allow upto $2k. :(
    I would have bought the car with the credit card if they let me, and then pay it off when the bill arrive (I bought my OB cash).

    -Dave
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    3% is $60, at least that's enough for a couple of oil changes at the dealer, or a dozen filters if you do it yourself.

    I pay cash too. Could have applied the $19,200, but guess what? I would have lost my shirt in the stocks I was considering. Whew.

    -juice
  • barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    See www.auto.com, today's issue for article.

    Stephen
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    My dad had a '68 GTO when I was a kid. 400 ci Ram Air V8 (fresh air intakes through a pair of nostril-like hood scoops) and a Hurst "his-n-hers" gated shifter so Mom could drive. He took it to drag strips sometimes (HAA-ha-ha-ha-ha-Rrrraceway Park!!!). What a fast car.

    Still a little cranked up about the MBNA program termination. I hope Patti's statement "I think all will be well for current MBNA program members and members of the new program" holds true.

    Ed
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    If not, get a Toys R Us card and mail me the coupons! LOL!

    -juice
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    I use the LLBean card. It's great if you like their goods. I've gotten a lot of "free" clothes, etc from the points earned and shipping and monograming are free (although I don't use the monograming). And since Bean and Subaru are associated it is politically correct here. :)

    Greg
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Yeah it was a lot I hope this is the last of it,the pup is great, he has just learned to climb stairs so we have to look out.

    We just take him out in the back for now as we cannot take him out until all his shots are complete.

    We are having a lot of fun with him he is a real loving little dog and very laid back, with a quiet
    disposition.

    Cheers Pat.
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    my word on the new program! It won't be a let down.

    Patti
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    By any chance did they approve the "free Subie for juice" program? Hey, I can dream, can't I?

    Chat starts any minute now...

    -juice
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    really do make a difference. We charge everything, but pay the balance in full every month. We got the Ford Citibank card in the mid '90's. It earned an amazing 5%, and we max'ed out the $700/yr for almost 5 years before leasing the '00 Windstar. Some $3200 applied towards lease payments made a pretty good argument for taking the vehicle that Beth really didn't want.

    When Ford killed the program, Citibank created something called 'Drivers Edge' which paid 2% usable towards any car. By '02 we had 'banked' $550 which I used towards the Outback, then another few $$ towards the Odyssey we got in January. We also use a Discover card for when we top out on the Citibank rebates (annual limits). Last year we got a check for $200....

    So now the delema: As we have no plans for another new car for a few years, I was going to get the MBNA for accessories, service, etc. I guess I will wait and see what the new program brings??

    Steve
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    While I can't say much, be assured that you won't lose anything that you would have had under MBNA.

    Don't worry, be happy! Don't let it be a dilema for you.

    Patti
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    to happen! I overheard a discussion about the "free Subaru for Juice" program, when it was actually, "free juice for your Subaru". Oh well! Just know that I didn't a gas coupone either. I'll keep trying for you though!

    Patti
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Well, on second thought, if more "juice" means forced induction for the Forester and Legacy lines, I can live with that. If it's free, even better. :-)

    Great chat, folks. We had the usual suspects and towards the middle it was really hard to keep up, you really had to speed read.

    -juice
  • barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    but I really had a excuse other than I "forgot". I had dinner w/my former co-workers. Sounds like another "good time" had by all. :-)

    Stephen
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    - carries 0.00% APR on balances
    - 10% of purchases AND balance transfers are remitted in Subaru coupons
    - no annual cap on the amounts remitted in coupons
    - no limit on the amount that can be applied towards my next new Subaru purchase
    - numerous miscellaneous perks

    aah... One can dream, right? Patti, anything like that on the horizon?
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    kate-
    add to your list "discount on your next Subaru, in addition to the points earned, when using the card to purchase a new Subaru". :D

    -Dave
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    turn to reality??? I'll pass on your wishes!

    Patti
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Can you tell SoA I'd like a turbo Forester that runs on tap water and costs $0.01? ;-)

    -juice
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    I would like to take this opportunity, to wish everyone in the crew a very happy Easter.

    Cheers Pat.
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    of my friends here at Edmunds. Thank you for your continued support!

    Patti
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Happy Holidays everyone!

    Bob
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    do you find stuff let that Bob? :D

    Happy Holidays y'all!!!

    -Dave
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Yeah, I second Dave's question -- how DO you find this kind of stuff!!??

    Great pics though -- although it looks almost too amazing to be true.

    Ken
  • declansdaddeclansdad Member Posts: 120
    Wasn't that story listed on the subaru.net site?
    Pretty amazing that no one was killed!

    Michael
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    subaru.net!

    As to how... just uncontrollable net surfing; and I have over time bookmarked several hundred sites that I refer back to, perhaps a dozen or so daily, others very rarely. The subaru.net site I last visited perhaps six months ago.

    Bob
Sign In or Register to comment.

Your Privacy

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our Visitor Agreement.