All legacys had height adjustment before 2000, after that I think it went away. I think it's ridiculous that, if forester L gets a hight adjustment and some imprezas, it would be stupid not to put one in.
Ken- Well, I've got my check from the Insurance. Now, it's only a matter of test driving a chook-o-matic WRX. I'm trying to set a date with a fellow i-Club'er to ride his AT WRX tomorrow. If I go for the WRX, I'll not wait for the restyle. The restyle isn't sitting right in term of my taste, and, I've grown to like the bugged eyes of the current style. It's cute. and stands out in the crowd unless it's next to a dozen other Neons. ;-)
juice- Didn't get to the test drive. One thing led to another, and by the time either of us got any free time it was pretty late. Will try again next weekend
Dave, IIRC I did mention to you that Flemington was where I got to test drive an AT WRX sedan. The low-end torque and turbo lag issues were nothing I couldn't live with IMO and the WRX has moved solidly into first place in my "next car" list (though why they can't put the Sportshift into it is beyond me).
Checked a 2003 Legacy L at the dealers while I was waiting for the re prgramming, the Canadian L gets the six way power seat I knew I was not dreaming.
I guess the American cars get less content and more optional items I will never understand manufacturers logic, particularly when Canada and the states are so close together on the same continent.
I could see different models to ours in Europe but not here.
When I bought my 2001 Forester (June 2000), the Canadian price was considerably LESS than the US price for the same equipment level. This did not include taxes of course.
My wife and I went to a "Taste of Subaru" event last Sunday at Portland International Raceway. Besides some cool vendor showings they had an SCCA event with Subaru owners on the raceway. They were really hauling... I'd say around 100+ MPH on the straightaway. The WRX's with the big exhaust really sound cool at high speeds. I think I know the car I'm going to replace my Miata with.
More grass roots stuff, indeed, SoA. I thought you all would buy Garden State Park and turn it into a test track. Now I see a Home Depot going up there.
You know my thoughts about the Cross Sports. Merits serious consideration.
Track day would be a blast - about the only thing I haven't tried with the Forester. On a good day with good tires I can keep up with most 2.5RSes, but I always have to be careful about the higher CG and tiptoe through places where my instincts want to take me faster.
Aw shuckens. Looking back at those times I see that my best was better than the worst of some RS and WRX drivers, but that was more a testimony to driving skills (or lack thereof) than the limits of the particular cars.
Ed (just trying to prove the versatility of the square Subie)
Yes, paisan, these cool wet days have brought out the best in the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. I spent a LOT of money on them, but I've never come across a tire with such good high-performance characteristics in the wet. Not too shabby in the dry either.
Ed (still trying to justify hi-po rubber on a Forester)
On the 23rd Hypov and I will be running my dad's Legacy L with his R-compounds (same for Nov 9 as well) I have pretty much locked up 2nd place in my class after last weekends 1st place finish. Actually Team IAC http://isuzu-suvs.com/autox did excellent last week. 3 1st place finishes and 1 2nd place and 1 3rd place in our respective classes, with everyone present taking home a trophy.
Last weekend I took a little trip to Big Bear, about two hours outside of Los Angeles. I had fun driving in the mountains (hiking was pretty nice too), and finished off a roll of film on my car.
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Whatcha gonna buy?
-juice
If I like it and if I can pull off a MY03 buy for ~$20k, I go for it. Otherwise, I may settle for the TS wagon.
-Dave
-mike
$22,116 for a WRX wagon at fitzmall right now, that is tempting! Their cheapest auto is $23,761, a sedan with the spoiler.
-juice
-mike
-juice
-Dave
-mike
Ed
And that's with 2 moonroofs vs. 1, 16" vs. 15". The only thing I have on it is a 6CD+tape instead of a single CD player.
Run, don't walk, and snap it up!
-juice
The seat is at a good height for both me and my wife, though, and I'm 4" taller than her.
-juice
Cheers Pat.
How long are you going to wait to buy your new Subie? Would you wait for the restyled WRX?
Ken
Well, I've got my check from the Insurance. Now, it's only a matter of test driving a chook-o-matic WRX. I'm trying to set a date with a fellow i-Club'er to ride his AT WRX tomorrow. If I go for the WRX, I'll not wait for the restyle. The restyle isn't sitting right in term of my taste, and, I've grown to like the bugged eyes of the current style. It's cute.
-Dave
-Dave
How was the ride, Dave?
Try the 2.5GT, the shiftronic is nice. It's a bit pricey, though.
-juice
Didn't get to the test drive.
One thing led to another, and by the time either of us got any free time it was pretty late.
Will try again next weekend
-Dave
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Flemington! Somerset, might be a little closer to you if that's a concern. Although the roads around Flemington are a lot more fun! :-D
-Dennis
Ed
I heard June, if you can wait. Frank, Ken, and I are all anxiously awaiting, too.
-juice
I guess the American cars get less content and more optional items I will never understand manufacturers logic, particularly when Canada and the states are so close together on the same continent.
I could see different models to ours in Europe but not here.
Cheers Pat.
Me neither!
-Dennis
scraping the mirrors on the WRX while the wife just turns on the mirror heaters on the OB.
-juice
June? Okay, I think I can wait but a WRX wagon is looking mighty fine. ;-)
Ken
Ross
-juice
Ken
Here are some photos.
Eric
-juice
-Dennis
-mike
http://forums.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=266116&referrerid=767
They had Mark Lovell there, reps from SoA/FHI and the whole event was put on by SoA.
http://forums.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=254962&referrerid=767
I don't get it.
-Dennis
You know my thoughts about the Cross Sports. Merits serious consideration.
Track day would be a blast - about the only thing I haven't tried with the Forester. On a good day with good tires I can keep up with most 2.5RSes, but I always have to be careful about the higher CG and tiptoe through places where my instincts want to take me faster.
Ed
Cool to see grass-roots events, now how 'bout doing one on the other coast?
-juice
Ed (just trying to prove the versatility of the square Subie)
-juice
-mike
-juice
In the rain you have the same problem with R-compounds.
-mike
Ed (still trying to justify hi-po rubber on a Forester)
-mike
Ed
-mike
-juice
Here are a couple shots:
And more can be found at: http://www.liquidgirl.org/gallery/roo
Teresa
-Dennis