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Bob
>as they say here in South Florida, the further south you go in Florida, the further North you are..
hehe
..Mike
..Mike
When your subie goes to the shop under the extended warranty who pays for the repair? The dealer or Subaru itself? I am debating whether extended warranty is worth the money. MSRP for gold option of 7/100K is more than 2K. For that much I can rebuild engine or tranny in which case I don't think it is worth buying that option! Anyone agree? Comments welcome!
Thanks
-mike
The NJ Turnpike has decent gas prices, so I'd fill up on there before getting to the Lincoln Tunnel. Sounds like a fun weekend, and the weather on Sat and Sun should be decent. What time on Sunday are we gonna have this shin-dig in the city, I'll actually be in Manhattan Sunday free after 10am.
-mike
I would suggest if you are going to be using the subway to get around, to get the all day Metro Card. You get unlimited rides for a 24 hour period. Its definitely easier than driving through midtown. If you are getting in Sat morning, most of the roads should be fine. Definitely use the Lincoln Tunnel, this way you avoid most of the city mess.
Enjoy,
Mark
Take the Lincoln Tunnel at the end of the Turnpike and that will take you straight into mid-town. Last night was chaos on some of the bridges because of falling ice. Hopefully it won't be a problem by the weekend. There's quite a bit of construction in mid-town but it shouldn't be too bad.
Here's the site for a local news station. If you get to the tunnel by around 9:00, you shouldn't have much of a problem. http://www.1010wins.com/
Have fun and good luck.
Dennis
It was a bittersweet victory though. I had to bring in insurance folks, to push the shop to do repairs right -- and even that was not much help. That estimator guy from State Farm was so openly on the side of the shop, that I wonder if all adjustors in the area are "owned" by body shops these days.
Two minor problems that popped up after car was taking off the lot. Apparently, shop forgot to put back that little toolkit -- a small vinyl pack with wrenches inside, and with SUBARU written on it. Also, car VERY slightly pulls to the left. I'm going to test it some more, and then maybe have alignment done in that shop that KenS recommended.
Still -- whoo hooo!!! This weekend I plan to go up to the mountains, cornering twisties at 75 mph (that's what AWD is for!), and singing along Russian folksongs about speeding over the snowy steppe in "troika" (a Russian sled with 3 horses). My baby has not 3 but 165 of them horses!
Bob
Mark
-mike
Ross
For the CEL, make an appt with the dealer. While you are at it, ask him to give it a quick once-over, a "safety inspection" if you will, to make sure the body shop did good work. Professional eyes may catch something we would not.
Also, ask the body shop how long they guarantee their repairs. At least mine said they guarantee their work for life. Some offer only 1 year.
Loosh: saw that SCOA letter. We're on the front page, drooling over that red WRX wagon! Also, Sandy and Bob's "Toaster" are pictured on the same page, along with your OB.
Shameless plug: everyone here should consider joining the Subaru Club of America. It's just a few bucks, and the discounts on parts and service alone are worth it. Plus, Gary goes out of his way to organize very fun events along the east coast, and maybe even the SIA plant visit. Finally, the newsletter has some great pix! ;-)
Check it out: www.subaruclub.com.
Mike: have fun in NY. I agree with getting gas on the Turnpike, cheap and easy. Make sure to eat NY Pizza. Chinatown is great if you like authentic chinese food.
-juice
I actually cannot make this one. Tonight we have a local i Club meet, and I have an appointment to ride in a TURBOCHARGED Impreza RS.
I'll share impressions tomorrow. I just hope we can find some open roads to wind her up!
-juice
-Colin
DETROIT (AP) — Finding sales these days to be a jarring ride, Land Rover has rolled out a marketing pitch seen most on TV infomercials — money-back guarantees, this time on certain luxury sport utility vehicles.
Through May 31, the Ford Motor Co. unit will let would-be buyers drive its 2001 Discovery Series II model for 30 days or 1,500 miles — whichever comes first — and return it for a full refund if not satisfied.
‘‘We know our product is highly capable, but we wanted to add something else — an ironclad, money-back guarantee’’ for buyers of the four-wheel-drive SUV, said Howard Mosher, president and chief executive of Land Rover’s North American sales arm.
So, in theory, if it were truly "ironclad," you could "buy" one, take it on vacation and return it afterwards, for essentially a free extended rental. Of course, you'd presumably still have to temporarily fork over a pretty hefty down payment (which you'd hopefully get back sometime later), and there's the insurance cost; insurance probably wouldn't be too much for just 30 days, but I'd still would expect Land Rover insurance rates to be a bit steep.
I'd be somewhat tempted to try it -- I have no real desire to actually own a Land Rover, but it'd be mighty fun to take one on a serious jaunt -- if the mileage limit were higher than 1,500 miles. There's not really anywhere within less than 750 miles of Austin that I'd find especially exciting for a Land Rover expedition, other than maybe Big Bend National Park; I'd want at least 2,000 miles to really have some serious fun in New Mexico.
And, alas, I can't quite ignore the questionable ethics of the whole idea ...
Frank
Kate, glad to hear you've been reunited. Enjoyed the troika reference.
Hi Tex, Interesting (desperate?) Land Rover marketing.
..Mike
..Mike
Dennis
Thanks, Talia
The meet on Thursday was fun (sorry I missed the chat folks). We had 14 Imprezas, mostly white, oddly enough. We also had 2 Legacys and my Forester.
WDB: you would have loved this one Legacy GT Ltd Sedan. HIDs, intake, full suspension, exhaust, built-in radar w/remote, and an awesome stereo better than my home system! Fully tricked out inside, completely stealthy outside. Not even one sticker.
The highlight of the night was my ride-along with PiperCub (Scott, IIRC). He has a white RS with a turbo, intercooler, carbon fiber adjustable wing, v5 suspension, and 3" straight pipe (no muffler at all).
The exhaust note was surprisingly mellow, but got loud once you let 'er rip. Sweeeet! No turbo lag to speak of, it just presses you back into the seat, all through the rev range.
He's invested quite a bit ($6 grand I think), though, and the group buy they went through was a nightmare. He had to fight to get all the parts delivered, and way past the promise date. The vendor was kicked off i Club, even.
He had a J&S knock sensor, and had already done the pistons and cams. SAFC, too. The works. I'll get some photos up later, but it was at night so I'm not sure how much they'll show.
Anyone with a bottomless wallet ought to consider it, though. It's a sweet feeling. Heck, and we didn't even use more than 3rd gear! The price sounds high, but you had to try it to understand. I'm sure it would hit 60 in 5.5 seconds or so, at least by SOTP, even without clutch abuse.
He promised a more thorough ride-along next time. It was 11pm and there was actually a cop scoping us out. I guess 14 RSs side-by-side can look a little suspicious!
-juice
I am interested in buying a used Outback or Forester and after doing some research, I would like to hear what you owners have to say. I assume the reliabilty factor is high for both models, but does one have more "pep" than the other, or does the gas mileage compare pretty evenly? I can't seem to find any with a V6- I hear the new models will have one. Could someone explain how they do on the road - enough get and go, or is there a substantial lag in acceleration? If anyone has driven both - I would love to hear your comments - are they noisy? Do they both handle pretty much the same? Is the reliability as good as the reputation??? Thanks so much for your help!!!
-mike
Forester edges the OB in reliability scores, perhaps because it's built in Japan, and the OB is made in Indiana. Nonetheless, both score very well.
Forester is lighter and has the same engine, so it's peppier. EPA mileage figures are the same, but again from personal experience at least, the Forester tends to do better. Either one will absolutely humiliate what a comparable SUV would do in gas mileage, for sure.
Both are quiet, but the Outback wins here. C&D measured just 69 decibels at cruising speeds for the OB, 70 for the Forester. The Infiniti I30 was 71, the CR-V 73, and the Rousch Mustang some where in the 90's! The quietest vehicle tested all year registered 67dB, so that's how close the OB came to it.
Handling? Go for the Forester S, with the 16" rims, and its light and agile feel. It's very manueverable. The Outback has a smoother ride, no doubt.
Drive both and see which fits your needs while bringing the biggest smile to your face. I have a Forester, while my dad and cousin both have Outbacks. I love mine, but I wouldn't mind swapping with them for a week if I had to.
-juice
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-juice
Got back from Mexico late last night. Didn't see a Soob the whole week. I see you guys (and girls) have been busy here. I don't think I will be able to catch up on all the posts. Hey, only one more day till WRX's are available! Don't know when mine will be in yet.
Juice - I'm ready for the BBQ !
- hutch (the tan man) (and scuba guy)
If you spot one, gimme a call and we'll meet up to test drive it, even if yours hasn't arrived.
-juice
Cheers!
Paul
I would have one of these.
http://www.mrtrally.com.au/performance/St-Xcar.htm
cheers
Gus
-mike
Gus: that's a cool tru... um, ca..., um Subie.
-juice
-mike
Did about 1200 kms (750 miles) in two days of travelling. Did mostly about 140km/h (87 mph) ... all highway - great passing power with the revs in the 4000 range. Even after 1 1/2 years of owning this car, I marvel at how smooth it drives. I also love the ambience of the cockpit, really warm and comfy in the middle of winter.
At the end of my ownership, I have mostly praise for this vehicle. I would rather sell my MX-6 than this car (but it just doesn't make sense for me to leave it depreciating for 2-3 years).
these are my concerns:
I wish I hadn't had two fuel injectors die on me and leave me stranded twice. Maybe I got unlucky, or maybe alot of the original batch 5sp OBs have this problem.
The seats suck. After each long drive, I have back-aches, leg cramps. It's not me -- I'm an active 27 year old. There is simply not enough back support.
Minor: color. This is my last dark color car (green) - it just shows dirt too easily...
the tires suck in snow and ice. plus they are firestones - that still makes me nervous
Despite all this, I am pretty convinced that when I come back to North America in a few years, I'll be buying another Outback. Hopefully by then they have a 5sp H6 available in the base model! (or just maybe if I can afford the insurance ... a WRX wagon
Anyway, I'm going to be posting for another 4 weeks, but I still wanted to thank everyone for the great resource and help on the net -- especially juice. (I don't know how you can keep up all that enthusiasm!)
Also thank you Patti and Dennis for being on these boards. Your kind of proactive support for Subaru is incredibly rare in any commercial enterprise, and definitely helps to make customers feel more appreciated.
also found that I could travel about 20 minutes at 70 mph with the fuel gauge empty light on... (Didn't go any further, because I chickened out!)
Make sure to drop in every once in a while.
-juice
Cheers Pat.
BTW.. (tongue firmly planted in cheek here)...if you were so nervous about your Firestones, 87 mph?!?!?
Cheers!
Paul
Bob
I'm jealous!
-juice
Try to hook up with some of Subie Gal's friends and they could probably take you on a ride or two.
Dennis
P.S. - Wait, did you think I worked for SoA? Or is that another Dennis?
Cheers,
-wdb
Come to think of it, I'm sure you'll like the photos too. It was the pre-2000 body style, though.
-juice
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1400062&f=0
They are under the Subaru Mods folder.
-juice