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We are just beginning the search for a Legacy wagon in California and I would greatly appreciate tips on where to look for alternative warranty providers...names, websites, or anything else helpful. Thanks.
when I was getting my WRX ext warranty, 2 local delaers were willing to match Currys price (but not the dealer I purchased from!), both of those willing to deal wanted me to come into the dealership, since all I had to do was send the paperwork back to Curry in the SAE they sent it was a pretty easy decision. When I got my Tribeca, the selling dealer matched the Curry on line price.
if you do get one just make sure you get a real subaru one and not some other aftermarket one, some of the biggest names in aftermarket warranties went out of business a few years ago leaving a lot of people in trouble
Stick with a Subaru Gold, you get free roadside assistance, cooperation from the 800-SUBARU3 people, and a guarantee that they'll use OE parts and trained dealership staff to fix the issue rather than some fly-by-night lo-budget place.
-juice
Make sure you ask for Subaru Added Security, that's the new "name" for the OE warranty. The others are really just insurance policies, a la Warranty Gold, i.e. down the tubes.
-juice
Hybrid in 2007? No way, no how they could get one here that fast. Some 2007 models are already in dealers, Foresters for instance. We've even seen the face-lifted Legacy and Outback, which will debut here in 2008, and there are no signs of a hybrid powertrain.
Whether they do diesel or hybrid, I think it will be 2-3 years at the very least.
If the interior and body of that '96 are in good shape, I think it may be worth it. The EJ22 motor is generally very durable so if you get a rebuilt one, especially with a warranty, I think the $2200 is easily worth it.
Look at it this way, the average new car payment is $400 or more. So you're only talking about 5-6 months' worth of car payments. The car will surely last longer than that.
I say go for it, i.e. fix it.
-juice
Some swedish consumer organization almost got into a court battle with Volvo over the lousy early AWD system as they really panned it badly in the scandinavian press and Volvo cried foul.
I've had all major services with normal maintenance repairs expected for a car with 189000 miles. It does have some minor body damage as a result of a learning teenage driver but it's never been in a major wreck. It ran great up to the minute it blew whatever it blew. I think I'll have a chat with the mechanic that checked it out when it was towed in. Maybe he can give me an opinion on the mechanical condition.
Thanks again for the advice. Anything else I should check out before I decide?
Go with your gut. If you feel like the car will last, go for it.
We had a '95 626 and it kept breaking on us, 5 times in two years, $2500 later I went with my gut - and got rid of it!
But if yours has been good to you, and it just needs the engine, I would keep it.
-juice
Some things whose condition you might want to ascertain in particular - CV joints, auto tranny (or clutch if manual), differentials, brakes, steering linkages, air conditioning system, maybe alternator. These all wear with use and time, so if any of them might go a short time after a repair, then better to know up front.
Really, it will come down to the ol' gut. Whatever brings you the most peace of mind is the route to take. My guess, from what you have said, is that you will not find another car near the repair cost of your '96 that will bring you as much peace of mind as just repairing it.
Took it for a nice road trip this weekend and jumped off the road on some four wheel drive only forest roads. Man, the thing works in the mud and ruts! Even forded a few streams and passed a big 4x4 crawling along!
Eagerly awaiting some snow to play in this fall. Instead of leasing again, we bought this car and look forward to years of fun.
Mark
Angelo
Another upside that others have told me is that it is far easier to tow stuff with an AT.
Once again, enjoy! (BTW - I like your choice of color as well. Only problem is it is a pain to keep clean.)
Mark
Any suggestions??? :mad:
My daughter stepped on the cup holder in the back of our '03 Legacy spec. ed. wagon. The dealer says it'll cost 100.00 to replace. Any where on line you recommend for spare parts that might cost me less?
Thanks,
cdndriver
Owen
http://www.fsautoparts.com/
-juice
Jim
-juice
Anyway after reading these forums I got impression that 2005 models have a lot improvements over prev years including more efficient engine and auto-manual transmission and thought I should consider getting newer model instead of H6 engine. Main reasons for going with 4 cyl seem tobe: ability to manual shift eliminates underpowered question, better mpg, more warranty left with newer year.
Or am I just confused and 35th edition model is way better and clean choice? Any suggestions?
Please help to choose.
Thank you
~andrey
Jim
-juice
I guess I'll go and do more testing side by side to make sure I am happy with 4 cylinders.
Thank you, Jim and Juice
It's a difficult decision! Best of luck.
Jim
The H6 (EZ30) is a gem of an engine.
-juice
Want something with good city gas mileage. Also considering Toyota Matrix, Honda Civic, and Mazda 3.
Don't have much of a choice with my requirements. I want a car with good city mileage and good crash test scores and isn't a chick-mobile.
Matrix and Civic I think is a little fem. Mazda is border line on fem. I think the Legacy sedan is my favorite for style.
City gas mileage is good with all with Legacy being the lowest.
Crash tests are excellent with Civic and Legacy. Not so great with other two.
The drive with the Matrix is the worst, according to critics. Legacy's drive is supposed to be descent. Civic has a excellent drive and the 3 is sporty. What do you guys think? :confuse:
If you do most city driving then hybrid might be worth the money.
Krzys
Krzys
PS There must be some truth in our statements as they are surprisingly similar.
I've only dipped below 20mpg twice in 9 years, and both times I was towing a trailer.
-juice
I wonder, if it was made in 2WD, crash test result would change. I figure it might because the loss of weight, but gas mileage would improve. I know you guys like the AWD, just to make a choice between the two, at least for the sedan. I'd be happy with that.
I've researched a little more and I also like the Mazda 3 5 door. Crash tests aren't nearly as good. The Civic is having problems. The Impreza also has AWD and I think the Legacy's a better looking sedan. The Prius is too expensive (going for MSRP and above). The Chevy Cobalt, I hear, is not reliable. The Mini Cooper is TOO small and uses premium gas! I think the Corolla is a bit too femme. The VW New Beetle is also WAY too femme and too small. The Ford Focus also too femme and not as good of a reliability record as the 3. The Suzuki Aerio also isn't reliable, gets a POOR side crash rating even with side airbags, and the 3 is better overall. The Mitsubishi Lancer has the same crash test rating as the 3 by IIHS but the 3 has a better ride and fit and finish according to Edmunds and Consumer Reports. All other rated small cars by IIHS are too risky.
If only the Legacy came in 2WD!
$60/month is not trivial but neither is vehicle content and safety! If you can swing it, I'd get the Legacy. :-)
Ken
Do not settle for a vehicle. Decide on your priorites and which vehicles you would like to own. Rank them based on priority, test-drive the subset that makes the cut, and then buy the one with which you are most content.
I think that if you end up buying something for which you settle, you will end up with buyer's remorse and/or prematurely trading it for something different. In the grand scheme of things, fuel economy is just one factor and is often not even the most expensive one. Heck, insurance can have greater disparity than fuel operating cost. It sounds to me like safety equipment / rating is your #1 concern, so rank it accordingly.