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I'll post this evening.
Thanks
Patti
-juice
Andy
-juice
Andy
TIRES--The firestone dealer has agreed to replace two of the bad tires. With 7000 miles on the 4 of them I am a little concerned about the possible circumference difference, Subaru tells me they have to be within 1/4 inch measured around the circumference.I hope I get an honest measure from the tire dealer (ha ha).
LUCK TO ALL--JACK
Craig
Walt
Thanks
Try a permanent black marker on the button; it may penetrate the plastic a bit. This worked well on my red camcorder "on the air" light which flashed a warning to all and sundry that I was filming them.
-juice
My guess is that they haven't updated their VIN database with the difference. My insurance company lists our '00 Outback as a Legacy/Outback also. Even Subaru American Credit does too!
-Brian
-mike
Hey, I said "back" three times in a row. ;-)
-juice
-mike
They may not be a different line of cars, just different models with distinct character.
But who cares what we think? Outback is a huge sales success, it saved Subaru, plain and simple. And people do at least view it as a separate model (or at least the Legacy is invisible). The profits from the Outback allow them to bring the H6, the WRX, and anything else they have to offer.
-juice
-mike
Mike
Mark
-james
Could anyone tell me how much I should sell my Outback for in northern NJ ?
(Auto, cloth, original owner, no sunroof or accidents and excellent condition)
The new Outbacks are sooo expensive that it is difficult for me to establish the value of mine. For this particular vehicle, Edmunds TMV seems to come in too low compared to real world prices and the KBB value seems way high. What's the best way to find a suitable buyer?
It's my wife's car and it will break my heart to sell, but we may need a (yuk) minivan.
BTW - I think my outback handles almost as well as many german cars, especially in bad weather - what do you think ?
Also, does Subaru have any plans for something with third row seating?
Wolfgang
Bob
Subaru will have a 3rd row seat in the 2005 SUW, a model bigger than the Outback. Unfortunately, that's too far off for many of us.
-juice
Thanks,
Tom
Steve
Third row seat in 2005 eh ? Your right I can't wait. Decided that we can't deal with the minivan option either, so we will have to go with an SUV.
Take care of your Outbacks, because from what I've seen on the Subaru lots, they hold their value extremely well.
BTW- what do you think of those firestone tires, mine came with michelins which handle great.
So, yes, it can be done.
-Brian
-juice
dealer told me I need to replace air Mass flow sensor on my '99 Legacy 2.2 with 100K and asked arm and a leg for the part. What's the best place to get the part? Any links/phone numbers will be appreciated.
Ross
As for tinting in general - go for it! I have had it on my last 4 cars and swear by it. Cars are cooler (temperature), you have the benefits of privacy, and the uphostery doesn't fade or crack from the sun. Oh yes, they look "cool" too!
Go for the metalized materials, don't worry about radio reception, don't worry about rolling the windows up and down, but do try to get some recommendations for the shop. I have mostly been fortunate in my choices, but I know that the quality varies out there!
Steve
I will say this though, this site has some of the most dedicated loonies on it (I mean that in a good way). It was always lots of fun to read the latest happenings. I am sure I will continue to drop in to read the Zany adventures of Subie owners!
GAM2
Bob
Steve
The other Steve here wishes you well. What are you trading for?
Steve
Tint: I installed SolarGard, 35% tint, for $170 on all seven windows of my Forester. I'm happy with it.
For parts, try subaruparts.com and subaru-parts.com. Note those are two different sites.
-juice
Ditto everything that Steve said in #4836, above. Had the "back five" in our new 2K wagon tinted a few weeks after we bought it in the spring of 2000. Never regretted it for a moment - like the looks and the increased privacy. If you live anywhere that gets seriously sunny and hot (unlike Seattle), that's even more reason to go for it.
Good luck!
Ken in Seattle
I've never had a car with tinted windows so it will neat. Thanks everyone.
Lauren
Yes, I actually bought a Bravada. $7000 off list
(about $28,500) plus a 5/60 bumper to bumper warranty. The dealer said they put the wrong price in the paper. I test drove almost everything
and this fit my needs. Outbacks proved uncomfortable on my back and Foresters were just to small to carry 4 full size adults (I may consider one when my wife needs a new car). I will miss the 24 mpg though! I will say this though, for the price, the Outback was a nice car.
Good ride and quiet. Light years ahead of vehicles like the Escape (NOISY) and the Vue (made my wife and I seasick). I'll check in on you guys to make sure no one gets too far out of line! And Juice, what are you doing on the GM SUV sight? Yes, 270 h.p. is nice.
GAM2
-mike
That's right, Olds gets a longer warranty than other GM makes, too.
The A-arms were an early recall, I'm sure yours is not affected. paisan is just sour because his beloved Trooper is becoming a GM clone. ;-)
-juice
-mike
But I still prefer the Aussie name - Jackaroo! ;-)
-juice
-mike
Gas mileage - I average 25 mpg highway (on the Interstate, which means 75+) and 18.5 city (in a winter in Wisconsin).
Comfort - I find the seats stiff but comfortable. I am 6 feet tall and have more than enough head room and leg room when I'm driving. We've gone on two trips of more than 2000 miles and felt fine despite having the typical middle-aged back pains. The seats are sort of narrow and not meant for wide people. A passenger with long feet may have a problem.
AWD - We haven't had much snow in southern Wisconsin this year so I can't really comment on snow handling. I've been in some torrential downpours and the car held the road great.
Power - I judge power by if the car can get up to highway speeds by the time I merge on the on ramp. No problem. I've gone over the Colorado Rockies on I-70 in 4th gear and passed most cars.
Cargo cover - This is starting to drive me crazy by making noises all the time while flopping around while its retracted.
Camping - A great vehicle for a couple weeks of camping. I put a Thule Frontier (11 cubic feet) on the original roof rack and it didn't make any noise or effect the gas mileage. On the down side, I can't open the hatch all the way and it hits the dust deflector. A Yakima rep I talked to said getting a set of their towers and bars wouldn't help.
But otherwise, no problems after one year and 13,000 miles.
-juice