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Heads up - anyone currently buying a new Subie? If you have a Galyan's in your area, they offer a $25 store certificate just for test driving a Subie, and $250 if you buy one! :-)
There's one in Gaithersburg, MD, but they are not nationwide (though there are many locations).
I'm going to get one for my little sister, she's actively shopping for a Forester right now.
-juice
See http://www.autoweb.com.au/start_/showall_/id_SUB/doc_sub0210182/c- ms/news/newsarticle.html
for example.
Does anyone know why?
Are those australian cars equipped with transmission coolers, HD transmissions, oil coolers or any other parts which would explain the diffrence?
Or does this simply reflect the nature of our litigious society, as once explained here?
The reason I ask is that I tow a 2400-2500 lbs boat/trailer rig for distances ranging from 10 miles to 60 miles (yes, with trailer brakes and with transmission cooler) and I wonder if I should expect any drivetrain surprises in the future. So far so good.
BTW, the handling is surprisingly good even at speeds of 65 mph (I try not to go higher than that). I use a 3rd gear lock for lower speeds and uphills.
Because of someone called "Sue Happy" here in USA ;-)
-Dave
Greg
Having said that, I too agree that the biggest reason is for the fear of lawsuits here in the USA.
BTW, '03 H-6 Outback wagons are now rated to tow 2400 pounds, if you have trailer brakes. In the past, they were limited to 2000 pounds.
Bob
Tow ratings are higher in the UK also, even on models without the self-leveling suspension.
-juice
DaveM
Cheers.
-juice
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture_library/dir_19/car_portal_pi- c_9730.jpg?7000
plus video of testing at Nurburging
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/video_gallery/video_gallery_story.ph- p?id=36159
unfortunately, my quicktime isn't working, so haven't seen the video.
despite some camouflage, you can make out most of the lines evident in the apex "first pics".
I'm surprised the door handles are the (now)old-fashioned flip-up kind, as everyone (Subaru included....Forester & Impreza) seem to be going to the grab-and-pull kind.
Pic view is from front 3/4, so you get a bit of the side profile and can see definite "shoulder" lines and a very sculpted hood.
I like it, though, nice and boxy rear, front looks more aggressive.
-juice
2) Hood scoop means turbo. Its likely the 2.5L with 225hp but we can all hope its the 300hp version or the H6 turbo from the show car.
3) Yikes those are big rims!
4) The front end looks more like the STi and both are moving toward the B11 show car front end look (at least to my eye).
Mike k
The model you see there is probably a 2.0l Turbo version, very common in non US markets due to high taxes on vehicles with >2.0 displacement.
-mike
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=36395
"By employing a completely new dual exhaust system, Subaru has also been able to tone down the distinctive boxer sound, a move it feels will help attract a wider range a buyers."
No more Where's the Porsche; I hear it but I only see a Subaru.
I personally love the boxer sound as I winds to redline.
DaveM
P.S. Thanks for posting the link, Mike.
And my biggest question for Saab is why their first foray into AWD went into something small. I'd love to see them put Subaru's AWD system into their 9-5 wagon.
-mike
Hey, I noticed the B11S-ish grille too. Very subtle cue.
Paolo: yes, all Subies have a safety cage, I think they have for quite a while. Note that the Forester, Impreza, and Legacy are all IIHS "Best Picks" for safety, and that's the industry's toughest test.
We've talked a lot about the Saaburu 9-2. I think it's a mistake for Saab to offer a non-turbo version, big-time, because right now all Saabs are turbos.
I do like the idea of putting a more plush interior in a WRX and charging more for it. We'll see how they execute.
-juice
DaveM
Even though I was disappointed in having the stalling issue. My loyalty to Subaru has strengthened for the customer service they provided. We own 2 Subaru's (LL Bean & WRX). My WRX has had no problems exept for the clutch shudder plagued with the earlier models which the dealer replaced the clutch and has been running great with 20K miles. Subaru's commitment to customer service has sold me on being a loyal customer for a long time. Now we're looking forward to our New LL Bean which the dealer said should be ready by Saturday.
Greg
-Dave
hg
hg: NICE present! :-)
-juice
Any comments out t here?
http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2003028
Alland
I also found it interesting that they said the American Subaru plant shows higher quality ratings than the Japanese plant. I had thought that most of the recalls and problems with Subies were coming from the American built Legacys and Outbacks.
I agree, Consumer Reports is probably a more realistic source for such information.
Barkley
hg
Its part of the current survey but our 2k OB Ltd went back more than 10 times in 24 months for defects. Since then its been fine but initial quality was pretty crappy.
Show me the "right after the warranty expires" study, i.e. the Murphy's Law effect.
Also, they are counting one tiny, meaningless CEL with the same weight as complete spontaneous combustion. Yeah, that's fair.
90 days is, at best, a forecast, a SWAG, if you will, at long-term reliability.
Look at their Durability study, it's done on 5 year old models, and to me it's far more significant.
-juice
Craig
Once you put either of those on, they will take their respective replacement refills just fine.
-Brian
Jim
Steve
-mike
I usually refill once, then replace.
-juice
B
-mike
B
BTW, I have the Bosch's on my OB and have had no problems so far - this after probably 1 year of use. They're not even really that worn out at all. I haven't seen much of any difference over the ANCO's, so I'll probably switch back to those.
-Brian
Anyone else suffered this exhaust problem on a 2000 OB wagon? And what was the fix?