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#3326 of 4940 probably the one by anonymous02 Oct 22, 2002 (12:37 pm)
WITHOUT ABS (UNLESS there was an ABS defeat switch or fuse available)
#3327 of 4940 by ateixeira Oct 22, 2002 (12:43 pm)
ABS all the way. I would not purchase a car without it.   FWIW, Subies do have a fuse you can pull to disable ABS, anonymous02.   -juice
#3328 of 4940 ateixeira by anonymous02 Oct 22, 2002 (12:47 pm)
In that case, I'd get the "Subie" (if all else, including price, is the same).
#3329 of 4940 by clever1 Oct 22, 2002 (1:10 pm)
Rumor has it that it's not a good idea to play with fuses on newer vehicles, especially while under warranty... ?
#3330 of 4940 Santa Fe ABS... by jaserb Oct 22, 2002 (1:42 pm)
It's standard on the 2002+ LX and optional on the GLS and Base models. My 2001 LX has it as an option. One nice thing is that the ABS package includes traction control, even on AWD models. But I think you're right, Subaru has the edge here. Do they even sell a model without ABS?   -Jason
#3331 of 4940 fuses are fuses by anonymous02 Oct 22, 2002 (1:44 pm)
rumors are rumors.   maybe another good reason to buy used?
#3332 of 4940 Oh, and add my vote to the by jaserb Oct 22, 2002 (1:58 pm)
"I won't buy another new car without ABS" list. All it takes is locking up your brakes badly one time to really mess yourself up. I did it once, and fortunately all I messed was my pants Not really, but you get the point.   -Jason
#3333 of 4940 jaserb by nippononly Oct 22, 2002 (3:32 pm)
thanks for chiming in on the SF! We had not heard until you spoke up.   And no, Subaru does not sell a model without standard ABS.
#3334 of 4940 Trailer Hitches by xccoachlou Oct 22, 2002 (6:12 pm)
I was reading a review, and I'm pretty sure it was at Car Place ( http://www.thecarplace.com ) where the reviewer, Bob Bowden, spoke of a fellow receiving serious back injury because of a trailer hitch. If I recall correctly, he was rear ended and the other vehicle slammed into his hitch, and not the bumpre. This caused the hitch and the frame to take the full brunt of the force, instead of the bumper. FWIW - Lou
#3335 of 4940 good memory by steve_ HOST Oct 22, 2002 (6:52 pm)
Here's the link to the back injury/hitch article. Btw, is the XC you coach on dirt or snow? Steve, Host

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