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#22563 of 31410 Re: I grew up near that 'other' NY team..... [fibber2] by rob_m Oct 15, 2004 (8:23 am)
Replying to: fibber2 (Oct 15, 2004 8:06 am) We have the Lowell Spinners, a minor league team for the Red Sox just 5 minutes from the house. You're right about the minor league games - my 9 year old loves them. Tickets are $6.50 and parking is $3.00
#22564 of 31410 Re: [tsy] by bigelm Oct 15, 2004 (8:50 am)
Replying to: tsy (Oct 14, 2004 2:13 pm) Cut the money they spend on player salaries by $50 million and I guarantee they won't have the heart or talent to win the WS. I didn't know that the Yankees salaries grew by $50 million, when they won since 1923. :p Replies to this message: tsy (Oct 15, 2004 9:49 am) bigelm (Oct 15, 2004 9:53 am)
#22565 of 31410 by p0926 Oct 15, 2004 (9:04 am)
There was a review of the OB XT Limited in the local paper today. The thrust of the article was to question Subaru's decision to move upscale. I found it interesting that the writer quoted a researcher who stated that Mercedes was adding AWD across their model lines because surveys had shown that people living in cold weather climes who could afford a Mercedes were instead opting for a Subaru. Then in the next paragraph the writer expressed doubt that many people would be willing to pay $32,5k for a Subaru, even an admittedly nice one. To me this seems to capture the dilemma that Subaru is facing... increased competition in the AWD market from all sides coupled with consumer reluctance to consider Subaru as upscale. -Frank Replies to this message: sduford (Oct 15, 2004 9:59 am) p0926 (Oct 15, 2004 10:08 am)
#22566 of 31410 Re: [bigelm] by tsy Oct 15, 2004 (9:49 am)
Replying to: bigelm (Oct 15, 2004 8:50 am) I don't think the 1923 Yankees would do very well today ;-P!! But I'm sure they're not doing it for the money, right? tom Replies to this message: bigelm (Oct 15, 2004 9:53 am)
#22567 of 31410 Re: [tsy] by bigelm Oct 15, 2004 (9:53 am)
Replying to: tsy (Oct 15, 2004 9:49 am) LOL! But I'm sure they're not doing it for the money, right? Now THAT is true!!! It sux to what sports has come to... or should I say the players!!!
#22568 of 31410 Re: [p0926] by sduford Oct 15, 2004 (9:59 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Oct 15, 2004 9:04 am) Subaru was able to prove that it can be a serious performance company with the WRX. Now they need to prove that they can also be a serious contender in the entry-luxury market. Unfortunately the 05 Legacy/Outback is only 80% of the way there. I love my OBXT Ltd but it still has too many rough edges and small annoyances to be truly considered an entry-level luxury car. it's a big step in the right direction, but there remains much work to be done, and they need to do so while keeping an eye on the price. Sly Replies to this message: p0926 (Oct 15, 2004 10:08 am)
#22569 of 31410 Re: [sduford] by p0926 Oct 15, 2004 (10:08 am)
Replying to: sduford (Oct 15, 2004 9:59 am) Sly- I think most of the Crew would agree wholeheartedly with those sentiments. If you haven't yet you should register your ideas for improvements in the Suggestions for Subaru topic. -Frank
#22570 of 31410 by kens Oct 15, 2004 (10:54 am)
After nearly four months of driving my Legacy GT wagon there are some aspects of the Forester that I do miss. One is knowing that I won't scrape my front bumper on a parking spot block or driveway. Another is feeling carefree about throwing anything in the back from Home Depot. There'll always be a spot in my heart for good old Raven. Word has it that someone bought it right off the dealer's lot soon after I traded him in. Yup, Subaru needs to find another hit like the OB or WRX to keep sales going. Just being another $30K-ish near luxury sedan with AWD isn't going to cut it. So what market segments have not yet been addressed? Ken
#22571 of 31410 by ateixeira Oct 15, 2004 (1:30 pm)
Stick with wagons, all shapes and sizes. AWD sedans are abundant, wagons not quite so. -juice
#22572 of 31410 Hi Mike!! by lucien2 Oct 15, 2004 (3:10 pm)
Wow, this debate at home continues? I like the line about how she likes higher repair bills. Let her know that my Father in Law just dumped his A6 for an LS 430. Why? Warranty was up and he's on his 2nd transmission, 3rd set of brakes, 1 headliner, 1 sound system replaced, 2 window motors replaced, and the auto locks have failed.