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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
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Replying to: bigelm (Oct 15, 2004 8:50 am) But I'm sure they're not doing it for the money, right?  tom
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Replying to: tsy (Oct 15, 2004 9:49 am) 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!!! |
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Replying to: p0926 (Oct 15, 2004 9:04 am) 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
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Replying to: sduford (Oct 15, 2004 9:59 am) If you haven't yet you should register your ideas for improvements in the Suggestions for Subaru topic. -Frank |
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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 |
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Stick with wagons, all shapes and sizes. AWD sedans are abundant, wagons not quite so. -juice |
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| 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. | |
| Welcome back buddy! XS has all the jack-of-all-trades usefulness of the XT without all the grunt or cost. I think it's still a great choice. | |
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My Subaru Crew page is teh b0rked. What does this mean: The item ".eea1a91&ERIGHTS=4285984370710733099lucien.walsh@verizon.net- " does not exist, it may have been deleted. started yesterday. Did I flush a cookie, or are the hampsters in revolt again?
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