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#31134 of 31412 Re: New Wheels Mounted! [tsy] by ateixeira Jun 19, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: tsy (Jun 18, 2009 11:19 am) That would be significant weight savings - all unsprung weight, too.
#31135 of 31412 New arrival by css1 Jun 19, 2009 (1:16 pm)
Hi AJ, Hi Bob, Hi all. How is everybody doing? Last night I got my daughter an 06 Impreza 2.5i. Black, base car - but I can't believe how well this car drives and handles. I'll be picking it up Monday AJ, what portable Nav would you recommend? Thanks Charlie Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 2:43 pm) css1 (Jun 20, 2009 5:12 am) rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) and 3 more... ateixeira (Jun 22, 2009 10:51 am)
#31136 of 31412 Re: New arrival [css1] by rsholland Jun 19, 2009 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: css1 (Jun 19, 2009 1:16 pm) Hey Charlie, great car choice. My son has an '06 Impreza Outback Sport with ~ 45K on it. It's ben a great car. Bob Replies to this message: css1 (Jun 20, 2009 5:12 am) rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) css1 (Jun 20, 2009 7:48 am) volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) and 1 more...
#31137 of 31412 Re: Hello? Are old folks allowed to return? [fibber2] by pf_flyer HOST Jun 19, 2009 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: fibber2 (Jun 19, 2009 4:38 am) Hey fib! Whatchoo mean OLD??
#31138 of 31412 Re: Hello? Are old folks allowed to return? [fibber2] by toboggan Jun 20, 2009 (4:31 am)
Replying to: fibber2 (Jun 19, 2009 4:38 am) Welcome back, fibber2, from another old folk (I just had my 71st birthday ). I usually am lurking about. BTW, did some washing and waxing of the Tribeca. Gotta make it slippery so the bugs slide right off. Now I have to dig the winter wheels (wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzaks) and get them waxed up for our NorEasters off Lake Superior. But first, the "honey-do" list needs attention . MNSteve
#31139 of 31412 Re: New arrival [rsholland] by css1 Jun 20, 2009 (5:12 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 2:43 pm) Thanks Bob Padded dash, temp gauge, fold in mirrors, alloy wheels - 06 Tribeca nose. No de-contenting here. And believe me when I tell you - she will need those fold in mirrors parking at school! I also read that this was the first year for VVT - what a difference from my Forester. After learning on and driving the Forester, she did not want another wagon. Finding a good used sedan - legacy or impreza - was not easy. This one was sold and serviced by the dealer I go to - Flemington Subaru - never modified, and a Subaru CPO car. Does your son drive stick as well? I'm sorry I never learned, These cars are fun to drive. How does this compare with your new one? I know you've already done the comparison but now I can identify. Maybe my daughter will forget and take the Forester to school........HA HA Thanks Charlie Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) css1 (Jun 20, 2009 7:48 am) volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:23 am)
#31140 of 31412 Re: New arrival [css1] by rsholland Jun 20, 2009 (7:03 am)
Replying to: css1 (Jun 20, 2009 5:12 am) My son can drive a stick—but he doesn't like it, and hasn't driven one in years. Not a chip-of-the-old-block in that respect. You're never too old to learn Charlie. You out to give it a try sometime. It's not that hard. Two or three lessons and you'll be fine. The new Subarus, with the hill-holder clutch, erases that fear of rolling back when starting on hill, something my son was never comfortable with. Is your daughter's car a stick? The current generation Impreza is much more refined, and much roomier inside than the last generation models. Bob Replies to this message: css1 (Jun 20, 2009 7:48 am) volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:23 am)
#31141 of 31412 Re: New arrival [rsholland] by css1 Jun 20, 2009 (7:48 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) It's an automatic.
#31142 of 31412 Re: New arrival [rsholland] by volkov Jun 20, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) The Hill-holder is great for beginners, I won't argue. BUT I don't like it myself because I'm used to letting out the clutch with almost no gas and adjusting things to keep the engine revving evenly just above idle until the clutch is in, then get on the gas. If I find myself on a mild incline and don't realize it, I end up stalling all the time with my usual technique. Basically like trying to pull away with the hand-brake on. It forces me to adopt the high rev "rookie technique" if I think I'm on any slope. Never had that trouble with the 2.0 and it is actually easier to stall from a flat start. Replies to this message: p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:23 am)
#31143 of 31412 Wishing all of you by lilbluewgn02 Jun 21, 2009 (2:03 pm)
Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there in SubieLand